Better chess for average chess-players

by T.D. Harding

Clear, straightforward guide by noted expert coaches readers through fundamentals of attacking and positional play, as well as how to approach the endgame. Crucial processes of assessing positions and choosing moves are examined in depth; also, how to cope with difficult positions and time-trouble. 384 diagrams.

Genres: Chess, Nonfiction

237 pages, Hardcover

First published January 12, 1978

Reviews

[Alok Mishra · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a chess enthusiast, this is the book that you need to read. You can learn about the basics, philosophy, psychology and also the art of the chess game for the beginners. I found this book to be comprehensive, the best one perhaps, among many chess books for beginners. So, if you fit the readers' qualifications, beginner, elementary or just curious about the game, go for it!

[Henry Mitchell · Rating 3 out of 5]

My rating is related to how much I enjoyed the book. I don't think its a bad book at all.

I was looking for a book to teach me some theoretical chess principles. This book was definitely that, but had much more examples than I expected and was for me quite exhausting to follow all of these examples.

There was a very entertaining narrative about some characters of a chess club to illustrate different types of players. It helped to break up the board analysis and chess master heuristics.

[Tom Ritman-Meer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good for covering the basics. I've read this several times.

[Scott Gardner · Rating 2 out of 5]

I must be a better than average player as there was nothing in this which i didn't already know

[Tom]

fun to read

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

A clear, concise book on chess improvement.