Modern Chess Strategy

exactly as described. could not asked for better. delivery very fast. will consider for more purchases and also some selling in the future.

Even if you don't know the first thing about chess, this book can help you learn the fundamentals behind chess strategy and become a good player within a short period of time. The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and annotated games. The author uses a clear and conversational style to clarify problems that may seem difficult or confusing for the beginner or casual player. This book is an update of a previous work by Lasker (Chess strategy) that was consider the "Chess Bible" when published many years ago. The book is organized in two parts and five chapters as follows: PART I - FUNDAMENTALS - The rules of the Game. - Elementary end-games. - Fundamental middle-game combinations. PART II - PRINCIPLES OF CHESS STRATEGY - The openings. - Middle-game and End-game.

would be great book for anyone with yahoo 1400-1700. only drawback is the it is written in old notation. best parts are the annoted games and ideas explained behind major opening lines.

First, to correct another review; this book was written in 1950, not the 1920s. Lasker's first strategy book, entitled "Chess Strategy" was written before World War I. The present book is an update of that timeless classic. If you have and love the first one, you still need this newer book. Lasker made corrections (rather, improvements) from the original, and he added new sections on more modern openings, such as the Indian Defenses, and there is a section on the Sicilian too, which was not in the original. Plus, there are 20 new annoated illustrative games, covering 60 pages. To this day, I have found no one who annotates a game for the intermediate player more beautifully than Edward Lasker. The only writer I can compare him too for instructional value is Jeremy Silman. Each has a unique and rare gift of being able to translate chess into ideas that are understandable to the average player. There are many chess players out there who do not know what a great and important chess writer Lasker was. His works are essential parts of my collection.

Although an older book's claim to being "Modern" can be disputed, Modern Chess Strategy remains current because of its emphasis on ideas and principles. Using lucid prose and numerous diagrams, Lasker - a strong international master-level player in his day - teaches the newcomer the basic principles of opening development, combinations, and endgame principles. What I particularly like is the author's no nonsense approach: he doesn't dumb down nor does he attempt to overwhelm with variations. One shouldn't be put off by the book's age (I think it was written in the 1920s): You're getting first-rate, world-class instruction for a bargain-basement price.