Learn the secrets behind some of the most classic moves in chess in this timeless best seller. In this refreshed version of a much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete classic games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to play them most effectively. Chernev thoughtfully explains the decision-making process and contextual meaning behind each move as it''s made. This makes it easy to follow along and reap the rewards of his wisdom, assimilating what makes a bad move, a good move, or a winning move. Whether you''ve been playing chess for years or you''ve recently been introduced to the game through its newfound resurgence in popularity through chess clubs and popular media, this book can help you learn how to strengthen your abilities through the power of positional play, and how to appreciate the consequences of actions made or not made on the board, with this enduring bestseller from one of history''s most highly regarded chess writers, passed down from generation to generation of players as one of the greatest chess texts of all time.

Autorentext

Irving Chernev (1900-1981) was a Ukrainian-American prolific chess player and chess author who wrote over 20 books, including the bestselling Invitation to Chess and The Most Instructive Games of Chess Every Played.

Inhalt

Introduction 5

Chess Notation and Symbols 7

The Kingside Attack 9

1 von Scheve-Teichmann, Berlin 1907 11

2 Liubarski-Soultanbéieff, Liège 1928 19

3 Colle-Delvaux, Gand-Terneuzen 1929 23

4 Blackburne-Blanchard, London 1891 29

5 Ruger-Gebhard, Dresden 1915 35

6 Zeissl-Walthoffen, Vienna 1899 39

7 Speilmann-Wahle, Vienna 1926 43

8 Przepiorka-Proke, Budapest 1929 47

9 Znosko-Borovsky - Mackenzie, Weston-super-Mare 1924 53

10 Tarrasch-Eckart, Nuremberg 1889 61

11 Flohr-Pitschak, Bilin 1930 65

12 Pitschak-Flohr, Liebwerda 1934 70

13 Dobias-Podgorny, Prague 1952 75

14 Tarrasch-Mieses, Berlin 1916 80

15 Alekhine-Poindle, Vienna 1936 87

16 Tarrasch-Kurschner, Nuremberg 1889 93

The Queen's Pawn Opening 100

17 Pillsbury-Mason, Hastings 1895 101

18 Noteboom-Doesburgh, Netherlands 1931 111

19 Grünfeld-Shenkein, Vienna 1915 118

20 Rubinstein-Salwe, Lodz 1908 124

21 Chernev-Hahlbohm, New York 1942 134

22 Pillsbury-Marco, Paris 1900 141

23 Van Vliet - Znosko-Borovsky, Ostend 1907 148

The Chess Master Explains his Ideas 157

24 Capablanca-Mattison, Karlsbad 1929 159

25 Janowsky-Alapin, Barmen 1905 166

26 O.Bernstein-Mieses, Coburg 1904 176

27 Chekover-Rudakovsky, Moscow 1945 187

28 Tarrasch-Mieses, Gothenburg 1920 197

29 Marshall-Tarrasch, Nuremberg 1905 206

30 Capablanca-Villegas, Buenos Aires 1914 217

31 Havasi-Capablanca, Budapest 1929 231

32 Canal-Capablanca, Budapest 1929 231

33 Rubinstein-Maroczy, Gothenburg 1920 243

Index of Players 255

Index of Openings 256