The Middle Game in Chess

Written by Russian chess master Eugene Znosko-Borovsky, this deep and penetrating book is a great resource for players who feel they have mastered the rudiments of the game and are looking to take their skills to the next level. Znosko-Borovsky dives into the tactics of the middle game of chess—the most important and decisive part of the game, after the opening moves have been made, when players begin to clear the board of material and set the stage for the endgame battle. The first section gives Znosko-Borovsky’s overview of chess strategy and techniques. An explanation of middle game tactics follows with analysis of specific techniques’ relative strengths or weaknesses in the dimensions of force, time and space. The book’s final section gives detailed examples of different maneuvers and tips for responding to particular situations. This masterwork is a must-have for the bookshelf of any student of chess.