Ivan Sokolov

lThe sacrifice is one of the most beautiful, rewarding and complex aspects of chess. During a game the decision to give up material in order to get an advantage is probably the most difficult one a player has to take. Often, you have to burn your bridges without being able to fully calculate the consequences. Risks and rewards are racing through your mind, fighting for precedence while the clock keeps ticking. Now is the moment, because after the next move the window for this opportunity may be closed. In this book Ivan Sokolov presents a set of practical tools that will help you to master the art of sacrifice. By concentrating on the aim you are trying to achieve, rather than on the opening you are playing or the piece you might be going to sack, he teaches you how to come to a reasonable risk assessment and how to trust your intuition. There is a separate part on seizing the initiative without actually giving up material. Ivan Sokolov has written an entertaining and instructive guide, packed with useful advice and lots of practical examples.

Ivan Sokolov, a famous grandmaster who has beaten world champions like Kasparov, Kramnik and Anand, has written a lucid guide on how to win chess middlegames, by addressing an almost universally ignored but extremely important pawn structures. With very accessible verbal explanations this book helps you to solve the basic problems of chess space, tension and initiative. Study of this important book, with dozens of highly instructive and clearly explained games from the greats of chess, will enhance your middlegame skills and will let you understand why pawns are considered to be ?the souls of chess?.

The Ruy Lopez (or Spanish Opening) is one of the oldest and most important chess openings, popular with amateurs as well as professional players. Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov presents bold, but very playable, off-beat weapons for Black, as well as dynamic new ideas and refutations in many main-line variations, for both Black and White. An accessible and inspirational book book by world-famous Ivan Sokolov who, in his rich career, has beaten world champions Kasparov, Kramnik and Anand. Much useful material for aspiring club players, said British Chess Magazine about Sokolov's previous book - 'Winning Chess Middlegames'.

The Nimzo-Indian Defence continues to be one of the most important chess openings, an immensely popular choice both at club level as well as with almost all top players. It is a solid but flexible opening which gives rich tactical and positional play with winning chances for both sides.In this ground-breaking and well-structured book, one of today's greatest Nimzo-Indian experts, Ivan Sokolov, presents a complete guide to the important 4.e3(Rubinstein) Variation and clearly explains the plans and counterplans for both sides.The Rubinstein is the historical main line and the most consistently popular. It requires a through positional understanding and Sokolov, renowned author of Winning Chess An Essential Guide to Pawn Structures, clearly presents the ideas, structures and plans in the various continuations.Besides in-depth explanations of strategy and concepts The Strategic Nimzo-Indian also contains quite a few new ideas and previously unknown resources for both Black and White. Ivan Sokolov not only provides you with crucial up-to-date information and strategic lessons in the Nimzo-Indian Defence; after studying this book you will have become a better allround chess player as well.

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One of the best ways to improve is to study the games of a top Grandmaster, and Ivan Sokolov's uncompromising style and tactical flair make him a perfect role model. In this book Sokolov demonstrates the deadly effectiveness of his systems against openings such as the Nimzo-Indian, Queen's Gambit, Slav, and King's Indian.

After his outstanding book from 2008, 'Winning Chess Middlegames', Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov takes us a step further into his dungeon of middlegame skills. In his well known style, Sokolov focuses on the different aspects of the complex middlegame. As usual Ivan breaks new ground and provides us with a variety of instructive examples. Many were extracted from the very recent top level tournament practice. Volume 2 will be published later in 2017.Ivan Sokolov was born in Bosnia in 1968. He was and still is one of the most flamboyant attacking players of his time, reaching several times, over a period of 13 years, the top 12 spot in the FIDE ranking. He notably has beaten world chess champions like Smyslov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand and Topalov. We remember him winning most recent the World Open in Philadelphia 2012 and the gold medal for best performance at the 'European Teams'in Warsaw 2013. He is a successful writer with bestsellers as "Winning Chess Middlegames", "The Ruy Lopez Revisited", "The Strategic Nimzo-Indian" and "Sacrifice and Initiative".His columns in the last Chess Informants are also widely appraised. He is currently being employed in Iran as a national team coach.

After his outstanding book from 2008, 'Winning Chess Middlegames', Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov takes us a step further into his dungeon of middlegame skills. In his well known style, Sokolov focuses on the different aspects of the complex middlegame.As usual Ivan breaks new ground and provides us with a variety of instructive examples. Many were extracted from the very recent top level tournament practice. In this, his second volume of the Chess Middlegame Strategies series, Ivan explores middlegame strategies and ideas related to prospective opening set-ups.Ivan Sokolov was born in Bosnia in 1968. He was and still is one of the most flamboyant attacking players of his time, reaching several times, over a period of 13 years, the top 12 spot in the FIDE ranking. He notably has beaten world chess champions like Smyslov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand and Topalov. We remember him winning most recent the World Open in Philadelphia 2012 and the gold medal for best performance at the 'European Teams'in Warsaw 2013.He is a successful writer with bestsellers as "Winning Chess Middlegames", "The Ruy Lopez Revisited", "The Strategic Nimzo-Indian" and "Sacrifice and Initiative".His columns in the last Chess Informants are also widely appraised. He is currently being employed in Iran as a national team coach.

After his first two most successful volumes of Chess Middlegame Strategies, Ivan Solokov explores in his final volume ideas related to the symbiosis of the strategic and dynamic elements of chess. He combined the most exceptional ideas, strategies and positional play essentials. These three volumes will give you a serious head start when studying and playing a middlegame. A book and series that cannot be missed in any serious chess library!

The Chigorin Variation is one of the oldest variations of the Ruy Lopez, ‘invented’ at the Monte Carlo tournament in 1902 by Carl Schlechter in his game versus Siegbert Tarrasch. Doing my research for this book I was surprised to discover that in the early years of the development of the Chigorin Variation, Black often intentionally kept his king in the centre, trying to be flexible and keeping extra options. The drawback was that White was not obliged to spend time on h2-h3, as he was on 9.h3 in a regular move order. Nevertheless this unusual more order was tried with Black by Capablanca, Lasker, Botvinnik, Euwe, Rubinstein and Reshevsky, amongst others. However, sometime in the late 1940s, this flexible plan more or less disappeared from grandmaster practice, so I did not include it in the games in this book. The player who made the greatest contribution to the Chigorin Variation in its early years was Akiba Rubinstein. According to my database Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin himself played ‘his’ variation only twice, in 1906 and 1907, and it is rather surprising that the variation bears his name. In later years Paul Petrovich Keres became the great champion of the Chigorin Variation, and an entire chapter of this book is devoted to his legacy. The strategic part of the book consists of thirty-two fully-annotated games divided into five chapters, with the fifth chapter divided into four subchapters. In this strategic part I have given an insight into the historical development of the variation and have tried to help the reader understand the most common plans and concepts for both sides. My own practical experiences in this variation date back to 1994, and over the years I have tried it with Black versus greats like Kramnik, Shirov and Grischuk. Some of these experiences are included in the book. The Chigorin Variation is rich in ideas which can be used in a range of middlegame positions arising from different variations.

Magnus Carlsen’s mastery of the middlegame is astonishing, even by the standards of World Champions. But how did this power develop, and what can the rest of us learn from it? To explain the mysteries requires another elite grandmaster, and Ivan Sokolov is perfectly qualified for this role. Magnus Carlsen’s Middlegame Evolution allows the reader to celebrate the brilliance of the highest-rated chess player in history while learning from his example. With insightfully annotated games, Sokolov takes us inside the mind of a chess genius.

Ivan Sokolov was one of the most furious attacking and creative player of his time. The author presents an overview of his Life in Chess, full of entertaining unpublished material. He is not shy to share his opinions and promises the reader a personal roller coaster loaded with fun stories an unexpected twists. We are convinced you will enjoy the ride! Ivan Sokolov was born in Bosnia in 1968. He was and still is one of the most flamboyant attacking players of his time, reaching several times, over a period of 13 years, the top 12 spot in the FIDE ranking. He notably has beaten world chess champions like Smyslov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand and Topalov. The list of first places he took in his life time achievement is immense, we remember him winning most recent, the World Open (Philadelphia), the Politiken Cup (joint first, in Denmark) in 2012 and the Admiral Niels Cup in 2013. Not to forget he was also the national Yugoslav champion in 1988 and Dutch in 1995 and 1998. He is also a successful and beloved writer bringing bestsellers as "Winning Chess Middlegames", "The Ruy Lopez Revisited", "The Strategic Nimzo- Indian" and "Sacrifice and Initiative". His columns in the last Chess Informants are also widely appraised. As a commentator he was best known to entertain his public at the Tata Steel tournaments in Wijk aan Zee.

The Dagestani Wrestling From the Caucasus Mountains to the World Stage is the first in-depth exploration of the culture, training, and discipline behind the world’s most relentless wrestlers and fighters. Blending ethnography, history, and practical insights, this book takes you inside the gyms, villages, and training camps of Dagestan, revealing how a small republic has shaped the landscape of modern wrestling and MMA.Inside these pages, you’ll • The cultural roots of Dagestani wrestling - how traditions of discipline, faith, and brotherhood forged a unique athletic identity. • Training and conditioning from mountain runs and drilling marathons to nutrition and fasting practices. • The “system of control”: why Dagestani grapplers dominate opponents with pressure, rides, and relentless pace. • The mental how toughness, humility, and routine transform ordinary athletes into legends. • A bonus 12-week conditioning framework inspired by Dagestani training philosophy.Whether you are a wrestler, grappler, coach, MMA athlete, or simply fascinated by the culture of the Caucasus, this book offers a rare window into a way of life where wrestling is more than sport - it is survival, education, and identity.Step onto the mat, climb the mountains, and witness the system that forged some of the toughest competitors in the world.

Have you ever wondered why it takes grandmasters just seconds to see what's happening in a chess position? It's all about pawn structures, as Ivan Sokolov explained in his groundbreaking book Winning Chess Middlegames.In his 2010 bestseller, Grandmaster Sokolov focused on structures arising from 1.d4 openings; in this new companion guide, 1.e4 players get their turn. This new volume covers a dozen topical structures including various pawn formations in the flexible Ruy Lopez, Italian and Petroff openings. But also Black's doubled f-pawn in the Rauzer Sicilian, the notorious Maroczy Bind, the mysterious Hedgehog, the versatile Sveshnikov and the paradoxical French Winawer. Deeply analysed top-level games illustrate the motifs in all these structures.Club players who study Winning Chess Middlegames 1.e4 or 1.d4 significantly improve their middlegame skillsdevelop an accurate sense of which positions suit their stylegain new strategic and practical knowledge of openingsIvan Sokolov's analysis is profound but accessible, and he doesn't take anything for granted. As reviewer Sean Marsh wrote of the first "The lucid and informative explanations convey a large amount of genuine Grandmasterly wisdom. This is easily one of the best middlegame books of recent times."

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Are you ready to dive into the world of decentralized applications and blockchain programming? Look no further than "Metamask Programming Examples", the comprehensive guide to building dapps with the Metamask browser extension. With practical examples and step-by-step guidance, this book takes you from the basics of Metamask to building your own decentralized applications. You'll learn how to explore the Metamask Wallet API for developers, interact with Metamask in your applications, and develop a real-world example of a decentralized auction platform. But that's not all. "Metamask Programming Examples" also includes a solid introduction to the Solidity programming language and Web3.js library, with plenty of examples to help you get started. And with two HTML, JavaScript, and Metamask examples, you'll be building dapps in no time. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, "Metamask Programming Examples" is your ticket to building decentralized applications with ease. Don't wait - buy your copy today and take your blockchain programming skills to the next level.About The AuthorIvan Sokolov is a software developer and blockchain enthusiast based in Moscow, Russia. He has over a decade of experience in programming, with a focus on web development and smart contract development using Ethereum and other blockchain platforms. In addition to his work as a developer, Ivan is also an author and educator. His book, "Metamask Programming Examples", provides practical guidance and code examples for building decentralized applications (dapps) using the Metamask browser extension. The book covers topics such as user authentication, data storage, and interacting with smart contracts, and is intended for both beginners and experienced developers looking to build dapps with Metamask. Ivan is passionate about open-source software and community-driven development, and has contributed to a number of blockchain projects and developer communities. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading science fiction, and experimenting with new programming languages and frameworks.Ivan can be contacted on ivans234@proton.me for any programming related projects!

Are you ready to dive into the world of decentralized applications and blockchain programming? Look no further than "Metamask Programming Examples", the comprehensive guide to building dapps with the Metamask browser extension.With practical examples and step-by-step guidance, this book takes you from the basics of Metamask to building your own decentralized applications. You'll learn how to explore the Metamask Wallet API for developers, interact with Metamask in your applications, and develop a real-world example of a decentralized auction platform.But that's not all. "Metamask Programming Examples" also includes a solid introduction to the Solidity programming language and Web3.js library, with plenty of examples to help you get started. And with two HTML, JavaScript, and Metamask examples, you'll be building dapps in no time.Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, "Metamask Programming Examples" is your ticket to building decentralized applications with ease. Don't wait - buy your copy today and take your blockchain programming skills to the next level.About The AuthorIvan Sokolov is a software developer and blockchain enthusiast based in Moscow, Russia. He has over a decade of experience in programming, with a focus on web development and smart contract development using Ethereum and other blockchain platforms.In addition to his work as a developer, Ivan is also an author and educator. His book, "Metamask Programming Examples", provides practical guidance and code examples for building decentralized applications (dapps) using the Metamask browser extension. The book covers topics such as user authentication, data storage, and interacting with smart contracts, and is intended for both beginners and experienced developers looking to build dapps with Metamask.Ivan is passionate about open-source software and community-driven development, and has contributed to a number of blockchain projects and developer communities. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading science fiction, and experimenting with new programming languages and frameworks.Ivan can be contacted on ivans234@proton.me for any programming related projects!

This book is a result of a channelled conversation between the author and God. The channelling takes place through automatic writing, and covers a wide area of subjects pertinent to daily life. It is immensely accessible, written in simple every day language. God Speaks offers us wise counsel on all aspects of family life, from pregnancy through birth to childhood, education, marriage and old age, offering us a spiritual model for the future that can transform not just the family but also the world. Completely free of judgments, the text never-the-less pulls no punches.

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Ivan Sokolov's work, first published in 1904, begins with a balanced overview of the situation of the Orthodox Church under Ottoman rule from the fall of Constantinople (1453) to the beginning of the nineteenth century. The author then gives a detailed description of the external situation of the Patriarchate of Constantinople from 1789 to 1900. This is followed by a discussion of the career and activity of each patriarch during this period, their relations with the bishops, their initiatives in the field of education, their regulations concerning marriage, and their work with parishes and monasteries. The book concludes with a thorough analysis of the administration of the Patriarchate during these years. Although written over a hundred years ago, this classic work has not been superseded. It is based on original sources, particularly on the patriarchal archives, to which few scholars have had access. No other existing study deals with the nineteenth-century Ecumenical Patriarchate in such a systematic and specific way. It constitutes an invaluable tool of reference.Translated from the Russian.

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