About the Book: Better Chess for Average Players
Designed for the typical amateur player who wants to improve his or her chess
skills, this clear, straightforward guide provides the extra knowledge and
technique that turns a losing player into a winner. The author, a well-known
chess teacher and author of a dozen books on openings, coaches the reader
through all the fundamentals of attacking, sacrifices, defense, positional play
and choosing a move, as well as how to approach the endgame. The crucial
processes of assessing the position and choosing a move are examined in depth,
and there are helpful sections on how to cope with difficult positions