How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master (Great Courses) (Teaching Co.) DVD Course No. 9411
Synopsis
Chess is a sport, a science, and an art. The fun of the game is that anyone can play, and there is always something more to learn - especially with the right guide. From the basics of the game to advanced strategy and tactics, and everything in between, these 4 lectures are any chess enthusiast's opportunity to enhance your understanding of the game. After grounding you in the rules of chess, International Chess Master Jeremy Silman offers strategic insight into openings and endgames, shows you typical pitfalls to avoid, and examines an array of famous gambits, positions, defenses, mates, and more. Amateurs and professionals alike can unlock new secrets, discover fresh patterns, and sharpen their skills. Amateurs will learn where to begin, how all the pieces move, which pieces are more valuable than others, and the key "rookie mistakes" to avoid. Seasoned players will learn when the en passant rule applies, how to make more effective combinations, how pawn structure points toward the best next move, and the possibility of securing a checkmate with just a king and a pawn. Whether you're a chess novice or a long-time player, these lectures will help you see the game in a whole new way. Striking examples from some of the most famous - and infamous - matches in history offer a wealth of strategic insight. You'll also explore the game's history and meet some noted and flamboyant players, from André Philidor to Bobby Fischer to Garry Kasparov. With his deep knowledge of chess history and the chess community, Mr. Silman also gives you an insider's take on many of the more intriguing aspects of the game, including simultaneous exhibitions, blindfolded chess, computers, and chess engines. Discover the full romance and joy of the game, and learn to approach any chess match or strategic thinking challenge with confidence.
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How to play chess : lessons from an international master [The world of chess -- Secrets of the pawns and knights -- Casting, checkmate, chess engines, draws -- Must-know tactical patterns in chess -- Chess combinations and kings in check -- Checkmate! -- Back-rank, smothered, and more -- Checkmate against a castled king -- Legendary attacking greats of chess -- A cascade of short, brutal chess games! -- Chess heroes of the Romantic Age -- Open files and the positional rook -- Pawns : the positional soul of chess -- Positional weaknesses and targets in chess -- Closed and open positions on the chessboard -- Chess statics vs. dynamics: an eternal battle -- Using chessboard imbalances to create plans -- Legendary teachers who transformed ches
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Great Courses, The Teaching Company, Chantilly, VA, 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 1629972061
ISBN 13: 9781629972060
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1 course guidebook (iv, 401 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm) [not in this listing: 4 videodiscs (720 min. [12 hr.]) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. ] ; ISBN 9781629972060, 1629972061 ; color photogrphic stiff paper wrappers ; Contents: The world of chess -- Secrets of the pawns and knights -- Casting, checkmate, chess engines, draws -- Must-know tactical patterns in chess -- Chess combinations and kings in check -- Checkmate! -- Back-rank, smothered, and more -- Checkmate against a castled king -- Legendary attacking greats of chess -- A cascade of short, brutal chess games! -- Chess heroes of the Romantic Age -- Open files and the positional rook -- Pawns : the positional soul of chess -- Positional weaknesses and targets in chess -- Closed and open positions on the chessboard -- Chess statics vs. dynamics: an eternal battle -- Using chessboard imbalances to create plans -- Legendary teachers who transformed chess -- Chess endgames and the king's magical powers -- Kings and pawns in next-level endgames -- Triangulation and two critical rook endgames -- Chess openings: the right and wrong way -- Chess psychology and the known unknown -- The chess amateur's mind -- Picking a chess hero ; FINE. Book. Seller Inventory # 008441
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How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master (Book and DVD Set)
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Soft cover. Condition: New. A new set consisting of 4 DVDS and a paperback book. Items are new and still sealed in shrink wrap. Seller Inventory # 26475