Studies for Practical Players: Improving Calculation and Resourcefulness in the Endgame [Paperback]

Mark Dvoretsky (Author), Oleg Pervakov (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2010

Nowadays, chessplayers spend almost all their free time preparing openings, and rarely spend the time necessary to perfect the vitally important technique of calculating. Regular training in solving and playing out endgames studies is a good recipe for eliminating that shortcoming. This training is directed at developing resourcefulness, fantasy (in chess, these qualities are called combinative acuity ), and the readiness to sacrifice material, in pursuit of the goal winning! How do we develop good habits of winning endgame play? There are lots of manuals; but this may be the first in which a famous practical player, a trainer with a world-renowned name, and a study composer who has earned the title of International Grandmaster of Composition, share their views in one and the same book.

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About the Author

Mark Dvoretsky is one of the most respected chess instructors and authors in the world today. His books have been widely acclaimed for their depth and accuracy. Among his many books are the best-selling Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual and Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Russell Enterprises, Inc (January 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188869064X
• ISBN-13: 978-1888690644
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,073,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, May 7, 2010

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Jeremy Waterman (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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I own his endgame manual and was amazed at the detailed analysis of many types of positions therein. There is little in here in terms of advice/insight to help with calculation. Certainly studies will help calculation, but this is simply a collection of studies, for which there are many other excellent sources online. This book will sell on name recognition and the fancy title, and while certainly it isn't bad, there is no curriculum here, just a set of difficult studies.

4 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book on endgame techniques through endgame studies, February 1, 2010

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Very nice book on Endgame studies by Mark Dvoretsky. Like all his previous books, this book is very instructive. Studies for Practical Players explains various techniques of endgame calculations through the use of endgame studies.