The Tao of Chess: 200 Principles to Transform Your Game and Your Life

by Peter Kurzdorfer

Overview

The real secrets to winning the game of chess - and the game of life

Chess mastery has been recognized since ancient times as an unparalleled way to learn political strategy, but until now no book has explored the life lessons chess teaches and how they can transform lives. In The Tao of Chess, the author seamlessly blends the wisdom of a time-honoured spiritual quest for truth with 200 principles that will improve anyone's chess game. By following the author's principles, readers not only come to enjoy the game more, they develop a habit of seeking underlying truth - whether in a chess game or a real-life situation.

The Tao of Chess is full of conscise advice, such as:

• Understanding is more important than memory
• Fortune favors the brave
• When you see a good move, wait and look for a better move
• Mistakes tend to come in bunches
• Trust your intuition; it's usually right

Authoritative and easy to follow, this book will turn every reader into a master strategist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440519000
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	02/13/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	258
Sales rank:	278,667
File size:	6 MB

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Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	viii
	Introduction	ix
Part I	Technical Matters
Chapter 1	The Board	3
Chapter 2	The Pieces	8
Chapter 3	Development	14
Chapter 4	The Center	19
Chapter 5	King Safety	26
Chapter 6	Material	34
Chapter 7	Pawn Structure	42
Chapter 8	Space	49
Chapter 9	Tempo	56
Chapter 10	Mobility	64
Chapter 11	Tactics	72
Chapter 12	Forcing Moves	79
Chapter 13	Sacrifice	84
Chapter 14	Strategy	91
Chapter 15	Defense	101
Chapter 16	Calculation	105
Chapter 17	Piece and Pawn Cooperation	112
Chapter 18	Exchanges	119
Chapter 19	Planning	126
Chapter 20	Openings	133
Chapter 21	Middlegames	139
Chapter 22	Endings	145
Part II	Human Matters
Chapter 23	Know Yourself	152
Chapter 24	Know Your Opponent	156
Chapter 25	Seeing Ahead	161
Chapter 26	Courage	167
Chapter 27	Opportunity	172
Chapter 28	Trust	178
Chapter 29	Mistakes	184
Chapter 30	Reaction	189
Chapter 31	Fighting Spirit	192
Chapter 32	The Moment of Decision	198
Chapter 33	Using Time	201
Chapter 34	Thinking	205
Chapter 35	Concentration	210
Chapter 36	Patience	214
Chapter 37	Luck	218
Chapter 38	Practice	221
Chapter 39	Study	226
Chapter 40	Passion	230
Chapter 41	Knowledge	233
Chapter 42	Excuses	238