Winning Chess Middlegames by Ivon Sokolov

Winning Chess Middlegames by Ivo Sokolov is an advanced instructional book focused on understanding and mastering middlegame strategy and practical decision-making.

The book explores how strong players build and convert advantages in the middlegame through key elements such as piece activity, pawn structure, space advantage, and king safety.

Sokolov emphasizes practical planning, showing how to choose correct plans based on positional imbalances rather than relying solely on calculation.

A major focus is on recognizing typical middlegame structures and applying the appropriate strategic ideas, including attacking the king, exploiting weaknesses, and maneuvering for long-term advantage.

The book includes annotated master games that illustrate how elite players handle complex positions and convert small advantages into wins.

A valuable resource for intermediate to advanced players aiming to improve middlegame understanding, strategic planning, and practical conversion skills in real tournament play.

Condition: Good condition, Likely New.