Andrew Soltis Knihy

Pro všechny šachistyAndrew Soltis, americký velmistr a jeden z nejznámějších popularizátorů šachu, shrnul své celoživotní zkušenosti s touto hrou do souboru pěti set otázek a odpovědí, které pomohou začátečníkům i těm zkušenějším stát se lepšími šachisty. Otázky jsou rozděleny do 25 témat, jež pokrývají všechny aspekty hry: dozvíte se, jak je to s talentem, jak často musíte trénovat a studovat, jak pracovat s taktikou, jaké můžete udělat chyby, jak vybrat správné zahájení, kdy je čas na oběť, jak být lepší v koncovce, jaké existují v šachu styly… a ještě mnoho dalšího.Fundované rady a doporučení jsou prokládány velkým množstvím komentovaných zajímavých partií, jejichž analýza vás jako hráče posune ještě dále. 500 šachových otázek a odpovědí je nepostradatelná kniha pro každého, kdo to myslí s šachem opravdu vážně!

The great Mikhail Botvinnik, world champion said: 'The foundation of chess is exchanging/' Knowing when and what to exchange or trade in chess is essential to improve your game, and this is the only book to help you do that. In chess an exchange or trade of chessmen is a series of closely related moves, typically sequential, in which the two players capture each other’s pieces. All chess pieces may be exchanged or captured in an exchange – apart from the king which however can capture an opponent’s piece. Either the player of the white or the black pieces may make the first capture of the other player's piece in an exchange, followed by the other player capturing a piece of the first player, often referred to as a recapture. These maneouvres happen throughout chess, but understanding when and how to do this to your best advantage can improve your game significantly. Written by the hugely popular chess writer, Andrew Soltis, My Kingdom for a Horse tells you whether you should exchange your bishop for a knight, which pair of bishops you should exchange, when you should keep rooks on the board and when should you refuse to trade anything. This unique book will provide the answers on an important and integral part of chess strategy.

An invaluable insight into the mind of today's most important chess genius, Magnus Carlsen. Andrew Soltis takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one.

This book offers help when you definitely do not have the advantage. Every chess player needs a sound arsenal of defensive techniques and this book covers them all.

The inside secrets to becoming a chess Grandmaster, explaining the additional techniques and strategies that take you to another level.

Andrew Soltis covers the unparalleled career of acclaimed American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer with fresh insights into what made Fischer play - and act - the way he did.

Focusing on the importance of visualization in chess, GM Andy Soltis explores how effective calculation hinges on a clear understanding of the current position and potential future moves. He addresses common barriers to clear thinking and provides techniques to enhance players' abilities. This updated edition includes new material and revised analysis, enriching the original insights that established the book as a classic in chess literature.

An invaluable insight into the mind of chess prodigy turned Grandmaster, Fabiano Caruana, tracing his stratospheric rise to chess fame. Andrew Soltis takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing the tactical intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies.

The best, the worst, the shortest, the oddest, the longest, the most deceitful, the most memorable, the most brilliant, the dumbest - of players, games, matches, tournaments, books and ideas. These lists are replete with background detail and exact facts.

A guide to making the best use of pawns when playing chess.