In the higher steps more and more topics are worthwhile. We have made a choice and divided our attention between the opening, the middelgame and the endgame, tactical and strategic.
The contents of the Workbook Step 4 plus
More or less new topics:
- Trapping
Prepatory move (luring, eliminating the defence, chasing, targeting and clearing. - The opening
Vulnerability in the opening - Mini-plan
Opening the position - Solving problems
An ordinary chess players stays away from the chess problem, but they are worthwhile!
Elaborating the already introduced material:
- Mini-plans
Activating a piece, exploiting vulnerability - Attacking the king
Cooperation queen/bishop and queen/knight; open file and opening files - Draw
Avoiding stalemate, insufficient material, perpetual check - Blocking and interfering
The prepatory moves chasing and luring - Discovered attack
Setting up a battery - Endgame technique
Strategy, tactics and vulnerability in the endgame. Technique, defending and the rook pawn.
