256 pages: 5.5 x 8.5 in.: KB#006687: "218 Examples Of Typical Blunders. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "A fascinating collection of more than two hundred typical errors committed by the world's greatest players challenges readers to test their skills by choosing between two moves, the right one, or the one actually played. Readers will be amazed at how even world champions stumble by violating basic principles. From neglecting development, king safety, misjudging threats, premature attacks, to impulsiveness, snatching pawns, and basic inattention, readers get a complete course in exactly where they can go wrong and how to fix their game. ".

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Title

The 10 Most Common Chess Mistakes - And How To Avoid Them!

Publisher

Cardoza Publishing, Boston, Massachusetts / New York, New York

Publication Date

2002

Language

English

ISBN 10

1580420427

ISBN 13

9781580420426

Binding

Soft Cover

Edition

Second Edition.

Condition

Very Good

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A fascinating collection of more than two hundred typical errors committed by the world's greatest players challenges you to test your skills by choosing between two moves: the right one, or the one actually played. You will be amazed at how even world champions make errors in critical situations and violate the basic principles of chess. From neglecting development and king safety, misjudging threats, and premature attacks to impulsiveness, snatching pawns, and basic inattention, you get a complete course in exactly what not to do. 256 pages

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Grandmaster Larry Evans was a 5-time USA champion, author of 25 books, and the “dean” of American chess. His national syndicated column, Evans on Chess, appeared continuously for more than 40 years. He coached Bobby Fischer during his world championship run and was generally considered to be the most authoritative, astute and witty observer of the international chess scene.

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