Can average chess players learn to plan their games like a grandmaster? Anatoly Karpov--the winningest world champion in history--says yes! With examples from his own matches, he breaks planning down into logical steps: evaluate the position, mobilize your forces, guard against threats to your king, control open lines. Through an orderly process, the attentive student will arrive at not just a plan, but the right plan. And as Karpov himself says, "Finding the right plan is the key to success." Warmly and accessibly ...
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Can average chess players learn to plan their games like a grandmaster? Anatoly Karpov--the winningest world champion in history--says yes! With examples from his own matches, he breaks planning down into logical steps: evaluate the position, mobilize your forces, guard against threats to your king, control open lines. Through an orderly process, the attentive student will arrive at not just a plan, but the right plan. And as Karpov himself says, "Finding the right plan is the key to success." Warmly and accessibly written, the book is an irresistible invitation to absorb a bit of the Karpov magic.
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Fair. COVER-medium bends, rub-marks, slight tears; medium smudges on back, other (slight) stains. PAGES-outside edge has medium smudges, interior has occasional slight stains; minor bends, no tears; no writing. Not ex-library. 256 pgs.