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Chess for Zebras : Thinking Differently about Black and White by Jonathan Rowson
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
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- “Book looks unread. Please view the images to determine the condition of the item.”
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9781901983852
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Gambit Publications, The Limited
ISBN-10
1901983854
ISBN-13
9781901983852
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46464927
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chess for Zebras
Number of Pages
255 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Chess, Creative Ability, Logic
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy, Games & Activities, Psychology
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"Jonathan Rowson has done it again, treating us all to a fascinating book filled with seriously important instructive ideas, his own brand of mystical/philosophic/practical musings, and sheer page-turning fun." - IM Jeremy Silman, jeremysilman.com
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Eleventh Grade
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
794.122
Synopsis
Jonathan Rowson, author of the highly acclaimed Seven Deadly Chess Sins , investigates three questions important to all chess-players: 1) Why is it so difficult, especially for adult players, to improve? 2) What kinds of mental attitudes are needed to find good moves in different phases of the game? 3) Is White's alleged first-move advantage a myth, and does it make a difference whether you are playing Black or White? In a strikingly original work, Rowson makes use of his academic background in philosophy and psychology to answer these questions in an entertaining and instructive way. This book assists all players in their efforts to improve, and provides fresh insights into the opening and early middlegame. Rowson presents many new ideas on how Black should best combat White's early initiative, and make use of the extra information that he gains as a result of moving second. For instance, he shows that in some cases a situation he calls 'Zugzwang Lite' can arise, where White finds himself lacking any constructive moves. He also takes a close look at the theories of two players who, in differing styles, have specialized in championing Black's cause: Mihai Suba and Andras Adorjan. Readers are also equipped with a 'mental toolkit' that will enable them to handle many typical over-the-board situations with greater success, and avoid a variety of psychological pitfalls. Chess for Zebras offers fresh insights into human idiosyncrasies in all phases of the game. The depth and breadth of this book will therefore help players to appreciate chess at a more profound level, and make steps towards sustained and significant improvement, Jonathan Rowson, author of the highly acclaimed Seven Deadly Chess Sins, investigates three questions important to all chess-players: 1) Why is it so difficult, especially for adult players, to improve? 2) What kinds of mental attitudes are needed to find good moves in different phases of the game? 3) Is White's alleged first-move advantage a myth, and does it make a difference whether you are playing Black or White? In a strikingly original work, Rowson makes use of his academic background in philosophy and psychology to answer these questions in an entertaining and instructive way. This book assists all players in their efforts to improve, and provides fresh insights into the opening and early middlegame. Rowson presents many new ideas on how Black should best combat White's early initiative, and make use of the extra information that he gains as a result of moving second. For instance, he shows that in some cases a situation he calls 'Zugzwang Lite' can arise, where White finds himself lacking any constructive moves. He also takes a close look at the theories of two players who, in differing styles, have specialized in championing Black's cause: Mihai Suba and Andras Adorjan. Readers are also equipped with a 'mental toolkit' that will enable them to handle many typical over-the-board situations with greater success, and avoid a variety of psychological pitfalls. Chess for Zebras offers fresh insights into human idiosyncrasies in all phases of the game. The depth and breadth of this book will therefore help players to appreciate chess at a more profound level, and make steps towards sustained and significant improvement.
LC Classification Number
GV1450
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