Survival Guide to Competitive Chess

Author/Contributor(s):	Emms, John
Publisher:	Everyman Chess
Date:	7/1/2007
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

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.