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David vs Goliath Chess

How to Beat a Stronger Player

Andrew Soltis author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Batsford

Published:13th Oct '16

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Strategies and examples for beating a superior opponent in chess.

Chess history is littered with David vs Goliath chess struggles where the weaker player has prevailed. Chess masters, even international grandmasters, can be defeated by young, improving players who use the right techniques and proper attitude.

In David vs Goliath Chess, renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis takes you through 50 annotated games that show how weaker players have scored stunning upsets by overcoming a superior opponent’s greater knowledge and experience.

He gives tips on everything from the best psychological mindset to take on a strong player, to studying your opponents past games, identifying weaknesses and identifying chess strategies he or she won't expect.

A great chess improver book that will benefit any regular chess player, including club players, giving the reader confidence to take on anyone at chess.

ISBN: 9781849943574

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238 pages