{"product_id":"mcdonald-break-the-rules","title":"McDonald: Break the Rules! - A Modern Look at Chess Strategy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs we progress as chess players we quickly learn a set of guidelines which help us to formulate plans, develop typical strategies and recognize key tactics. However, chess is not an easy game, with fixed 'rules' that can be applied to every single position. In fact, blindly following such rules proves to be counterproductive and prevents a player from moving on to the next level, whereas knowing when to 'break' these rules is precisely the skill which separates the best from the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eIn this instructive book, Grandmaster Neil McDonald studies in depth the key components of successful rule-breaking in chess. Drawing upon his own experience and using illuminating examples from modern grandmaster chess, McDonald examines how to avoid stereotypical thinking, how to exploit typical thinking patterns, and how to confuse and beat opponents with surprising ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n ◦, Improve your chess strategy and creativity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n ◦, Recognize and exploit typical thinking processes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \n◦, Check your progress with rule-breaking exercises\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Contents\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n 1. The Anarchist of the Chessboard\u003cbr\u003e\n 2. The Power of Ugly Pawn Moves\u003cbr\u003e\n 3. Breaking the Rhythm of the Struggle\u003cbr\u003e\n 4. The King as All Action Star\u003cbr\u003e\n 5. Wait with White, Provoke with Black!\u003cbr\u003e\n 6. Living on the Edge\u003cbr\u003e\n 7. Time is Not the Essence\u003cbr\u003e\n 8. Are You a Rule-Breaker? Take the test!\u003cbr\u003e\n 9. Solutions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Index of Openings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Index of Complete Games\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Figurine Notation, 160 pages, 1st \u003cspan\u003eedition 2012, paperback, English.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924021178688,"sku":"00519-2","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/lxmcdbtr.jpg?v=1785256855","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/mcdonald-break-the-rules","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}