What it Takes to Become a Grandmaster

Author:   Andrew Soltis
Publisher:   Batsford
ISBN:  

9781849943390


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   12 May 2016
Format:   Paperback
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What it Takes to Become a Grandmaster


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The inside secrets to becoming a chess Grandmaster, the best chess players in the world. Becoming a Grandmaster is the ultimate aim for serious chess players, but whatever your chess abilities, this book will take you to the next level. Packed with tips, tricks and practical exercises aimed at players of all skill levels who aspire to greatness. Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster as much as 75 percent of the time. The difference is that only the Grandmaster can find the other 25 percent. This book identifies the kinds of moves and techniques that account for that 25 percent. Among the topics covered in the book are: Mysterious rook pawn moves, Tacking, Piece Nullification, ""King Feeling,"" and how to play for a win without risk. Written by one of our biggest-selling and best-loved chess authors, in his trademark chatty, accessible but always informative style, this book is filled with practical exercises and test games that will reveal the secrets of how to join chess's elite ranks.

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Author:   Andrew Soltis
Publisher:   Batsford
Imprint:   Batsford
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 43.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.430kg
ISBN:  

9781849943390


ISBN 10:   1849943397
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   12 May 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

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Andrew Soltis is an International Grandmaster, a chess correspondent for the New York Times and ahighly popular chess writer. He is the author of many books including 500 Chess Questions Answered, The Chessmaster Checklist and How to Swindle in Chess - snatch victory from a losing position. He lives in New York.

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