Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Fundamentals of the Game
Increase your skill and understanding of chess with the tactics that have produced unparalleled Russian grandmasters.

Russia's dominance in modern chess was founded on a uniquely successful program of chess instruction. Now this program has been streamlined and adapted for American readers in a pair of books that will help readers develop, step by step, from total novicehood to an enjoyable and competitive recreational level.

Volume 1 covers the fundamentals of the game, from beginning strategies to energetic endgames. Learn from the start not just how the pieces move, but also where and why to move them.

Volume 2 goes beyond the basics to cover advanced strategy, hard-hitting openings, and classic attack and defense tactics. Both books sharpen and test your chess skills with practical, educational "chessercizes" that make your movements more muscular.

Advance in the game—and have fun doing it—using the techniques that produced a long line of Soviet champions.
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Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Fundamentals of the Game
Increase your skill and understanding of chess with the tactics that have produced unparalleled Russian grandmasters.

Russia's dominance in modern chess was founded on a uniquely successful program of chess instruction. Now this program has been streamlined and adapted for American readers in a pair of books that will help readers develop, step by step, from total novicehood to an enjoyable and competitive recreational level.

Volume 1 covers the fundamentals of the game, from beginning strategies to energetic endgames. Learn from the start not just how the pieces move, but also where and why to move them.

Volume 2 goes beyond the basics to cover advanced strategy, hard-hitting openings, and classic attack and defense tactics. Both books sharpen and test your chess skills with practical, educational "chessercizes" that make your movements more muscular.

Advance in the game—and have fun doing it—using the techniques that produced a long line of Soviet champions.
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Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Fundamentals of the Game

Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Fundamentals of the Game

Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Fundamentals of the Game

Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Fundamentals of the Game

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Overview

Increase your skill and understanding of chess with the tactics that have produced unparalleled Russian grandmasters.

Russia's dominance in modern chess was founded on a uniquely successful program of chess instruction. Now this program has been streamlined and adapted for American readers in a pair of books that will help readers develop, step by step, from total novicehood to an enjoyable and competitive recreational level.

Volume 1 covers the fundamentals of the game, from beginning strategies to energetic endgames. Learn from the start not just how the pieces move, but also where and why to move them.

Volume 2 goes beyond the basics to cover advanced strategy, hard-hitting openings, and classic attack and defense tactics. Both books sharpen and test your chess skills with practical, educational "chessercizes" that make your movements more muscular.

Advance in the game—and have fun doing it—using the techniques that produced a long line of Soviet champions.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780393324525
Publisher: Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date: 07/17/2003
Series: Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters , #1
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 286
Sales rank: 749,330
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

International Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time U.S. champion and former European champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the world. He lives in New York.

Larry Parr is former editor of Chess Life and the author of many articles on chess play and instruction.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1.Play Chess in One Hour11
Chapter 2.Chessercizes: All the Right Moves41
Chapter 3.How to Write Down Chess Games71
Chapter 4.Chess Movie: The "Write" Moves87
Chapter 5.How to Open a Chess Game103
Chapter 6.Chessercizes for Healthy Openings125
Chapter 7.Middlegame Strategy & Tactics139
Chapter 8.Chessercizes for Taut Middlegames173
Chapter 9.Endgame Strategy and Checkmates209
Chapter 10.Chessercizes for Energetic Endings241
Chapter 11.Using a Computer as a Chess Tutor265
Chapter 12.Plugging in to U.S. Chess273
Index279
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