CHESS STRATEGY IN ACTION (John Watson)
288 pages (248
mm by 172 mm).
£19.99/$29.95/€31,10
VOTED 2003 BOOK OF THE YEAR BY READERS OF CHESSCAFE
John Watson fleshes out the theory presented to enormous
acclaim in Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy
and extends it into new areas. He illustrates the modern practice of chess with
many examples from imaginative players such as Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand,
Ivanchuk and tempestuous innovators such as Shirov and Morozevich. In
Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy, Watson broke new ground by describing
the developments in chess strategy since the time of Nimzowitsch. He explained
how modern players are more willing than their predecessors to favour dynamic
considerations over static ones, and how they have increasingly transcended the
limiting 'rules' which influenced play in earlier times. The dominant results
of Garry Kasparov and the rise of a new generation of supergrandmasters testify
to the effectiveness of this dynamic and open-minded philosophy which has
enriched modern chess. Those who enjoyed Secrets of Modern Chess
Strategy will welcome the clarification of important concepts. Chess
Strategy in Action can also be read on its own as an outstanding collection
of modern games with thoughtful and enlightening annotations.
International Master John Watson is one of the
world's most respected writers on chess. His groundbreaking four-volume work on
the English firmly established his reputation in the 1980s, and he has produced
a string of top-quality works since. In 1999, Secrets of Modern Chess
Strategy, Watson's first book for Gambit, won the British Chess Federation
Book of the Year Award and the United States Chess Federation Fred Cramer Award
for Best Book. His pupils include the 1997 World Junior Champion, Tal
Shaked.
Download a pdf file with a
sample from the book.
Gambit books by Watson: The Gambit
Guide to the Modern Benoni, Secrets of
Modern Chess Strategy, Chess Strategy in
Action, Mastering the Chess Openings volume
1, Mastering the Chess Openings volume
2, Mastering the Chess Openings volume
3.
" The game selection alone makes it a very worthwhile
investment of time. Strongly Recommended." - Don Aldrich, Chess
Today
"...above all else Watson is excellent at explaining these
mysterious grandmaster concepts to the club player" - Richard Palliser,
Chess Monthly
"...a companion volume...every bit as good as its
predecessor. In the first part it covers concepts which were neglected in the
earlier work; in the second, it gives examples from play. The book is well
structured and packed with erudition" - GM Nigel Short, The Sunday
Telegraph
"Watson's book is a very interesting read which contains
surprising insights in abundance." - Dr. W. Schweizer, Rochade
"I recommend this book to all players who want to improve
their technical ability in the middlegame. This book is also very practical for
chess trainers, as one can find a great deal of material in it that one can use
for teaching." - Jerzy Konikowski, Fernschach International
"I can recommend Watson's sequel as extremely successful and
absolutely worth buying. All readers of his first book will be pleased with the
extensions and supplements to the themes." - Schachmarkt
"Another successful book for chesslovers to buy!" -
Fernschach
"Whether you have the first volume or not, this sequel is
warmly recommended to all chessfriends." - Schachmarkt
"Chess Strategy in Action by John Watson is easy to
understand without reading his first book. It is a collection of brilliantly
annotated modern games and contains a practical and theoretical part. The book
gives the reader a glimpse into the trends and the creative potential of modern
chess. It is a must-buy which however is for advanced players. Chess
Strategy in Action will really teach you how to play successfully." -
KARL
"Yet again John Watson has produced a classic that will be
a strong tool of learning in any player's armoury." - Michael Blake,
IECG
"I'm not going to attempt to summarise the rich and diverse
content of this book - just buy your own copy - you won't regret it." -
Michael Stevenson, New Zealand Chess
"Verdict: "Watson 2" is an essential addition to the library
of every serious chess-player." ***** - Phil Adams,
www.btinternet.com/~cccs.chess
"Those who enjoyed Watson's ground breaking Secrets of
Modern Chess Strategy are in for another treat." - IM John Donaldson, on
Silman's website
"Some authors are excellent authors because everything they
write pleases the reader. Whatever is under discussion seems to dovetail
perfectly with our expectations. They set us up, lift us up, and keep us on the
high way. When we finish such an author or such a book, we shut the book and
realize how deep and true the game of chess is. These are good, maybe great,
writers. Then there is the writer we can only swear at. The reader disagrees
with what he has written. He squirms and challenges and tries to refute what he
has read.. There is no truth, only confrontation. There is no depth, only a
layer of analysis more. These mutants make us think. Curse them! These are
good, maybe great writers. They are scarcer than the first kind of good writer.
... I realize that if I say Buy this book! It will not be understandable by all
who read it. Besides the old fogies such as myself who might find the ideas
repugnant (The earth is the center of the universe, after all!) The information
is too difficult for most players under 1600. But since this really is a very
good book, Buy this book!" - Alex Dunne, ICCF Amici
" John Watson's particular talent lies in his ability to
sift material to show distinct patterns and demonstrate trends in the way the
modern game is played. Like the conductor of an orchestra, he brings together
the work of virtuoso players and commentators to illustrate a common theme." -
John Saunders, BCM |
