Carnic: Practical Chess Tutor - From Basic to Mastery 1 ChessWare Surprising the opponent is a

Surprising the opponent is a primary aim of modern opening preparation

The key to each pattern is the status of the squares surrounding the king: which ones are obstructed

They tell us something about their understanding of chess

As inconspicuous as the white setup seems

Carnic: Practical Chess Tutor - From Basic to Mastery 1 ChessWare Surprising the opponent is aEssential Skills for Ambitious Improvers This book is primarily intended for everyone who is entering the magical world of chess, beginners, children and their parents and of course adult ambitious improvers. This chess textbook will enable readers to strengthen their knowledge of the chess basics and fundamentals and will help trainers and chess teachers in working with their students. The Rules of Chess Basic Checkmates and Winning Material