How to Think Ahead in Chess Fireside Chess Library Al Horowitz 1951 Vintage

Description: PorterMonkey presents ... How To Think Ahead In Chess - The Methods And Techniques Of Planning Your Entire Game Author:I. A. Horowitz & Fred Reinfeld Publisher:Simon and Schuster Release Date:1951 Seller Category:CHESS Qty Available:1 Condition:Used: Good Sku: 0G061824A10 Notes: Vintage paperback. 1951 (9th print). Simon & Schuster. Unmarked. Text appears to be free of highlighting, underlining or writing. Softcover book and pages shows age tanning, edge, corner and shelf wear from use/ storage. Please see photos, they are an important part of the item description. Photos included with this listing are of the actual book you will receive. How to Think Ahead in Chess (Fireside Chess Library) by Al Horowitz. Paperback. Ships quickly and with care. Description:How to Think Ahead in Chess (Fireside Chess Library) by Al Horowitz Many years ago, the mighty Capablanca engaged in a roughand tumble chess game with a New York expert. Momentarilyforgetting that he was invincible, Capa lostiAt this unexpected turn of events, the spectators wereamazed. How could the grand master lose to one who was,comparatively, a second-rater?"How far ahead do you think over the chessboard?" oneof them asked the Champion. And, as befitted the titleholder,the impressive reply came "Ten movest"How far do you think ahead?" the winner of this particularcontest was asked. And he replied, "Only one move.DNow here was a confusing state of affairs! How could achess player who thinks only one move ahead, defeat anotherwho thinks ten moves ahead? The victor then "Ithink one move ahead-but it is always the best moveIt is really no great secret that the right move in each position is the sure path to victory. To find the right move invariably, however, is beyond the power of ordinary mortals. Whatis within his grasp, is the right way to think ahead. Not farahead. Accurate appraisal is more important than deep calculation.The purpose of this book is to teach the right way to thinkahead.It is a common failing of all chess learners to want to become generals before they have no more than an inkling of strategyand tactics. Naturally, when put to the test, they wind up in awelter of confusion.Attack?Defend?Where?When?How?All these are perplexing questions. And they will remain so, until the learner familiarizeshimself with guiding principles and patterns.The ready answers to these questions shape the presentationof this book. It is with these in mind that we urge the learnerto familiarize himself with three basic patterns, which willcarry him through all the openings that he may encounter inhis games. With this fundamental knowledge at his command,the learner is shown how to think ahead by examples fromactual play, step-by-step, to the end of the game.In our zeal to emphasize the strong points of our recommendations, we may leave the impression that White has aforced win and that Black has a forced draw. Definitely, thisis not so. Only the astute play of a master, however, can challenge some of the minor conjectures. And this book is notintended for masters!After you become thoroughly familiar with the patterns ofplay recommended in this book, you can, if you wish, branchout into other openings. The principles involved in these patterns obtain in all patterns of play.In the course of reading the book, you will notice referencesto detailed treatment of the pin, the fork and other tacticaltechniques. Such detailed treatment does not come within thescope of this book, in which tactical techniques are subordinated to the general problem of over-all planning of yourgame. But readers who are interested in studying tacticalmethods will find it useful to consult Winning Chess Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!

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