Basic Principles of Chess Strategy
Vol 1

A comprehensive introduction to the secrets of chess strategy. With 68 extensively annotated games, this volume of the Basic Principles of Chess Strategy shows how to successfully treat the opening and middlegame. Everything about fast piece development, safety of the King and fighting for the center. Learn how to assess positions and how to find promising plans. Pros and cons of all pawn formations are presented in detail. Finally, you can check your fresh knowledge in ten test games with training tasks fighting against the clock.