{"product_id":"the-passed-pawn-power-of-the-passer-paperback","title":"The Passed Pawn: Power of the Passer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGrivas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe purpose of this series is to introduce the reader to advanced training concepts, using the same methods of presentation and instruction that were taught to great players by famous trainers that they have worked with. The series will commence with the The Passed Pawn and we will examine how to handle such pawns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery chess player who wishes to improve\u003cbr\u003ehis level in the difficult subject of chess is obliged to study methodically\u003cbr\u003eand understand the existing principles that govern the theory of the opening, \u003cbr\u003emiddlegame and endgame. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Most chess players focus more on the study of opening\u003cbr\u003etheory than other aspects of the game. The reasons are probably clear: opening\u003cbr\u003etheory is easier to learn and can provide immediate results, although this is\u003cbr\u003ebased more on the opponent's ignorance than our own abilities. Even for a chess\u003cbr\u003etrainer, it is easier to teach some variations from this or that opening or a\u003cbr\u003eset of simple tactical motifs than to engross himself in the exposition of\u003cbr\u003emiddlegame and endgame theory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYes, middlegame and endgame theory does exist.\u003cbr\u003eThe great difficulty in approaching it lies in the fact that it does not follow\u003cbr\u003eabsolute and clear-cut paths, but rather involves deep research in the ideas\u003cbr\u003eand logic by which specific types of positions are treated. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoreover, unlike\u003cbr\u003eopening theory, the theory of the middlegame and the endgame does not change\u003cbr\u003erapidly based on modern developments; it remains almost intact through the\u003cbr\u003eyears. In view of the above, any chess player who wishes to follow a chess\u003cbr\u003ecareer or simply become a better player must refrain from the commonplace and\u003cbr\u003eassume a different approach. He must develop a good understanding of middlegame\u003cbr\u003eand endgame theory, so as to be able in his games to proceed in a proper way\u003cbr\u003eafter his chosen opening has reached its conclusion. The chess player can\u003cbr\u003edifferentiate himself only in the opening; there, each one of us brings forth\u003cbr\u003ehis own beliefs and convictions, and in general his own experiences and\u003cbr\u003ereferences. Objectively, no opening loses - but also no opening wins. The\u003cbr\u003eopening is just the beginning of the journey and serves to offer us a\u003cbr\u003ecomfortable start. But to reach the end of this journey successfully we have to\u003cbr\u003ecount on our knowledge and experience, as regards middlegame and endgame\u003cbr\u003etheory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Endgame theory teaches us two fundamental issues. First, how to extract\u003cbr\u003ethe maximum from a basic theoretical position with little material, where the\u003cbr\u003eexperts, from practice comprising thousands of games, have reached definite\u003cbr\u003econclusions. Second, the way in which we can handle an endgame, depending on\u003cbr\u003ethe material remaining on the board, and the ideas and plans we should employ.\u003cbr\u003eThis second issue is significantly more difficult to master because, apart from\u003cbr\u003emaking full use of the first one (we must be aware of the possible outcomes of\u003cbr\u003ethe endgame in question) it is greatly influenced by our experience and\u003cbr\u003eunderstanding, which are basically derived from the images and impressions we\u003cbr\u003ehave from related positions. A primary role is played here by the effort we\u003cbr\u003ehave invested in studying. In middlegame theory, things are even tougher. We\u003cbr\u003eare obliged to study various types of positions with specific strategic and\u003cbr\u003etactical attributes, so as to understand the underlying ideas and be able to\u003cbr\u003eemploy them ourselves in similar situations. While many chess players have\u003cbr\u003estudied these topics and acquired knowledge, it is the application of this\u003cbr\u003eknowledge in practice that helps differentiate between them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChess is not a\u003cbr\u003esimple activity, but it becomes so much more attractive when we acquire this\u003cbr\u003eknowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42734788116543,"sku":"9789464201505","price":45.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f3c68709449a9926e2e582c94a2a69d5.webp?v=1765141112","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-passed-pawn-power-of-the-passer-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}