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David vs Goliath Chess: How to Beat a Stronger Player

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title David vs Goliath Chess: How to Beat a Stronger Player
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andrew Soltis
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:238
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreChess
ISBN/Barcode 9781849943574
ClassificationsDewey:794.12
Audience
General
Illustrations 220

Publishing Details

Publisher Pavilion Books
Imprint Batsford Ltd
Publication Date 13 October 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.