The world s top trainer, Mark Dvoretsky, and one of his best-known pupils, grandmaster Artur Yusupov, present a five-volume series based on courses given to talented young players throughout the world. The books contain contributions by other leading trainers and grandmasters, as well as games by pupils who have attended the courses. In this first volume the reader is shown how to assess his strengths and weaknesses, analyze his own games, and learn from the rich heritage of the past by a study of the chess classics. Over a hundred graded test positions provide ample material for...
The world s top trainer, Mark Dvoretsky, and one of his best-known pupils, grandmaster Artur Yusupov, present a five-volume series based on courses gi...
The initial part of this book deals with combinations and tactical techniques, and suggests methods for developing a player's calculating ability. In the second part the author analyses a number of fascinating examples, in which he examines a wide variety of attacking and defensive means. Once again, the reader is encouraged to developing his chess understanding by tackling numerous tests. Join in and become one of Mark Dvoretsky's pupils!
The initial part of this book deals with combinations and tactical techniques, and suggests methods for developing a player's calculating ability. In ...
Though first expounded by Nimzowitsch, Mark Dvoretsky and his pupil have brilliantly developed the strategy of prophylaxis. This hands-on guide explains all of the details and uses of the prophylaxis concept. Specifically, the art of positional play is explained in terms of planning, maneuvering, studying typical positions, and using deep strategy in grandmaster games.
Though first expounded by Nimzowitsch, Mark Dvoretsky and his pupil have brilliantly developed the strategy of prophylaxis. This hands-on guide explai...
FIND THE BEST SQUARES FOR YOUR PIECES To a large extent, the level of any chessplayer's skill depends on his or her ability to discover and evaluate positional operations as quickly and correctly as possible. In this book, premier chess instructor and trainer Mark Dvoretsky examines one of the most important aspects of positional skill, namely the art of playing with pieces, of maneuvering and finding the best squares for your pieces. Training your maneuvering skills will help you at every stage of the game - which is why among the exercises there are opening, middlegame and endgame...
FIND THE BEST SQUARES FOR YOUR PIECES To a large extent, the level of any chessplayer's skill depends on his or her ability to discover and evaluate ...