John B Watson Libros

The Modern Benoni is one of Black's most swashbuckling openings, used to devastating effect by such players as Tal, Fischer, Kasparov and Topalov. From the outset, Black creates extreme imbalance, setting his piece activity and queenside play against White's spatial preponderance and central majority. However, during the 1980s and much of the 1990s, the Benoni fell under a cloud as a result of some very direct attacking systems by White. In this book, John Watson particularly focuses on various subtle move-orders by which Black can try to avoid White's most dangerous systems and direct the game into more palatable channels. King's Indian players will also find this book invaluable, since Watson covers many lines that can arise from King's Indian move-orders.

The first section of [this] book discusses classical themes, such as pawn majorities, the centre and structural weaknesses. Watson then moves on to discuss new concepts, including the willingness of modern players to accept backward pawns in return for dynamic play, the idea of a good 'bad' bishop, knights finding useful roles at the edge of the board, and the exchange of sacrifice ideas that became prevalent with the post-war Soviet world champions. ..." --

Helps chess-players achieve a more holistic view of the openings

An introduction to the names and starting moves of 50 chess openings, highlighting several opening traps.

'150 enigmas for you to solve, inspired by the world's greatest detective.'--Cover.

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Simon Green ; d'après l'histoire et le scénario de Pen Densham et John Watson ; trad. de l'américain par Françoise Fauchet.

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Exploring the transformation of prose into iambic verse, this work highlights the shared themes among selected texts, such as Lampedusa's depiction of extraordinary events and the deep tenderness in 'Sylvie.' Key scenes, like the re-enactment between the narrator and Sylvie, resonate with the luminous rebirth found in Dali's Hidden Faces and The Count of Monte Cristo. This artistic endeavor serves both as a tribute to these narratives and an invitation for readers to engage with them more deliberately through verse.

The narrative centers on the timeless themes of young love and erotic awakening, capturing the trials and tribulations of its protagonists, Daphnis and Chloe. John Watson's metrical version aims to revive the poetic charm of Longus's original text, which has often been lost in prose translations. The story unfolds with a series of challenges and interventions by Fortune or the gods, ultimately leading to a resolution filled with happiness. Its rich history is reflected in various artistic interpretations, including illustrations and ballet adaptations.