Chess Blockade

Aaron Nimzowitsch – one of the greatest chess players and theorists in history. His innovative ideas changed the very understanding of positional strategy.

«Chess Blockade» – one of the most famous books in the history of chess, from which many generations of players, from amateurs to grandmasters, have learned. This edition will unveil all the secrets of positional struggle and show how the strategy of «blockade» changes the very logic of the game.

In this book you will find:

— a clear and vivid explanation of the concept of blockade and its significance in chess;

— an analysis of the role of blockade in endgames and middlegames;

— examples from the games of Nimzowitsch himself and his contemporaries.

The book is suitable for players who want to deepen their knowledge in strategic play and learn to better understand positional maneuvering.