This book offers a unique approach to chess self-evaluation and training. It will answer the two most common questions that players ask an experienced coach - what is my true rating (or strengths and weaknesses)? How do I improve?The readers will find: 100 diagrams & 200 total questions of various difficulty.Comprehensive answers include diagrams for easy reading away from the chessboard.Distributions of answers, percentiles and other statistical reports by rating group from unrated to 2400+.Match yourself against players of all levels, up to grandmaster and see how you stock up.Results evaluated and Rating assigned overall & by 12 distinct categories: Opening, Middlegame, Endgame, Attack, Defense, Counterattack, Tactics, Strategy, Calculations, Standard Positions (Endgame), Sacrifices, Recognizing Threats.Comprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and book/materials suggestions The book will be essential reading for everyone who plays chess because it will:a. help them to understand their current situation by identifying their strengths and weaknesses;b. give them clear explanations on how to improve, both in suggesting the appropriate training materials and in outlining the training methods;c. encourage players to establish and then follow a structured training plan;d. relieve player's anxiety by assuring that there is plenty of help available to those who are interested in understanding the game better and improve their skills;e. provide players with means of getting all their questions answered via timely advice from experienced coaches and also their peers.
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Igor Khmelnitsky is an International Chess Master, experienced coach and best-selling and award-winning author.
Chess Exam and Training Guide (2004) best-seller, winner of prestigious Cramer award for Best Chess Book (Chess Journalists of America). Translated into French, Italian and Russian.
Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics (2007) another best-seller.
Chess Exam: You vs. Bobby Fischer (2009) -- just out!
Contributing author to the WSJ & BN best-seller Masters of Success (2004, EP). Coauthor Teaching Chess Step by Step, the chess school curriculum (2006, Garry Kasparov's Foundation).
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Librería: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 318 pages with pictorial title, photograph, tables, diagrams and appendices. Octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. International Chess Master Igor Khmelnitsky is one of the top US Chess players, as well as a very experienced coach and writer. His first book offers a unique approach to self-evaluation and chess training. The target audience - everyone who likes playing chess and wants to improve - from beginners to masters. The book will be essential reading for everyone who plays chess because it will: help them to understand their current situation by identifying their strengths and weaknesses overall and in 12 distinct dimensions give them clear explanations on how to improve, both in suggesting the appropriate training materials and in outlining the training methods encourage players to establish and then follow a structured training plan relieve player's anxiety by assuring that there is plenty of help available to those who are interested in understanding the game better and improve their skills provide players with means of getting all their questions answered via timely advice from experienced coach. Condition: Light edge wear else near fine. Nº de ref. del artículo: BSC0251
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Librería: WTP Books, Kenilworth, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: Good. Self-teaching guide with 100 training problems. 320 pp. Nº de ref. del artículo: 004233
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Librería: BookEnds Bookstore & Curiosities, Ojai, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine condition Softcover. Includes Appendices: Recommended Chess Training Tools and Index of Players and Composers, 318 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 000594
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Librería: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Nº de ref. del artículo: DBV.0975476122.A
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Librería: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Nº de ref. del artículo: ZBV.0975476122.VG
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Librería: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, Estados Unidos de America
paperback. Condición: New. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2605190114
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Librería: medimops, Berlin, Alemania
Condición: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: M00975476122-V
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Librería: medimops, Berlin, Alemania
Condición: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Nº de ref. del artículo: M00975476122-G
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Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Nº de ref. del artículo: 50P84_47_0975476122
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Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Brand New. illustrated edition edition. 320 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0975476122
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