Planning (Batsford Chess Library) [Paperback]

Neil McDonald (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co (P) (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805038973
• ISBN-13: 978-0805038972
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,923,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Instruction for Club Level Players, August 20, 2010

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The ability to plan properly during chess games is a challenge for many midlevel players attempting to break through competitive barriers at the club level. Position, tactics, and opening books all have their importance, but the ability to plan properly and follow a strategy effectively truly separate the moderate from the astute player.

Neil McDonald has written a comprehensive book covering many aspects of planning complete with intriguing ideas to help gain competitive advantages. The book closes with a section on analogies that its own makes the book worthwhile. This book is not for beginners, but will enable the mid-level player to peek into the foresight that has turned many a good player into a great one.