Hi,

Are these books worth buying? I have not heard of either of these
authors: Mark Dvoretsky and Arthur Yusupov. Who are they?

Which are of these books are worth buying:

Book 1: Endgame
Book 2: Tactical play
Book 3: Strategic Play
Book 4: Positional Play
Book 5: Attack and Defense

By the way, what is the difference between positional and strategic
play? Aren't they the same thing?


thanks,

Hi,

Are these books worth buying? I have not heard of either of these
authors: Mark Dvoretsky and Arthur Yusupov. Who are they?

Which are of these books are worth buying:

Book 1: Endgame
Book 2: Tactical play
Book 3: Strategic Play
Book 4: Positional Play
Book 5: Attack and Defense

By the way, what is the difference between positional and strategic
play? Aren't they the same thing?


thanks,


The titles you site are not quite correct, and actually mix the first editions
of this series with the updated second editions, but in any case, all are
considered to be very good books. However, they are definately aimed at the
'advanced' player. If you're rated 2000+ you could probably learn something
applicable to your game from reading them (more so if 2200+), but if not, the
subject matter might prove to be too nuanced to be of much use - your time
could be better spent.

With that said, I own all of them and my rating is nowhere near 2000, but I
love chess books (applicable to my game or not) and find it fascinating to see
the depth of thought from high-level players and trainers, of which these books
are perfect examples.

So, if you're looking to improve your game, these books can definately help
provided you're at a level that can utilize the subject matter, but if you're a
patzer who is just curious to see the insights of REALLY strong players and
trainers, than you can also enjoy these books...if you're 1400ish and looking
for something to take your game to the next level, look elsewhere.

On 21 Sep 2003 18:19:55 -0700, (Ivan) wrote:

Hi,

Are these books worth buying? I have not heard of either of these
authors: Mark Dvoretsky and Arthur Yusupov. Who are they?

Which are of these books are worth buying:

Book 1: Endgame
Book 2: Tactical play
Book 3: Strategic Play
Book 4: Positional Play
Book 5: Attack and Defense

By the way, what is the difference between positional and strategic
play? Aren't they the same thing?

These books are excellent, and well worth study. But they are far too
advanced for novices. They are difficult books.

Dvoretsky is the leading Russian chess trainer, and Yusupov is a
leading grandmaster.

There are actually 2 series of these books. The titles above are the
first versions of these (published by Batsford), the first 3 have been
revamped and republished by a different publisher (Olms) under the
series title "School of Chess Excellence", the other 2 are coming.

I agree, ADVANCED books.

Training for the Tournament Player is about analyzing games, both yours and
classics (still it's dense, not Silman at all.) Technique is more endgame.
Attack and Defense is nice, interesting articles, but often these are
centered around key decision making and analysis trees. If this is your
interest and level then by all means have fun.

Strategic play is based on a larger plan and can include both positional and
tactical means. Strategic goals though, could revolve around tactical
solutions alone.



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Hi,

Are these books worth buying? I have not heard of either of these
authors: Mark Dvoretsky and Arthur Yusupov. Who are they?

Which are of these books are worth buying:

Book 1: Endgame
Book 2: Tactical play
Book 3: Strategic Play
Book 4: Positional Play
Book 5: Attack and Defense

By the way, what is the difference between positional and strategic
play? Aren't they the same thing?


thanks,