Davide Nastasio, Author at Chess News And Views

The Grunfeld Formula!

Mar 25, 2021Davide NastasioChessbase DVD, OpeningsAndrew Martin, Chess Opening, Chess review, Chessbase, Fritztrainer, Grunfeld Defense

I strive to make reviews which are not advertisement for the product, but instructional tools for those who are on the road to chess mastery. Within the article I’ll make a comparison with different DVDs or Books published on the topic, or which are related, to make aware the reader of how to deepen one’s own understanding, and in which direction to turn our attention. There will also be games and positions one must try to understand without using an engine, because in real tournaments we don’t have someone to tell us how to play. Then once one gets the DVD he/she can check the different understanding gained through studying previous games, and how Martin deals with the topic.

Marvelous Modern Miniatures – 2020 games in 20 moves or less

Mar 22, 2021Davide NastasioUncategorizedbook review, Carsten Hansen, chess games, Chess Miniatures

I believe the format of this book is ideal for every chess player. Yes we all want to become world champion, Grandmasters, etc. but the reality is: we don’t have time. Work, families, age etc. simply makes it impossible. So why not enjoying chess for what it is? A wonderful spectacle, worth of the most

Defend Like Petrosian – Alexey Bezgodov, New in Chess

Mar 15, 2021Davide NastasioUncategorizedAlexey Bezgodov, chess book, defense, New in Chess, Petrosian, review

The author of this book shows his commitment, and love for Petrosian, when in the Introduction he reveals he has spent 18 months studying Petrosian’s games. Often I read or hear questions asking about secrets for improving fast in chess. But I never hear someone saying: “I spent the last 18 months studying deeply the