World Champion Magnus Carlsen, answering a question about the methods of improving young chess players, emphasized: “One of the most important skills is pattern recognition: the ability to see typical themes and patterns on the board, characteristic features of a position and the resulting consequences.” This book is dedicated to the development of precisely these skills and abilities: it clearly shows what kind of `` image '' (pattern, typical maneuver, plan) must be recognized in one type of position or another in order to choose the correct plan. We are talking specifically about strategic techniques, and not about tactical ones, like typical mate attacks. The book is divided into four parts, each of which is preceded by a small preface. The chapters contain at least six examples per template, since repetition is the mother of learning. Self-help assignments will help you better assimilate the material. After studying the book, the typical plans, maneuvers and related ideas presented in it will firmly remain in your memory and will be of great benefit in the upcoming tournament battles. For a wide range of chess lovers.

Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (9.11.1936 & mdash; 28.06.1992) eighth world champion (1960 & mdash; 1961), international grandmaster (1957). Latvian Champion 1953, 1965 USSR Champion 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, six-time European champion and three-time champion the world among students in the team competition. First Winner the first unofficial world blitz championship (1988). By- the winner of the interzonal tournaments 1958, 1964, 1979, tour- nira of the 1959 contenders, participant of two matches at the world championship championship and seven matches of the candidates. Has won victories in 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of M. Tal's games is designed for a wide range of chess lovers

A new book by a famous coach is devoted to such an important section of chess tactics as forced checkmate. Variants with continuous checks do not require special training; they are quite simple and understandable even for entry-level players. Through the prism of numerous checks, the reader can not only learn to flawlessly checkmate the opponent's king, but also gain basic knowledge of other techniques that will inevitably be required for further study of tactics. The book contains 1500 positions saturated with tactical resources, of which 1380 & ndash; for an independent solution. The tutorial is divided into 31 chapters, most of which are devoted to one specific tactical technique with a detailed explanation. Chapters titled 'Combinations' are designed to consolidate the passed material and test the acquired knowledge. The final chapter (120 positions) makes the book useful for chess players of even the highest level, since it is composed exclusively of difficult problems and is a universal test that checks the ability to put a forced checkmate. For a wide range of chess lovers.

The author, international master, FIDE trainer, conceived this a book as an introductory course on strategy, in an understandable form explaining its basic principles. The first volume deals with positional maneuvers. ry and techniques typical for each individual figure, during the second & mdash; to combine shapes in their interaction or confrontation. The book contains many examples in which you need find the necessary moves in the game or a solution for a given game position. This work will serve as an excellent guide both for self- independent training of players and chess trainers

The work of Johann Hermann Zukertort is one of the brightest. some pages of chess art of the XIX century. Participant of the first match on world championship, triumphant of the largest international tournament in London in 1883, Zukertort was the successor of the glorious romance - traditional traditions of the 'old' combination school and, at the same time, one of the creators of the `` new '' positional school. Therefore, the style of Tsu- Curtorta was noted for special harmony and grace. Most of the 30 games were commented by Zukertort himself. and his historical rival Steinitz. For educational purposes, the material is divided into thematic sections, each with a short introduction. After studying this book, you will undoubtedly strengthen your game and get the truth- great pleasure! For a wide range of chess lovers.

Renowned chess theorist master Jacob Neishtadt wrote a guide to strategy and tactics. The course he offers is based on the creative legacy of Paul Keres, one of the outstanding chess players of our century. This is a tutorial covering position assessment and planning, attack and defense techniques, classification of combinations and calculation of options, while at the same time - & mdash; gallery of works by the Estonian grandmaster, grouped by theme. The educational material is preceded by an essay on Keres's sports path, his style of play and the place he occupied in the history of chess. The book is intended for chess-ranked players. & Nbsp; The new edition has been computer tested.