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-- know when it is necessary to spend more time

Pirc and Modern Defences

or solve some tactical puzzles in a manner that is “the faster the better” (or even spend time on some other chess disciplines)

Chapter 8 - Opposite-colored bishops: bishop + two pawns vs

The authors pour their experience into the book

Znosko-Borovsky: The Art of Chess Combination mix plastik -- know when it isAmong the most satisfying and successful chess maneuvers, the combination usually involves surprise and sacrifice to achieve a sudden advantage. This essential work explains principles, varieties, and techniques, plus the ideas behind them. Examples from the games of master players provide helpful illustrations. The great modern teacher begins by examining the games of master players, including Capablanca, Alekhine, Rubinstein, Nimzovich, Tarrasch,