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 Its clarity reflects a moment just before hypermodern theory complicated classical doctrine, making the book both historical document and usable manual.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.
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Length9 hrs 31 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 1, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chess Fundamentals (Annotated)
26Game No. 12
2Introduction
27Game No. 13
3Synopsis
28Game No. 14
4Historical Context
29Game No. 15
5Author’s Preface
30Game No. 16
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6Translator’s Preface
31Game No. 17
7Part I
32Game No. 18.
8Chapter I. Introductory
33Game No. 19
9Chapter II. Hints for Beginners—Elementary Combinations
34Game No. 20
10Chapter III. General Principles of Chess Strategy
35Game No. 21
11Chapter IV. The Opening
36Game No. 22
12Chapter V. The End-Game
37Game No. 23
13Chapter VI. The Middle Game
38Game No. 24
14Part II
39Game No. 25
15Illustrative Games from Master Tournaments
40Game No. 26
16Game No. 2
41Game No. 27
17Game No. 3
42Game No. 28
18Game No. 4
43Game No. 29
19Game No. 5
44Game No. 30
20Game No. 6
45Game No. 31
21Game No. 7
46Game No. 32
22Game No. 8
47Game No. 33
23Game No. 9
48Game No. 34
24Game No. 10
49Game No. 35
25Game No. 11
50Game No. 36
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