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  • Python Strategy: Tigran Petrosian
    2024/11/13
    The book Python Strategy by Grandmaster Svetozar Gligoric is a biography of the renowned chess player Tigran Petrosian, offering a detailed look at both his chess career and personal life. Early Life: Petrosian grew up in Georgia during World War II, facing many hardships. Despite this, his love for chess was evident from a young age. One story that shows his dedication involves him and his brother waiting in line for hours just to buy a chess set. In the midst of wartime struggles, chess became his refuge and world. Chess & Education: Petrosian learned chess at the Palace of Pioneers, where he met Vitya Bravinsky, a talented player who later won the Lenin Prize for his scientific achievements. Even when seriously ill, Petrosian’s passion for chess kept him strong. Though his father disapproved, he continued studying chess, with Aron Nimzowitsch’s Chess Praxis becoming his "bible." He was devoted to the teachings of his mentor, Archil Ebralidze, who emphasized logic and precision in the game. Move to MoscowIn 1950, Petrosian moved to Moscow to pursue his dream of becoming a world-class chess player. He joined the sports club "Spartak," where he showed dedication to both chess and other sports. World Champion: Petrosian became World Chess Champion in 1963 by defeating Botvinnik and successfully defended his title against Spassky in 1966. Known for his exceptional defensive skills, he could exploit opponents' weaknesses effectively. His chess philosophy valued logic and precision, avoiding random situations and emphasizing tactical importance. Personality & Family:Despite his strict image on the board, Petrosian was warm and friendly in his personal life. He loved music, books, and team sports. His wife, Rona, played a significant role in his success, offering support and care. After the Championship:Even after losing his title, Petrosian continued to compete at a high level, inspiring younger players. He maintained his passion for chess and his pursuit of the ideal game. The book portrays Petrosian as more than a chess player, focusing on his personality, relationships, and love for life. Translated to English, this summary would serve well as an introductory chess article.
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    18 分
  • How Reassess your Chess
    2024/11/06
    Conversation about chess book "How to Reassess Your Chess" by Jeremy Silman The book "How to Reassess Your Chess" by Jeremy Silman is a guide that teaches chess players how to improve their game through the understanding and utilization of imbalances. Imbalances are any significant differences in the positions of the two players, such as pawn structure, space, material, development, and king safety. The book focuses on several key topics, including: - The Importance of Imbalances: Imbalances act as a roadmap, showing each side what they should aim to do. Moves and plans should be based on the criteria set by these imbalances. - Material Evaluation: Material is treated as an imbalance, and the decision to capture or sacrifice material depends on other imbalances on the board. - Psychological Traps: The book examines how thinking in terms of "I can't" or "I must" can lead to poor decisions. Focusing on promoting one’s own agenda is essential. - Goal Awareness: Players should recognize the goals in a position and coordinate their moves to achieve them. - Static vs. Dynamic: Players must judge when to focus on static advantages (long-term) or dynamic opportunities (short-term). - Space: Having more space provides flexibility and allows for an attack. - Passed Pawns: Passed pawns can be powerful, and understanding them improves comprehension of static and dynamic elements. - Building an Opening Repertoire: The opening repertoire should take into account the player’s preferences, abilities, and the imbalances created.
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    12 分
  • Mastering the endgame: Closed and Semi-closed games
    2024/11/02
    Conversation about chess book "Mastering the endgame: Closed and Semi-closed games" by M. I. Shereshevsky & L. M. Slutsky
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    11 分

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