Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy
by John Watson
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Author: John WatsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-03
ISBN: 1901983072
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Gambit Publications
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Summary: 5 Stars
Along with the Dvoretsky series, this is the most important work written on chess strategy since Nimzowitszch's My System. I wouldn't recommend this book for a beginner because Watson's premise is that "there are no rules by which you can understand chess; you have to analyze everything concretely" and he backs this up with terriffic examples and analysis. Of course, we all use rules as shortcuts to help guide us through a position and learn exceptions to the rules as mastery of the game improves. There is a goldmine of information here. The section on Minor Pieces is particularly valuable.
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