Chess Exam and Training Guide by Igor Khmelnitsky

Chess Exam and Training Guide by Igor Khmelnitsky

This book offers a unique approach to chess self-evaluation and training. It will answer the two most common questions that players ask an experienced coach - what is my true rating (or strengths and weaknesses)? How do I improve? The readers will find: 100 diagrams & 200 total questions of various difficulty. Comprehensive answers include diagrams for easy reading away from the chessboard. Distributions of answers, percentiles and other statistical reports by rating group from unrated to 2400+. Match yourself against players of all levels, up to grandmaster and see how you stock up. Results evaluated and Rating assigned overall & by 12 distinct categories: Opening, Middlegame, Endgame, Attack, Defense, Counterattack, Tactics, Strategy, Calculations, Standard Positions (Endgame), Sacrifices, Recognizing Threats. Comprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and book/materials suggestions The book will be essential reading for everyone who plays chess because it will: a. help them to understand their current situation by identifying their strengths and weaknesses; b. give them clear explanations on how to improve, both in suggesting the appropriate training materials and in outlining the training methods; c. encourage players to establish and then follow a structured training plan; d. relieve player's anxiety by assuring that there is plenty of help available to those who are interested in understanding the game better and improve their skills; e. provide players with means of getting all their questions answered via timely advice from experienced coaches and also their peers.

International Master of Chess, seasoned coach, and best-selling and award-winning author. Chess Exam and Training Guide is a best-seller from 2004, and it won the prestigious Cramer Award for Best Chess Book from the Chess Journalists of America. French, Italian, and Russian translations are available. Another best-seller is Chess Test and Training Guide: Tactics (2007). Exam in Chess: You vs.

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ISBN 13	9780975476123
ISBN 10	0975476122
Title	Chess Exam and Training Guide
Author	Igor Khmelnitsky
Series	Chess Exams Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	IamCoach.com Publishing
Year published	2004-09-30
Number of pages	318
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