On the Origin of Good Moves: A Skeptic's Guide at Getting Better at Chess

Anglický jazyk

On the Origin of Good Moves: A Skeptic's Guide at Getting Better at Chess

Vydavateľstvo: NEW IN CHESS
Rok vydania: 2020
Formát: Paperback
Rozmer: 233 x 172 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9789056918798

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O knihe

The way a beginner develops into a strong chess player closely resembles the progress of the game of chess itself. This popular idea is the reason why many renowned chess instructors such as former World Champions Garry Kasparov and Max Euwe, emphasize the importance of studying the history of chess. Willy Hendriks agrees that there is much to be learned from the pioneers of our game. He challenges, however, the conventional view on what the stages in the advancement of chess actually have been. Among the various articles of faith that Hendriks questions is Wilhelm Steinitz's reputation as the discoverer of the laws of positional chess. In The Origin of Good Moves Hendriks undertakes a groundbreaking investigative journey into the history of chess. He explains what actually happened, creates fresh perspectives, finds new heroes, and reveals the real driving force behind improvement in chess: evolution. This thought-provoking book is full of beautiful and instructive 'new' material from the old days. With plenty of exercises, the reader is invited to put themselves in the shoes of the old masters. Never before has the study of the history of chess been so entertaining and rewarding.