Masters of the Chessboard, 21st Century Edition

Masters of the Chessboard, 21st Century Edition

RÃ©ti's "Otherâ€ Classic Ask most chessplayers about the works by Richard RÃ©ti, and most will quickly reply Modern Ideas in Chess. His Masters of the Chessboard will be a distant second and that is unfortunate, because in many ways Masters is more comprehensive and instructive than its better-known predecessor. He packs it with advice, even for beginners. Opening theory is a priority. RÃ©ti tells the student to understand "the basic ideaâ€ of each opening, and goes into considerable detail as he explains each of the popular lines of the day, including, of course, his own RÃ©ti Opening. Some of the finest parts of the book are the mini-essays, most of them on openings, but also on rook endgames. It's remarkable that RÃ©ti manages to do this without going into long variations. This practical approach is also evident when he deals with positional themes. For example, Masters can be appreciated as almost a primer on the subject of how to turn the two bishops into a significant advantage. As noted by American grandmaster Andy Soltis in his Foreword, this entire book is "wonderfully instructive.â€ And now it is available in a 21st-century edition, with figurine algebraic notation, with many diagrams and photos added.
Country USA
Brand Russell Enterprises
Manufacturer Russell Enterprises, Inc.
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2011-11-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781936490219

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