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Chess for Tigers (Batsford Chess Book) Paperback – 27 Aug 2005

by Simon Webb (Author)

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One of the most influential books on chess ever published - now in its third edition. The Tiger is a vicious beast. He doesn't care about the aesthetic side of chess. He doesn't even care about making the `best' moves. All he cares about is winning. Do you want to win more games? Then become a Tiger. 'Chess for Tigers' tells you how to make the most of your playing strength, how to play upon your opponent's weaknesses, how to steer the game into a position which suits you and not your opponent, how to get results against strong opposition and how to avoid silly mistakes. This is a cult classic that is as relevant to today's generation of chess players as the first edition was. Regularly voted in the top 10 best chess books of all time, this book should be read by all chess players, especially beginners who want to win at all costs.

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Batsford Ltd; 4th Revised edition edition (27 Aug. 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 071348988X
ISBN-13: 978-0713489880
Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 1.3 x 23.5 cm
Average Customer Review: 12 customer reviews
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,050,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1420 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games > Board Games > Chess
- #2749 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games > Indoor Games

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One of the most influential books on chess ever published - now in its third edition. The Tiger is a vicious beast. He doesn't care about the aesthetic side of chess. He doesn't even care about making the 'best' moves. All he cares about is winning. Do you want to win more games? Then become a Tiger. Chess for Tigers tells you how to make the most of your playing strength, how to play upon your opponent's weaknesses, how to steer the game into a position which suits you and not your opponent, how to get results against strong opposition and how to avoid silly mistakes. This is a cult classic that is as relevant now to a new generation of chess players as the first edition was. Regularly voted in the top 10 of best chess books of all time, this book should be read by all chess players, especially beginners who want to win at all costs.

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Dave

Some good ideas, for some to bear fruit you need ...

6 July 2014

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Well worth a couple of quid. Some good ideas, for some to bear fruit you need be good enough to make them do so! A fun read.

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30 August 2017

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well written and excellent advice

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28 July 2016

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funny book makes good reading even if it is pre-chess computer era

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25 February 2014

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A classic, enjoyable read, full of sound advice for the club player who wants to toughen up. Pity you're not allowed to write the moves down first anymore!

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18 January 2015

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Great book.

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Rob Slaven

The book that ties all the opening, ending and strategy books together and makes the game make sense.

2 February 2014

Format: Kindle Edition

As usual I paid nothing for this book but instead received it from NetGalley. Despite that kindness I give my candid thoughts below.

In most reviews this is the part in which I give the good and the bad about the book in question but in this case I can't really find any negatives. Instead of that point/counterpoint I'll just say what the book really is.

Most books on chess focus on some part of the game and give intricate detail about openings or middle game or endings or the general concepts of positional strategies or some other nugget of esoterica. Chess for Tigers is different in that instead it doesn't really focus on anything but looks at the game from a holistic and psychological viewpoint. The chapter titles reveal this pretty keenly:

* Play the Man - not the board (Basically, figuring out your opponent's weaknesses and exploiting them.

* Looking in the Mirror (Figuring out YOUR weaknesses and how to best compensate for them)

* How to Catch Rabbits (How to beat weaker players consistently and thoroughly)

* How to Trap Heffalumps (How to have a chance at beating a stronger player)

And also more down to earth practical topics

* How to win won positions

* What to do in drawn positions

* Clock Control

In summary, when I was a wee lad I read all sorts of books on opening positions and closings and I learned how to mate with just two bishops and all that usual rot but I quickly lost interest because I didn't have a book to tie all that working knowledge into a sensible whole. This book is that one I was missing. It takes all the memorization and strategy and stretches it out into a way to win games on a consistent basis.

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Burning bright!

23 July 2002

Format: Paperback

There are few chess books which deserve a place in the library of every player, but I believe Chess for Tigers, which should be far better known, is one of them. Its 120 pages contain no opening or endgame theory, little about tactics and combinations, and not much advice on positional play. So what DOES it contain? More common sense than all other chess books combined, that's what! If I had to describe this minor masterpiece with one adjective, it would be "practical." In the introduction, International Master Simon Webb asks the reader what he is trying to do when playing chess: is he attempting to play the "best" moves, or to win the game? There IS a difference! Realising the truth of this remark is the first step towards becoming a tiger. More superbly pragmatic advice follows, in chapters on analysing and exploiting your own and your opponent's style, how to adapt your play to deal with weaker or stronger opposition, converting winning positions, swindling your way out of lost positions, avoiding blunders, clock control and much more. In many ways, Chess for Tigers is the antithesis of those "Play like a Grandmaster" type books which try to boost the egos of mediocre players by suggesting that they might be capable of emulating world class masters. Webb doesn't believe in such ludicrous self-deception; his message for club players is: DON'T try to play like a grandmaster - play like yourself! For example, when noting that his own method of playing a certain ending would probably have differed from that of the (then) world champion, he writes "I'm not Karpov, and it would be pointless trying to play like him." This is an important detail - to get the most benefit from the book, you must assess your own ability honestly. Unfortunately, about 90% of club players I've met don't do this; they think they are far better players than they really are!
Chess for Tigers may have been written several years ago - 1978, with an update and three extra chapters in 1990 - but its rock-solid advice will never go out of date (though Webb's remark, true at the time, that "Computers are no good at chess" sounds rather amusing now!) You owe it to yourself as a chess-player to buy this unique and essential book and become a tiger!

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Crazy Andy

A must read for all chess players!

16 March 2007

Format: Paperback

Whatever your strength, whatever your style, as a chess player this is a book you should definitely read.

It does not discuss any particular tactics in depth, which will not apply to all players, but instead it takes a look at the psychological side.

It teaches you that results are everything - every chess player is judged by their results, and offers some excellent tips on how to adjust your strategy to obtain the best results. It also gives some great advice on the frame of mind to either give yourself the best chances in a level game (or even one that you are losing), or how to polish off a game you are winning.

Furthermore, it tells you how to give stronger opponents a hard time.

If you are a club player (at any level), and I had to recommend one book that all should read, this would be it!

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Bert Smits

An excellent book full of tips to improve your game with the skills you have

I've bought Simon Webb's book about 20 years ago, when my game was a bit in a drag. I had studied openings, middle and end games at length, but seemed to have reached a...Read more

Published on 29 February 2008

Simon Owen

A killer with sharp teeth !

The tiger is a cunning beast. He stalks his prey , be it a small and puny Rabbit or a giant Heffalump , through the forests of the night and although sometimes his strategies are...Read more

Published on 11 December 2006

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For improvers and experienced players

Chess is competitive and this book encourages you to compete at your best. If you want to win you have to:
make the most of your playing strength;
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