Engqvist: Stein - Move by Move

Autor: Engqvist, Thomas
Verlag / Hersteller: Everyman Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 496

Learn Attacking Chess from a Soviet Champion's Masterpieces

Leonid Stein, three-time Soviet Chess Champion, was one of the strongest players of his era until his tragic death in 1973. Thomas Engqvist's Stein: Move by Move presents 60 of Stein's best games, arranged chronologically to trace his evolution from a young attacking talent to a complete player.

This book combines game analysis with Soviet chess history, showing how Stein's fierce competitive spirit and creative attacking style produced memorable victories against world-class opponents. The annotated games serve as a practical study in how to recognise and execute attacking ideas in real play.

Engqvist, an International Master with over 30 years' coaching and writing experience, guides readers through each game using the interactive Move by Move format—questions and answers encourage active engagement rather than passive reading.

Highlights

• 60 thoroughly annotated games spanning Stein's career, arranged chronologically
• Interactive question-and-answer structure promotes active learning and calculation practice
• Covers Stein's attacking chess repertoire and strategic development as a complete player
• Practical demonstrations of attacking ideas applicable to your own games
• Detailed analysis by an experienced International Master coach and chess writer
• Insight into Soviet chess history and one of its dominant figures

An ideal resource for club players and students seeking to understand attacking chess through the games of a genuine master.

FAQ

What does the Move by Move format mean in practice?
The Move by Move series uses an interactive question-and-answer structure throughout each game. Rather than simply reading analysis, you are prompted to consider moves and positions yourself, making it an active learning tool that strengthens your calculation and pattern recognition.

Are the games suitable for improving my attacking play?
Yes. The 60 games are selected specifically to demonstrate Stein's attacking approach and are annotated to highlight the key ideas behind each move. This allows you to study concrete attacking patterns and understand how to apply them in your own games.

How is this book structured?
The games are arranged chronologically, tracing Stein's development from his early years as an attacking player (sometimes compared to Tal) through to his maturity as a complete, well-rounded chess competitor. This progression helps you understand how his style evolved over his career.