John Watson fleshes out the theory presented to enormous acclaim
in Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy and extends it into new areas.
He illustrates the modern practice of chess with many examples
from imaginative players such as Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand,
Ivanchuk and tempestuous innovators such as Shirov and Morozevich.
In Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy, Watson broke new ground by
describing the developments in chess strategy since the time of
Nimzowitsch. He explained how modern players are more willing than
their predecessors to favour dynamic considerations over static
ones, and how they have increasingly transcended the limiting
'rules' which influenced play in earlier times. The dominant
results of Garry Kasparov and the rise of a new generation of
supergrandmasters testify to the effectiveness of this dynamic
and open-minded philosophy which has enriched modern chess.
Those who enjoyed Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy will welcome
the clarification of important concepts. Chess Strategy in Action
can also be read on its own as an outstanding collection of modern
games with thoughtful and enlightening annotations.

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