The author has 35 years of experience working with the most promising junior players, many of them becoming chess professionals, Grandmasters and International Masters. As a senior trainer he has gathered a deep knowledge and understanding of *what a diligent improver* should devote his attention to, and is able to guide a prudent reader with a steady hand. This book is the first one in the series that should bring you great enjoyment and satisfaction in accumulating chess skills and winning many games along the way!