Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy
| Author | : John Watson |
| Publisher | : Gambit Publications |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 1999-03 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1901983072 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781901983074 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy by : John Watson
Download or read book Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy written by John Watson and published by Gambit Publications. This book was released on 1999-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first section of [this] book discusses classical themes, such as pawn majorities, the centre and structural weaknesses. Watson then moves on to discuss new concepts, including the willingness of modern players to accept backward pawns in return for dynamic play, the idea of a good 'bad' bishop, knights finding useful roles at the edge of the board, and the exchange of sacrifice ideas that became prevalent with the post-war Soviet world champions. ..." --
