- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Batsford Ltd (5 Aug 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713470747
- ISBN-13: 978-0713470741
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,823,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Using a new approach, the author of this book sets out to test the reader's chess ability through a series of questions and problems. 25 games have been included, involving players such as Gary Kasparov and Nigel Short, providing not only a base for self-assessments but also a classic selection of annotated games. Raymond Keene is the author of "The Complete Book of Gambits".
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is endlessly entertaining and genuinely educational. Grandmaster and chess correspondent for The Times, Ray Keene, has produced a startling work in which readers may gauge their chess rating in the comfort of their own home. Keene's system is unique; the reader is awarded points not only for making the best move, but also for not making a mistake. The games included are also deliciously dramatic, with examples taken from Spassky, Tal and Alekhine and other great players. Of all the chess books out there, this is one of my upmost favourites.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this is a carefully written collection of top games by leading players which awards real rating points for getting the right move. unlike other such books the author grandmaster ray keene also awards points for avoiding blunders.and the rating you end up with is comparable to genuine international ratings-not just a vague definition like expert or master or beginner! if you want to know how good your chess really is try this book!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this is not a puzzle book-it is a book of complete games by champions and grandmasters where you are invited to work out the next move.the grandmaster author has calculated a system whereby you can get an estimate of your own chess ranking by guessing the moves correctly or avoiding errors.even if you dont want to calculate your rating the games are of high quality and well annotated so there is plenty to enjoy.
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