Are 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 "The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess,""
"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. *A comprehensive guide to practical
play*Ideal for ambitious players*Written by a battle-hardened
expert John Emms is one of the UK's leading Grandmasters and has
captained the English Team at two Chess Olympiads. He's an
experienced coach who has worked with many top players, including
World Championship finalist Michael Adams. He's also a highly
respected writer; previous works for Everyman Chess include "The
Scandinavian "and the best-selling "Starting Out: The Sicilian,"
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