Description: This chess book is in very good condition. It was printed by Batsford. A fantastic fun-packed chess journey with Scotland's first grandmasterIn this major work, Paul Motwani, the author of the critically acclaimed H.O.T Chess and C.O.O.L Chess, looks in-depth at key aspects of chess. His witty style will not only amuse but will instruct you by providing memorable insights into chess secrets.The many well-annotated, exciting, attacking games are instructive model examples which have been carefully chosen to increase the chess knowledge understanding and enjoyment. Read this book if you want to magnify your current strength!·Instructive episodes form all phases of the game - the opening, the middlegame and the endgame·A treasure-trove of interesting, refreshing ideas to surprise even the most heavily-prepared opponents·Numerous test positions and puzzles to improve your skill in reasoning - vital during practical play ·Inspiration and instruction for players of all levels Contents: DedicationsSymbols & AbbreviationsHow To Use This Book Introductory Chapter: A Fabulous New Beginning Part One: White Lightning01 Motwani - Schrevens Sicilian, Hyper - Accelerated Dragon02 Cummings - Van de Voort English Opening (Hedgehog)03 Rowson - Bates Benoni Defence04 Chandler - Schroll Alekhine's Defence05 D. Bronstein - Sands King's Indian Defence06 L. B. Hansen - De Firmian English Opening (Symmetrical)07 Motwani - Londers Sicilian, 2 Sc3 Sc6 3 Lb5 Part Two: Black Strikes Back08 Spiller - Orlov Black Knights'Tango09 Borge - C.Hansen French Defence10 Hajenius - Nimzo 3 Nimzo - Indian Defence11 Van Dijk - Van Mil Polish Defence12 A. Kogan - Spassky Owen's Defence13 Sashikiran - M°Nab English Opening (1. ...d6,2. ...e5,3. ...exd4)14 Dutreeuw - Motwani Ruy Lopez Part Three: Electric Shock Moves15 S. Movsesian - Cvitan Sicilian Scheveningen16 Magerramov - Kasparov Queen's Gambit Declined17 Motwani - Van Hul Dutch Defence18 Enders - Sadler Nimzovich Defence Part Four: Happy Endings19 E. T. - MrFab Reti OpeningSolutions to Tests & PuzzlesIndex of Games and Part - gamesIndex of Openings Please check out my store for select categories. All pictures are original. If there are any problems whatsoever with any of my items, or my descriptions, please let me know and the problem/s will be resolved. I try my best to be honest, but sometimes I may miss something. I combine shipping costs if you buy more than one item. Please request a total when you are done shopping. I use E-BAY Global Shipping Program for International buyers.
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Book Title: Chess under the Microscope : Magnify Your Chess Strength!
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Topic: Chess
Publication Year: 2003
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Games & Activities
Item Weight: 9.6 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Paul Motwani
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
