Applying Logic in Chess
Shortlisted for the FIDE Book of the Year Award



Is chess a logical game? What constitutes an advantage in chess? How can we set problems and create psychologically difficult situations for the opponent? These are big questions, and Erik Kislik tackles them and others head-on in this thought-provoking, thoroughly modern, and original work.



He answers the first of those questions with a resounding ‘yes!’. His assessments focus on concrete points: pawn-structure, material imbalance and compensation. Even though the analytical proofs may be complex, he repeatedly shows that these elements are the keys to evaluating positions and forming plans.



As the trainer of players ranging from high-level grandmasters to average club-players, Kislik is very strong on providing practical guidance on topics such as how best to use chess software, choosing hardware, getting psychologically ready for a game and preparing for specific opponents. He is always willing to boldly state his views, even when they run contrary to conventional chess wisdom.



“I was excited by this book because of the way all of the ideas are intertwined and you get very concrete advice ... Everything is applicable and it is easy to see how it applies to the real world.” – from the Foreword by GM Hjörvar Steinn Gretarsson.
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Applying Logic in Chess
Shortlisted for the FIDE Book of the Year Award



Is chess a logical game? What constitutes an advantage in chess? How can we set problems and create psychologically difficult situations for the opponent? These are big questions, and Erik Kislik tackles them and others head-on in this thought-provoking, thoroughly modern, and original work.



He answers the first of those questions with a resounding ‘yes!’. His assessments focus on concrete points: pawn-structure, material imbalance and compensation. Even though the analytical proofs may be complex, he repeatedly shows that these elements are the keys to evaluating positions and forming plans.



As the trainer of players ranging from high-level grandmasters to average club-players, Kislik is very strong on providing practical guidance on topics such as how best to use chess software, choosing hardware, getting psychologically ready for a game and preparing for specific opponents. He is always willing to boldly state his views, even when they run contrary to conventional chess wisdom.



“I was excited by this book because of the way all of the ideas are intertwined and you get very concrete advice ... Everything is applicable and it is easy to see how it applies to the real world.” – from the Foreword by GM Hjörvar Steinn Gretarsson.
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Applying Logic in Chess

Applying Logic in Chess

by Erik Kislik
Applying Logic in Chess

Applying Logic in Chess

by Erik Kislik

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Shortlisted for the FIDE Book of the Year Award



Is chess a logical game? What constitutes an advantage in chess? How can we set problems and create psychologically difficult situations for the opponent? These are big questions, and Erik Kislik tackles them and others head-on in this thought-provoking, thoroughly modern, and original work.



He answers the first of those questions with a resounding ‘yes!’. His assessments focus on concrete points: pawn-structure, material imbalance and compensation. Even though the analytical proofs may be complex, he repeatedly shows that these elements are the keys to evaluating positions and forming plans.



As the trainer of players ranging from high-level grandmasters to average club-players, Kislik is very strong on providing practical guidance on topics such as how best to use chess software, choosing hardware, getting psychologically ready for a game and preparing for specific opponents. He is always willing to boldly state his views, even when they run contrary to conventional chess wisdom.



“I was excited by this book because of the way all of the ideas are intertwined and you get very concrete advice ... Everything is applicable and it is easy to see how it applies to the real world.” – from the Foreword by GM Hjörvar Steinn Gretarsson.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781911465249
Publisher: Gambit Publications, LTD
Publication date: 05/31/2018
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 6.80(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range: 15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Erik Kislik is an International Master originally from California who lives in Budapest. He is an expert in computer chess and one of the most in-demand chess trainers on ICC. He has coached many grandmasters and assisted a number of elite players with their opening preparation.

Table of Contents

Symbols 5

Foreword GM Hjörvar Steinn Gretarsson 6

Introduction 8

1 Starting from the Beginning 14

Piece Values 14

Interpreting Chess Rules and Ideas Taught to Beginners 26

The Allure of Genius and Glamorizing the Past (Tal Syndrome) 40

What Should You Be Trying to Do When You Play Chess? 44

What Should You Ask Yourself During a Game? 45

2 Levels of Chess Skill 51

What are the Main Stages of Chess Improvement? 51

General Improvement 59

3 Prioritizing Your Chess Undertakings 66

Playing 66

Analysis of Your Games 69

Training 70

4 Elements of Chess Strength 84

Concrete Knowledge 85

Pattern Recognition 85

Calculation 87

Candidate Moves 91

Positional Understanding 102

Logic 103

5 Different Types of Training 106

Tactics 106

Endgames 107

Historical Games and Keeping Up with Chess 'Culture' 117

Blitz 120

Books 122

Analysing and the 'Most Obvious Move' Principle 128

What Should I Walk Away from My Games With? 131

What Should I Use a Coach For? 131

6 An Approach to Evaluating Positions 137

What is an Advantage? 137

Advantages for Free 149

Conditional Equality 154

Compensation and Complicated Cases 160

7 Is Chess a Logical Game? 176

8 Engines in Chess 182

Analysing Positions with Computers 194

9 Analysing Your Games and Self-Improvement 200

10 Metagame Opening Strategy 225

Metagame Thought 225

Planning an Opening Repertoire 233

Opening Questions to Ask 250

Structures and Openings 253

11 Losing Consistency 269

12 Critical Moments 284

13 Sports Psychology in Chess 295

14 Theory in Practice 307

Conclusions and Recommendations 315

Index of Names 318

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