What It Takes to Become a Grandmaster - by Andrew Soltis (Paperback)

About the Book

Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster 75 percent of the time--but only the Grandmaster can find that other 25 percent. Packed with tips, tricks, and exercises, this book identifies the techniques that account for that difference. Covering topics from Tacking to "King Feeling," it reveals the secrets of how to join chess's elite ranks.

Book Synopsis

Becoming a Grandmaster is the ultimate aim for serious chess players, but whatever your chess abilities, this book will take you to the next level. Packed with tips, tricks and practical exercises aimed at players of all skill levels who aspire to greatness.

Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster as much as 75 percent of the time. The difference is that only the Grandmaster can find the other 25 percent. This book identifies the kinds of moves and techniques that account for that 25 percent. Among the topics covered in the book are: Mysterious rook pawn moves, Tacking, Piece Nullification, "King Feeling," and how to play for a win without risk.

Written by one of our biggest-selling and best-loved chess authors, in his trademark chatty, accessible but always informative style, this book is filled with practical exercises and test games that will reveal the secrets of how to join chess's elite ranks.

About the Author

International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis is chess correspondent for the New York Post and a very popular chess writer. He is the author of many books including What it Takes to Become a Chess Master, Studying Chess Made Easy and David Vs Goliath Chess.