The Chessmaster Checklist

Author: Andrew Soltis
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849947392
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
An instructional book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move – a checklist for all players to ask themselves before making their own moves. Beginners learn to ask themselves the key questions. As they improve, they ask more sophisticated questions: 'What did my opponent's last move allow me to do?", 'Where is his position weakest?", 'Should I take an irrevocable step now or wait?', 'What does my opponent want me to do?'. For chess master players these are almost subconscious checklist. Andy Soltis runs through the checklist of things to ask before making a move with fascinating and illuminating examples of real chess games, from Karpov to Judith Polgar, from Magnus Carlsen to Fabiano Caruana. A key to improving is to ask all of these questions and find the right answers, for players looking to improve. The advice of Chess Masters is good advice for all chess players and the best way to take your play to the next level.

500 Chess Questions Answered

Author: Andrew Soltis
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849947597
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
An insightful new book that is perfect for newcomers to chess inspired by Netflix's Queen's Gambit. Written by one of the best chess communicators in the business, chess master and chess journalist Andy Soltis divulges practical advice and explains technical terms that chess books often overlook. From learning how to train your mind with chess information to choosing the best chess opening, dip in and out of this invaluable guide to improve your chess in a minutes. Chess questions answered in this book include: Is there a best way to study chess? How do I know if I have a natural talent? How important is chess memory and how can I train mine? How long should I think before choosing a move? Is there a proper way to think? Can I think like a chess computer? How do I develop chess intuition? Don't try to swallow too much information in one sitting. Dip in and out of these great chess questions to better understand the game and let the improvement happen incrementally.

Catalog of Chess Mistakes

Author: A. Soltis
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN: 9780679141518
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages :

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100 Chess Master Trade Secrets

Author: Andrew Soltis
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849941556
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Book Description
If you want to become a chess master, there are certain things you need to know – essential tips and techniques that the masters know, and you need to learn. This incredibly useful book collects all these techniques together in one volume, so you can try them out, tick them off, and start on your path towards chess greatness. Arranged in chapters covering every aspect of chess, from openings to endgames, renowned chess author Andrew Soltis provides top 20 rundowns of these specific positions and techniques: chapters include Top 20 Sacrifices, Top 20 Crucial Middlegame Decisions, Top 20 Endgame Techniques and Top 20 Exact Endgames. Written in Andrew Soltis's eternally engaging and accessible style, this book will prove invaluable to any player who wants to become a chess master.

Think Like a Grandmaster

Author: Alexander Kotov
Publisher: B T Batsford Limited
ISBN: 9780713431605
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description

Fabiano Caruana: 60 Memorable Games

Author: Andrew Soltis
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 184994783X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 648

Book Description
Following on from the enduring success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, and the recently released Magnus Carlsen: 50 Memorable Games, celebrated chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on Fabiano Caruana, the Grandmaster set to rival current world champion Magnus Carlsen. This book details Caruana's remarkable rise from chess prodigy to one of the best chess player in the world, exploring how he acquired the skills of 21st-century grandmaster chess over such a short period of time. This book dives into how he wins by analysing 60 of the games that made him who he is, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one.

Improve Your Chess at Any Age

Author: Andres D. Hortilosa
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857446180
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this original and thought-provoking book, Andres D. Hortillosa explains his ever-evolving system of chess improvement. If you are serious about improving your chess this book is for you.

Magnus Carlsen: 60 Memorable Games

Author: Andrew Soltis
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849946930
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 528

Book Description
Following on from the long success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on today's blockbuster chess player Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen has been the world's number one player for more than a decade, has won more super-tournaments than anyone ever and is still in his prime. He is the only player to repeatedly win the world championships in classical, speed and blitz chess formats. This book details his remarkable rise and how he acquired the crucial skills of 21st-century grandmaster chess He will defend his world championship title this autumn and if he wins, it will set a record of five championship match victories. This book take you through how he wins by analysing 60 of the games that made him who he is, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one.

Bobby Fischer Rediscovered

Author: Andy Soltis
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780713488463
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
An "in-depth look at 100 chessboard masterpieces that helped make [Bobby Fischer] a living chess legend."

Studying Chess Made Easy

Author: Andrew Soltis
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849941351
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
It’s a fact of chess life that if you want to win, you have to put a bit of study in. Every chess player, from near-beginner to experienced tournament player, needs to learn the openings and keep on top of current theory. But studying doesn’t have to be dull. This indispensable book contains foolproof ways to help the information go in... and stay in. Acclaimed chess author Andrew Soltis reveals the key techniques: - Why you can’t study chess the same way you study school subjects - How to acquire the most important knowledge: intuition - The role of memorizing (it’s not a bad thing, despite what people say) - How to get the most out of playing over a master’s game - Adopting a chess hero as a means of learning - How great players study - Computers as a study tool - How to train someone else