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.
- ISBN10 1857444124
- ISBN13 9781857444124
- Publish Date 30 June 2006
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Everyman Chess
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 192
- Language English