About this title: "One of the most stimulating books ever written on chess."-- Reuben FineFor many years, Nimzovich was known as the "Stormy Petrel" of the chess world. Today, his profound theories of positional chess are accepted as a matter of course, and a knowledge of them is essential to every player who wants to improve his game.My System describes a theory of chess; it also describes the character and genius of its author. It is a very readable book, for Nimzovich's methods sparkle with humor, pungent originality, and witty explanations.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780679140252ISBN:0679140255
Description: Very Good. 0679140255 Text free of underlining, writing and highlighting. Light cover wear. For many years, Nimzovich was known as the "Stormy Petrel" of the chess world. Today, his profound theories of positional chess are accepted as a matter of course, and a knowledge of them is essential to every player who wants to improve his game. MY SYSTEM describes a theory of chess; it also describes the character and genius of its author. It is a very readable book, for Nimzovich's methods sparkle ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: David McKay
Date Published: 1964
Description: Very Good. 1972 softcover w/ very clean text and light cover wear FAST SHIPPING W/ CONFIRMATION. NO PRIORITY OR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER 4LBs. read more
Edition: Reprint Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: David McKay Company, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1958
Description: Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 372 pages, clean text. Dust jacket is worn with tears. Previous owners stamp is on dust jacket, fly and title page, and also written on outer page edges. "My System describes a theory of chess; it also describes the character and genius of its author. It is a very readable book, for Nimzovich's methods are anything but dry as dust; they sparkle with humor, pungent originality and witty explanations..." read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DAVID MCKAY
Date Published: 1958
Description: Good. 65-X-Add Books rated "Good" may have some notes, underlining, or highlighting. These books also may contain the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription, or may be library discards. read more
Description: Good. Corners and spine ends bumped and a bit worn, light foxing to eps and pastedowns, interior is clean and sound, dj is quite edgeworn and torn, dj darkened, 1 1/2 piece missing dj spine head. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780679140252ISBN:0679140255
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Description: David McKay Company, Inc., NY, (1930)Revised 1947, red hb, lg 8v0, VG/VG-, ding to top front edge, rubbed head/heel of spine, bumped bottom corners, soil to foredges, 372pp, both dj flaps torn, scuffed and chip head of spine, nicked, soiled, The Stormy Petrel has a theory and shares with humor, GAM4581, chess, game, theory, strategy. read more
Edition: Revised Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: David Mckay Co., New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780679140252ISBN:0679140255
Description: b/w Illustrations. Near Fine + read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: David McKay Company
Date Published: 1964
Description: Good. Good. Edge wear spine, front, and back cover of jacket. Minor foxing on edges of jacket. (Binding: Hard Cover, Jacket: Good) read more
"A simple yet effective approach to chess by one of the best and most famous players of the twentieth century. Nimzowitsch has been credited with starting a new school of modern chess theory. Definitely worth the read for those interested in the development of modern chess theory."
"Nimzovich is regarded as the father of modern chess. In his book, he lays out the fundamental strategies and tactics for controlling the center , the use of the pin, fork, discovered attack, the passed pawn, blockading, and much more. A must read for those players who want to strengthen their positional understanding of the game of chess."
"Nimzovich is the original chess instructor. Just ask Petrosian, the former world champion, who claimed to have memorized the book. The book is tailored to an adult audience but could and should be feed to youngsters too."
"One of the most influential chess books ever written. Controversy still rages as to whether Nimzovitch actually invented the ideas described here, but he was certainly the person who popularized them. And his writing style. If nothing else, it's memorable. What chess player is there who can't quote at least a few well-known precepts, like "Restrain, blockade and then destroy!" or "The passed pawn is a criminal, who must be kept under lock and key!"
Chess players divide broadly into "tactical" (they attack directly, relying on their skill in calculating forcing variations) and "positional" (they block the position and maneuver slowly, hoping that long-range planning ability will be the deciding factor). It's sort of the difference between serve-and-volley and baseline in tennis. Nimzovitch was one of the people who helped create the positional school, and some of his maneuvering victories have to be seen to be believed. You feel sorry for his opponents, who often appear to have not the slightest idea of what is going on.
It was a shame that Nimzovitch didn't live to see Tigran Petrosian become World Champion. He bitterly regretted the fact that he never reached the #1 position himself; Alekhine was just too good at attacking. But watching Petrosian take the title would have been almost as satisfying."
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