{"product_id":"manella-zohar-think-like-a-machine","title":"Manella\/Zohar: Think Like A Machine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn from Engine Moves to Expand Your Chess Imagination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink Like a Machine by Noam Manella and Zeev Zohar challenges players to adopt computational thinking in pursuit positions. Rather than replicating raw calculating power, the book reveals why humans struggle to find moves that engines play naturally—and how conceptual breakthroughs can close that gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from recent tournament games, the authors dissect unconventional continuations that defy human intuition. By categorising these engine-inspired moves, ambitious players gain fresh perspectives on tactical creativity and positional understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyse positions where computer engines find moves humans overlook, uncovering conceptual rather than computational barriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore how machine thinking expands chess imagination and challenges conventional positional wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy real tournament examples featuring unconventional moves and their strategic justifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop intuition for tactical creativity through systematic examination of engine-generated ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefit from insights by strong chess players and AI experts on how humans can learn from computer analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical guide for strong and ambitious players seeking to transcend traditional thinking patterns and unlock deeper chess understanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat types of moves does the book focus on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book examines unconventional moves that computer engines play in modern tournament positions—moves that humans typically fail to find or consider. These are categorised and analysed to reveal the conceptual ideas behind them rather than pure calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book part of a series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThink Like a Machine is the authors' second chess book. Their first work, Play Unconventional Chess and Win, was published in 2014 and explores related themes of unconventional play and creative thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should read this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is designed for strong and ambitious improving players who want to expand their chess understanding beyond traditional patterns. It suits players ready to challenge conventional wisdom and learn from engine-generated ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923898069312,"sku":"00499-2","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/ThinkLikeaMachine-500px.jpg?v=1784660572","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/manella-zohar-think-like-a-machine","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}