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Chess Exam: Matches Against Chess Legends

Author: Igor Khmelnitsky

Publisher: Chess Exams

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780975476109

Best-selling and award-winning author Igor Khmelnitsky gathers examples from Bobby Fischer's games that are educational and entertaining, and can be studied without a board. In each of the examples the readers will take the seat of Fischer's opponent and be asked to come up with an assessment and a move. Based on their response they are assigned points towards their rating evaluation and a game score towards their "match." Once finished, the readers will learn how well they have done in the "match," have an estimate of their rating, and know what they need to work on to improve their game. In this new book, the readers will discover: - 60 diagrams with multiple-choice questions of varied complexity, - comprehensive answers with diagrams to make reviewing easier, - distributions of answers and other statistical reports by rating, - ratings assigned overall and by 13 distinct categories, - bonus material: warm-up, tie-breaker, tips and training suggestions, and more....

Chess 101

Author: David P. Schloss

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780962923074

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Learning how to play chess involves more than just knowing how to move the pieces. Chess 101 is a chess book for beginners that provides comprehensive chess training about everything a new player needs to know.This beginner chess book covers the following topics: Types of boards and piecesHow to set up the boardThe value of the piecesHow the pieces move, including castling and en passant How to write chess notationThe three phases of the game of chessHow to study chessWhat a chess rating is and how to get oneChess clock rulesAn overview of faster chess gamesThe mechanics of a tournamentRules and etiquetteTips to winning chess Chess 101 also contains over two dozen exhibits designed to help you learn to play chess with ease!

Chess Exam and Training Guide

Author: Igor Khmelnitsky

Publisher: Chess Exams

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780975476116

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The original best-selling Chess Exam and Training Guide (IamCoach Press, 2004) scored rave reviews from readers and experts alike. It won the very prestigious Cramer Best Book award from the CJA (Chess Journalists of America) and has been translated into French and Russian. In this sequel, the focus is exclusively on Tactics. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned master, this book will help you to evaluate your current level, identify your weaknesses, and get training advice. You will discover: 60 diagrams with 120 multiple-choice questions of varied complexity. Comprehensive answers with diagrams to make reviewing easier. Distributions of answers and other statistical reports by rating. Results are evaluated and ratings are assigned Overall and by 29(!) distinct sub-categories. Comprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and training material suggestions. How do you improve your Tactical ability? The best way is by improving your understanding of tactical ideas and solving tactical positions.

How Good Is Your Chess?

Author: Larry Evans

Publisher: Cardoza

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781580421263

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Grandmaster and Hall of Fame chess legend Larry Evans, draws upon his vast experience as 5-time USA champion, author of 25 books, and Bobby Fischer's second, to present a fun and challenging new approach for chess players. Readers test their skills against 100 fascinating positions from actual games and must choose the best move among three choices. Each correct answer earns the reader 25 points; no points are given for incorrect choices. At the end of the series, players can calculate their own rating, be it absolute beginner or even grandmaster! In the solutions section, Evans carefully explains the proper thinking a player must employ to approach the position and why both alternatives are inferior. Readers not only find their true chess level, but get a complete course in exactly where they can go wrong.