Coach Yourself
“Coach Yourself” by Garry Kasparov, published by Everyman Chess in 2003, is a comprehensive guide designed for chess players who are eager to improve their skills. This 466-page book addresses common challenges faced by players who find themselves plateauing in their performance. It emphasizes that the barriers to advancement are often not due to a lack of talent or practice, but rather a misunderstanding of how to effectively utilize study time to enhance their game.
In “Coach Yourself,” readers will discover a structured self-improvement program that covers all aspects of chess, including calculation of variations, middlegame strategies, and detailed endgame techniques. The book includes numerous examples and puzzles drawn from the games of contemporary chess masters like Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, and Viswanathan Anand. This edition serves as a valuable resource for players looking to refine their skills and elevate their understanding of the game.
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Many players are serious about their chess but become stuck at a certain playing strength. It’s rarely a lack of talent or practice or opening knowledge that holds them back. Usually they get left behind because they don’t know how to make best use of the time they have available to study chess. This book addresses this problem and is your self-improvement plan. It shows you how to work on your own games to root out mistakes. It will sharpen your calculation of variations. You will be challenged to find the best middlegame strategy. Endgame technique is also covered in detail. All topics are discussed with numerous examples and puzzles from the games of modern players such as Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana and Viswanathan Anand. If you want your chess to leap forward it’s time to Coach Yourself! * A complete self-improvement programme. * All aspects of the game included. * Utilizes a structured approach, making the most of your study time.
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