Empire Chess Vol. 28: Play Positional Chess like A Grandmaster - GM Lemos "M010" The 34 chessmen are made

The 34 chessmen are made in India from Boxwood and Babul (Acacia)

beating a string of world-class players including Ivanchuk

Nice playable set of golden rosewood and boxwood chess pieces with real felt bases

Uses games by Kasparov

The King's Indian Attack leads to rich middle game positions that are full of dynamic possibilities for both sides

Empire Chess Vol. 28: Play Positional Chess like A Grandmaster - GM Lemos "M010" The 34 chessmen are madeUnderstanding positional chess is one of the most difficult concepts for beginner chess players because there are no concrete rules that apply to any given position. There are general guidelines, such as avoid placing your pawns on the same color as your bishop, however there are always exceptions and every position is different. So how can beginner players improve their understanding and use of positional chess? Grandmaster Damian Lemos explains