Mastering Chess - A Course in 25 Lessons - Danny Kopec, Geoff Chandler, Chris Morrison, Ian Mullen

Table of Contents

Symbols

Introduction: Our Purpose and Suggested Learning Methods -- Dr. Danny Kopec

Chapter 1: Tactics and Combinations (Lessons 1-4) -- Geoff Chandler

Lesson 1: Combination
Lesson 2: Mating Attacks
Lesson 3: Material Gain Combinations
Lesson 4: Instructive Positions and Constructive Advice
Exercises Chapter 1
Solutions to Exercises Chapter 1
Tactics and Combinations 30 Years Later
New Exercises Chapter 1
Solutions to New Exercises Chapter 1

Chapter 2: Opening Principles and Ideas (Lessons 5-9) -- Ian Harris

Lesson 5: Development
Lesson 6: Control of The Center
Lesson 7: King Safety
Lesson 8: Space
Lesson 9: Material Balance
Exercises Chapter 2
Solutions to Exercises Chapter 2

Chapter 3: How To Analyze a Position (Lessons 10-16) -- Danny Kopec

Lesson 10: An Introduction to Positional Analysis
Lesson 11: What Are The Threats in the Position
Lesson 11.5: The Four Golden Rules of Analysis
Lesson 12: What Are The Essential Features of a Position
Lesson 13: Inability to Draw on Previous Experience to Form a Plan
Lesson 14: The Point Count Method
Lesson 15: Grand Central Station
Lesson 16: Don’t Always Believe The Computer
Exercises Chapter 3
Solutions to Exercises Chapter 3
New Exercises Chapter 3
Solutions to New Exercises Chapter 3

Chapter 4: How To Formulate A Plan (Lessons 17-21) -- Chris Morrison

Lesson 17: Basic Pawn Structures
Lesson 18: Pawn Islands, Outposts and Color Complexes
Lesson 19: Open Lines – Part I
Lesson 20: Half-Open Files
Lesson 21: Good and Bad Pieces (Danny Kopec)
Exercises Chapter 4
Solutions Chapter 4
New Exercises Chapter 4 (Danny Kopec)
Solutions to New Exercises Chapter 4 (Danny Kopec)

Chapter 5: Essential Endgame Knowledge (Lessons 22-25) -- Ian Mullen

Lesson 22: King and Pawn Endings
Lesson 23: Minor Piece Endings
Lesson 24: Rook and Pawn Endings
Lesson 25: More Advanced Endings (Danny Kopec)
Exercises Chapter 5
Solutions Chapter 5
New Exercises Chapter 5 (Danny Kopec)
Solutions to New Exercises Chapter 5 (Danny Kopec)

Appendix A: Practical Tournament Tips and Advice – Ian Mullen et. al

Appendix B: World Champion’s Mastery Lessons – Danny Kopec

Glossary

Index of Games by Chapter