Positional Chess Handbook: 495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games Gelfer IsraelPaperback

A dramatic sacrifice might seem like the best way to achieve a dazzling, come-from-behind victory, however, the outcome of most chess matches, depends on the participants' positional skills. It spans a century and a half of international chess, from the era of the legendary Paul Morphy in the 1850s to that of the modern powerhouse Gary Kasparov. The first player to establish a positional advantage gains the best chance of a successful direct attack.This complete guide, written by an Israeli grandmaster, offers valuable insights in developing a more powerful strategic game.

Examples -- on such themes as key squares, bad bishops, and pawn structures -- appear in ascending difficulty, with ample cross-reference.Derived from the author's own coaching manuals, these instructive examples successfully The author focuses on common situations arising from practical over-the-board play.