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Book Title
Weapons of Chess: an Omnibus of Chess Strategies
Publication Name
Weapons of Chess: An Omnibus of Chess Strategies
Title
Weapons of Chess: An Omnibus of Chess Strategies
Author
Bruce Pandolfini
Format
Trade Paperback
ISBN-10
0671659723
EAN
9780671659721
ISBN
9780671659721
Publisher
Touchstone
Genre
Games & Activities
Release Date
15/11/1989
Release Year
1989
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
0.9in
Item Length
8.5in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Publication Year
1989
Topic
Chess, Board Games, General
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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From America's foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix's The Queen's Gambit , Bruce Pandolfini brings us the most accessible and easy-to-use chess strategy book ever. Written for beginning and intermediate players, Weapons of Chess is the first encyclopedia of chess strategies that doesn't rely on the usual baffling chess notation. There are no symbolic chess moves, no charts or sequences in chess notation: every move is explained in words. Arranged alphabetically for easy use and based mainly on pawn formation, the incredibly detailed and thorough entries in this book talk a player through dozens of common strategic dilemmas, such as "doubled pawn," "bishops vs. knights," and "hanging pawn pair." Diagrams illustrate the terms, first showing the basic position and then strategically moving to more complicated versions of it. Players will learn how to formulate plans once they have reached a middlegame, enabling them to make wiser strategic decisions after the first few moves of the game. Designed for use as a ready reference during actual practice games, and usable without a chess board, Weapons of Chess is a unique and invaluable resource for any developing chess player.

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Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
0671659723
ISBN-13
9780671659721
eBay Product ID (ePID)
729659

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Book Title
Weapons of Chess: an Omnibus of Chess Strategies
Author
Bruce Pandolfini
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Chess, Board Games, General
Publication Year
1989
Genre
Games & Activities
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Gv1449.5.P37 1989
Table of Content
CONTENTS Introduction A Word on Chess Notation Related Section Index Advantage Analysis Anti-Positional Move Backward Pawn Bad Bishop The Bind Bishops of Opposite Color Blockade Blocked Center Breakthrough Combination Calculating Variations: How to Do It in Your Head Doubled Pawns Doubled Rooks Exchanging Pieces Fianchetto Fixed Pawns Good Knight Isolated Pawn Isolated d-pawn Isolated d-pawn: Advancing It Isolated d-pawn: Drawbacks Isolated d-pawn: Strength Isolated Pawn Couple Knight Corral Minor Exchange Minority Attack Opening a File Outside Passed Pawn Oversights Passed Pawn Pawn Centers Pawn Chain Pawn Majority Positional Chess Protected Passed Pawn Two Bishops Visualization Weakness Additional Concept Glossary Index
Copyright Date
1989
Lccn
89-034925
Intended Audience
Trade
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Yes

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  • by tryout617
    Oct 12, 2017

    Not for beginners

    This is a good chess book. But contrary to the the cover it is not for beginners, does rely on chess notation and you have to be able to visualize a board because the ones being described are often on the other side of a page. I attached a picture of page 116. The referenced diagram #95 cannot be viewed while the moves are being described.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: wonderbooks

  • by topekahntr
    Dec 03, 2006

    An analysis of chess board positions and weaknesses.

    This is a good book that looks at the chessboard and pieces from an aspect of the pieces themselves. This dosen't follow named strategies or openings. This examines each fundamental structure that often results from the opening strategies being played or misplayed. It helps the chess player see elements common to all openings and the opportunities and dangers that these formations provide for the skilled observer. It is an excellent resource for the chess player that does not enjoy memorizing openings but wants to take their play to a higher level.

  • by roberluca21
    May 10, 2021

    Pretty good book. Somewhat random. Heavier on pawn structure than I expected.

    Pretty good book. Somewhat random. Heavier on pawn structure than I expected

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  • by perk515
    Dec 09, 2007

    Weapons of Chess - Excelllent Read

    Bought on referral from a chess club member. Really like the very simple to follow descriptive writing style. No need for annontation and no need to follow along on a table-top board. All moves described with the board on the pages. Excellent for beginner and intermediate players.

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