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Russia boasts a long and rich tradition in chess education. The government recognizes the importance of chess and the existing programmes are constantly refined and updated. Russian chess teachers and trainers are simply the best in the world.The Complete Manual of Positional Chess is the latest and most comprehensive product of this Russia striving for perfection. This handbook, probably the most thorough grounding in the history of teaching chess, was recently created for chess teachers at the DYSS, the special sports school for young talents in Russia.Konstantin Sakaev and Konstantin Landa present a complete set of instructions and tips for trainers and selfimprovers. It teaches you not only how to enhance your fundamental knowledge and technical skills, but also how to work on your physical and psychological conditioning. You are handed basic and advanced tools to improve in a wide array of areas: quick development and fighting for the centre in the opening, calculating cleanly and taking decisions in the middlegame, tackling your fear of disturbing the material balance, and how to restrict the role the chess computer plays in your life.If you complete Sakaev and Landas course you will be able to assess virtually any position you are confronted with. With its allencompassing approach this groundbreaking book allows everyone to reap the fruits of the long tradition of instructive excellence in Russia.
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This chess manual has become my go-to whenever I hit a snag in my games. The Russian Chess School's approach to openings and middlegames is insightful. The depth of knowledge is impressive, and it really helps in understanding positional chess. Very satisfying read!
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Carlos Mendez
Good for beginners, but a bit dense
I bought this book hoping it would help me with my game, but I found some sections a little overwhelming. The concepts are solid, especially for positional play, but I wish there were more simplified explanations. Still, it’s a decent guide for those looking to dive deeper.
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Tomás García
Somewhat helpful, but not what I expected
I had high hopes for this book, but it didn’t quite deliver. While it does cover a lot of ground on positional chess, I found some of the explanations lacking. It’s good for reference, but I expected a bit more engagement. It’s okay, but not my favorite.
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Jin Park
Great resource for improving my chess game
I recently picked up 'The Complete Manual of Positional Chess' and I must say it's been a game changer for my understanding of openings and middlegames. The layout is clear, and the examples are easy to follow. Definitely worth it if you're serious about improving!
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Sophie Chen
Super informative but heavy reading
The Complete Manual of Positional Chess is filled with useful strategies and theories. However, the material can feel quite dense at times, requiring careful reading. I appreciate the depth, but it takes a bit of patience to digest it all. Not for the faint of heart!
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