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Clear, straightforward guide by noted expert coaches readers through fundamentals of attacking and positional play, as well as how to approach the endgame. Crucial processes of assessing positions and choosing moves are examined in depth; also, how to cope with difficult positions and time-trouble. 384 diagrams.
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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tim Harding is one of the world's leading experts in the field of correspondence chess, and it shows in this excellent book by his amazing skills of in-depth analysis. This is a book for intermediate players, and covers all the basics of strategy, tactics, sacrifice, development, endgame, middle game... 30 chapters with a little bit of everything. The print style, condensed algebraic with plenty of diagrams, makes it very easy to read. I was very impressed by the breadth of issues he covered in the book as well. Having plenty of diagrams was a blessing, because it meant I didn't have to bring a chessboard with me to follow along in the book, which can be very inconvenient if you like to read while traveling. I highly recommend this book, and the price makes it a steal!
66 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book does not waste time on the rules of the game but this shouldn't really be expected after you've read the title. If you've been playing a little while and are heading up past the 1300's or 1400's level then you will probably hit a wall around this area and find yourself wondering how to improve some more. This book is an excellent tool to help you. Through each chapter the text explains the tactical and strategic ideas that you will have to learn and there are just enough diagrams to make it comprehensible. It is worth a slow, careful reading, practicing what you read as you go, as some of the later chapters seem to be addressing a more advanced player than one who first opens the book. This book should be in every club players bookshelf and will be a valued addition to it.
As the author notes, the negative notes about adjourned games is a bit of an anachronism as such games are more often now decided by blitz time limits rather than meeting some other time.
I have 20 books on chess so far, I cant think of any I have which cost less but I'd say this is the most valuable to me. What are you waiting for?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I must admit to having had a second-hand copy of this, years ago, and donating it to charity. The reason being that I was trying to grasp the basics at the time, finding this work a little hard going.
However, when I chanced upon it again, I thought I'd give it another try. My own impatience stopped me getting the rewards that this book gives; it definitely needs a careful, slow read. It can be read 'on the go', but I would recommend playing the moves through on a board, as some of the analysis goes beyond mental calculation.
The book includes the topic of defence,which isn't touched on by all books. It doesn't give a repertoire of openings, and doesn't start at the beginning, in terms of learning from scratch. Harry Hacker's games, of the fictitious club of Midlington, are a light-hearted way in which the author gets his message across.
So, I would recommend as a book to bridge the gap between starting out, and becoming an advanced player,(which I gave up on years ago!).
However, when I chanced upon it again, I thought I'd give it another try. My own impatience stopped me getting the rewards that this book gives; it definitely needs a careful, slow read. It can be read 'on the go', but I would recommend playing the moves through on a board, as some of the analysis goes beyond mental calculation.
The book includes the topic of defence,which isn't touched on by all books. It doesn't give a repertoire of openings, and doesn't start at the beginning, in terms of learning from scratch. Harry Hacker's games, of the fictitious club of Midlington, are a light-hearted way in which the author gets his message across.
So, I would recommend as a book to bridge the gap between starting out, and becoming an advanced player,(which I gave up on years ago!).
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Not for beginners,This book tries 2 cover a bit of everything.The problem is, you learn a tiny bit about everything but not enough about any aspect(Openings,tactics, endgame)to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by 5 star lies
Better Chess For Average Players.
The title says it all, if you have hit the ELO 1400 wall this book should help you climb over it
Published 9 months ago by M. G. Williams
Quite complicated
The one thing I must warn customers about this book is it feels like you MUST have a chess-set next to you to understand some of the examples in this book, instead of issuing an... Read more
Published 16 months ago by R. Denaoui
Easy to follow
There are lots of chess books - a very few are good - this book is superb although not for complete novice.
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by D. J. Essex
Better Chess For Average Players
Written in a straightforward, easy to read style with abundant clear and easy to follow diagrams this book should be on every chess players shelf. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by Mr. Patrick Hennessy
If you want to leave novice play behind...
...turn nowhere else but here. I was playing a chess board computer at a certain level and could not beat it. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2008 by Balstino
Classic, cheap, essential
This book is a very user friendly to all aspects of the game. What it lacks in depth it compensates for in the breadth of topics covered. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2002
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