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Chess - From Beginner to Grandmaster: The Blueprint for Unlocking Your Own Chess Potential
Want to improve on your chess game but not sure where to start? This unique book written by four chess Grandmasters covers all segments of chess by explaining the general trends, logic, and motivations that go into each move of a game.
From openings, middlegames to endgames, it covers important methods in solving tactical positions. It also shines focus on sacrifices, tactical motifs, calculation techniques, work plan, competing skills, and much more.
All types and levels of chess players can learn from this book. Perfect for anyone who wants to improve in their spare time without needing a lot of time to sit down and study, "Chess - From Beginner to Grandmaster" will propel your knowledge to the next level through curated improvement techniques.
About the authors
GM Alexander Beliavsky
The four co-authors are led by Grandmaster Alexander Beliavsky - a 4-time
USSR champion who reached 3rd in the world chess ranking at his peak.
Beliavsky competed in countless super Grandmaster events and successfully
reached the final stages of the candidates matches on numerous occasions. Known
for his relentless fighting spirit and analytical stamina, he has coached chess
monsters such as Garry Kasparov, Vachiere Lagrave, Morozevich, Jobava and
Anna and Maria Muzichuk.
GM Adrian Mikhalchishin
As Grandmaster and Chairman of the FIDE Trainer’s Commission, Adrian
Mikhalchishin is regarded as one of the best chess coaches in the world. He has
coached chess champions such as Anatoly Karpov, Maya Chiburdanidze, Vasily
Ivanchuk, Marta Litinska, Alisa Maric and Aleksander Beliavsky. He previously
served as the trainer of the USSR team, who were winners of the European and
World championships in 1989. He is also the author of more than 20 chess books.
Before his career as a chess trainer, he won many international tournaments and
was a strong and feared competitor.
GM Luka Lenic
Luka Lenic is a Slovenian Grandmaster, youth world champion of 2002, and a
four-time Slovenian Champion. He was on the first board of the national team and
is currently the highest rated player in Slovenia. He also serves as a member of the
Chess Grandmaster Team and is the youngest player on the team. He still
competes regularly and successfully. His current rating is 2661.
GM Dusko Pavasovic
Dusko Pavasovic is a Grandmaster and 3-time Slovenian champion who qualified
twice for the World Cup. He finished 4th in the European chess championship in
2009. He is also a high stakes poker regular as well as a poker coach. Dusko and
Luka are co-founders of the Chess Raiders mobile application, which comes
recommended by the Fide Trainer’s Commission for chess improvement.
From openings, middlegames to endgames, it covers important methods in solving tactical positions. It also shines focus on sacrifices, tactical motifs, calculation techniques, work plan, competing skills, and much more.
All types and levels of chess players can learn from this book. Perfect for anyone who wants to improve in their spare time without needing a lot of time to sit down and study, "Chess - From Beginner to Grandmaster" will propel your knowledge to the next level through curated improvement techniques.
About the authors
GM Alexander Beliavsky
The four co-authors are led by Grandmaster Alexander Beliavsky - a 4-time
USSR champion who reached 3rd in the world chess ranking at his peak.
Beliavsky competed in countless super Grandmaster events and successfully
reached the final stages of the candidates matches on numerous occasions. Known
for his relentless fighting spirit and analytical stamina, he has coached chess
monsters such as Garry Kasparov, Vachiere Lagrave, Morozevich, Jobava and
Anna and Maria Muzichuk.
GM Adrian Mikhalchishin
As Grandmaster and Chairman of the FIDE Trainer’s Commission, Adrian
Mikhalchishin is regarded as one of the best chess coaches in the world. He has
coached chess champions such as Anatoly Karpov, Maya Chiburdanidze, Vasily
Ivanchuk, Marta Litinska, Alisa Maric and Aleksander Beliavsky. He previously
served as the trainer of the USSR team, who were winners of the European and
World championships in 1989. He is also the author of more than 20 chess books.
Before his career as a chess trainer, he won many international tournaments and
was a strong and feared competitor.
GM Luka Lenic
Luka Lenic is a Slovenian Grandmaster, youth world champion of 2002, and a
four-time Slovenian Champion. He was on the first board of the national team and
is currently the highest rated player in Slovenia. He also serves as a member of the
Chess Grandmaster Team and is the youngest player on the team. He still
competes regularly and successfully. His current rating is 2661.
GM Dusko Pavasovic
Dusko Pavasovic is a Grandmaster and 3-time Slovenian champion who qualified
twice for the World Cup. He finished 4th in the European chess championship in
2009. He is also a high stakes poker regular as well as a poker coach. Dusko and
Luka are co-founders of the Chess Raiders mobile application, which comes
recommended by the Fide Trainer’s Commission for chess improvement.
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172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2017
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December 23, 2019
Amazing reference
Great book that taught me pawn structures, calculation, and fundamentals. I still have to reference it though to shake off the dust
Great book that taught me pawn structures, calculation, and fundamentals. I still have to reference it though to shake off the dust
January 15, 2020
Super book
Great book.... The book contains a lot of techniques I will tell everyone to read the book at least once who want to master on chess
Great book.... The book contains a lot of techniques I will tell everyone to read the book at least once who want to master on chess
September 19, 2020
Seven word review = General overview by GM is true gem.
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