Judgment And Planning In Chess
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Award inscription on fep. dj - price clipped.
From the mind of one of chess's greatest World Champions comes a masterwork that transforms how players think at the board — Judgment and Planning in Chess by Dr. Max Euwe is an indispensable guide to the art of strategic decision-making. Originally written in Dutch, this landmark text — translated and edited by J. du Mont — instructs players of all levels on how to accurately assess a position, identify its key characteristics, and construct a coherent, winning plan. Euwe, who held the World Chess Championship title from 1935 to 1937, presents complex strategic concepts with remarkable clarity, grounding his lessons in richly annotated practical examples drawn from grandmaster play. What distinguishes this volume from mere tactical primers is its deep engagement with chess as a discipline of the mind — a pursuit where sound judgment precedes every decisive action. Euwe's method is systematic and rigorous, yet always accessible, reflecting both the scientific precision of his academic background and the intuitive brilliance of a seasoned competitor. The book's enduring influence on chess literature is a testament to its authority; decades after its first publication, it remains a touchstone for serious students of the game. For any player determined to move beyond instinct and master the art of positional thinking, this classic text presents the essential question: how well do you truly understand the position in front of you?
Author: Dr. Max Euwe
Format: Hardback
Published: 1953, G. Bell and Sons Ltd
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Award inscription on fep. dj - price clipped.
From the mind of one of chess's greatest World Champions comes a masterwork that transforms how players think at the board — Judgment and Planning in Chess by Dr. Max Euwe is an indispensable guide to the art of strategic decision-making. Originally written in Dutch, this landmark text — translated and edited by J. du Mont — instructs players of all levels on how to accurately assess a position, identify its key characteristics, and construct a coherent, winning plan. Euwe, who held the World Chess Championship title from 1935 to 1937, presents complex strategic concepts with remarkable clarity, grounding his lessons in richly annotated practical examples drawn from grandmaster play. What distinguishes this volume from mere tactical primers is its deep engagement with chess as a discipline of the mind — a pursuit where sound judgment precedes every decisive action. Euwe's method is systematic and rigorous, yet always accessible, reflecting both the scientific precision of his academic background and the intuitive brilliance of a seasoned competitor. The book's enduring influence on chess literature is a testament to its authority; decades after its first publication, it remains a touchstone for serious students of the game. For any player determined to move beyond instinct and master the art of positional thinking, this classic text presents the essential question: how well do you truly understand the position in front of you?