Manual Step 4 | Chess Steps

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The tactics are dominated by the preparatory move. The positional aspects of chess slowly become a part of the games of fourth step students. A basic feeling is created in the lessons "weak pawn" and "endgame strategy". It remains best to deal with positional factors while addressing the games of the students.

Content

Manual	Workbook
17 Basic lessons: Opening advantage Interfering Luring Blocking Thinking ahead The pin: luring The passed pawn Eliminating the defence The magnet Weak pawns Material advantage Chasing and targeting Attack on the king Seventh rank Endgame strategy Clearing Queen against pawn	11 lessons for workbook 'Plus': Attacking the king Vulnerability in the opening Interfering Blocking Draws Trapping Mini-plans Pawn endings Discovered attack Endgame technique Chess problems Articles about: Subject material Chess games Thinking ahead Help Applying the knowledge The transition to the seniors Analysing a position	Lesson summaries for: Eliminating the defence: interfering Double attack: luring Eliminating the defence: blocking Pin: placing front and back piece Double attack: elimination of the defence Double attack: chasing and targeting Attacking the castled king The seventh rank Strategy in pawn endings Double attack: clearing Queen against pawn + 539 positions diagrammed

Manual

Workbook

17 Basic lessons: