The Sorcerer's Apprentice
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (990 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9056912720 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An unconventional book with interesting stories and easy-to-understand teaching material. The legendary David Bronstein, artist and sorcerer of the chess board, uses examples from his own brillant games to develop club player's skills. This is a revised and expanded edition of a modern chess classic, written by an icon of chess in the 20st century.
About the Author David Bronstein has been playing chess for over 50 years at the top-level. Ken Neat has translated and edited numerous Russian books for Everyman and its predecessors, Pergamon and Cadogan, has played chess at many levels including the British Championships Bronstein has also written the highly acclaimed Sorcerers Apprentice and Modern Chess Self-Tutor . He has proposed and introduced many new and original ideas
David Bronstein has been playing chess for over 50 years at the top-level. Ken Neat has translated and edited numerous Russian books for Everyman and its predecessors, Pergamon and Cadogan, has played chess at many levels including the British Championships Bronstein has also written the highly acclaimed Sorcerers Apprentice and Modern Chess Self-Tutor . He has proposed and introduced many new and original ideas
"A modern chess classic" IM John Donaldson gave this gem his "unqualified recommendation," and said "it belongs in every chessplayer's library."At chesscafe.com, Steve Goldberg called Sorcerer's Apprentice "a modern chess classic."The Guardian gave this edition its 2009 "Chess Book of the Year Award," calling it "an unusual, personal, inspirational and endearing work that deserves a place on every chess play. Alan W. said Another Masterpiece of Chess Literature. Along with Bronstein's Zurich '5Another Masterpiece of Chess Literature Along with Bronstein's Zurich '53 tournament book, this is an excellent, brilliant, and very endearing book that goes beyond technical chess facts. It is one of the most entertaining and engaging treatises on the game that disperses great master games with personal anecdotes.The book will not teach you the basics of chess, such as moving pieces, their value, or square coordinates. Th. tournament book, this is an excellent, brilliant, and very endearing book that goes beyond technical chess facts. It is one of the most entertaining and engaging treatises on the game that disperses great master games with personal anecdotes.The book will not teach you the basics of chess, such as moving pieces, their value, or square coordinates. Th. "Reply to paolopaolo" according to Kamalakanta Nieves. I have had this book for a few years now, and perused its pages many times. It is, indeed, one of the best books in my chess library. Bronstein, like Tal, makes you feel like a trusted friend with whom he is sharing a great story. His analysis is excellent, showing the reader many fine points that cannot but help the reader improve his/her chess.Even in the games where there are no c