One of a half-dozen great theoretical works in chess, shows principles of action above and beyond moves. Acclaimed by Capablanca, Keres, and other greats.

Excerpt: ... -------------------- 4 -------------------- 3 B -------------------- 2 P P P P P -------------------- 1 R R K -------------------- A B C D E F G H Diag. 99 FROM A GAME FR. LAZARD-ED. LASKER (PARIS, 1914) Here the pawn positions on both sides are broken, and the player that occupies the open files first, gets a decisive advantage. In this case it is Black's move. We can conclude at once that White has played the opening badly. He must have lost two moves, for he has still to capture the BP and then, being White, it should be his move. This disadvantage, small as it may seem, with which White has emerged from the opening, is sufficient to bring him into the greatest difficulties. Black, of course, does not defend the pawn by B-Kt2 or B-Q2, as this would practically reduce the B to a P and, moreover, White, by R-Kt1 or Q1, would both attack the B and obtain an open file. Instead of that, Black utilises the two moves, which he has, as it were, as a gift in an otherwise equalised position, to bring both Rooks on the Kt file. This policy allows Black to occupy the seventh or eighth rank at will, and to attack the White pawns from the flank or rear, according to circumstances. This menace hampers the radius of action of the White pieces, as they must always be ready for the defence of the threatened pawns, and this gives Black by far the superior game. The play was continued as follows: 1. ... R-Kt1; 2. BxP, R-Kt7; 3. B-K4, B-K3; 4. P-QR3, KR-Kt1. The Knight's file is now definitely in Black's hands. White could occupy the Queen's file, but the Black B at K3, which prevents the entry of the Rooks at...

Edward Lasker was born in present day Poland in 1885 and before the outset of World War I immigrated to America. An engineer by trade, Lasker won five US Open Chess Championships between 1916 and 1921. Filled with numerous example games and game situations "Chess Strategy" provides a clear, logical, and systematic approach to the game in a warm and personal style. Separate sections of this book are devoted to the key stages of the game: openings, middle and end games. Originally written in 1911, "Chess Strategy" will provide the beginner as well as the experienced chess player something of value in this clear and concise explanation of strategic chess playing.

The book serves as a collection of instructions, explanations of the game principles and various phases of each game of chess given by International Master of chess, Edward Lasker.

"[...]books on which the learner has to rely hardly ever serve his purpose, being mostly little more than a disjointed tabulation of numberless opening variations, which cannot be understood without preliminary studies, and consequently only make for confusion. In the end the connection between the various lines of play may become clear, after the student has made an exhaustive study of the subject, but very few would have either the time or the inclination for such prolonged labour. Therefore another shorter and less empirical way must be found in which to acquire the understanding of sound play. My system of teaching differs from the usual ones, in that it sets down at the outset definite elementary principles of chess strategy by which any move can be gauged at its true value, thus enabling the learner to form his own judgment as to the manoeuvres under consideration. In my opinion it is absolutely ESSENTIAL to follow such strategical principles, and I go so far as to assert that such principles are in themselves SUFFICIENT for the [...]".

Chess Strategy Edward LaskerThis book contains essential information, strategies, and tactics to help you start playing chess on a competitive level. It will help you learn how to evaluate board position and formulate game plans based on a systematic assessment of the game. It will teach you how to play the different types of opening and gain insight on their strengths and weaknesses. You will learn about different tactical motifs to attack and defeat your opponent. In addition, this book contains proven strategies in the opening, middlegame, and endgames that you can use instantly to start winning competitive games. Finally, for absolute beginners or chess hobbyists, this book will help you learn or revisit the basic rules of chess, algebraic notation, and the functions of each chess piece.We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

This book has taught two generations of chess players how to play forcefully and intelligently. Thousands of people, absolute novices at the game and skilled players alike, have profited from "Chess Strategy," with such famous Grandmasters as Paul Keres and Reuben Fine acclaiming it as the work which first showed them the way to successful chess.The unique quality of "Chess Strategy" is that it teaches you general strategic principles rather than having you memorize highly detailed analyses. The amateur can learn to play well only if he has a true understanding of the nature of the game, so that he may judge why each move should or should not be made.It is assumed at the outset that the reader has no previous knowledge of the game. Strategic principles are immediately and lucidly explained, and applied to the formation of a sound "pawn skeleton" in the opening. Dr. Lasker proceeds to middle and end game, studying objects of Attack, Backward Pawns, Weaknesses, Doubled pawns, Files and Diagonals, Pawn and Mixed Endings, etc. Positions taken from master play are given as examples, with extensive annotations. You will find yourself understanding the motivations behind moves with unexpected ease.The second portion of the book consists entirely of 48 dramatic games from master tournaments, carefully chosen to illustrate the principles previously set down. The games are accompanied by full explanations of moves which do not obviously follow from these principles. Great players of over half a century are represented, Marshall, Spielmann, Tarrasch, Capablanca, Janowski, Rubinstein, Alekhine, Emanuel Lasker, Nimzovich, and many others.

This settles all typical end-games of King and pawn against King. There is, however, one exception to the rules set out, namely, when a ROOK'S PAWN is concerned. Here the isolated King always succeeds in drawing if he can reach the corner where the pawn has to queen, for he cannot be driven out again. The Rook's pawn affords another opportunity for the weaker side to draw. Diagram 55 will illustrate this, and similar positions are of frequent occurrence in practice. Here Black draws with 1. ... K-B5. As he threatens to capture the pawn, White must play 2. P-R4. Then after the reply K-B4, White is still unable to cut the opponent off from the corner with K-Kt7, as the loss of the pawn is still threatened through K-Kt5. And after 3. P-R5 Black attains the position which is typical for this end-game, namely the opposition against the King on the Rook's file. The latter cannot escape without giving up the contested corner, and the game is drawn. 3. ... K-B3; 4. K-R7, K-B2; 5. K-R8, K-B1; 6. P-R6, K-B2; 7. P-R7, K-B1: and White is stalemated.

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