Ramesh RB, Fundamental Chess - Logical decision making

GM Ramesh RB is one of the world s most successful coaches, having trained many of India s top talents to become International Master and Grandmasters. Ramesh also impressed in his stellar commentary for the 2013 World Chess Championship match between Magnus Carlsen an Vishwanathan Anand.

In his first published book, Ramesh instructs the reader on how to use logical reasoning to guide decision making. Through a combination of thoughtful prose and instructive examples of principled chess play, the reader will develop an intuitive sense for finding the correct path in any position.

Ramesh s deep coaching experience of young players shines through in his insightful and practical writing.

The book is divided into three parts:
Part 1 Logical Reasoning
Part 2 Practical Chess Play
Part 3 Fundamentals of Chess Training



Contents

Preface

Introduction



PART ONE: Logical Reasoning

Ch 1 Assessment of the Position

Ch 2 The Problem of Choices

Ch 3 Choosing Between Active and Passive Defense

Ch 4 Exchanging Pieces



PART TWO: Practical Chess Play

Ch 5 Initiative

Ch 6 Converting an Advantage

Ch 7 Maintaining Tension

Ch 8 Improving the Position of Pieces

Ch 9 Playing on Colors

Ch 10 Prophylactic Thinking/The Drawback Principle



PART THREE: Fundamentals of Chess Training

Ch 11 Studying the Opening

Ch 12 Tournament Preparation

Ch 13 Essential Endgame Principles

Ch 14 The Importance of Results and Ratings

Ch 15 Self Analysis and Self Control

Ch 16 Learning and Unlearning

Ch 17 Using Computers



Conclusion

Index of Games

Bibliography