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Rating details. More filters. Sort order. May 05, Paul rated it really liked it Shelves: chess. Most chess books aren't good bedtime reading whereas this one is. Not for novices but very enjoyable for crap club players like me.
May 20, Eric rated it really liked it Shelves: chess. This is a collection of nearly old chess sayings, rules of thumb, and other guidelines.
A decent description and illustrative example accompany each entry. A great little bedside reader for the enthusiast. Jan 08, Alan marked it as deciding Shelves: entertainment. Looked like good advice. Liquidlasagna rated it it was amazing Jul 10, Randy rated it really liked it Jan 01, I first read Phitidor's quote years ago, and that begin my study of pawns, of which i am still learning.
That is one thing intrigues me about chess - the learning of it never ends. I'm pretty sure he didn't say soul or life You'd have to find his french phrase and then ideally get a native speaker to translate it accurately. I'm sure Soltis believed his translation was more correct if he used it for his book. Forums General Chess Discussion. Dec 21, 0. I must be doubly brilliant, because I can lose pawns without even looking for ways to do it.
Jan 15, 0. What would you like to say about this? Crosspinner wrote: santhoshgshenoy wrote: Well, I would like to add here what Philidor said about pawns, which I think is a very famous chess quote-"Pawns are the soul of chess".
SimonSeirup wrote: Crosspinner wrote: santhoshgshenoy wrote: Well, I would like to add here what Philidor said about pawns, which I think is a very famous chess quote-"Pawns are the soul of chess". Jan 16, 0. The correct one is "Pawns are the souls of chess" This quote is part of a profound statement by Francois Andre Danican-Philidor better known just as Philidor and possibly the most known quote in chess.
The full quote is: "Pawns are the soul of the game. They alone create attack and defense, the way they are deployed decides the fate of the game. Chess Words of Wisdom is unique in that it is all text. There are no diagrams or analysis at all in the book. There is not a single game in the entire book! Instead, the book is jam-packed with essential chess knowledge If you want to learn, if you want to thoroughly understand chess, Chess Words of Wisdom is for you.
Chess Words of Wisdom is about "understanding" chess. There are no frills, cartoons or nonsense of any kind in it This is an ideal textbook for chess teachers, coaches, trainers and all serious students of the game.
It is for players of all strengths who are enthusiastic about understanding and mastering the game of chess. A page one-of-a-kind chess book, it belongs in every serious chessplayer's library. It contains all of the useful, practical, information from over chess books plus many other sources.
As a result, it contains more helpful information than certainly any other chess book in history. This is one-volume treatise covers nearly all of the essential concepts in chess. Just glanced through your book which displays a. Score: 5. Every chess player, from near-beginner to experienced tournament player, needs to learn the openings and keep on top of current theory.
But studying doesnt have to be dull. This indispensable book contains foolproof ways to help the information go in Acclaimed chess author Andrew Soltis reveals the key techniques: - Why you cant study chess the same way you study school subjects - How to acquire the most important knowledge: intuition - The role of memorizing its not a bad thing, despite what people say - How to get the most out of playing over a masters game - Adopting a chess hero as a means of learning - How great players study - Computers as a study tool - How to train someone else.
Packed with tips, tricks and practical exercises aimed at players of all skill levels who aspire to greatness. Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster as much as 75 percent of the time. The difference is that only the Grandmaster can find the other 25 percent. This book identifies the kinds of moves and techniques that account for that 25 percent. Among the topics covered in the book are: Mysterious rook pawn moves, Tacking, Piece Nullification, King Feeling, and how to play for a win without risk.
Written by one of our biggest-selling and best-loved chess authors, in his trademark chatty, accessible but always informative style, this book is filled with practical exercises and test games that will reveal the secrets of how to join chess's elite ranks. Playing chess is just like life: you have to make plans, take decisions, be creative, deal with challenges, handle disappointments, interact with others and evaluate your actions.
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Van Delft offers a wealth of practical advice on the most effective didactics in order for kids to build critical life skills through learning chess.
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