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The Art of the Middle Game (Dover Chess)
by Paul Keres, Alexander Kotov

The Art of the Middle Game (Dover Chess)
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Author: Alexander Kotov, Paul Keres
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1989-12-01
ISBN: 0486261549
Number of pages: 238
Publisher: Dover Publications

Book Reviews of The Art of the Middle Game (Dover Chess)

Book Review: A Classic Middle Game Book!
Summary: 5 Stars

Written in descriptive notation (wish they would update it to algebraic, but since this book is written for Intermediate or or Advanced players, this should not be a biggie) 'Art of the Middlegame' will help you formulate a 'plan'. Actually written by several top notch Grandmasters taking on certain chapters, each one teaches what they consider to be important themes (ranging from defending a difficult position to strategy and tactics in attacking the King). Books that will go along well with this are those with complete games containing good middlegames (suggested: "Unbeatable Chess lessons for Juniors", "More Unbeatable Chess" and "Understanding Chess, move by move" - for advanced players).

Conclusion: If you are rated 1500+, want to improve your ability to plan, and don't mind descriptive notation "The Art of the Middle Game" would make an excellent choice.

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