Lakdawala: Larsen - Move by Move

Autor: Lakdawala, Cyrus
Verlag / Hersteller: Everyman Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 488

Learn Strategic Mastery from Bent Larsen's Greatest Games

Bent Larsen stands as one of the 20th century's most creative and combative players. This book by Cyrus Lakdawala, former American Open Champion, examines Larsen's finest games to extract practical lessons in attack, defense, and strategic play.

The Move by Move format keeps readers actively engaged through probing questions and answers, transforming passive study into deliberate practice. Rather than memorizing lines, players work through Larsen's decision-making to understand the principles behind his moves.

Ideal for club players and intermediate students seeking to deepen their tactical awareness and positional understanding.

Highlights

• Analyze Larsen's approach to attack and defense across carefully selected games
• Master the exploitation of imbalances and accumulation of small advantages
• Study endgame technique through a world-class practitioner's play
• Develop initiative and initiative seizure through interactive questioning
• Learn how to embrace offbeat openings and create complex positions
• Practice essential skills through the proven Move by Move learning method

A gateway to understanding how one of chess's greatest risk-takers turned creative play into competitive strength.

FAQ

What chess skills does the book focus on?
The book examines Larsen's mastery across attack and defense, initiative, exploiting imbalances, accumulating advantages, and endgame play. Each topic is illustrated through actual games with detailed analysis.

How does the Move by Move format work?
Rather than providing explanations alone, the book continually poses questions to the reader, asking them to analyze positions and make decisions. Answers follow, reinforcing key ideas through active engagement rather than passive reading.

Who is Bent Larsen and why study his games?
Larsen was a four-time World Championship Candidate and the first Western player to seriously challenge Soviet dominance after World War II. He was known for his unconventional openings, combative style, and willingness to enter risky, complex positions—making him an ideal model for creative, principled play.