Bayern Munich's fifth consecutive title this year was less of a surprise than RB Leipzig's thrilling second place finish. Wolfsburg were this season's under-achievers, needing the play-off to avoid relegation. This 380-page book details every league match of the season, with week-by-week tables showing the teams' movements throughout the 34 rounds of matches. Every match line-up is included, along with details of every player appearance. Finally, a comprehensive statistics section contains analyses of clubs' average goals, points achieved, disciplinary records, possession percentages, shots accuracy, player assists, pass completion rates and much more. Fully in English.
The 2017-18 Bundesliga season saw Bayern Munich continue their complete domination, setting a new record with their sixth consecutive title and their 27th in all.. Schalke finished as runners-up. Finally, Hamburg were relegated to Bundesliga 2 for the first time in their history, after several years of struggle against the drop. This 380-page book details every league match of the season, with week-by-week tables showing the teams' movements throughout the 34 rounds of matches. Every match line-up is included, along with details of every player appearance. Finally, a comprehensive statistics section contains analyses of clubs' average goals, points achieved, disciplinary records, possession percentages, shots accuracy, player assists, pass completion rates and much more. Fully in English.
This publication is a collection of over 140 best combinations played by strong chess players in tournaments that took place in the fourth quarter of 2016. To see the solution for the combination - go to the next page in your e-reader. This book is the eighth in the "Quarterly Tactics" series, which provides instructive tactical positions from the most recent top chess tournaments. Quarterly Chess Tactics will allow you to * Follow the recent games of top grandmasters * Improve your game * Study combinations any time and anywhere * Enjoy a collection of annotated puzzles that you have not seen in any other tactics books * Maintain regular practice by solving several puzzles every day For the purpose of this collection, the author used Mikhail Botvinnik's definition of a combination, which defines it as "a forced maneuver or maneuvers combined with a sacrifice, as a result of which the active side gains an objective advantage." All the puzzles have been carefully checked to ensure the correctness and uniqueness of solutions, so the reader can be certain that there is only one winning continuation in each position. The highlight of this edition are the games from the World Championshop match between Karjakin and Carlsen, and World Rapid and Blitz Championship. The combination played by Magnus Carlsen in the last game of the tie-break - was found by him instantly and was a worthy finish to the tough match. It proved yet again, that being able to spot tactics quickly and effortlessly is an essential part of being a strong player.
The 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships were held in August 2017 in London, with over 2000 athletes from 204 countries and territories taking part in 48 events. This book contains every result in all the heats and finals, details of previous World Championship records and gold medal marks, plus a comprehensive athlete index with information on every participant and their appearances history in the Championships.
The complete ball by ball reference guide to the world's biggest Twenty20 cricket league. This is a complete record of the 11th Indian Premier League and includes full scorecards, details of every ball bowled in all 60 matches, with over summaries, dot ball analysis and graphical comparisons of run rates as the matches progressed. The book is also packed with batting, bowling, fielding and extras statistics and profiles of each team. The ball by ball coverage has been expanded to include full runs required and balls remaining data to help follow the thrilling climax to each game.
This publication is a collection of nearly 500 best combinations played by strong chess players in tournaments that took place in 2017. To see the solution for the combination - go to the next page in your e-reader. This book is the continuation of the "Practical Tactics" series, which provides instructive tactical positions from the most recent top chess tournaments. Practical Tactics will allow you to * Follow the recent games of top grandmasters * Improve your game * Study combinations any time and anywhere * Enjoy a collection of annotated puzzles that you have not seen in any other tactics books * Maintain regular practice by solving several puzzles every day For the purpose of this collection, the author used Mikhail Botvinnik's definition of a combination, which defines it as "a forced maneuver or maneuvers combined with a sacrifice, as a result of which the active side gains an objective advantage". All the puzzles have been carefully checked to ensure the correctness and uniqueness of solutions, so the reader can be certain that there is only one winning continuation in each position. The previous volumes in the "Practical Tactics" Series were: Best Combinations of 2015 - January, February, March Best Combinations of 2015 - April, May, June Best Combinations of 2015 - July, August, September Best Combinations of 2015 - October, November, December Modern Chess Combinations - January, February, March 2016 Modern Chess Combinations - April, May, June 2016 Modern Chess Combinations - July, August, September 2016 Modern Chess Combinations - October, November, December 2016
Chess players can look ahead, formulate a clear plan, and act accordingly. That's why chess is the perfect learning environment for becoming a strategic expert. But how do you train this? It starts with playing many games and analysing them carefully afterwards. At the same time, you should learn from the best by studying the games of the world's strongest players and gradually build their techniques into your play. This book offers you 100 strategic exercises from the games of the best of the best, the World Champions from Bobby Fischer to Ding Liren. You will learn foundational techniques such as: how to improve your worst-placed piece; how to exploit a lead in development; or make the right piece trade; and how to create a strong square; plus numerous others. Solving these exercises will help every ambitious club player better understand how to make and execute plans.
The Berlin Defence has been a highly popular opening in top level chess ever since Vladimir Kramnik famously used it in the 2000 World Championship match to wrest the title from Garry Kasparov. Club players often hesitate to include ‘the Berlin’ in their repertoire because they see the typical Berlin Wall endgame as complex and daunting. International Master Luis Bernal has unraveled the Berlin and made it accessible for amateur players. His practical guide is fully up to date, explains typical formations and strategies, and presents new ideas and resources in the old Berlin Wall structures. But today, the Berlin is much more than just the Wall. Bernal systematically leads you through the labyrinth of the various modern Anti-Berlins with their constant flow of new ideas. He also presents a number of tricky sidelines that could catch your opponent off guard. This no-nonsense, state-of-the-art guide finally brings this important chess opening within reach of club players. With clear explanations, concise conclusions and didactic exercises.
The English Opening (1.c4) is a popular choice at both club and master level, because it is a chess opening that suits all styles. As White you can play aggressively or opt for a more modest strategic approach, depending on what kind of middlegame positions you are looking for. The opening will serve you well in any mood, against any type of opponent, in any tournament situation. For a club player who wants to reap the benefits of this multipurpose opening, understanding is much more important than deep theoretical knowledge. ‘The Full English Opening’ is the first one-volume book that covers all variations. Carsten Hansen dedicates special attention to the transition into the early middlegame. You will learn how to define specific plans, lay out a strategic goal, and find positional and tactical targets. Supported by examples and exercises, you will be able to enjoy the greatest asset of the English Opening: its versatility.
