The Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery
by Jeremy Silman
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Author: Jeremy SilmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-07
ISBN: 1890085022
Number of pages: 443
Publisher: Siles Press
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- ISBN13: 9781890085025
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of The Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery
Book Review: Excellent Book for Intermediate Players
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm really amazed this book is only rated four stars on here, its probably helped improve my game more than anything else that I've read on chess. If you find yourself looking at mid-game positions and just comparing random moves trying to come up with something that doesn't cause your game to self-destruct, this is the book for you. Silman explains the imbalances to look for in any position, which leads to a much greater understanding of what's happening on the board. If you are in the 1200-1600 range I'd seriously recommend checking this book out. (Probably above 1600 as well but at that point you might be best served starting with one of his other books)
Summary of The Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery
This book takes the student on a journey through his own mind and returns him to the chess board with a wealth of new-found knowledge and the promise of a significant gain in strength. Most amateurs possess erroneous thinking processes that remain with them throughout their chess lives. These flaws in their mental armour result in stinging defeats and painful reversals. Books can be bought and studied, lessons can be taken -- but in the end, these elusive problems always prove to be extremely difficult to eradicate. Seeking a solution to this dilemma, the author wrote down the thoughts of his students while they played actual games, analysed them, and catalogued the most common misconceptions that arose. This second edition greatly expands on the information contained in the popular first edition.Chess Books
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