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Strategic Plans

75 Modern Battles

By: Maxim Chetverik

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Russian International Master Maxim Chetverik has written a strategy textbook containing 75 deeply annotated positional games that show players how to devise plans to handle a number of key strategic themes, such as when to open up the game, how to activate the pawn chain, how to carry out positional sacrifices and many others. Unlike most other textbooks, the strategic plans are viewed as battles where the plans of each player clash, and Maxim analyzes why one plan comes out on top. Also unlike most other textbooks, all example games are drawn from grandmaster play in the 21st century, some played in 2018, and consider the plans right out of the opening stage. This makes the book of particular value to players wishing to better understand the strategies that the openings they play may lead to, bearing in mind the author is an openings expert with ten openings books published. The majority of games are played by elite grandmasters, including Carlsen, Caruana, Anand, Kramnik, Karjakin, Giri, So, Vachier-Lagrave, Aronian, Mamedyarov, Nakamura, Gelfand, Svidler, Ivanchuk, Shirov, Leko, J. Polgar, Topalov, Kamsky, Morozevich, Korchnoi and Spassky. Chetverik introduces and illustrates the concepts of macroplan and microplan, which provide a simple structural framework for players seeking to devise plans in their own games. The macroplan is the specific way to achieve the required result (usually, a win), for example, the successful exploitation of a queenside pawn majority. The microplan is a way of solving a local problem that involves several moves, such as transferring a knight from a bad square to a good one. Ideally, a macroplan is a chain of sequential and carefully calculated microplans. This book is largely aimed at strong club players wishing to improve, or their coaches. The recommended Elo range is approximately 1,800 - 2,200, although it may of course be of interest to players a bit lower and a bit higher than this range.

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5604176923

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The Queen's Indian Defense

Main Line 4.g3 System

By: Maxim Chetverik

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The Queen's Indian Defense

Main Line 4.g3 System

By: Maxim Chetverik

International Master Maxim Chetverik has written an in-depth study of one of the most popular choices by white in the Queen's Indian Defense - the main line with 4.g3, where white fianchettoes his bishop. This line is often seen at top-level chess. A key focus of this work is an examination of new lines that have recently appeared in the arsenal of grandmasters. The full range of continuations for both white and black are covered in this textbook, including hybrids with the Bogo-Indian Defense and certain Catalan, Dutch, Benoni and Hedgehog-type set-ups, as well as key themes such as hanging pawns, the isolated queen's pawn, white's four versus three ranks advantage, the closed center with the pawn structure being c4-d5-e4 against c5(c7)-d6-e5 and structures with semi-open files, making it an essential and comprehensive guide for players on both sides of the board in this variation. Maxim makes this book particularly user-friendly by his focus on learning the key ideas through practical games, as well as his use of "land-mines", transposition alerts and key tips. This book contains 181 full games in this line and several hundred fragments with detailed and original commentary by the author focused throughout on giving a balanced evaluation in what are complicated positions. Many of these games feature the world's greatest players, including world champions Carlsen, Anand, Kramnik, Kasparov, Karpov, Spassky, Petrosian, Tal, Smyslov, Botvinnik and Alekhine, and other top players including Caruana, Shankland, Nakamura, So, Mamedyarov, Aronian, Grischuk, Ivanchuk, Karjakin, Harikrishna, Adams, Shirov, Gelfand, Topalov, Korchnoi and Timman. Maxim himself has played over 100 official games in this line, making him a leading expert in the Queen's Indian Defense in general and the 4.g3 line in particular. Four of his games are in included in full in this volume, as well as a number of fragments.

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5604176915

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The Catalan

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

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The Catalan

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

The Catalan is one of the most popular openings and a favorite of many of the world's leading players. Its rich tactical and positional subtleties provide an excellent platform for players wishing to improve their overall understanding of the game. In this groundbreaking book, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik provide a comprehensive coverage of this opening, outlining the most common plans and tactics for both White and Black, and studying the latest theoretical developments in the most important variations. This book is a must for die-hard Catalan fans and those wishing to take up this fashionable opening. *Played by the world's top Grandmasters *Written by leading openings theoreticians *Ideas, strategies and tactics discussed for both sides

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1857443462

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A Complete Repertoire for White Based on 1 C 4

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik,David Cummings

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A Complete Repertoire for White Based on 1 C 4

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik,David Cummings

Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, English e5.. The reversed sicilian lines by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik and Symmetrical English by David Cummings, brought together in one volume. Renowned opening theoreticians Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik explain in detail the positional and tactical possibilities for both white and black in the 1... e5 English. The Symmetrical Variation is one of Black's most popular and reliable methods of meeting the English Opening, which in itself has become one of the most prominent openings. International Master David Cummings examines the various strategies for both white and black players.

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1781944970

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Masters of Attack

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

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Masters of Attack

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

Three brilliant books from Everyman Chess brought together in one volume. The Masters: Alexander Alekhine, Master of Attack; The Masters: Boris Spassky, Master of Initiative; The Masters: Mikhail Tal, Tactical Genius By Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik. What separated Alexander Alekhine from the rest of his contemporaries? Why did he dominate the chess world for so long? The main reason was undoubtedly his brilliant attacking style of play. Alekhine had a combinative gift and thrilled the chess public and influenced every great chess player since. Garry Kasparov once said I fell in love with the rich complexity of his ideas at the chessboard. Alekhine's attacks came suddenly, like destructive thunderstorms that erupted from a clear sky. Boris Spassky is a true chess legend, a World Champion who, thanks to his monumental battles with Bobby Fischer, raised the popularity of the game to a level that had never been seen before. Although at the height of his powers many saw Spassky as a complete and universal player, adept at outplaying his opponents in any type of position, itis no secret that from an early age he thrived on sharp, attacking play. He was a superb practical player, and with the initiative at his hands he could conjure up wonderful combinations and deadly attacks. Mikhail Tal was simply a chess phenomenon. The magician from Riga stunned the chess world when he became the youngest ever World Champion (at that time) in 1960, and he won countless supporters for his scintillating tactical play and his infectious enthusiasm for the game. Tal's dazzling tactical style would often leave his hapless opponents in a state of shell shock. As former World Champion Vassily Smyslov once noted Tal's appearance in chess had the effect of an exploding bomb, since his style of play was distinguished by extraordinary combinative brilliance.

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1781944601

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Petroff Defence

By: Alex Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

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Petroff Defence

By: Alex Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

The Petroff Defence is considered as one of Black's most reliable methods of meeting the king's pawn opening. By counterattacking as early as move two, Black avoids the hazards of having to face lines such as the Scotch Opening, the Italian Game and the 'Spanish torture' of the Ruy Lopez. An early breach of a central file together with active piece play for both sides characterizes the Petroff as a typical king's pawn opening. Until a few years ago, the Petroff opening was favored only by a few top Grandmasters, including Anatoly Karpov and Artur Yusupov. However, the last few years have seen a dramatic rise in its popularity, and it now provides battlefields for many clashes of the modern elite players, including Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand, Leko, Topalov and England's Michael Adams. This is bound to have a positive effect on its popularity at club level. In this book, openings experts Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik study the typical plans and tactics for both White and Black in this complex opening. Using illustrative games, the authors provide up-to-date coverage of a line that has experienced a major overhaul in the last decade. *Written by renowned opening theoreticians *Ideal for club and tournament players *All main lines are covered *Provides everything you need to know to play the opening with confidence

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1857443780

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Queen's Gambit Accepted

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

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Queen's Gambit Accepted

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

The Queen's Gambit Accepted is Black's simplest way of dealing with one of White's most fashionable openings, the Queen's Gambit. This book takes a different look at this famous opening. The early moves and ideas are introduced, and care is taken to explain the reasoning behind them.

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1857444159

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A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play

By: Alexander Der Raetsky,Alexander Raestsky,Maxim Chetverik,Neil McDonald,Glenn Flear

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A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play

By: Alexander Der Raetsky,Alexander Raestsky,Maxim Chetverik,Neil McDonald,Glenn Flear

Three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series in one volume. Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Accepted by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik; Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Declined by Neil McDonald; Starting: Slav Semi Slav by Glenn Flear. The Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA) is Black's simplest way of dealing with one of White's most fashionable openings, the Queen's Gambit. Black grabs the gambit pawn and thus refuses to succumb to the passive positions so typical of the Queen's Gambit Declined. This direct and uncompromising way of playing gives rise to dynamic positions where both sides have excellent chances to play for the win. It's no surprise that the QGA has attracted many high-class advocates, including Garry Kasparov and Vishy Anand. The Queen's Gambit Declined is an opening of great historical importance and Black's fundamental answer to 1 d4. From the very first move Black obtains a firm foothold in the centre, something that White finds extremely hard to undermine. Indeed, Black often bases his entire strategy around this control. The soundness of the Queen's Gambit Declined has never been in question, and its supporters at the highest level include a long list of Grandmasters headed by Kasparov, Kramnik, Karpov and Short, as well as many World Champions from the past. The very closely linked Slav and Semi-Slav Defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that Black can play against the Queen's Gambit. They have provided the battleground for thousands of exciting encounters between the world's chess elite, including Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov and Alexander Morozevich. Players of all levels are attracted to the Slav and the Semi-Slav because they are solid, dependable defences that do, however, promise abundant possibilities for dynamic counterplay.

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1781944628

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Alexander Alekhine

Master of Attack

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

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Alexander Alekhine

Master of Attack

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

What separated Alexander Alekhine from the rest of his contemporaries? Why did he dominate the chess world for so long? The main reason was undoubtedly his brilliant attacking style of play. Alekhine had a combinative gift and thrilled the chess public and influenced every great chess player since. Garry Kasparov once said, 'I fell in love with the rich complexity of his ideas at the chessboard. Alekhine's attacks came suddenly, like destructive thunderstorms that erupted from a clear sky.' In this book Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik take a look back at how Alekhine defeated his opponents in dazzling style. They carefully select and analyze some of Alekhine's most famous attacks and glorious combinations. A deep study of his games cannot fail to entertain and inspire any true chess fan. *Includes Alekhine's most celebrated games *Test yourself with his most difficult combinations *Perfect for sharpening your attacking play

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1857443721

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English E5

By: Alex Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

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English E5

By: Alex Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

In this book, renowned opening theoreticians Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik explain in detail the positional and tactical possibilities for both White and Black in the 1...e5 English.

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185744339X

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Mikhail Tal

Tactical Genius

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

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Mikhail Tal

Tactical Genius

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

Each chapter discusses an aspect of Tal's combinational play, provides examples, and then gives the reader an opportunity to attempt to solve puzzles drawn from Tal's games. Tips and solutions are provided.

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1857443659

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Starting Out

Benoni Systems

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

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Starting Out

Benoni Systems

By: Alexander Raetsky,Maxim Chetverik

A study of the crucial Benoni systems apart from the Modern Benoni. This book presents diverse and practical options against the queen's pawn opening for dynamic, tactical players and solid, positional players alike. It will be useful for those wanting to understand the basics of Benoni Systems.

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1857443799

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Book's by Maxim Chetverik

Strategic Plans

Strategic Plans

The Queen's Indian Defense

The Queen's Indian Defense

The Catalan

The Catalan

A Complete Repertoire for White Based on 1 C 4

A Complete Repertoire for White Based on 1 C 4

Masters of Attack

Masters of Attack

Petroff Defence

Petroff Defence

Queen's Gambit Accepted

Queen's Gambit Accepted

A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play

A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play

Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alekhine

English E5

English E5

Mikhail Tal

Mikhail Tal

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