The purpose of this book is to shed some light on the underlying principles that govern “boring” chess positions, bordering on equality. Such positions have gradually become the main dish of nowadays’ chess menu because people have increased their level, their stamina, their desire to grind down wins out of nothing.
The author proposes a clear streamlined method of thinking in dry equal positions without long-term plans. It is based mostly on correct evaluation and categorization of the position, and on move by move play.
The book is not for novices, it assumes that the readers have mastered the basics already and wish to make the next step in their chess development.
Content
004 Preface
Chapter 1
006 Handling equal positions without a clear plan. Rules that govern the play
Chapter 2
Equal positions with a choice of bailing out or playing on.
027 Calculated risk 27
Chapter 3
052 Common wise sayings. Do they apply to positions where not much is going on
052 Dealing with the slogan “It is better to play with a wrong plan than no plan whatsoever&rdquo
079 Plain-plan vs no-plan situations
094 "Attack is the best defence” syndrome
Chapter 4
145 Fighting the Fear of Exchanges
Chapter 5
177 Long-term Assets
Chapter 6
202 Overpressing
227 Game Index
The author proposes a clear streamlined method of thinking in dry equal positions without long-term plans. It is based mostly on correct evaluation and categorization of the position, and on move by move play.
The book is not for novices, it assumes that the readers have mastered the basics already and wish to make the next step in their chess development.
Content
004 Preface
Chapter 1
006 Handling equal positions without a clear plan. Rules that govern the play
Chapter 2
Equal positions with a choice of bailing out or playing on.
027 Calculated risk 27
Chapter 3
052 Common wise sayings. Do they apply to positions where not much is going on
052 Dealing with the slogan “It is better to play with a wrong plan than no plan whatsoever&rdquo
079 Plain-plan vs no-plan situations
094 "Attack is the best defence” syndrome
Chapter 4
145 Fighting the Fear of Exchanges
Chapter 5
177 Long-term Assets
Chapter 6
202 Overpressing
227 Game Index