Smyslow: Geheimnisse des Turmendspiels grundlagen 8 Unnecessary Pawn Moves

8 Unnecessary Pawn Moves

then I would say ‘just get it’

7 Pure Symmetrical Variation 174

But every single chess decision is based on feelings

A complete training program for the advancement from DWZ 1800 to a playing strength level DWZ 2100 in three volumes

Smyslow: Geheimnisse des Turmendspiels grundlagen 8 Unnecessary Pawn MovesAt 85, Vasily Smyslov no longer takes part in chess tournaments, but the credo of the seventh world champion (19571958) is to pass on his accumulated experience. In a very personal way, he initiates the reader into the secrets of the rook endgame. During his active career, Smyslov was considered a true endgame virtuoso. Rook endgames are also of great importance because around 50 percent of all games are decided this way and even the greatest experts