| Excelling at Chess Contributor(s): Aagaard, Jacob (Author) |
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ISBN: 1857442733 ISBN-13: 9781857442731 Publisher: Everyman Chess OUR PRICE: $22.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2002 Annotation: Some players become good at chess, some very good, while others excel at the game. In this book Jacob Aagaard identified the key factors that separate the very strong players from the rest. In Excelling at Chess, he includes chapters on when to calculate, how to evaluate positions, how to study theory, how to study the endgame and when to force the position. Anyone who follows the advice in this book cannot fail to improve their feel for the game. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 192 pages, diagrams) |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Chess - Games & Activities | Board Games |
| Dewey: 794.1 |
| Series: Everyman Chess |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6.14" W x 9.27" (0.62 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Some players become good at chess, some very good, while others excel at the game. In this book Jacob Aagaard identifies the key factors that separate the very strong players from the rest. In Excelling at Chess, he includes chapters on when to calculate, how to evaluate positions, how to study theory, how to study the endgame and when to force the position. Anyone who follows the advice in this book cannot fail to improve their feel for the game. * Ideal for players who are serious about improving * Discusses all phases and aspects of the game * Packed with useful practical tips |