- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: David McKay; Reprint edition (1 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679143254
- ISBN-13: 978-0679143253
- Product Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,454,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Judgment And Planning In Chess focuses on that crucial point in the chess game -- eight or so moves into the game -- where the opening development breaks off and the middle game begins. This is precisely the part of the game that falls between opening books and middle-game books.
Dr. Euwe studies a number of orthodox openings and positions from the point where the opening stage has come to an end. He describes the characteristics of the position reached, shows why one or the other side stands better, and gives a practical demonstration of the means by which the game can be brought to its logical conclusion.
"Written with all the expository power for which the ex-champion is famous" (Times Literary Supplement), this well-known book is regarded as one of the standard manuals for developing players.
Dr. Euwe studies a number of orthodox openings and positions from the point where the opening stage has come to an end. He describes the characteristics of the position reached, shows why one or the other side stands better, and gives a practical demonstration of the means by which the game can be brought to its logical conclusion.
"Written with all the expository power for which the ex-champion is famous" (Times Literary Supplement), this well-known book is regarded as one of the standard manuals for developing players.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is another fine book from Max Euwe, although written at
a slightly higher level than Chess Master vs. Chess Amature.
I especially recommend the first several chaptures on form-
ing a queenside attack. Euwe writes in a style similar to
Silman's popular Reassess Your Chess but covers more about
the technique of carrying out an attack rather than the
basic elements of the position. This makes it a book more
suited for intermediate level players then beginners. Euwe
often analysis subvariations for many moves which requires
setting up several boards to follow him, but this effort is
well worth it as he demonstrates the ideas behind the plan
and the technique for exploiting common features in a
position.
Patrick Needham
a slightly higher level than Chess Master vs. Chess Amature.
I especially recommend the first several chaptures on form-
ing a queenside attack. Euwe writes in a style similar to
Silman's popular Reassess Your Chess but covers more about
the technique of carrying out an attack rather than the
basic elements of the position. This makes it a book more
suited for intermediate level players then beginners. Euwe
often analysis subvariations for many moves which requires
setting up several boards to follow him, but this effort is
well worth it as he demonstrates the ideas behind the plan
and the technique for exploiting common features in a
position.
Patrick Needham
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Great book!
4 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
Max Euwe is justly famed for his series of superb instructional books on the middle game and end game. This book, despite what the blurb says, is firmly a middle game book. What Euwe does is show typical middle game situations, explain the positional dynamics behind them, and advise the reader on how to handle these positions in their own games. This is really useful, practical stuff, clearly explained.
The book does not advocate any sort of 'thinking method' aside from the old fashioned one of examining the position for salient strategic features (such as those shown in the book) and playing accordingly.
For example, the second chapter deals with a strategic feature termed 'pawn majority on the queen side'. Euwe shows how the possessor of the majority should station their pieces so as to support an eventual passed pawn and then, when the time is right, create one. Further Euwe points out the real value of a such a pawn is that the opponent must commit his forces to blockade it, creating weaknesses elsewhere. He comments that many average players will rush a passed pawn through but then find it becomes isolated and is quickly lost. (I find this sort of advice very valuable when playing chess as this is exactly the sort of error one is likely to come across. After all, the vast majority of us only ever play other average players!) Further, we see the sort of openings that lead to this situation - enabling a player to aim for this in their own games.
Euwe cautions that while following this policy the player must remember to keep an eye out for tactical threats and opportunites - he takes pains to reinforce this throughout the book.
Each chapter covers a different theme. Note that chapter one - which you can read in Amazon's 'Look Inside This Book' feature - is actually the least useful chapter, and very different from the rest of the book. I think Euwe's intention in that chapter is simply to reinforce his dictum regarding tactical awareness.
Of course this book does not set out to cover all possible middlegame situations but rather a careful selection of situations which occur with reasonable frequency. Thus it serves as a useful introduction to more advanced middlegame works.
I would say the sort of player who would gain most from study of the book someone who doesn't make silly tactical errors, knows enough opening theory to reach an ok middlegame position, but then finds themselves unsure as to how to proceed.
A well written quality product.
The book does not advocate any sort of 'thinking method' aside from the old fashioned one of examining the position for salient strategic features (such as those shown in the book) and playing accordingly.
For example, the second chapter deals with a strategic feature termed 'pawn majority on the queen side'. Euwe shows how the possessor of the majority should station their pieces so as to support an eventual passed pawn and then, when the time is right, create one. Further Euwe points out the real value of a such a pawn is that the opponent must commit his forces to blockade it, creating weaknesses elsewhere. He comments that many average players will rush a passed pawn through but then find it becomes isolated and is quickly lost. (I find this sort of advice very valuable when playing chess as this is exactly the sort of error one is likely to come across. After all, the vast majority of us only ever play other average players!) Further, we see the sort of openings that lead to this situation - enabling a player to aim for this in their own games.
Euwe cautions that while following this policy the player must remember to keep an eye out for tactical threats and opportunites - he takes pains to reinforce this throughout the book.
Each chapter covers a different theme. Note that chapter one - which you can read in Amazon's 'Look Inside This Book' feature - is actually the least useful chapter, and very different from the rest of the book. I think Euwe's intention in that chapter is simply to reinforce his dictum regarding tactical awareness.
Of course this book does not set out to cover all possible middlegame situations but rather a careful selection of situations which occur with reasonable frequency. Thus it serves as a useful introduction to more advanced middlegame works.
I would say the sort of player who would gain most from study of the book someone who doesn't make silly tactical errors, knows enough opening theory to reach an ok middlegame position, but then finds themselves unsure as to how to proceed.
A well written quality product.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Best introduction to positional chess play
12 July 2004
Format:Paperback
Very informative book which is highly recommended by the great middle game teachers (Highly recommeded by Pachman).
Although written in hte late 70s, the chapter on knight v Bishop was ahead of its time. All the examples are drawn from the games of famous GMs. So not aonly do you get the games looked at from the perspective of their classification, attack on king, Queen side majority, minority attack etc but the book also serves as a collection of famous games annoted by an ex world champion. What can the book do for you? Without a doubt:
Great introduction to positional elements.
Great intermediate text on the key peositional issues (You will go back time and again to this book)
Great collection of games that are used by other teachers to illustrate other aspects, you will thus be familiar with many of the most instructive games
Finally I would expect a gradual improvement of 100 Elo points in all players below 2000 Elo if you study & apply your new knowlege.
The book is not too long so you can finish it lol.
Please vote on my review page
Although written in hte late 70s, the chapter on knight v Bishop was ahead of its time. All the examples are drawn from the games of famous GMs. So not aonly do you get the games looked at from the perspective of their classification, attack on king, Queen side majority, minority attack etc but the book also serves as a collection of famous games annoted by an ex world champion. What can the book do for you? Without a doubt:
Great introduction to positional elements.
Great intermediate text on the key peositional issues (You will go back time and again to this book)
Great collection of games that are used by other teachers to illustrate other aspects, you will thus be familiar with many of the most instructive games
Finally I would expect a gradual improvement of 100 Elo points in all players below 2000 Elo if you study & apply your new knowlege.
The book is not too long so you can finish it lol.
Please vote on my review page
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Excellent for improving the play of intermediate level chess
16 Nov 1996
Format:Paperback
This is another fine book from Max Euwe, although written at
a slightly higher level than Chess Master vs. Chess Amature.
I especially recommend the first several chaptures on form-
ing a queenside attack. Euwe writes in a style similar to
Silman's popular Reassess Your Chess but covers more about
the technique of carrying out an attack rather than the
basic elements of the position. This makes it a book more
suited for intermediate level players then beginners. Euwe
often analysis subvariations for many moves which requires
setting up several boards to follow him, but this effort is
well worth it as he demonstrates the ideas behind the plan
and the technique for exploiting common features in a
position.
Patrick Needham
a slightly higher level than Chess Master vs. Chess Amature.
I especially recommend the first several chaptures on form-
ing a queenside attack. Euwe writes in a style similar to
Silman's popular Reassess Your Chess but covers more about
the technique of carrying out an attack rather than the
basic elements of the position. This makes it a book more
suited for intermediate level players then beginners. Euwe
often analysis subvariations for many moves which requires
setting up several boards to follow him, but this effort is
well worth it as he demonstrates the ideas behind the plan
and the technique for exploiting common features in a
position.
Patrick Needham
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