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David vs Goliath Chess: How to Beat a Stronger Player
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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David vs Goliath Chess: How to Beat a Stronger Player
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Andrew Soltis
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:238 | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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Category/Genre | Chess |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781849943574
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Classifications | Dewey:794.12 |
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Illustrations |
220
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Pavilion Books
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Imprint |
Batsford Ltd
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Publication Date |
13 October 2016 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The aim of every chess player: how to beat a better player. Chess history is littered with David vs Goliath chess struggles where the weaker player has prevailed. Chess masters, even international grandmasters, can be defeated by young, improving players who use the right techniques and proper attitude. In his latest book, renown chess writer Andrew Soltis takes you through 50 annotated games that show how weaker players have scored stunning upsets by overcoming a superior opponent's greater knowledge and experience. Everything from the best psychological mindset to take on a strong player to studying your opponents past games, identifying weaknesses and identifying chess strategies he or she won't expect. A great chess improver book that will benefit any regular chess player, including club players, giving you confidence to take on anyone at chess.
Author Biography
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.
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