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MODERN CHESS PREPARATION - Vladimir Tukmakov
(n1377)
The most important aim of modern preparation, both for professionals and
for ambitious amateurs, is to get a playable position that you understand
better than your opponent.
The role of the computer in preparation has grown tremendously and
legendary chess coach Vladimir Tukmakov explains how top Grandmasters
use their "Metal Friend". He warns that professionals should not put too
much trust in chess engines and should analyse more deeply themselves.
Club players, on the other hand, should reduce their time in front of the
machine to a minimum. Tukmakov explains what amateurs should do in
order to arrive at the board well-armed: study the classics, analyse your
own games without a computer, and know yourself.
A special chapter is devoted to must-win situations: when the outcome of a
tournament, a match or even a whole life depends on a single game. With
lots of brilliant examples, inside information and amusing anecdotes, Modern
Chess Preparation is not only highly instructive, but also a joy to read.
A former Ukrainian champion, Grandmaster Vladimir Tukmakov won many tournaments and came second
in three Soviet championships. After his active career he became an esteemed chess coach.
Published 2012, softback, 286 pages. Price: £19.95
ATTACK WITH BLACK - Valery Aveskulov (g5439)
Sick of defending with Black? Never found a reliable way to fight for the initiative
when White plays 1 d4?
Allow Grandmaster Aveskulov to assist. He has put together a sound but ultraaggressive
repertoire based on gambits that have proved their worth in
grandmaster play over many years. The Benko Gambit is dreaded by many 1
d4 players. Black gets very active piece-play, and even if White reaches a
pawn-up endgame, he is often shocked to find he is worse due to Black's
intense positional pressure! If White avoids the Benko, that's when we hit him
with the Blumenfeld, sacrificing a pawn to set up a strong pawn-centre.
Aveskulov examines all of White's options and move-orders after 1 d4 Nf6, and
shows an aggressive reply to each of them. He is never willing to take existing
theory on faith, and throughout the book presents an extraordinary wealth of
new analysis and ideas. He also explains typical plans in depth, so you will always know how to turn the
screw once you have your opponent on the run.
At the age of 21, Grandmaster Valery Aveskulov won the championship of Ukraine, one of the world's
strongest chess nations. He has represented his country in junior and team events.
Published 2012, softback, 224 pages. Price: £14.99
A FRESH LOOK AT CHESS - Lev Alburt (c2325)
This collection of 40 of Grandmaster Lev Alburt's columns for Chess Life
Magazine covers all aspects of the game including openings, tactics, traps,
sacrifice, strategy and time management. Readers of the magazine have
contributed their most interesting games with their own thoughts and annotations.
Grandmaster Alburt has then added his own comments and advice, thus
producing a series of valuable lessons designed to help the amateur players
improve his or her game.
Most chess books written by Grandmasters to help amateurs use Grandmaster
games to illustrate ideas in action. This book adopts the novel approach of using
amateur games to the same effect.
Lev Alburt is a three time U.S. Champion, respected chess teacher and author
of a series of chess coaching books.
Published 2012, softback, 219 pages. Price: £11.99
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