Open Files |
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Author:
| Uhlmann, Wolfgang Schmidt, Gerhard |
Series title: | Progress in Chess Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-3-283-01006-5 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2009 |
Publisher: | Edition Olms
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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The strategy and tactics associated with the open file are explained here clearly and comprehensively--how files are opened, blocked, occupied, and exploited as roads along which to invade the enemy position. A brief introduction lays the theoretical foundations and is followed by illustrative games, in all of which the open file is the dominant or deciding factor. In each game there is a pause at a key position where a clear verbal assessment is given; these assessments teach the...
More DescriptionThe strategy and tactics associated with the open file are explained here clearly and comprehensively--how files are opened, blocked, occupied, and exploited as roads along which to invade the enemy position. A brief introduction lays the theoretical foundations and is followed by illustrative games, in all of which the open file is the dominant or deciding factor. In each game there is a pause at a key position where a clear verbal assessment is given; these assessments teach the reader how strong chess players think--what to look for, how to assess, and how to plan. The book benefits not only from Gerhard Schmidt's experience as a trainer but also from the huge knowledge and skill gained by Grandmaster Wolfgang Uhlmann during his long and successful career in top-class chess.