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Chess for Life (Paperback)
Matthew Sadler, Natasha Regan
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Matthew Sadler is the world's greatest expert in computer chess and
what it brings to us humans in new insights. In this book, the
authors have unleashed the collective power of Leela, Komodo and
Stockfish to look at 35 classic games played by fan favourites such
as Boris Spassky, Mikhail Tal, Bent Larsen and Bobby Fischer. The
authors have re-engineered a wonderful collection of classic games.
Their findings illustrate the richness and beauty of chess. But
they have also generated dozens of positional chess lessons that
will help every club player and expert to improve their game.
It took AlphaZero only a few hours of self-learning to become the
chess player that shocked the world. The artificial intelligence
system AlphaZero had been fed nothing but the rules of the Royal
Game when it beat the worlds strongest chess engine in a prolonged
match. The selection of ten games published in December 2017
created a worldwide sensation: how was it possible to play in such
a brilliant and risky style and not lose a single game against an
opponent of superhuman strength? For Game Changer, Matthew Sadler
and Natasha Regan investigated more than two thousand previously
unpublished games by AlphaZero. They also had unparalleled access
to its team of developers at DeepMind and were offered a unique
look under the bonnet to grasp the depth and breadth of AlphaZeros
search. Sadler and Regan reveal its thinking process and tell the
story of the human motivation and the techniques that created
AlphaZero. Game Changer also presents a collection of lucidly
explained chess games of astonishing quality. Both professionals
and club players will improve their game by studying AlphaZeros
stunning discoveries in every field that matters: opening
preparation, piece mobility, initiative, attacking techniques,
long-term sacrifices and much more. The story of AlphaZero has a
wider impact. Game Changer offers intriguing insights into the
opportunities and horizons of Artificial Intelligence. Not just in
solving games, but in providing solutions for a wide variety of
challenges in society. With a Foreword by former World Chess
Champion Garry Kasparov and an Introduction by DeepMind CEO Demis
Hassabis.
The Semi-Slav defence has been one of Black's most reliable
defences to the queen's pawn since the 1920's. Now, it is
fashionable both at grandmaster level and with club and tournament
players. Here, Grandmaster Matthew Sadler explains the strategy and
tactics of this dynamic opening. Through the use of model games for
both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key
ideas.
Three brilliant books from Everyman Chess in One volume and an
essential guide to to the new chess player. Starting Out in Chess
by Byron Jacobs Rapid Chess Improvement by Michael de la Maza Tips
for Young Players by Matthew Sadler Starting Out in Chess:
International Master Byron Jacobs provides a thorough grounding of
the game. This is the first book in the Starting Out series and is
for newcomers to chess and those looking to improve their game.
Rapid Chess Improvement is the ideal book for serious adult players
who want to improve. It describes a study plan which came about
thanks to a re-evaluation of standard chess teaching and includes
several unique components aimed at improving deficiencies in the
play of adult players.This book is the only one of its kind for the
simple reason that it has been written by an author who hugely
improved his own rating over a 12 month period by following his own
advice. He therefore fully understands the challenges faced by
enthusiastic players who are relatively new to the game. This is in
sharp contrast to most books aimed at this level which are usually
written by very strong players who have long forgotten what it
feels like to be starting out in the game. Tips for Young Players:
Grandmaster Matthew Sadler, answers key questions such as: Which
openings should I play ? How do I learn to spot tactics? What do I
need to know about the endgame?
Matthew Sadler is one of the UK's strongest ever players. He became
a grandmaster at 19, won the British Championship twice and,
amongst other amazing achievements, made a gold medal winning score
of 101/2/13 on board four for England in the 1996 chess Olympiad.
In 2000 Matthew quite full-time chess. However, he re-emerged ten
years later in 2010 to play a rapidplay tournament in Wageningen,
Holland which he promptly won with 7/7. In 2011 he played in strong
international events at Barcelona and Oslo and won them with the
Fischer-like scores of 81/2/10 and 8/9 respectively. After a decade
away from the game, these results are simply astounding. Matthew's
extraordinary ability at chess stems not simply from natural talent
but is based on a brilliant aptitude for studying the game. He
understands exactly what needs to be studied and how to go about
it. In this book he recounts how he organised his preparation for
his 'comeback' and from his results the success of his method is
self-evident. In this book Matthew shares his secrets and reveals
how to: * Incorporate unorthodox openings into your repertoire *
Study middlegame situations * Understand what is important in the
endgame As well as being an exceptional player Matthew is also a
fine writer who conveys his ideas with ease. He has previously
written four books for Everyman with his book on the Queen's Gambit
Declined winning the British Chess Federation Book of the Year
award in 2000. Matthew currently lives and works in Holland.
In this book Grandmaster Sadler explains the ideas behind the
Queen's Gambit Declined, one of Black's most dependable replies to
the queen's pawn. He discusses all of the major variations in
popular practice, explaining the key plans and ideas and
highlighting important recent developments. Written by Grandmaster
Matthew Sadler, one of the world's top young players, this book
offers a full explanation of both the latest theory and important
thematic ideas and covers the ever-popular Queen's Gambit Declined.
(6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 176, pages, b&w illustrations)
Britain's No.3 ranked player Grandmaster Matthew Sadler answers key
questions: Which openings should I play? How do I learn to spot
tactics? What do I need to know about the endgame? This guide is
written by one of the world's leading players, Grandmaster Matthew
Sadler and is aimed at young players looking to improve their play
and practical results. It is packed with advice on every area of
the game. (6 7/8 x 9 5/8, 160 pages, illustrations)
Every chess player, from club level up, can improve their game by
using engines. That is the message of Matthew Sadlers
thought-provoking new book, based on many years of experience with
the worlds best chess software. You may not be able to replicate
their dazzling-deep calculations, but there is so much more your
engine can do for you than just checking variations! Matthew
Sadler, co-author of the ground-breaking bestseller Game Changer,
presents some unique methods to improve by using your engine. He
explains how in your opening preparation, instead of sifting
through masses of computer analysis you should play training games
against your engine. He also shows how to train your early
middlegame play, the conversion of advantages, your positional
play, and your defensive skills. And, of course: how to analyse
your own games. These generic training methods Sadler supplements
with concrete techniques. He explains how the top engines tackle
crucial middlegame themes such as entrenched pieces, whole board
play, attacking rhythm, exchanging pieces, the march of the Rooks
pawn, queen versus pieces, and many others. He also opens your eyes
to typical strategies that the engines found and fine-tuned in
popular openings such as the Kings Indian, the Grunfeld, the Slav,
the French and the Sicilian. Sadler illustrates his lessons with a
collection of fantastic games, explained with his trademark
enthusiasm. For the first time, the superhuman powers of the chess
engine have been decoded to the benefit of all players, in a rich
and highly instructive book.
The Slav Defence (1 d4 d5 2 c4 c6) has been one of Black's most
reliable defences to the queen's pawn since its adoption by World
Champions Alekhine and Euwe in the 1930s. Nowadays it is very
popular both at grandmaster level (it is used regularly by
Ivanchuk, Lautier and Short) and with club players. In this book
Grandmaster Matthew Sadler explains the strategy and tactics of
this perennial favourite. Through the use of model games for both
sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas,
so that readers can quickly and confidently start to use the Slav
in their own games. Also included is a survey of the trendy new 1
d4 d5 2 c4 c6 3 Nf3 Nf6 4 Nc3 a6 variation.
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