I'm looking for some new study material, and I've
really began to take a liking to the Polgar method
for tactical study in books. Also I like the theoretical
insight present in their books. Any information or
reviews of the following book list would be greatly
appreciated.
(I already have 5334 problems and love it)
Review
I'm looking for anyone who has any experience
with the following books.
Chess: Reform Chess Laszlo Polgar
This book is certainly of huge interest to me, I'm
very curious if anybody has any luck working through
it. It would seem at first glance to be very very
in depth, and difficult overall. Is this correct?
I'm looking to strengthen my tactical and board
vision here. It seems like this idea of building
your pattern recog "flexibly" would be hugely useful.
I definitely wonder if the smaller boards tactical shots
are of use. It would seem as though this method
would strengthen flexible pattern vision on the board.
Chess tactics for Champions: A step-by-step
guide to using tactics and combinations the
Polgar way- Susan Polgar
My understanding is this book uses Laslo's method
of pattern building, with a few small mod's to
his method by his daughter Susan. Anyone have any
insight on this? If so, I'd be enormously interested
A world Champion's Guide to Chess: Step-by-step
instructions for winning chess the Polgar way
-Susan Polgar
This book, so instructed previously seemes to be
a book for beginners. However it is my understanding
that Susan gets into some deeper explanation of theory
in this book, and that the puzzles inside the book were
chosen in the Polgar fashion as usual. Is their any
worthy material in here for slightly more advanced
players?
Chess Middlegames - Laszlo Polgar
My understanding is this is a workbook of middle
game positions with over 4,000 positions! If this
is a correct description, I'll be buying this book
immediately, as it also is rumored to follow the
famous Polgar method.
Minichess - Laszlo Polgar
My understanding is this book contains another
777 positions for study in the Polgar method.
Any news on this book for study?
Any information or reviews are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
-GIN
Originally posted by heinzkatI believe in the Modern Chess copy he gives some explanation as to
As far as I know Polgar does no explaining at all, he only gives diagrams. A lot of diagrams.
the correct study of the tactical motiff's in that book.
The Polgar daughters typically do some teaching on chess theory.
I love his diagram only books, and have 2 of those listed of course.
do you have any personal experience with his works?
-GIN
Hi
The only "personal experience" I have is in the form of "Chess Endgames" and "Reform Chess"; both contain a massive amount of diagrams yet feel empty. I have used them and picked up certain "things" from them, but due to the lack of explanations I can't say I recommend it as an improving tool. There is nothing against having them in the bookcase though ...
Originally posted by heinzkatwasn't ziyatdinov's logic behind GM-ram exactly that? as I remember, his point was that working out the diagrams without explanations is the best way to get to the GM level. that getting help would diminish the pedagogic effect.
As far as I know Polgar does no explaining at all, he only gives diagrams. A lot of diagrams.
not exactly what cognitive science tells us. but I can see how it might work, as we all know from personal experience that lazy thinking is the greatest obstacle we face. we absolutely loathe working out the brain teasers, try to avoid the mental torture, and always seek to find the 'more efficient' (ie. easier and more comfortable) way to improve.
then again, I've never heard of anyone who's managed to plow his way through GM-ram.
(btw, the amount of work laszlo went through just to train his daughters is really amazing.)
Originally posted by wormwoodIs there any information available (maybe a book or something) detailing the methods used by Laszlo to train his daughters? Has there been any scientific research or any articles published detailing the Polgar sisters' rise and how they were trained? This is interesting of course from both a chess and psychological perspective...🙂
wasn't ziyatdinov's logic behind GM-ram exactly that? as I remember, his point was that working out the diagrams without explanations is the best way to get to the GM level. that getting help would diminish the pedagogic effect.
not exactly what cognitive science tells us. but I can see how it might work, as we all know from personal experience that lazy ...[text shortened]... amount of work laszlo went through just to train his daughters is really amazing.)
Originally posted by skimsraising up his daughters into chess prodigies was laszlo's (and his wife's) psychological experiment to bring up a genius. he's published loads of stuff about the whole project.
Is there any information available (maybe a book or something) detailing the methods used by Laszlo to train his daughters? Has there been any scientific research or any articles published detailing the Polgar sisters' rise and how they were trained? This is interesting of course from both a chess and psychological perspective...🙂
here's some stuff about it in susan's blog.
http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/2008/10/grandmaster-experiment.html
google for more.
here's the complete article from psychology today:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200506/the-grandmaster-experiment
Originally posted by NowakowskiHi!
I'm looking for some new study material, and I've
really began to take a liking to the Polgar method
for tactical study in books. Also I like the theoretical
insight present in their books. Any information or
reviews of the following book list would be greatly
appreciated.
(I already have 5334 problems and love it)
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Any information or reviews are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
-GIN[/b]
It is exactly what you think:
4158 diagrams with middlegame positions,sorted by theme,no explanations,solutions in the back.
It's like his first book except you have to find a combination leading to an advantage instead of a mate in x and there are no games in it.
He also has one on the endgame with 4560 positions.
Originally posted by Winston SmithRight! I currently already have an endgame study theme which I follow,
Hi!
It is exactly what you think:
4158 diagrams with middlegame positions,sorted by theme,no explanations,solutions in the back.
It's like his first book except you have to find a combination leading to an advantage instead of a mate in x and there are no games in it.
He also has one on the endgame with 4560 positions.
So I'm not looking at this time to mix that up. But thank you for the info on
the book!
Does it break down the problems into squares (f6 advantages and combinations) (g5 advantages and combinations) like he does in the first
book? This would be a huge help in my study system!
-GIN
Originally posted by NowakowskiA few are about squares,yes.Here's the table of contents so you can see for yourself.
Right! I currently already have an endgame study theme which I follow,
So I'm not looking at this time to mix that up. But thank you for the info on
the book!
Does it break down the problems into squares (f6 advantages and combinations) (g5 advantages and combinations) like he does in the first
book? This would be a huge help in my study system!
-GIN
-epaulet mate -back rank -double attack -deflection -decoy -clearance -discovered attack -opening up the diagonal -long diagonal -opening up a line -open line -closing a line -pin -rook on the 7th or the 2nd rank -sacrifice on h7 -sacrifice on h6 -sacrifice on g7 -sacrifice on g6 -sacrifice on f7 -sacrifice on f6 -attack against the kingside -hunting the king -annihilation of the defensive piece -king in the middle -march with the king -opposite side castling -counter attack -defence -attack with pawns -pawn breakthrough -pawn hunt -advantage in development -positional pawn sacrifice -positional exchange sacrifice -positional piece sacrifice -positional queen sacrifice -penetration -activation of pieces -intermediate move -weakness of the isolated pawn -isolated pawn,attack -isolated pawn,breakthrough -hanging pawns -backward pawns -passed pawn -phalanx -rook manoeuvre -knight manoeuvre -bishop manoeuvre -queen manoeuvre -capturing the queen -piece on a bad square -knight on the edge of the board
-knight on d6,e6 or d3,e3 -opposite coloured bishops -pair of bishops -strong knight versus bad bishop -exchange of a piece -avoiding exchanges -liquidation -advantage in the centre -breakthrough in the centre -blowing up the centre -hedgehog -hedgehog,blowing up with d5 -minority attack -stone wall -king's indian attack against the white king -sicilian piece sacrifice on d5 -sicilian exchange sacrifice on c3 -other sicilian piece sacrifices -blockade -weak square -perpetual check -profilax -space advantage -double rook sacrifice
Originally posted by Winston Smithexcellent!
A few are about squares,yes.Here's the table of contents so you can see for yourself.
-epaulet mate -back rank -double attack -deflection -decoy -clearance -discovered attack -opening up the diagonal -long diagonal -opening up a line -open line -closing a line -pin -rook on the 7th or the 2nd rank -sacrifice on h7 -sacrifice on h6 -sacrifice on g7 - ...[text shortened]... ices -blockade -weak square -perpetual check -profilax -space advantage -double rook sacrifice
Thank you very much, very very helpful information!
-GIN