Lasker's Manual of Chess

Emanuel Lasker

Genre

Recommended By

Book Synopsis

"Lasker's Manual of Chess" by Emanuel Lasker is a definitive guide to the game of chess. Lasker, a World Chess Champion, provides a comprehensive manual for players of all skill levels.

In this book, Lasker begins by introducing the basics of chess, namely the rules, board layout, and the objective. He then delves into the fundamental strategies and tactics that players need to understand in order to excel at the game.

Lasker's approach to chess is holistic, exploring not only the technical aspects but also the psychological and philosophical dimensions. He emphasizes the importance of creativity, intuition, and strategic planning in playing chess effectively.

The manual covers a wide range of topics, including opening principles, middlegame strategies, and endgame techniques. Lasker uses clear and concise explanations, supplemented by numerous illustrative examples, to help readers grasp the concepts easily.

One of the unique aspects of this book is Lasker's inclusion of extensive analysis of his own games. He provides insightful commentary, sharing his thought processes during critical moments, and explaining the reasoning behind his moves.

Lasker's Manual of Chess also addresses specific challenges that players commonly face, such as time management, concentration, and handling pressure. Lasker offers practical advice on how to overcome these obstacles and improve overall performance.

This book is not only a valuable resource for aspiring chess players, but it also serves as a testament to Lasker's deep understanding and appreciation for the intricate dynamics of the game.

Overall, "Lasker's Manual of Chess" is an indispensable guide that combines technical expertise, strategic insights, and psychological wisdom, making it a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their chess skills and knowledge.

Explore More Books

See All
Obvious Adams
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
The Wager
Musashi
Destined For War
Who We Are and How We Got Here
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Dirt to Soil
King Lear
The Blue Sweater
God's Debris
A Splendid Exchange
The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty
Nudge
Neuromancer
The Great Mental Models
American Nations
Incognito
Kochland
Ringworld
The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross
Eating Animals
The Jewish Century
Something Like an Autobiography
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Art of  Scientific Investigation
The Fourth Turning
Technofeudalism
Physics of the Future
Stories of Your Life and Others
The Big Score
The Man Who Solved The Market
Recapturing The Spirit Of Enterprise
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Creativity, Inc.
Building the Intentional University
The Hour Between Dog and Wolf
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Math, Better Explained
The Unquiet Grave
Bad For You
Scaling People
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
What is Life?
Road to Wigan Pier
In Over Our Heads
Prosperity
Fewer
The Lizard King
Social Cognition
A Mind At Play
The Essays of Schopenhauer
The Dream of Reason
End of Illness
Stumbling on Happiness
Automate This
The 4 Hour Body
Investment Biker
Creative Selection
The Doors of Perception
Citizen Coke
Thermoinfocomplexity
You
Who
Adult Children of Alcoholics
The Gospel of Wealth
A Father First
James Turrell
Where Good Ideas Come From
Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life
Judgment in Managerial Decision Making
The Hydrogen Sonata
Midnight In Chernobyl
Cryptonomicon
Secrets of Closing the Sale
The Power Broker
Charged
Tools and Weapons
Deep Medicine
Tribe
Think Again
Getting It Done
Rise of the Robots
The Global Macro Edge
Entangled Life
Conscious Business
Taxes Have Consequences
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
The New Jim Crow
The Ordeal of Civility
The Little Bitcoin Book
Happiness
Biography of the Dollar
Future Forward
The New One
Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish
Man's Search for Meaning
Loonshots
The Underdog Founder
Prisoners of Geography