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In a major event in chess publishing, two German endgame experts have produced a masterly one-volume encyclopaedia that covers all major endgames.This is the first truly modern one-volume endgame encyclopaedia. It makes full use of endgame tablebases and analytical engines that access these tablebases; where previous authors could only make educated guesses, Müller and Lamprecht have often been able to state the definitive truth, or get much closer to it.New time-controls involve competitive games being played to a finish in one session, so it is especially important that chess-players understand the key endgame principles. This book provides comprehensive assistance for any players wishing to study the endgame. In addition to a feast of detailed analysis, the authors emphasize the practical side of endgame play, describing rules of thumb, principles, and thinking methods.Fundamental Chess Endings is both the ideal endgame reference work, and a book that can profitably and enjoyably be read from start to finish.

Endgames with rooks and pawns are the most frequently occurring in chess, arising about 1 game in 10. If you learn an important technique in this endgame, chances are you will end up using it sooner or later. And there are a great many methods and concepts that can be mastered with a little effort. This book highlights the key themes in rook endings, and at each turn invites the reader to test his knowledge and skills with abundant success."--Back cover

Every chess player has gone through the experience of a game coming to an end before it ever really started. The reason is often one of the ubiquitous opening traps, which to the victim look quite ‘normal’ moves – a piece is developed, something is captured, or a threat is set up and parried. The reply, for the most part an unusual one and therefore totally unexpected, then almost inevitably leads to a rapid win for the ‘trapper’. The two internationally recognised grandmaster authors – Rainer Knaak is considered an expert on the openings, and Karsten Müller on the endgame – therefore propose two main objec-tives: → the student should master the traps in the openings he plays, in order to avoid disasters; → but he can also systematically try to expand his opening rep-ertoire, in order himself to set traps. This first volume contains all the important openings after 1. e4, such as the Italian, French, Spanish, Sicilian etc., as well as introductory texts with their typical motifs, with which one should be familiar. In this way, as a welcome side effect, the reader is guaranteed to improve his combinative skill.

Fritz Winter (1905-1976) zählt zu den herausragenden Persönlichkeiten der deutschen Kunst nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Nach Lehrjahren bei Oskar Schlemmer, Wassily Kandinsky und Paul Klee am Dessauer Bauhaus entschied er sich um 1930 für eine abstrakte Malerei. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten entstanden Werke, die in spannungsvollen Bildformen immer wieder auf natürliche Strukturen verweisen: Pflanzenwachstum und Gesteinsformationen, Mikroorganismen und Sternbilder. Die thematische Offenheit, technische Experimentierfreude und serielle Bildfindung Fritz Winters werden besonders anschaulich in seinen Arbeiten auf Papier. Rund 250 Monotypien, Gouachen, Ölmalereien, Bleistift-, Pinsel-, Kreide- und Filzstiftzeichnungen stellt diese repräsentative Publikation vor - zu Werkgruppen zusammengefasst und wissenschaftlich erläutert. Neu zu entdecken ist ein facettenreiches Oeuvre von bemerkenswerter Aktualität. Ausstellung: Kunstmuseum Stuttgart 4.2.-7.5.2006

Starting with the basic mates and the simplest pawn endings, this book provides all the endgame knowledge that players need to take them through to club level and beyond. Mller carefully guides us step-by-step through a fascinating range of endgame tactics and manoeuvres, helping us understand the underlying logic.

Mikhail Tal was one of the greatest geniuses in chess history. Feared and admired for his dazzling attacks, the 'Magician from Riga' took the chess world by storm. In 1960, at the age of twenty-three, he wrested the world title from Mikhail Botvinnik to become the youngest World Champion ever. In this book Karsten Müller and Raymund Stolze have created an instructional guide by investigating and explaining the secrets of Tal's breathtaking tactics. Additionally, they present one hundred exercises selected from his games that will teach amateurs how to distinguish between correct and incorrect combinations, and how to defend against them. A special feature are the contributions from legendary grandmasters such as Spassky, Yusupov, and Kramnik, who share their personal impressions and describe their games with the 8th World Champion. The result is both an intimate portrait of one of the all-time greats of chess and an instructive guide for lovers of Tal's legendary combinational style. Book jacket.

This book tells the stories of many of the key scientists and chess players who, over a 50-year period, worked toward building a computer program capable of beating a skilled human player at chess.

Tactical Fireworks! When released in 2002, the first volume of The Magic of Chess Tactics by FIDE Master Claus Dieter Meyer and German Grandmaster Karsten Müller was extremely popular. It was one of the first books to deal with tactics on high level. Like the first book, intended for advanced (Elo 1800+) players, this second volume puts special tactical motifs and themes under the analytical microscope. Complicated tactics - the kind that separate tournament winners from the pack - require intuition, imagination and precision. The focus in this book is on attacking techniques and transformations. The contents include: Attacking with the Queen and Knight; The Knight on the Attack; Attacking with Bishops of Opposite Colors; Pins; Learn from the World Champions; and Exchanges & Transformations. The reader will find the analysis comprehensive and challenging. Dozens of exercises help reinforce the reader's understanding of this complex subject matter. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to ride herd on tactical fireworks and sharpen your tactical skills.

Focused on the intricacies of middlegame strategies, this book fills a gap in chess literature by concentrating solely on positions arising from specific openings, particularly those involving the King's Indian Defense. It emphasizes the relevance of strategic concepts like pawn structures and attack methods tailored to particular openings, rather than general middlegame tactics. The inclusion of 100 targeted exercises enhances learning, categorizing them into diverse themes such as pressure increase and tactical challenges, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the King's Indian middlegame.

Focusing on strategic mastery, this instructional chess book is designed for intermediate and advanced players. Authored by German grandmaster Karsten Mller, it emphasizes the complexities of positional play, offering a wealth of carefully curated examples. Unlike many resources that prioritize tactics, this book delves into challenging concepts such as good and bad bishops, outposts, and prophylaxis. It includes targeted exercises to reinforce learning, making it a valuable tool for those looking to enhance their strategic understanding of chess.