Want to improve at chess? Then you’ll need to improve your understanding of chess strategy. You probably knew that already - but how to begin to study such a vast and seemingly complex subject? International Master Adam Hunt is a full-time chess teacher and is thus very familiar with this problem. His solution is to present an accessible and easy-to-read guide for club players and juniors. Hunt studies all the key components of chess strategy, including development, king safety, attack and defence, initiative, pawn play and much more. He examines not only grandmaster games but also those played by students, demonstrates model strategic play, identifies typical mistakes and explains how to avoid them.

Move by Move provides an ideal platform to study chess. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to improve your chess skills and knowledge.

• An essential guide to chess strategy

• Important ideas absorbed by continued practice

• Uses an ideal approach to chess study

Content:
003 About the Author

006 Bibliography

007 Introduction

009 1. Central Control

057 2. Looking After the King

101 3. Decisive Development

130 4. Classic Pawn Structures and Play

181 5. Holes, Outposts and Weak Squares

218 6. Improving the Worst Piece

254 7. The Initiative

288 8. Prophylaxis and Overprotection

311 9. Evaluating Positions

339 10. Winning Won Positions

367 11. Defensive Resourcefulness

402 12. Chess Psychology and Practical Tips

412 Index of Openings 413 Index of Games