Terekhin/Keilhack/Bronznik: Techniques of Positional Play45 Practical Methods to Gain the Upper Hand in Chess Opening preparation is essential, but for aspiring players understanding the middlegame is even more important. Techniques of Positional Play, an improved edition of a Russian classic, teaches amateur chess players 45 extremely effective skills in a crystal clear manner. Quite a few of these techniques will be revelations for club players, as they offer solutions for problems amateurs are often only