A superb guide to the general concepts of chess technique and the methods for using technique to plan ahead. Early initiative and control of the center, translating an advantage into the middle game, techniques of endgame play are all systematically analyzed. 200 examples and problems from actual play increase "technique consciousness."
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Chess Strategy by Edward Lasker One of a half-dozen great theoretical works in chess, shows principles of action above and beyond moves. Acclaimed by Capablanca, Keres, and other greats.
Positional Chess Handbook: 495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games by Israel Gelfer Learn to develop a more powerful strategic game. Key squares, bad bishops, pawn structures, other examples appear in ascending difficulty, with cross-references. For players at every level. 495 black-and-white illustrations.
Capablanca’s Best Chess Endings by Irving Chernev 60 complete games, annotated throughout but emphasizing endings that seem like long-contemplated works of art.
