Cyrus Lakdawala Bücher

This book on tactical play is designed to aid practical play by focusing on typical combinational themes that crop up consistently in chess.

Rashid Nezhmetdinov (1912-1974) played fearless attacking chess. His games, full of tactical pyrotechnics, are his legacy and have reached an ever-growing audience. Nezhmetdinov's shocking strategic queen sacrifice, in 1962 against Chernikov, as shown on Agadmator's YouTube channel, has become the best-watched chess video of all time with millions of views. In this book, Cyrus Lakdawala shows in more than one hundred impressive and instructive games and positions how Nezhmetdinov fought for the initiative, how he bluffed and sacrificed, and how he kept his cool to out-calculate his opponents.

This book provides a complete repertoire that is based on solid strategic considerations when facing the very popular 1 d4.

This new series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move formatgreatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. In this book, Cyrus Lakdawala examines the Caro-Kann, which enjoys a richly deserved reputation as one of Black's most reliable defences. It provides an ideal blend of soundness and dynamism, which allows Black to create counterplay from a solid platform. Lakdawala shares his experience and knowledge of the Caro-Kann, presents a repertoire for Black and provides answers to all the key questions.Essential guidance and training in the Caro-KannIncludes a Caro-Kann repertoire for BlackUtilizes an ideal approach to chess study

Awarded the Chess Journalists of America 2020 Best Instructional Book, this guide offers comprehensive strategies and insights for chess enthusiasts. It combines expert analysis with practical exercises, making it suitable for players of all levels. The book emphasizes critical thinking and tactical skills, enhancing the reader's understanding of the game. With clear explanations and engaging content, it serves as an essential resource for those looking to improve their chess abilities and deepen their appreciation for the sport.

In this book the author assembles the problems and studies that are most effective to improve tactical ability. A player who works their way through this book will undoubtedly see improvements in their own play

The journey of Gukesh Dommaraju, a chess prodigy who became the youngest challenger for the World Chess Championship at 17, is explored through 70 annotated games against elite opponents, including world champions. His strategic style, reminiscent of Anatoly Karpov, focuses on subtly improving positions while neutralizing threats early. The book features key matches from the Candidates Tournament and highlights Gukesh's rapid rise in the chess world, showcasing his remarkable achievements and battles against top players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

The book delves into the career of Ian Nepomniachtchi, a remarkable chess player known for his unique and creative playing style. It offers a thorough analysis of his games, featuring extensive annotations that highlight his innovative strategies. As a challenger to Magnus Carlsen's World Championship title in 2021, Nepomniachtchi's journey and skills are explored in detail, making this a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts looking to understand his contributions to the game.

This book examines all aspects of the highly complex Sveshnikov Variation and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis.