Survival Guide to Competitive Chess

By John Emms
Published by Everyman Chess
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

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.

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  • Publisher: Everyman Chess (July 1, 2007)
  • Length: 192 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781857444124

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‘One of the finest instructive opening books I've ever seen.'
Award-winning author Jeremy Silman reviewing John Emms's Easy Guide to the Nimzo-Indian.

‘A beautiful integration of instruction and concrete analysis.'
Award-winning author Jeremy Silman reviewing John Emms's Easy Guide to the Nimzo-Indian.

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By John Emms
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