Attacking the Strongpoint The Philosophy of Chess - Igor Zaitsev (Signed Limited edition Copy)

A Remarkable Book by One of the Game's Most Creative Minds Grandmaster Igor Zaitsev ranks as one of the most creative chess minds ever in the history of the royal game. This is his book of secrets and methods, his remarkable life's work. Zaitsev unearthed astonishing ideas which even giants of the game had overlooked. World champions Tigran Petrosian and Anatoly Karpov insisted on Zaitsev's analytical help in their matches, wanting to be first to play his profound discoveries, such as the famous Zaitsev Variation of the Ruy Lopez. Zaitsev was himself a tournament champion. With his sharp, combinative style, he won dozens of “Most Beautiful Game” awards. Many of these games provide context for his lessons. But Zaitsev is even more than a renowned coach and competitor. Part analyst, part champion, part chess philosopher, and part chess poet, he reveals the underlying logic and beauty of chess in a way no one else has ever done. In his eye-opening title chapter, “Attacking the Strongpoint,” Zaitsev makes explicitly clear a common strategic element never formalized until this book. Often overlooked by amateurs and even GMs, the idea can lead to winning tactics in many games! Backed up by top-level games, Zaitsev also provides deep-level explanations about: •Combinations and Piece Harmony •Strategy and Structure •Learning from the Cycle of Chess Epochs •The Role of Reason and Judgment •The Chess Law of Conservation of Energy •Strategy: Evolution vs. Revolution, Recognizing a Favorable Structure As you read Zaitsev, you'll often find yourself thinking, “Ah, now I get it!” The volume is topped off by supplemental games, a complete autobiography by Zaitsev, a special foreword by world champion Garry Kasparov, as well as tributes and memories from world champion Anatoly Karpov and famed coach Mark Dvoretsky. A signed and numbered limited hardcover edition will be simultaneously released. Each book is signed by Igor Zaitsev. There will be only 200 of these unique collectors'editions. Reserve your copy now from you favorite chess book dealer. A Remarkable Book by One of the Game's Most Creative Minds Grandmaster Igor Zaitsev ranks as one of the most creative chess minds ever in the history of the royal game. This is his book of secrets and methods, his remarkable life's work. Zaitsev unearthed astonishing ideas which even giants of the game had overlooked. World champions Tigran Petrosian and Anatoly Karpov insisted on Zaitsev's analytical help in their matches, wanting to be first to play his profound discoveries, such as the famous Zaitsev Variation of the Ruy Lopez. Zaitsev was himself a tournament champion. With his sharp, combinative style, he won dozens of Most Beautiful Game awards. Many of these games provide context for his lessons. But Zaitsev is even more than a renowned coach and competitor. Part analyst, part champion, part chess philosopher, and part chess poet, he reveals the underlying logic and beauty of chess in a way no one else has ever done. In his eye-opening title chapter, Attacking the Strongpoint, Zaitsev makes explicitly clear a common strategic element never formalized until this book. Often overlooked by amateurs and even GMs, the idea can lead to winning tactics in many games! Backed up by top-level games, Zaitsev also provides deep-level explanations Combinations and Piece Harmony Strategy and Structure Learning from the Cycle of Chess Epochs The Role of Reason and Judgment The Chess Law of Conservation of Energy Evolution vs. Revolution, Recognizing a Favorable Structure As you read Zaitsev, you'll often find yourself thinking, Ah, now I get it! The volume is topped off by supplemental games, a complete autobiography by Zaitsev, a special foreword by world champion Garry Kasparov, as well as tributes and memories from world champion Anatoly Karpov and famed coach Mark Dvoretsky. About the Author Russian grandmaster Igor Zaitsev is a legendary coach and trainer. He was specifically chosen by world champions Tigran Petrosian and Anatoly Karpov to help guide them on their journey to the top. Zaitsev is one of the most creative opening theoreticians of all time, leaving his brilliant stamp on the Ruy Lopez, the English, the Caro-Kann, to name but a few. Although he has contributed dozens of articles during his illustrious career, this is the first book he has ever written. Table of Contents Foreword Garry Kasparov A Tribute* Anatoly Karpov Preface* Mark Dvoretsky About the Author Eduard Shekhtman* Author’s Foreword Chapter One Combinations Chapter Two Strategy and Structure Chapter Three The Role of Reason and Judgment Chapter Four Attacking the Strongpoint Chapter Five The Rule of Maintaining the Advantage Chapter Six The Philosophy of Strategy Chapter Seven The Philosophy of Strategy On the Development of an Intelligent Concept in theLight of Philosophy* Point of Absurdity:Tigran Petrosian* Supplemental Games Notes by Igor Zaitsev A Brief Autobiography Signs and Twists of FateIgor Zaitsev Poems Igor Zaitsev It All Began with a Draw Master of Analysis* Epilogue Personality on a Grand Scale! Afterword Articles by Igor Zaitsev A Bibliography