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After a one month hiatus, Chess Books Recaptured is back to discuss two chess books, Grandmaster Igor Zaitsev\u2019s Attacking the Strongpoint, and GM John Nunn\u2019s Secrets of Practical Chess. The guest co-host this month is a regular visitor of the show, cognitive scientist and USCF Master Christopher Chabris. As we discuss, these books tackle chess study from opposite perspectives, as GM Zaitsev\u2019s book has a very philosophical tone, while GM Nunn\u2019s classic lives up to its promise of giving lots of practical advice for chess competitors. Of course, there is much to be learned from both books, and it is always a pleasure to talk chess with Dr. Chabris. Please read on for more details and timestamps.\xa0\n\nClick here to download the Episode\xa0\n\nEpisode 95 with Christopher Chabris\xa0\n\nEpisode 187 with Christopher Chabris\xa0\n\nBook Recap: Think Like a Grandmaster by Kotov\xa0\n\n\nAttacking the Strongpoint: The Philosophy of Chess by GM Igor Zaitsev\xa0\n\nSecrets of Practical Chess by GM John Nunn\xa0\n\n\xa00:00- How did we choose these two books?\n\nMentioned: GM Anatoly Karpov, IM Mark Dvoretsky, GM Jacob Aagaard\xa0\n\n08:00- We break down Attacking the Strongpoint including its title origins, highlights and weaknesses.\xa0\n\n\xa016:00 -Perpetual Chess is proud to be brought to you in part by Chessable.com. They are having a big sale this week, to check out what's available, you can go here:\n\nChess Courses Online - For All Levels in all - Chessable.com\n\n17:00- Sample quotes from the book\xa0\n\nMentioned: Steinitz-von Bardeleben 1895, Capablanca-Tartakower 1924, GM Genna Sosonko\xa0\n\n\xa030:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com\n\n\xa031:00- What can we learn from Secrets of Practical Chess?\n\nMentioned: Secrets of Grandmaster Chess, Understanding Chess Move by Move, Beating the Siclian, Alexander Kotov\u2019s Think Like a Grandmaster\xa0 , Episode 8 with GM Sam Shankland , Andersson-Mestel 1982\xa0\n\nIM John Watson\u2019s The Week in Chess review of Secrets of Practical Chess is here:\n\nhttps://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/three-improvement-books\n\nDr. Patzer\u2019s Review of Secrets of Practical Chess:\n\nhttps://patzersreview.blogspot.com/2020/01/nunns-secrets.html\n\nBook Recap Podcast of Woodpecker Method and Rapid Chess Improvement with Neal Bruce:\n\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-recap-woodpecker-method-rapid-chess-improvement/id1185023674?i=1000471766064\n\nNikolaos Ntirlis (Quality Chess Author)\xa0\n\n\xa01:13:30- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessmood.com!\xa0\n\nCheck out Chessmood\u2019s blog here:\xa0\n\nhttps://chessmood.com/blog\xa0 and check out their YouTube, featuring Lessons with a Grandmaster here:\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ChessMood\n\n1:13:45- We summarize our thoughts on Secrets of Practical Chess and get a quick update on Christopher and his son\u2019s latest chess studies.\xa0\n\nMentioned: Chess Middlegames by Laszlo Polgar, GM Jan Markos, GM Michael Adams\xa0\n\n1:26:00- Thanks as always to Christopher Chabris for helping out. You can check out his website here: chabris.com\n\n\xa0This month\u2019s donation will go to Washington International Chess Tournament, more info here:\n\nhttps://www.mdchess.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=49\n\n1:27:00-\xa0\n\nBlindfold puzzle #1-\xa0\n\n\nd4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e3 b5 4. a4 c6 5. axb5 cxb5\n\nWhat move did Greco play to make his opponent resign?\xa0\n\n(Answer shown in game link)\xa0\n\nBlindfold puzzle #2-\xa0\n\n\nd4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ne4 4. Nf3 d6 5. exd6 Bxd6 6. g3??\n\nBlack to play and win material\xa0\n\n(Answer shown in game link)\xa0\n\n\xa0\n\nIf you would like to help support the podcast, you can do so here:\n\nDonate \u2014 The Perpetual Chess Podcast\n\n\n\xa0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\xa0\n\nSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices