Fred Reinfeld Libri

Superbly annotated treasury contains 113 of the Cuban master's greatest games, including many previously unavailable in book form. Biography of Capablanca, tournament and match record, Index of Openings.

Winning Chess is a truly classic chess book, beloved of chess-mad teenagers since it was first published in 1970, updated and repackaged in algebraic format. Written in lively, conversational style by two prolific and popular chess authors, it is aimed at players who have gone past the beginner stage and want to take their game to a whole new level

The object of this book is to add to your knowledge, to make you a strong chessplayer, and (last but not least) to delight you with some of the most beautiful moves ever played on the chessboard

Another Reinfeld Classic Now in Algebraic Notation! Fred Reinfeld's timeless Attack and Counterattack in Chess starts with the basic premise that White plays to build on the natural initiative that is inherent in having the first move, while Black plays to sap White's divine right to this initiative, only to take it over the moment it is possible. The book is neatly divided into two sections: How White manages to make good use of his right to the first move by taking advantage of typical mistakes by Black, and how Black succeeds in challenging that right and taking over the initiative by jumping on blunders by White. There are several points to keep in mind as you peruse the games involved. The first is that this is not an opening book. The examples of play are all built around a complete chess game that came to a logical conclusion based on one player's muffs and the other player's exploitation of those errors. The other point is that the poor moves that are taken advantage of were to some extent based on carelessness or inattention or lack of knowledge but were also set up on purpose by the winning player. The first seven chapters cover how to control the center; how to exploit superior mobility; how to exploit Black's premature opening of the position; how to exploit Black's premature counterattack; How to exploit Black's weakening pawn moves; how to exploit Black's errors of judgement; and how to exploit irregular defenses. All these subjects are covered by a close look at a chess game in which the bungles are followed by their natural punishment The last five chapters look at how to seize the initiative as Black; how to play against gambits; how to defend against a powerful attack; how Black can seize the attack; and how to exploit unusual openings. Again, each topic unfolds during a chess game with faulty play by White and its logical destruction by Black. Develop and improve your attacking/counterattacking skills with the 21st-century edition of Reinfeld's Attack and Counterattack in Chess!

THE WAY TO BETTER CHESS! Why You Lose at Chess is vintage Reinfeld. He pulls no punches, showing the reader why he or she loses chess games. This is quite a remarkable feat when you think about it, because he never saw any of the games the vast majority of his readers played. But Fred knew the thinking that lurks behind poor chess decisions, and he let us all know what is wrong or irrelevant or misguided about the types of moves he witnessed far too often. Beginning with a chapter on self-appraisal, he links a lack of understanding of your own personality with erroneous choices of moves and plans in a chess game. He goes on to delve into playing blindly (with no idea what you are actually doing) or by rote (memorization vs. understanding). A couple of technical mistakes he points out include a lack of understanding of the tremendous importance controlling the center makes as well as knowing what features in a position should be present in order for an attack to be likely to work. Among other observations, he gets on amateur players for being easily bored, impatient, lazy, and stubborn. And all of this comes with lucid examples from master play that back up his contentions. All in all, this is an outstanding treatment of a subject players generally do not pay enough attention to. It has the potential to open anyone's eyes to what playing strong chess can be like. Let Fred Reinfeld show you the way to better chess...

Focusing on Tarrasch's remarkable achievements, the book highlights his dominance in European chess during the early 1890s and his significant victories, including the prestigious Vienna tournament in 1898 and the World Tournament Championship in Ostend in 1907. Recognized as a pivotal figure in chess education, Tarrasch earned the title Praeceptor Germaniae, reflecting his influence as a teacher to numerous generations of chess masters across Europe and the world.

Mastering the end-game is crucial for elevating chess skills beyond the average level. This book provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to enhance your game by identifying favorable endings and learning how to defend against potential losses. It focuses on transforming challenging situations into hard-won victories. Additionally, it offers access to classic chess literature from the early 1900s, now republished in affordable, high-quality editions, preserving the original text and artwork.

Utilizing a straightforward question and answer format, this guide simplifies chess learning for beginners. It features easy-to-read text complemented by clear diagrams, making complex concepts accessible. The content is organized by increasing difficulty, ensuring a gradual learning curve. This book is a valuable resource for anyone eager to master the game of chess.