Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics: Rate Yourself and Learn How to Improve
Language: English
Published by Iamcoach Publishing, King of Prussia, PA, 2002
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB
AbeBooks seller since October 20, 1998
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 3.89
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
318 pages with pictorial title, photograph, tables, diagrams and appendices. Octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. International Chess Master Igor Khmelnitsky is one of the top US Chess players, as well as a very experienced coach and writer. His first book offers a unique approach to self-evaluation and chess training. The target audience - everyone who likes playing chess and wants to improve - from beginners to masters. The book will be essential reading for everyone who plays chess because it will: help them to understand their current situation by identifying their strengths and weaknesses overall and in 12 distinct dimensions give them clear explanations on how to improve, both in suggesting the appropriate training materials and in outlining the training methods encourage players to establish and then follow a structured training plan relieve player's anxiety by assuring that there is plenty of help available to those who are interested in understanding the game better and improve their skills provide players with means of getting all their questions answered via timely advice from experienced coach. Condition: Light edge wear else near fine.…
Seller Inventory # BSC0251
- Title
- Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics: Rate Yourself and Learn How to Improve
- Author
- Igor N Khmelnitsky (1968- )
- Publisher
- Iamcoach Publishing, King of Prussia, PA
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0975476122
- ISBN 13
- 9780975476123
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Chess
The readers will find:
100 diagrams & 200 total questions of various difficulty.
Comprehensive answers include diagrams for easy reading away from the chessboard.
Distributions of answers, percentiles and other statistical reports by rating group from unrated to 2400+.
Match yourself against players of all levels, up to grandmaster and see how you stock up.
Results evaluated and Rating assigned overall & by 12 distinct categories: Opening, Middlegame, Endgame, Attack, Defense, Counterattack, Tactics, Strategy, Calculations, Standard Positions (Endgame), Sacrifices, Recognizing Threats.
Comprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and book/materials suggestions
The book will be essential reading for everyone who plays chess because it will:
a. help them to understand their current situation by identifying their strengths and weaknesses;
b. give them clear explanations on how to improve, both in suggesting the appropriate training materials and in outlining the training methods;
c. encourage players to establish and then follow a structured training plan;
d. relieve player's anxiety by assuring that there is plenty of help available to those who are interested in understanding the game better and improve their skills;
e. provide players with means of getting all their questions answered via timely advice from experienced coaches and also their peers.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Chess Exam and Training Guide (2004) best-seller, winner of prestigious Cramer award for Best Chess Book (Chess Journalists of America). Translated into French, Italian and Russian.
Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics (2007) another best-seller.
Chess Exam: You vs. Bobby Fischer (2009) -- just out!
Contributing author to the WSJ & BN best-seller Masters of Success (2004, EP). Coauthor Teaching Chess Step by Step, the chess school curriculum (2006, Garry Kasparov's Foundation).
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 15 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 5.29 | £ 18.90 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Cash
- Check
- Money Order
Store description
We are one of the American leaders of out of print chess literature. We also specialize in anthopology, Colonial America, exploration and discovery. We deal in select literature. We consign in our area of specialty and are always interested in buying quality material from single titles to entire collections. Trade offers gladly considered. We have a large selection of rare and collectable chess literature and ephemera. We are exhibitors at both the Texas book fairs in Arlington in November and Austin in January.…
Specialty
Anthropology, Literature, Chess, Exploration/Voyages, Colonial AmericaAssociation member
Seller's business information
The Book Collector, Inc.
2901 6th Avenue
Fort Worth, TX U.S.A. 76110
Terms of sale
All subject to prior sale, returns accepted within 10 days from posted date if not as described. Payment: Master Card/Visa/Discover/AMEX or personal check.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Forth Worth, Texas, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.