Learn from the Legends by Mihail Marin

Learn from the Legends by Mihail Marin

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Summary

Examines and explains the contribution of the chess legends. This book discusses: Rubinstein's excellent rook endgame technique; Alekhine's expertise with the heavy pieces; Botvinnik's ability for deep analysis; Tal's handling of heavy pieces vs minor pieces; Petrosian's positional exchange sacrifices; and others.

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Learn from the Legends by Mihail Marin

The best chess from the best players! In this ambitious work, Mihail Marin examines and explains the contribution of the chess legends who influenced his own development. This personal journey into the best chess of yesterday is guaranteed to help the readers in their games, because, as we all know: those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The chapters in this book discuss: Rubinsteins excellent rook endgame technique; Alekhines expertise with the heavy pieces; Botvinniks ability for deep analysis; Tals handling of heavy pieces vs. minor pieces; Petrosians positional exchange sacrifices; Fischers strength with the kings bishop; Karpovs handling of bishops of opposite colour; Korchnoi the rebel.
Mihail Marin is a grandmaster from Romania. His books for Quality Chess have established him as one of the world's best chess authors. Yuri Garrett is an Italian publisher and organizer of chess tournaments.
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ISBN 13 9789197524322
ISBN 10 9197524328
Title Learn from the Legends
Author Mihail Marin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Quality Chess Europe AB
Year published 2006-01-01
Number of pages 332
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.