The middlegame can prove to be a minefield for many players, throwing up numerous difficult questions. Is this a good time to get active or should I consolidate my position? Should I have a long think in this position, or save time for later? Are desperate measures called for or should I just try to defend solidly? In Mastering the Middlegame, International master Angus Dunnington answers these and other questions that frequently baffle players of all levels. * Explains how strong players approach tactical and positional play * Numerous test positions enables readers to guage their progress *...
The middlegame can prove to be a minefield for many players, throwing up numerous difficult questions. Is this a good time to get active or should I c...
Tired of playing the same old openings? Worried about having to learn too much theory? Then this book is what you re looking for International Master Angus Dunnington presents you with an all-new and attacking opening repertoire based on the move 1 d4. Rather than getting bogged down with theory, Dunnington concentrates on constructing easy-to-learn systems against all of Black s possible defences. He chooses lines which are fun to play, easy to learn and will pose your unsuspecting opponent lots of problems. * All possible defences to 1 d4 are covered * Written by a renowned openings expert...
Tired of playing the same old openings? Worried about having to learn too much theory? Then this book is what you re looking for International Master...
Test your positional chess expertise with a quiz book with a difference International Master and experienced chess teacher Angus Dunnington has carefully assembled an abundance of positional chess puzzles to test players of all levels.
Test your positional chess expertise with a quiz book with a difference International Master and experienced chess teacher Angus Dunnington has caref...
The Nimzo-Indian Defence continues to be one of Black s most popular and respected defences to queen s pawn openings, and finding an antidote for White has proved to be a difficult task for even the strongest players in the world. One of the most straight-forward replies is the Rubenstein Variation (4 e3), in which White ignores Black s threats and instead simply gets on with the process of developing his remaining pieces. This plan has found favor with many top players; indeed, Brain Games World Champion Vladimir Kramnik used it to defeat Garry Kasparov in just 25 moves in their 2000 match...
The Nimzo-Indian Defence continues to be one of Black s most popular and respected defences to queen s pawn openings, and finding an antidote for Whit...
No one likes to make mistakes, but all chess players, even those belonging to the world's elite, are prone to blundering. How can this problem be eradicated or, at the very least, kept to a minimum? Read this book and find out Experienced chess player and writer Angus Dunnington takes a look at why the good, the bad and the indifferent all make errors, from small positional misjudgements to simply leaving a queen en prise. Dunnington explores the reasons for oversights and the habits one needs to develop in order to banish these problems. This book is crucial reading for those plagued by...
No one likes to make mistakes, but all chess players, even those belonging to the world's elite, are prone to blundering. How can this problem be erad...
How do chess players react in the line of fire? Are they able to remain calm in a storm? Defending against a threatening attack on their own king is one of the most difficult aspects to master in chess. Yet given the frequency of such offensives, it's certainly worthwhile investing a good amount of time on honing the ability to defend properly. In this valuable and entertaining book, Angus Dunnington arms readers with all the necessary skills to be able to cope with vicious assaults on their king. Using illustrative games, Dunnington investigates in depth defensive ideas such as blockading,...
How do chess players react in the line of fire? Are they able to remain calm in a storm? Defending against a threatening attack on their own king is o...
