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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.

David vs Goliath Chess: How to Beat a Stronger

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    A Paperback / softback by Andrew Soltis

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      Publisher: Batsford Ltd
      Publication Date: 13/10/2016
      ISBN13: 9781849943574, 978-1849943574
      ISBN10: 1849943575
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.

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