tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post277655898277525213..comments2024-02-22T10:25:35.660-08:00Comments on Secrets of Grandpatzer Chess: Preview of Forcing Chess MovesGrandpatzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858795059694934352noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-62737351272675556232008-07-10T04:08:00.000-07:002008-07-10T04:08:00.000-07:00Katar: fame is fleeting :DI've almost finished my ...Katar: fame is fleeting :D<BR/><BR/>I've almost finished my next review, and it should be up in the next few days.Grandpatzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858795059694934352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-50859309805502011612008-07-09T23:13:00.000-07:002008-07-09T23:13:00.000-07:00I checked again and NIC apparently removed your co...I checked again and NIC apparently removed your comment. It had appeared on the product page where they cite various book reviews. I know i was not hallucinating b/c NIC's reference was the reason i went to your blog looking for the FCM review on the day that i commented. Too bad the reference is not there anymore. (?)katarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032591421971431222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-21484618026777807922008-07-04T18:08:00.000-07:002008-07-04T18:08:00.000-07:00Hey Grandpatzer,Thanks for the book recommendation...Hey Grandpatzer,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the book recommendation! I am going to check that out.<BR/><BR/>Have a great 4th!<BR/><BR/>TommygAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-42059975227404868552008-07-03T13:59:00.000-07:002008-07-03T13:59:00.000-07:00What's weird is, in the first example, I immediate...What's weird is, in the first example, I immediately looked at Qxh2. Probably wouldn't have in a real game, but for a problem, a Q-sac is always a good bet. Ree2 would be, IMO, the most challenging move precisely because it *isn't* forcing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-38794522355843159832008-07-02T13:59:00.000-07:002008-07-02T13:59:00.000-07:00tommyg: I don't think I have any other endgame bo...tommyg: I don't think I have any other endgame books that are game collections, but if you like CBE then I <I>strongly</I> recommend <I>Grandmaster Secrets: Endings</I> by Soltis. While the occasional basic endgame is covered, such as the Lucena and Philidor positions, the focus of the book are tips and rules of thumb on how to play the endgame in general. The first several chapters are general endgame techniques, and then the remaining material is divided by specific endgame types (RvR, QvQ, etc). <BR/><BR/>It is an odd-shaped book, illustrated with cariactures, and delivered as a Socratic dialogue between a fictitious amateur and a fictitious grandmaster. Don't let that put you off. It's my favorite endgame book.Grandpatzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858795059694934352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-39305899346047713502008-07-01T23:22:00.000-07:002008-07-01T23:22:00.000-07:00Hey Grandpatzer,I just won my first game ever agai...Hey Grandpatzer,<BR/><BR/>I just won my first game ever against my Shredder program, and it was all because of the Capablanca Endings book. I played pretty badly in the opening and the computer was putting a lot of pressure on me but I somehow hung on and was even down 3 pawns. I just kept asking what would Capablanca do?!?! And somehow promoted my c pawn to Queen and won. Thanks Capablanca. (granted I have the computer set to play at elo 1200 but still..it was my first win against it) Have a great night! <BR/><BR/>Any other good endgame collections suggestions? (I am loving the endgame right now)<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>TommyGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-24846247709226883932008-06-30T08:34:00.000-07:002008-06-30T08:34:00.000-07:00katar: I checked their site and didn't find the ci...katar: I checked their site and didn't find the citation, but that would be pretty nifty if they did. Do you have a link?<BR/><BR/>That gives me some motivation to finish up another book review that's been half-finished for some time now.Grandpatzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858795059694934352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-68157044062188055442008-06-30T08:06:00.000-07:002008-06-30T08:06:00.000-07:00tommyg:I read Capablanca's Chess Endings years ago...tommyg:<BR/><BR/>I read Capablanca's Chess Endings years ago and loved it. I felt that style of play of accruing a series of small advantages and winning the endgame was closest to my temperament. If I could wave a magic wand, I'd like to be a crazy attacking player like Tal, but of all the masters I've studied so far Capablanca's style is the one that "feels right".<BR/><BR/>I also remember that book well, because I remember going over Chernev's notes and finding he at one point missed a mate in one (although he provided a mate in two).Grandpatzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858795059694934352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-4599824687682239992008-06-29T20:20:00.000-07:002008-06-29T20:20:00.000-07:00newinchess.com cites your review. congrats on you...newinchess.com cites your review. congrats on your new fame.katarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032591421971431222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-37858793538289894892008-06-28T13:26:00.000-07:002008-06-28T13:26:00.000-07:00Hey Grandpatzer,I was perusing earlier posts on yo...Hey Grandpatzer,<BR/><BR/>I was perusing earlier posts on your site and stumbled upon your post from a year ago dealing with the list of game collections you are going to read. Even though some of them are over my newbie head I have gone through a few of them already. (Some people may disagree with me but I think it is okay to play over games a little over one's level...even if everything isn't completely assimilated by the reader it can and often does prove as inspiration..kind of like listening to records above one's musical ability..)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I am currently going through the Capablanca Endings book by Chernev. It is really good. I am learning a lot through Capablanca's play. I will say that sometimes Chernev's love of Capablanca is a little over the top, but it is a great book nonetheless.<BR/><BR/>Have you delved into that book yet? Any thoughts on it? <BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!<BR/><BR/>TommygAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-18153867510070575252008-06-28T01:01:00.000-07:002008-06-28T01:01:00.000-07:00good to see you back!good to see you back!transformationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834788878068428887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-29450561553751574242008-06-25T21:37:00.000-07:002008-06-25T21:37:00.000-07:00wahr: whoops, I'll correct that diagram now. Than...wahr: whoops, I'll correct that diagram now. Thanks!Grandpatzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858795059694934352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597221176110651316.post-69532166510668148232008-06-25T14:23:00.000-07:002008-06-25T14:23:00.000-07:00I blogged briefly about the book, saying the idea ...I blogged briefly about the book, saying the idea was "interesting" (just based on the description) and Mr. Hertan commented in a way that showed he thought it was a negative comment, but it seems like good way to expand one's chess horizons.<BR/><BR/>I think there is a problem with the first diagram; Qh2 doesn't seem to be check, in fact I can't relate the position to the moves given...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, it is great to see you're latest post, you're one of the thoughtful chess bloggers. Thanks!Robert Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357942424904415208noreply@blogger.com