{"product_id":"lakdawala-larsen-move-by-move","title":"Lakdawala: Larsen - Move by Move","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Strategic Mastery from Bent Larsen's Greatest Games\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for club players and intermediate students seeking to deepen their tactical awareness and positional understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze Larsen's approach to attack and defense across carefully selected games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the exploitation of imbalances and accumulation of small advantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy endgame technique through a world-class practitioner's play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop initiative and initiative seizure through interactive questioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to embrace offbeat openings and create complex positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice essential skills through the proven Move by Move learning method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gateway to understanding how one of chess's greatest risk-takers turned creative play into competitive strength.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat chess skills does the book focus on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Move by Move format work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Bent Larsen and why study his games?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarsen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924039725376,"sku":"00280-2","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/CB05773-2.jpg?v=1784660653","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/lakdawala-larsen-move-by-move","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}