Chess Lessons

by Vladimir Popov

Vladimir Popov is a distinguished Russian chess coach whose two most celebrated pupils, Nadezhda and Tatiana Kosintseva, are both in the top 5 of women’s chess. In Chess Lessons Popov offers his secrets of chess improvement. Popov shares many stories from his decades of coaching experience. By following his pupils’ successes, and missteps, the reader can join them on the path to stronger chess.

Chess is of course a complex game, but Popov has the ability as a coach and author to offer clear principles to help the reader achieve a deeper understanding.

Genres: Chess

Unknown Binding

First published April 15, 2011

Reviews

[Daniel Castro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, but the constant criticism of his students is a bit of put off. True, he also praises them, but never criticizes himself, while praising himself through examples of his own great play.