Description
Product Description
Books on chess exercises are usually about tactics. But in most of the positions that you think about during a game, there is no tactical solution. What you are doing most of the time is trying to find a way to improve your position or weaken your opponent's, by applying strategic rules.
Experienced chess trainer Emmanuel Bricard has created a practical exercise manual with carefully selected and tested training positions that teach you how to develop the right plan. This book is for you if you want to: know what to do if there is no tactical solution, improve your understanding of chess strategy, learn how to apply strategic principles in concrete positions, gain time on the clock by having to calculate fewer variations, learn how to accumulate advantages in various types of positions and generally be inspired by great examples of strategy.
The level of difficulty of the exercises varies as this manual is intended for a wide range of club players. The majority of the exercises are middlegame positions, but additionally there is a large section of endgame tests as well. After working with Strategic Chess Exercises you will spend less time on finding better plans, and outplay your opponents more often!
Review
"Unlike tactical problems, (poorly chosen) strategic puzzles can easily lead the reader into thinking 'well that's your opinion'. Bricard has managed to put together a high-quality set of exercises that mimics quite well the decision-making process you go through in a game. His explanations are extremely clear and detailed." (Matthew Sadler, Grandmaster)
"Bricard is clearly a very gifted trainer. He selected a superb range of positions and explains the solutions extremely well. If you are willing to put in the work to improve in chess, this is the perfect book." (Danielle King, Grandmaster)
"I like this book. Anyone carefully studying the material will definitely be able to develop their understanding of middlegame and endgame positions." (Sean Marsh
CHESS Magazine (UK))
"We do tons of tactics, but what to do when there are no tactics in a position? To find the correct plan is fundamental for having success in a game. If you are a coach, don't miss this book." (Davide Nastasio
Georgia Chess)
"Unlike tactical problems, (poorly chosen) strategic puzzles can easily lead the reader thinking 'well that's your opinion'. Bricard has managed to put together a high-quality set of exercises that mimics quite well the decision-making process you go through in a game. His explanations are extremely clear and detailed." (Matthew Sadler, Grandmaster)
"Happy to see a trainer sharing his index cards with the rest of us. The examples are rich, allowing the reader to find his weak spots and improve. This book has a high teaching value." (Miguel Ararat
Florida Chess)
"I was impressed by the clarity of his explanations and the way in which he anticipates the potential questions; Bricard's aim is clearly to help his readers improve." (Ian Marks
Chess Scotland)
"Even if the names of the players are familiar, the games and the exercises are fresh. For chess coaches this book is nothing short of phenomenal." (Carsten Hansen
American Chess Magazine)
About the Author
Emmanuel Bricard is an International Grandmaster and a former Champion of France. He has been a successful chess trainer for more than fifteen years.