This practical guide, in a fully revised and updated edition of a Batsford chess classic, explains the tricks, techniques and shortcuts Masters employ to find the best way forward, at every stage of a game. Drawing on the wisdom of some of the greatest chess players of all time, with analysis from over 180 games, it covers:

- Employing specific cues to identify good moves.

- Streamlining analysis of the consequences of moves.

- Using both objective and highly subjective criteria to find the right move from any position.

This invaluable book provides a fascinating insight into the way Chess Masters think, and is a must for all players who want to hone their decision-making skills and cultivate a killer chess instinct.

About the Author Andrew Soltis is an International Grandmaster, a chess correspondent for the New York Post and a highly popular chess writer. He is the author of many books including 500 Chess Questions Answered, The Chessmaster Checklist and How to Swindle in Chess - snatch victory from a losing position. He lives in New York.

208 Seiten, kartoniert, Batsford Chess, 2. Auflage 2024, Erstauflage 2005