Overview
John Emms reveals the secrets of how to maximize potential and improve results in competitive play. Drawing upon years of his own experience, Emms tackles the all-important practical aspects of chess playing: studying ones own strengths and weaknesses, and those of prospective opponents; concentration and manner at the chessboard; handling time trouble; tackling cheats; playing for a win or a draw; saving difficult positions; avoiding silly mistakes; building an opening repertoire; using chess computers and software; choosing the right tournaments and much more besides.
- | Author: John Emms
- | Publisher: Everyman Chess
- | Publication Date: Jul 01, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 192 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1857444124
- | ISBN-13: 9781857444124
