First Steps in Positional Play

IM Andrew Martin is a well-organised presenter. He is clearly in command of his material, appears practiced, addresses the audience direct to the camera, and explains lucidly at an appropriate learner level. Rather than just talking chess, chugging dourly click-click-click through ChessBase on screen, I found Martin to be engaging, good-humoured and easy viewing. While a more considered choice of games may have been more helpful, Martin’s explanations of the games within this DVD will be helpful to players around 1500 level seeking to learn about positional play.