CLEARANCE - Modern Chess From Steinitz to the 21st Century Lemos Deep Dive In "Using the Initiative"

In "Using the Initiative"

the first edition was published in German in 1924

Boris Gelfand focuses on such topics as the squeeze

But not just knowing the themes – you need to get used to using them in real positions

Modern players have a different view

CLEARANCE - Modern Chess From Steinitz to the 21st Century Lemos Deep Dive In "Using the Initiative"This book takes the reader on a journey from early 19th century developments in the game up to the present day. It takes in the revolutionary Wilhelm Steinitzs early summation and establishment of a firm positional basis for chess and the considerable contributions made by all of the subsequent world champions and certain other great players, including the contemporary computer phenomenon, AlphaZero. Take note of Vassily Smyslovs wise words. Recalling