{"product_id":"engqvist-stein-move-by-move","title":"Engqvist: Stein - Move by Move","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Attacking Chess from a Soviet Champion's Masterpieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngqvist, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 thoroughly annotated games spanning Stein's career, arranged chronologically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive question-and-answer structure promotes active learning and calculation practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers Stein's attacking chess repertoire and strategic development as a complete player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical demonstrations of attacking ideas applicable to your own games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed analysis by an experienced International Master coach and chess writer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into Soviet chess history and one of its dominant figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ideal resource for club players and students seeking to understand attacking chess through the games of a genuine master.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Move by Move format mean in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the games suitable for improving my attacking play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this book structured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924051521856,"sku":"00286-2","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/MBMStein.jpg?v=1784660630","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/engqvist-stein-move-by-move","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}