Review: APPLYING LOGIC IN CHESS (Erik Kislik)

 

Is chess a logical game? What constitutes an advantage in chess? How can we set up problems and create psychologically difficult situations for the opponent? These are important questions, and international master  Erik Kislik addresses all of them and others directly in this thought-provoking original work.

He answers the first of those questions with a resounding 'yes'. His evaluations focus on specific points: pawn structure, material imbalance, and compensation . Although analytical testing can be complex, it repeatedly shows that these elements are the key to evaluating positions and forming plans.

As a coach of players ranging from grandmasters to average players, Kislik is very strong in providing practical guidance on topics such as how best to use chess software , choosing hardware, being psychologically prepared for a game, and preparing for opponents. specific. He is always ready to express his views boldly, even when they go against the conventional wisdom of chess.

"This book got me excited because of the way all the ideas are intertwined and you get very concrete advice ... Everything is applicable and it's easy to see how it applies to the real world." From the foreword by GM Hjörvar Steinn Gretarsson .

Erik Kislik is an International Teacher originally from California who lives in Budapest. He is an expert in computer chess and one of the most sought after chess coaches at ICC. He has coached many grandmasters and helped several elite players with their opening preparation.

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APPLYING LOGIC IN CHESS (Erik Kislik)

320 pages (248mm by 172mm). May 2018
£ 21.50 / $ 28.95 / € 28.95

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