Positional Chess Handbook: 495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games (Dover Chess)

A dramatic sacrifice might seem like the best way to achieve a dazzling, comefrombehind victory, however, the outcome of most chess matches, depends on the participants positional skills. The first player to establish a positional advantage gains the best chance of a successful direct attack.This complete guide, written by an Israeli grandmaster, offers valuable insights in developing a more powerful strategic game. It spans a century and a half of international chess, from the era of the legendary Paul Morphy in the 1850s to that of the modern powerhouse Gary Kasparov. The author focuses on common situations arising from practical overtheboard play. Examples on such themes as key squares, bad bishops, and pawn structures appear in ascending difficulty, with ample crossreference.Derived from the authors own coaching manuals, these instructive examples successfully assisted in training Israels top juniors and the champions of the Israeli womens national team. Chess players at every level will benefit from this opportunity to develop an intuitive grasp of each concept and strengthen their positional play.