The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess by John Emms
John Emms reveals the secrets of how to maximize potential and improve results in competitive play. Drawing upon years of his own experience, Emms tackles the all-important practical aspects of chess playing: studying ones own strengths and weaknesses, and those of prospective opponents; concentration and manner at the chessboard; handling time trouble; tackling cheats; playing for a win or a draw; saving difficult positions; avoiding silly mistakes; building an opening repertoire; using chess computers and software; choosing the right tournaments and much more besides.
'One of the finest instructive opening books I've ever seen' Award-winning author Jeremy Silman reviewing John Emms's Easy Guide to the Nimzo-Indian. 'A beautiful integration of instruction and concrete analysis.' Award-winning author Jeremy Silman reviewing John Emms's Easy Guide to the Nimzo-Indian.
John Emms is an experienced trainer and one of England's strongest grandmasters. He's also a talented and diverse writer, having written several opening monographs and general guides, as well as the wildly popular The Ultimate Chess Puzzle Book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857444124 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857444124 |
| Title | The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess |
| Author | John Emms |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Everyman Chess |
| Year published | 2006-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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