Chess Strategy (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Practice and Theory HandbookBy Edward Lasker
Length9h 31m
About this audiobook
Chess Strategy distills early modern positional chess into a lucid course on development, pawn structure, open lines, king safety, and the transition from opening to middlegame and endgame. Written in a rigorous yet conversational didactic style, it belongs to the great tradition of Steinitz and Tarrasch, translating abstract principles into practical rules through annotated master games and carefully chosen examples. Its clarity reflects a moment just before hypermodern theory complicated classical doctrine, making the book both historical document and usable manual. Edward Lasker, a German-born American chess master, engineer, and writer, brought to chess literature the habits of scientific analysis and pedagogical precision. Though often confused with Emanuel Lasker, he was an important figure in his own right, active in European and American chess circles and deeply committed to explaining strategy rather than merely displaying brilliance. His cosmopolitan education and competitive experience shaped the book's orderly, rational method. This volume is recommended for readers who want more than opening traps or tactical puzzles. Students will find enduring strategic foundations; experienced players will appreciate its classical coherence and historical perspective.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length9 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 1, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chess Fundamentals (Annotated)
34Game No. 20
2Introduction
35Game No. 21
3Synopsis
36Game No. 22
4Historical Context
37Game No. 23
5Author’s Preface
38Game No. 24
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6Translator’s Preface
39Game No. 25
7Part I
40Game No. 26
8Chapter I. Introductory
41Game No. 27
9Chapter II. Hints for Beginners—Elementary Combinations
42Game No. 28
10Chapter III. General Principles of Chess Strategy
43Game No. 29
11Chapter IV. The Opening
44Game No. 30
12Chapter V. The End-Game
45Game No. 31
13Chapter VI. The Middle Game
46Game No. 32
14Part II
47Game No. 33
15Illustrative Games from Master Tournaments
48Game No. 34
16Game No. 2
49Game No. 35
17Game No. 3
50Game No. 36
18Game No. 4
51Game No. 37
19Game No. 5
52Game No. 38
20Game No. 6
53Game No. 39.
21Game No. 7
54Game No. 40
22Game No. 8
55Game No. 41
23Game No. 9
56Game No. 42
24Game No. 10
57Game No. 43
25Game No. 11
58Game No. 44
26Game No. 12
59Game No. 45
27Game No. 13
60Game No. 46
28Game No. 14
61Game No. 47
29Game No. 15
62Game No. 48
30Game No. 16
63Table of Openings
31Game No. 17
64Analysis
32Game No. 18.
65Reflection
33Game No. 19
66Memorable Quotes
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