CHATURANG (BUDDHIBALATIL) SAPALE

Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 5th Edition

• Publishing Year: February 1990

• ISBN: 9788177663150

• Pages: 180

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Sports

About the Book

This insightful book contains 80 lessons in chess played by grandmasters, each one revealing exciting check and checkmate tactics. Chess, a game invented in India thousands of years ago, is an intellectual duel between 32 pieces and 64 squares, symbolizing the eternal battle between black and white.

The book showcases iconic games, starting with Game No. 44, played by Paul Murphy, the first youngest grandmaster in the world, who won a game at the tender age of 13 in just 14 moves. The simplicity and brilliance of his strategy are explained in detail, with accompanying diagrams for easy understanding.

Another thrilling game highlighted is Game No. 47, where Grandmaster Alekhine played with his eyes tied and won the match, demonstrating his unparalleled skill and foresight. The game was won in 16 moves, even though both players had the same position at one point.

Though the book does not describe every move in exhaustive detail, it encourages readers to follow the diagrams and instructions provided, practicing each position to improve their game. By incorporating these lessons into your chess play, you are sure to gain invaluable insights and enhance your strategies, ultimately making you a better player.

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, this collection will deepen your understanding of chess and inspire you to take your skills to the next level.