{"product_id":"a-complete-guide-to-practical-volker-schleputz-9781781944967","title":"A Complete Guide to Practical Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperts agree that regularly solving tactical exercises is a vital component of chess training. However, it's also widely acknowledged that there is one major drawback to traditional chess puzzles - students know for sure that there is a genuine tactic in the position waiting to be found, whereas during a real game there is no such guarantee!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this workbook, Volker Schlep?z and Grandmaster John Emms offer a unique framework to practise chess tactics independent of themes, difficulty and - most crucially - even the definite existence of an actual tactic in a given position. Analysing carefully selected games, from beginner through to club and tournament level, the reader assumes the role of a tactics detective, searching for mistakes and missed opportunities by both sides without the help of a chess engine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you making the most of your chess talent? Do you always perform to the best of your ability? Do your results match up with your understanding of the game? If the answer to any of these questions is 'no' then read on!In \u003ci\u003eThe Survival Guide to Competitive Chess\u003c\/i\u003e, Grandmaster and experienced tournament player John Emms reveals the secrets of how to maximize your potential and improve your results. Drawing upon his own over-the-board experiences, Emms tackles the all-important aspects of practical play: concentration and behaviour at the chessboard; playing for a win or a draw; winning good positions and saving difficult ones; handling time trouble; avoiding silly mistakes; understanding your strengths and weaknesses; building an opening repertoire; using chess computers and software; preparing for opponents; understanding and utilizing the finer points of the rules; and much more besides. Read this book and play every game with the confidence that you really can give it your best shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Volker Schleputz, John Emms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1781944962\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781781944967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Everyman Chess\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d","brand":"Volker Schleputz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43937993588991,"sku":"9781781944967","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_564cf65c-c317-488f-8786-5ab1abb596f3.jpg?v=1681433118","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-complete-guide-to-practical-volker-schleputz-9781781944967","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}