BOJKOV - DVD Attacking with the Pirc

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Pentium 300 Mhz, 64 Mo RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, lecteur DVD-ROM, souris, carte son.

Improve Your Chess Now is a modern chess classic and one of the most inspiring chess improvement manuals. Adult improvers frequently name this book as one of their primary sources in the popular Perpetual Chess Podcast of Ben Johnson. The author is an American grandmaster now living in Norway. With infectious enthusiasm, Tisdall covers a wide range of topics, including visualization and calculation, pattern recognition, the psychological aspects of chess, the art of defence and the wisdom of blindfold chess - all still relevant more than 25 years later. The 1997 classic is reprinted with a modern design and a new foreword by the author.238 pages

The Benoni is a chess opening that offers Black excellent chances to play for a win. One of the main reasons for this is that it creates unbalanced positions from the very beginning, which favors the player with a better understanding of the nuances of the position. The Benoni involves Black placing their pawns on d6 and c5, and then fianchettoing their dark-squared bishop on g7. This setup creates a solid pawn structure and puts pressure on White’s center, making it difficult for them to launch a direct attack, while simultaneously threatening the c3 knight and the b2 pawn.

The Benoni is a chess opening that originated in the 19th century, but it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that it gained widespread popularity. The Benoni was initially viewed as somewhat dubious, as it allowed White to gain a strong pawn center with moves like d5 and e4. However, in the 20th century, players such as Mikhail Tal and Robert Fischer began to experiment with the Benoni and achieve success with it. They demonstrated that the opening could create dynamic and unbalanced positions that favored Black’s attacking chances. Over the years, the Benoni has gone through many variations and refinements as players on both sides have sought to find the best way to play against it. Despite this, the opening remains a popular and viable option for Black, offering excellent chances to play for a win in the right hands.

As a player, Ivanišević has had many successful games with the Benoni, including wins against many top-ranked players. He is known for his aggressive and dynamic style of play, which is well-suited to the Benoni’s unbalanced and tactical positions. He has been playing Benoni for more than ten years in both classical and rapid chess formats.

The book ”Benoni“ is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master this exciting and challenging opening. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this book is sure to help you improve your game and achieve better results. The book covers all the key variations of the Benoni and provides readers with a deep understanding of the opening’s strategic and tactical ideas. Ivanišević’s extensive experience and expertise with the opening are evident in the book, which is full of practical tips, annotated games, and detailed analysis. 295 pages

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Pentium 300 Mhz, 64 Mo RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, lecteur DVD-ROM, souris, carte son.

D'après l'éditeur, voici le tome le plus attendu de la série... C'est bien probable - et c'est bien étrange, car c'est sans doute celui dont on a le moins à attendre. Que raconter de neuf sur le seul champion du monde américain? Nulle carrière n'a été davantage scrutée, peu de parties autant analysées - par Fischer lui-même dans Mes soixante meilleures parties pour celles du début, par le monde des échecs tout entier pour celles de la fin, et par tout auteur à court d'inspiration depuis. Mais un instant - je suis en train de commettre la même erreur que tous ceux qui ont suivi aveuglément une couverture et une publicité tapageuse et réductrice. Car ce tome quatrième n'est pas consacré seulement au sale gosse de Brooklyn. Pour étoffer l'ensemble, les auteurs ont en effet adjoint aux 250 pages consacrées à celui-ci une première partie de presque égale importance portant sur les autres grands champions occidentaux de la période post-Alekhine. Ce qui entraîne au demeurant un curieux téléscopage chronologique, puisqu'on retrouve en particulier Reuben Fine, dont la carrière se termina sensiblement avant que Fischer (et Larsen, lui aussi largement présent) ne commencent la leur. En dehors des deux précités, on retrouvera aussi deux occidentaux accidentels, si on me pardonne cette image plaisante : Miguel (né Moishe) Najdorf et Samuel Reshevsky, qui eurent la mauvaise idée de naître juifs dans la Pologne du début du siècle, et la bonne de la quitter à temps (et même juste à temps pour le futur argentin, qui fit partie de ceux - Eliskases, Pilnik, Pelikan... - qui purent remercier la FIDE d'avoir programmé une Olympiade à Buenos Aires en août-septembre 1939). Après cette première partie forcément intéressante - on ne dispose que de peu, voire de pas du tout de littérature sur tous ces joueurs - vient la portion Fischer. Après une introduction stupéfiante certainement signée Kasparov, qui nous renseigne beaucoup plus sur Kasparov lui-même que sur le sujet théorique, vient un long développement détaillant la trajectoire chaotique du champion américain. Comme toujours, on retrouve l'alternance d'une biographie solide mais sans surprise (et qui ne doit sans doute rien, elle, à l'homme de Bakou) et de parties aux commentaires eux aussi solides, et eux aussi dépourvus de grandes surprises (cf début du texte...).

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Nikola Sedlak is a renowned chess player known for his expertise in the London System. He is a grandmaster from Serbia who has been considered one of the strongest players in the country for many years. Sedlak is also a well-known chess trainer and author, who wrote several books on the London System and other chess openings.

In front of you is his latest masterpiece on the London System. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the London System and provides a detailed analysis of the various lines and variations that may arise from this opening. We believe that Sedlak’s book is a must-have for any chess player who wants to improve his understanding and expertise in the London System.

One of the key assets of Sedlak’s book is the depth of analysis. Sedlak provides an in-depth look at the theoretical foundations of the London System, as well as the key strategic and tactical ideas of the opening. It also covers a wide range of possible variations, giving readers a thorough understanding of the different options that are available to them. Another important aspect of Sedlak’s book is the clarity of explanation. Sedlak’s writing is easy to understand and he provides clear examples to illustrate key ideas. His book is suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to experienced players looking to add the London System to their repertoire. 223 pages

Ca, c'est un conseil ! Reste juste à savoir lesquelles - et comment En fait, cet assez bref opuscule nous cause de l'usage moderne du pion passé, des coups de pions anti-positionnels, des pièces à la bande ou encore des retards de développement qu'acceptent parfois les champions modernes - entre autres Magnus Carlsen, très bien représenté ici. A lire, en complément bien sûr des deux bouquins de Watson (SOMCS et CSA) qui abordaient déjà ces questions