Schacksnack

In this 17th recommendation from Chesslovers, IM Thomas Engqvist presents a must-read for serious players: Peter Romanovsky’s classic work on chess planning—an essential skill in chess but often overlooked in chess literature.

This book stands out by exploring:

Dynamic planning – adapting strategies to the evolving position Harmonic planning – coordinating pieces effectively Flexible manoeuvres inspired by Steinitz Three unique phases of planning: abstract → concrete → technical

A deeply insightful guide for club players and ambitious competitors, it connects planning directly to positional evaluation and strategic decision-making.

Written by the prolific Russian author Peter Romanovsky, whose 16 books remain critical references, this work is a rare gem for serious players, especially since many of his books are untranslated into English.