Ep. 60: Review of "The Complete Book of Chess Strategy," the Best All-In-One Reference Book for Improvers

The Chess Angle

This episode is a review of The Complete Book of Chess Strategy (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. This is an excellent all-in-one reference book for improvers and club players, covering all phases of the game as well as practical matters (blunders, time pressure, chess psychology, etc.). Neal shares his thoughts on how the concepts in this book apply to the amateur tournament scene. Talking points include the following:

• The "cat and mouse" technique
• Opening principles and the correct way to develop your pieces
• Understanding the imbalances of a position
• Pawn structures
• Middlegame basics
• The minority attack
• The battle of the minor pieces
• Are the Lucena and Philidor endgame positions really a priority for most improvers?
• The reality of most endgames at club-level tournaments
• Draw offers

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