Test, Evaluate and Improve Your Chess: A Knowledge-based Approach - Softcover

Kopec IM, Dr. Danny; Terrie NM, Hal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1483991571 ISBN 13: 9781483991573

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

This book is the third in a series that represents testing and evaluation of human and computer chess players for over 30 years. The original work started with the Bratko-Kopec Test in 1982 whereby 24 positions proved very effective in evaluating the leave of both human and computer chessplayers. This led to the development of five tests which comprised the 1997 first edition of this book. For the 2003 edition Kopec and Terrie added two tests bringing them to a total of 182 positions comprising seven tests. These tests are particularly knowledge-based covering all phases and all levels of chess play. The present edition, our third, adds five new tests, covering the openings including Novice (1000-1499) Intermediate (1500-1999), Advanced (2000-2199) and Super-Advance (2200 – 2700). A test covering the subtleties of King and Pawn Endings has also been added. The new 2013 edition also has the all the tests re-ordered by level of difficulty. All in all, there are 304 positions in this new comprehensive edition. The book promises to be an excellent tool for self-study and for study of chess in classes. It is an invaluable tool for instructors.

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About the Author

International Master DANNY KOPEC is one of the most talented home-bred players in the US. Dr. Kopec was New York High School Champion at 14, National Master at 17, Scottish Champion in 1980, 2nd-equal in the Canadian Closed in 1984, and International Master in 1985. He is an active player, journalist, writer, chess educator and scholar. His competitive results with top-flight chess professionals have always been remarkable. He has also delivered many chess courses, lectures published seven highly recognized chess books and has developed eight highly regarded instructional videos (18.5 hours). Over the past 16 years Kopec’s Chess Camp, has become world renowned. In parallel with his chess career, Dr. Kopec has pursued an academic career in computer science with research in artificial intelligence, software methodology, and computer science education. For more than 30 years Kopec has been testing and evaluating hundreds of human and machine chess players in the UK, Canada, and US in order to quantify their overall chess strength, their specific deficiencies and definite abilities. In bridging his chess and academic interests, Kopec has developed a reputation as perhaps the world’s greatest exponent of chess knowledge.

Review

Gives players of all ability levels the tools they need to determine their approximate rating and ability level. -- Chess Journalist, Ed Scimia, October 27, 2003

Includes 182 positions designed to identify weaknesses in your game; analysis of same is the key to improvement. -- National Chess Master Vincent Klemm, October 27, 2003

Kopec gives several tests and rates the reader in self-evaluation. Positions from actual chess games are used. --National Chess Master, chess coach and teacher Alan Kantor, October 27, 2003

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1483991571
• ISBN 13: 9781483991573
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 422