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'And the rest is a matter of technique' is an annoyingly common
phrase used in chess literature. The implication from the author is
that the task of converting a typically winning position into a
full point or converting a drawing position into half-a-point is
relatively straightforward. However, as all of us practical players
realize, it's not always as simple as this, and many hard-earned
points are wasted through 'a lack of technique'.
In this valuable book Jacob Aagaard aims to solve this perennial
problem. He arms the reader with several endgame weapons that every
strong technical player has in his toolbox. These include important
skills such as schematic thinking, domination, preventing
counterplay, building fortresses and utilizing zugzwang. These
tools are illustrated in deeply analyzed games containing numerous
different themes. A serious study of this book will ensure that the
reader no longer need fear the word 'technique'!
*Ideal for club and tournament players
*Includes all the principal tools of technique
*Written by an experienced endgames expert
The French Defence is one of the most solid and strategically rich
responses to 1.e4. Many chess opening lines have been analysed to
death by computer, but the French is relatively resistant to this
growing trend, as the characteristic blocked pawn centre leads to
situations where a player with superior understanding can overcome
an opponent whose expertise lies in computer-assisted preparation.
Acclaimed authors Ntirlis and Aagaard present a complete repertoire
for Black based on 3.Nc3 Nf6 and 3.Nd2 c5. With many new
discoveries and detailed explanations of positional and strategic
motifs, this book is essential reading for those playing this
complex opening with either colour.
A multinational array of top grandmasters explain the difference in
thinking between professional and amateur chess players, and how
the amateur can bridge the gap. It usually takes at least a decade
of sustained effort for even the most talented player to reach the
grandmaster level this book cannot guarantee to make the reader a
chess grandmaster, but it is certainly a healthy nudge in the right
direction. The editors, ex-British Champion GM Jacob Aagaard and
three-time Scottish Champion GM John Shaw, have recruited a line-up
of strong grandmasters to share their wisdom.
Unhappy reaching passive or difficult positions with Black? Fed up
with having to learn many different defences to all of White's
attacks? Then these two books are the answer to the player's
problems Together they provide Black with a complete repertoire
against all White opening systems. Lines that are suggested in
these books are sound, fun to play, and promise Black dynamic
counterplay. All-in-one solutions that are easy to master, these
books are especially useful for players who have neither the time
nor inclination to learn reams and reams of the latest opening
theory.
-- Complete defences to all White openings
-- Easy-to-learn lines are recommended
-- Written by battle-hardened experts
International Master Jacob Aagaard provides an all-in-one
solution to the popular opening move 1 d4 and other White systems
that do not involve 1 e4. Throughout this work, Aagaard delves into
the strategies, ideas, and tactics for Black, while also showing
the possible traps and pitfalls.
Being able to solve puzzles and combinations is one of the
principal components of a successful chess player. But how can one
improve on such an important skill? How can one acquire
combinational vision?
The answer lies within the pages of this book!
Experienced chess writer Jacob Aagaard explains how tactical
intuition and ability develops and uses pattern recognition to
improve the reader's tactical ammunition. It's also no secret that
the continued practice of puzzles and combinations helps to sharpen
the chess brain, and here there is a wealth of exercises and
problems to solve accompanied by the full solutions and
explanations.
This book is a must for the serious competitive player.
*Improves tactical vision
*Ideal for club and tournament players
*Written by a battle-hardened expert
Sicilian Kalashnikov contains coverage of all the latest theory,
and is an ideal new weapon for club and tournament players, written
by prominent opening experts. The Kalashnikov is one of the most
modern variations of the Sicilian Defence. As early as move four,
Black stakes a claim in the center and sets the tone for the rest
of the game. Play can often become sharp and as is normal with many
Sicilian lines, the best prepared player is usually the successful
one. In this handy battle manual Jacob Aagaard and Jan Pinski take
a deep look at all the critical ideas and variations of an opening
which has received little coverage in chess publishing until now.
(6 1/4 X 9 1/4, 176 pages, diagrams)
In Volume 2 of Excelling at Chess, we publish International Master
Jacob Aagaard's Excelling at Combinational Play: Learn to Identify
and Exploit Tactical Chances and Excelling at Chess Calculation:
Capitalising on tactical chances. Being able to solve puzzles and
combinations is one of the principal components of a successful
chess player. But how can one improve on such an important skill?
How can one acquire combinational vision? Aagaard explains how
tactical intuition and ability develops and uses pattern
recognition to improve the readers tactical ammunition. It is no
secret that the continued practice of puzzles and combinations
helps to sharpen the chess brain, and here there is a wealth of
exercises and problems to solve accompanied by the full solutions
and explanations. There are many differing opinions amongst the top
players in the world of chess, but there is one thing upon which
World Champions, Grandmasters and other experts all agree: the art
of chess calculation is the absolute key to the success of a
player. In Excelling at Chess Calculation, Aagaard tackles the
subject matter head on, unravelling the many secrets behind chess
calculation and arming the reader with the necessary tools to be
able to calculate effectively at the chessboard. Aagaard pays
particular attention to the searching practical questions like
"when should you calculate?", "how can you discover candidate
moves?" and "how long should you spend on critical moves?"
Attacking Manuals 1 & 2 comprise the first thorough examination
of the nature of dynamics in chess, and the principles explained in
this book are relevant to every chess game played. In lively
no-nonsense language, Aagaard explains how the best players in the
world attack. The rules of attack (the exploitation of a dynamic
advantage) are explained in an accessible and entertaining style.
This groundbreaking work is well balanced between easily
understandable examples, exercises and deep analysis.Volume 2
covers what to do once the attack is up and running, and deals with
weak kings, intuitive sacrifices, opposite castling, king hunts,
and enduring initiative. Attacking Manuals 1 & 2 were chosen as
the English Chess Federation's "Book of the Year 2010."
These books are perfect for enthusiastic chess players who are
starting out in the game, and who are seeking to understand the
basic principles behind these important openings: the Pirc/Modern
and the Grunfeld. These 2 books are written in a user-friendly
style with an abundance of notes, tips and warnings scattered
throughout, while key strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides
are clearly illustrated.
The authors of these books are very skilled and experienced chess
writers, who are used to writing for players of all levels and are
renowned for their ability to explain ideas in a lucid and
straightforward manner.
These books will be especially beneficial to those players who have
previously sharpened their chess skills with the earlier books"
Starting Out in Chess, Tips for Young Players" and "Improve Your
Opening Play."
*User-friendly design to help readers absorb ideas
*Concentrates on the fundamental principles of the openings
*Ideal for the improving player
Brought together in one volume are two of Jacob Aagaard's great
books- Excelling at Technical Chess and Excelling at Positional
Chess. "And the rest is a matter of technique" is an annoyingly
common phrase used in chess literature. The implication from the
author is that the task of converting a typically winning position
into a full point or converting a drawing position into
half-a-point is relatively straightforward. However, as all of us
practical players realise, it's not always a simple as this, and
many hard-earned points are wasted through "a lack of technique" In
Technical Chess Jacob Aagaard aims to solve this perennial problem.
He arms the reader with several endgame weapons that every strong
technical player has in his toolbox. These include important skills
such as schematic thinking, domination, preventing counterplay,
building fortresses and utilising zugzwang. These tools are
illustrated in deeply analysed games containing numerous different
themes. A serious study of this book will ensure that the reader
need no longer need fear the word "technique"! Positional chess
remains a mystery to many and yet an understanding of the finer
points of the game so often makes the difference between two
equally matched players. Improve your positional play and you will
see chess in a totally new dimension! In Positional Chess, Aagaard
selects many original examples of positional chess, the creme de la
creme of those that he uses for training and study. Aagaard also
delves deeply into the ideas of positional evaluation and analysis
Positional chess remains a mystery to many and yet an understanding
of the finer points of the game so often makes the difference
between two equally matched players. Improve your positional play
and you will see chess in a totally new dimension
In this unique book, International Master Jacob Aagaard selects
many original examples of positional chess, the creme de la creme
of those that he uses for training and study. Aagaard also delves
deeply into the ideas of positional evaluation and analysis.
* Teaches how to mix calculation with evaluation
* Contains many original exercises
* Written by a battle-hardened expert
Some players become good at chess, some very good, while others
excel at the game. In this book Jacob Aagaard identifies the key
factors that separate the very strong players from the rest. In
Excelling at Chess, he includes chapters on when to calculate, how
to evaluate positions, how to study theory, how to study the
endgame and when to force the position. Anyone who follows the
advice in this book cannot fail to improve their feel for the
game.
-- Ideal for players who are serious about improving
-- Discusses all phases and aspects of the game
-- Packed with useful practical tips
There are many differing opinions among the top players in the
world of chess, but there is one thing upon which World Champions,
Grandmasters, and other experts all agree: the art of chess
calculation is the absolute key to the success of a player. Master
this discipline and chess players can surely expect their results
to improve dramatically. And yet there have been very few serious
attempts in the past by chess authors to delve into this delicate
topic, perhaps not surprisingly given its complexity and
difficulty. In Excelling at Chess Calculation, Jacob Aagaard
tackles the subject matter head on, unravelling the many secrets
behind chess calculation and arming readers with the necessary
tools to be able to calculate effectively at the chessboard.
Aagaard pays particular attention to the searching practical
questions like when should players calculate?, how can players
discover candidate moves?, and how long should players spend on
critical moves?. A thorough study of this book will enable them to
calculate with confidence in future games.
Highlights include:
*A crucial guide to the skill of chess calculation
*Ideal for both club and tournament players
*Written by a renowned chess coach and author
The Stonewall is an ideal choice for those players who are keen to
avoid the reams of theory that surround more popular openings such
as the King's Indian and Nimzo-Indian Defenses. By playing the
Stonewall, Black stakes an immediate claim in the center and lays
the foundations for a potentially dangerous kingside attack. The
route to success with the Stonewall is very much based on an
understanding of themes and ideas and these are clearly elucidated
by experienced author Jacob Aagaard. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 144 pages,
diagrams)
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