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"""Accessible for a wide range of players. Lakdawala's tone of voice is unique in chess literature; he is like a friend you have known for a long time. Reading this book has thoroughly enjoyed this reviewer; he even feels he has learned a thing or two. Lakdawala's qualities as a trainer and an author reinforce each other. Unconditionally recommended.""--Thomas Binder ""Glarean Magazine "" ""Lakdawala looks at topics such as boldness, grabbing material, rational and irrational decisions, traps and messing with the opponent's mind. His examples are often weird and wonderful, where backs are to the wall and miracles are born of desperation. There is a very nice chapter on the psychology of provocative opening play and its often disorienting effect on the 'victim'. In many ways, this is a fun book, but, as is often the case, the fun conceals serious points and learning opportunities. The bottom line is that winning is what maters, and a dip into this one could inspire you to score undeserved points or half points, and will remind you that, as the saying goes, it ain't over till it's over.""--Ian Marks ""Chess Scotland "" ""Lakdawala reminds us that winning is the key goal in chess, not just good moves.""--CHESS Magazine"

Accessible for a wide range of players. Lakdawala's tone of voice is unique in chess literature; he is like a friend you have known for a long time. Reading this book has thoroughly enjoyed this reviewer; he even feels he has learned a thing or two. Lakdawala's qualities as a trainer and an author reinforce each other. Unconditionally recommended. --Thomas Binder Glarean Magazine Lakdawala looks at topics such as boldness, grabbing material, rational and irrational decisions, traps and messing with the opponent's mind. His examples are often weird and wonderful, where backs are to the wall and miracles are born of desperation. There is a very nice chapter on the psychology of provocative opening play and its often disorienting effect on the 'victim'. In many ways, this is a fun book, but, as is often the case, the fun conceals serious points and learning opportunities. The bottom line is that winning is what maters, and a dip into this one could inspire you to score undeserved points or half points, and will remind you that, as the saying goes, it ain't over till it's over. --Ian Marks Chess Scotland Lakdawala reminds us that winning is the key goal in chess, not just good moves. --CHESS Magazine

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Cyrus Lakdawala is an International Master, a former National Open and American Open Champion, and six-time State Champion. He has been teaching chess for over 40 years, and coaches top US juniors.

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