Some players become good at chess, some very good, while others excel at the game.
About the Author: Jacob Aagaard is an international master and studies languages, semiotics and communication at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Århus in Denmark.
192 Pages
Games & Activities, Chess
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About the Book
This book identifies the key factors that separate the very strong players from the rest. Anyone who follows the advice in this book cannot fail to improve their feel for the game.
Book Synopsis
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
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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)
About the Author
Jacob Aagaard is an international master and studies languages, semiotics and communication at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Århus in Denmark. He is gaining a reputation as a highly diligent author and his previous books for Everyman include The Dutch Stonewall and the Sicilian Kalashnikov (with Jan Pinski).
Dimensions (Overall): 9.27 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .42 Inches (D)
Weight: .62 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Games & Activities
Sub-Genre: Chess
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Format: Paperback
Author: Jacob Aagaard
Language: English
Street Date: February 1, 2002
TCIN: 1012690001
UPC: 9781857442731
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-7968
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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