Yuri averbakh was one of the leading soviet grandmasters for two decades, competing in the ussr championship 15 times between 1949 and 1969. Chess middlegames essential knowledge yuri averbakh in this companion volume to his classic chess endings. Essential knowledge it is refreshingly focused on making your study time as productive in terms of decisive game results wverbakh possible. The averbakh book chess endings essential knowledge is what i grew up with. Publication date 1999 topics chess, chess books collection publisher everyman. He has a new endgame book out that i havent read yet, but it certainly sounds like one to check out. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dear customer, if you wish to purchase more than 5 copies or in bulk, please contact our bulk purchase department at email protected. Home chess books chess books by publisher chess endings. In this companion volume to his classic chess endings. Then i went to rebs suggestion of keres practical chess endingsboth are excellent. Essential knowledge, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Publication date 1999 topics chess, chess books collection publisher everyman publishers plc collection. Chess tactics for advanced players by yuri averbakh.
He is also the author of the fivevolume treatise comprehensive chess endings also translated by ken neat and the perennially popular chess endings. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Books by yuri averbakh, yuri averbakh books online india. All of these are excellent ways to learn endgame play. Chess endings essential knowledge averbakh book chesshouse. Buy chess tactics for advanced players by yuri averbakh online at alibris. Buy chess middlegames essential knowledge cadogan chess books by iu. Chess middlegames essential knowledge by yuri averbakh. This book is 100 pages worth of endgame positions which should be in the back of a players head. Essential knowledge, and chess tactics for advanced players, and more on. Its never too late to learn chess the new york times. Bishop endings, knight endings by averbakh and chekhover, 1983, pergamon, isbn 4871875032.
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What are the best chess endgame books for self study. By concentrating on the basic principles the average player is not onl. Shop amongst our popular books, including 3, chess endings, zurich 1953 and more from yuri averbakh. By concentrating on the basic principles the average player is not only given a working knowledge of the endgame but also a firm foundation on which to further develop his or her interest and technique in this fascinating stage of a chess game. Its not chattythe author after all was a leading establishment soviet chess figure during the stolid glory years of soviet chessbut it covers the basics well, in approved soviet chess school fashion. Essential knowledge by yuri averbakh 1993, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Essential knowledge paperback january 1, 1976 by yuri averbakh author 4. I have a very strong opinion about this book and that is if you cannot be bothered to complete this book, you should quit playing competitive chess. Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Chess middlegames essential knowledge yuri averbakh. Essential knowledge, by yuri averbakh, 1966, 1993, everyman chess. By concentrating on the basic principles the average player is not only given a working knowledge of the endgame but also a firm foundation on which to further. Funny, but my clubmate, who is also a gm, didnt know that the position on the page 53 diagram 78 in the algebraic edition of the book is actually a simple draw.
Yuri averbakh books list of books by author yuri averbakh. Chess endings essential knowledge 4th edition by y. Secrets of grandmaster endings andrew soltis a gem of a book covers most everything you need to know that is above the averbach essential knowledge level. Yuri averbakh is a former soviet champion and world championship candidate. Yuri averbakhs most popular book is basic chess endings. Clarke by concentrating on the basic principles the average player is not only given a working knowledge of the endgame but also a firm foundation on which to further develop his or her interest and technique in this fascinating stage of a chess game. The author, a russian grandmaster and endgame expert, takes the reader from the most elementary checkmates, through the exploitation of positional and material advantage, right up to the analysis of actual endings from master play. Chess endings essential knowledge by yuri averbakh. Essential knowledge as a first endgame book, this one is excellent. Buy comprehensive chess endings by yuri averbakh online at alibris. Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author yuri averbakh books, with free delivery. Comprehensive chess endings by yuri averbakh alibris. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Yuri averbakh averbakhs classic one volume endgame book contains sufficient practical information to last a player up to the level of strong club player. Essential knowledge by yuri averbakh 1966, hardcover at the best. What are some great chess books to master the end game. I am a beginner approximately seeking to improve my endgame technique. Yuri averbakh has 31 books on goodreads with 805 ratings. The most readily available book for the beginner is chess endings. Essential knowledge by yuri averbakh 1966, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Chess endings essential knowledge averbakh chess house. Chess tactics for advanced players by yuri averbakh alibris. The author, a russian grandmaster and endgame expert, takes the reader from the most elementary checkmates, through the exploitation of positional and. Author averbakh, a russian grandmaster and endgame expert, takes the reader. He examines mating a lone king, pieces in combat, pieces vs pawns, queening a pawn what to do if you are a pawn up in various common situations and practical endings.
Yuri averbakh s most popular book is basic chess endings. His previous books for cadogan include chess endings. If you want an endgame manual, at the most basic level you should read yuri averbakh chess endings. Essential knowledge, by yuri averbakh, 1966, 1993, everyman chess, isbn 1857440226. He finished in an extremely respectable 10th place in the famous zurich candidates tournament of 1953. Chess endings essential knowledge by yuri averbakh pdf.
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