Vladimir Kramnik. School of Modern Chess

You have before you a textbook that opens the door to the amazing world of dynamic modern chess. Formally, it is a collection of games by the 14th World Champion, but unlike standard collections, the main criterion for selecting the games was their instructiveness. In studying them, the reader will constantly encounter useful lessons presented by the leading expert of this century in the fields of strategy, dynamics, and opening theory, Vladimir Kramnik. 

This edition attempts to delve into the thought process of the grandmaster, for which many explanations by Kramnik himself are provided, made during press conferences right after the games, in online broadcasts, and in magazines. Throughout the analysis of the games, readers will be constantly asked questions to engage them actively in analyzing the events on the board. 

The book studies a large number of new ideas that can be used as "recognition templates" or, as is fashionable to say nowadays, "patterns." Classical strategy is closely intertwined with fashionable dynamic play. This is a modern approach to studying chess, aimed at quickly enhancing the reader's game and helping them earn tournament points. There is also a chapter for training tactical vision. 

The authors hope that the textbook turned out to be both engaging and useful.