Chess Evolution Mastery By
Artur Yusupov
Quality Chess www.qualitychess.co. uk
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First English edition 20 1 3 by Quality Chess UK Ltd Translated from the German edition Tigersprung aufDWZ 2100 Ill Copyright© 20 1 3 Artur Yusupov
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CONTENTS Key to symbols used Preface Introduction
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Desperadoes Static advantages
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The comparison method
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Open games
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Rook against two minor pieces
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The minority attack
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Fortresses
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The transition to the middlegame
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Shutting out a piece
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Principles of rook endings
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Casding on opposite sides
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Transition from the opening to the ending
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Complicated Combinations Complex positions
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The bishop pair
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Playing against pieces
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Playing for traps
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Pawn chains
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Exchanging queens - the transition to the ending
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Having a plan
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Complex positions 2
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Outposts for knights Pirc and Modern Defences Queen endings Final test Index of composers Index of games
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Key to symbols used
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White to move
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White is slightly better Black is slightly better White is better Black is better White has a decisive advantage Black has a decisive advantage equality
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Black to move
with compensation with counterplay with attack with initiative unclear zugzwang better is intending a weak move a blunder a good move an excellent move a move worth considering a move of doubtful value mate only move
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Preface It was a pleasure to have Arrur Yusupov working as my second, both personally and professionally. It is therefore an honour for me to write the preface to this series of books. This book was created by expanding and improving the original online lessons from the Chess Tigers University. As an honorary member of