What It Takes to Become a Grandmaster

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781849943390
Publisher: Batsford Books
Imprint: Batsford
Pub date:
DEWEY: 794.12
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 318
Weight: 402g
Height: 157mm
Width: 233mm
Spine width: 23mm