{"product_id":"chess-exam-and-training-guide-igor-khmelnitsky-9780975476123","title":"Chess Exam and Training Guide: Rate Yourself and Learn How to Improve!","description":"This book offers a unique approach to chess self-evaluation and training. It will answer the two most common questions that players ask an experienced coach - what is my true rating (or strengths and weaknesses)? How do I improve? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe readers will find: \u003cbr\u003e100 diagrams \u0026amp; 200 total questions of various difficulty. \u003cbr\u003eComprehensive answers include diagrams for easy reading away from the chessboard. \u003cbr\u003eDistributions of answers, percentiles and other statistical reports by rating group from unrated to 2400+. \u003cbr\u003eMatch yourself against players of all levels, up to grandmaster and see how you stock up. \u003cbr\u003eResults evaluated and Rating assigned overall \u0026amp; by 12 distinct categories: Opening, Middlegame, Endgame, Attack, Defense, Counterattack, Tactics, Strategy, Calculations, Standard Positions (Endgame), Sacrifices, Recognizing Threats. \u003cbr\u003eComprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and book\/materials suggestions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book will be essential reading for everyone who plays chess because it will: \u003cbr\u003ea. help them to understand their current situation by identifying their strengths and weaknesses; \u003cbr\u003eb. give them clear explanations on how to improve, both in suggesting the appropriate training materials and in outlining the training methods; \u003cbr\u003ec. encourage players to establish and then follow a structured training plan; \u003cbr\u003ed. relieve player's anxiety by assuring that there is plenty of help available to those who are interested in understanding the game better and improve their skills; \u003cbr\u003ee. provide players with means of getting all their questions answered via timely advice from experienced coaches and also their peers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Igor Khmelnitsky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0975476122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780975476123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Iamcoach Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Igor Khmelnitsky","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44047807873279,"sku":"9780975476123","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2e3f4ad0-08a7-425a-a0c1-9e2ddca9631b.jpg?v=1777235022","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chess-exam-and-training-guide-igor-khmelnitsky-9780975476123","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}