The 10 Most Common Chess Mistakes (...And How To Avoid Them!) - Softcover

Evans, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580420427 ISBN 13: 9781580420426

Publisher: Cardoza Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1580420427
• ISBN 13: 9781580420426
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256