101 CHESS QUESTIONS ANSWERED (Steve Giddins)
128 pages
(248 mm by 172 mm).
£9.50/$14.95/€12,85
Steve Giddins is an author acclaimed for his ability to
write in down-to-earth style on fundamental chess topics. In this book he
answers the questions that really matter to chess-players. His topics include
many basic ideas, including some that have rarely been addressed so directly in
chess literature, and thus are often misunderstood by club players. Where
appropriate, the answers also address highly sophisticated concepts, providing
insights gleaned from many years of experience and discussions with players and
trainers of the highest level.
Subjects include: * Playing Chess in General * The Opening *
Tactics and Combinations * Planning and Strategy * Positional Play * The
Endgame * Competitive Play * Training and Computers *
Throughout, the ideas are backed up with examples from
practical play and thought-provoking quotes from the great chess legends,
thinkers and writers.
Steve Giddins is a FIDE Master from England who has
frequently contributed to the British Chess Magazine and the ChessBase
website. He has gained a reputation as a writer who provides useful,
no-nonsense advice on topics of genuine practical importance, drawing
especially upon his familiarity with Russian chess literature and training
methods. This is his sixth book for Gambit.
Gambit books by Steve Giddins: 101 Chess Opening Traps, 101 Chess Endgame Tips, How to Build Your Chess Opening Repertoire,
50 Essential Chess Lessons, 50 Ways to Win at Chess, 101 Chess Questions Answered.
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"... includes sections on computers and use of the internet,
as well as discussing chess history, current times and the future. Giddins
presents his material clearly and the diagrammed examples are enlightening...
useful for those who know the basics, and also for coaches and teachers" -
Henry Tanner, Suomen Shakki
"The book is well-written, and the author's informative
style suits his material very nicely. He immediately introduces the reader
right into the heart of the chess world by telling them where to play online,
best websites, and other very useful information that other books tend not to
tell you. Throughout the book, Giddins gives a strong recommendation to
concentrate study on tactics - very sound advice for those new to the game." -
Andrew Green, Scottish Chess
"Very successful, entertaining, informative, and a pleasure
to read!" - Martin Rieger, www.freechess.info
"...an excellent read for beginners and elementary players."
- John Saunders, BCM
"This is another clever publication by Britain's Gambit
Books, which knows its audience extremely well. Anyone who ventures into a
chess club quickly hears talk about minority attacks, backward pawns, opposite
coloured bishops and other mysterious notions. For those who are too shy to
ask, this book provides all the answers." - Cecil Rosner, Winnipeg Free
Press
"...a fascinating collection of readable topics" - John
Elburg, www.chessbooks.nl
"...a very useful book for beginners to have at their
disposal." - Alan Sutton, En Passant
"This book is absolutely ideal for players new to club and
tournament chess who would like to plug a plethora of gaps in their knowledge
with the minimum of time and fuss. Players with greater experience should also
enjoy browsing the contents, especially as some of the illustrative games will
almost certainly be new to them." - Sean Marsh,
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