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H.O.T. Chess [Paperback]

Paul Motwani (Author)
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1879479435 978-1879479432 January 1, 1997 1
Highly Original Thinking is GM's Motwani's description of the acronym-based approach he advocates for chess thinking.

Those who play H.O.T. chess will build up an armory of mnemonics to help them concentrate all of their powers on key chessboard issues in a systematic way, even in the full heat of battle. After GM Motwani explains how you can adopt this methodical approach to their game, you will automatically give due thought to King safety, pawn structure, etc., and so come to a clear, objective assessment of positions. His ideas even extend to situations beyond the board, and allow you to maximize your strengths in relation to your opponent's. This book includes dozens of Motwani's deeply annotated games, with GM Motwani describing his thought process during the game, and how he uses his unique approach to chess thinking.


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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Intl Chess Enterprises; 1 edition (January 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1879479435
  • ISBN-13: 978-1879479432
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #919,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great annotations, high energy, February 22, 2002
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Yes, Motwani is quirky, but he keeps you awake and alert. All of his books are wonderful; they are challenging, witty and instructive. His style (using many little stories, bizarre word games, weird astrological-type descriptions) rub some chess hardcores the wrong way (see Silman reviews and also the review of Chess under the Microscope by Taylor Kingston at chesscafe.com). But, for me, again, his style keeps me AWAKE. I can't count the number of nights I have fallen asleep with a book by Reuben Fine or John Nunn on my lap in front of me. So, I seek quirkiness in chess books, because the originality is so stimulating. This is one reason why My System by Nimzo. is such a classic. Plus, I liked The Syste, by Berliner for similar reasons. Finally, Motwani's annotations are very in depth and even his critics argue that there is a lot of good pure chess annotations in his work. I highly recommend all of his books.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, March 20, 2000
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I have to say that this book promises much more than it offers. The Highly Original Thinking turns out to be a set of thinking rules which usefulness for chess is not clear. Also, the book is rater asystematic, but some people may find this entertaining.
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