Angus Dunnington Livres

A chess book on the openings, aimed at a club audience. schovat popis

Why do so many chess players only draw winning positions or lose drawing ones? Why do many continually slip into time trouble, despite vowing after every game to move more quickly? How can players perform like Grandmasters on one day and complete novices the next? What's the best way to beat lower-rated players and what gives the best chance against higher-rated ones? In this book International Master Angus Dunnington answers these questions and more as he takes a fresh look at the value of studying psychology in chess. Read this practical guide, eliminate mistakes, punish opponents', and improve results!* A practical guide to chess psychology* Written by a experienced chess professional* Ideal for club and tournament players

Openings expert and international master Angus Dunnington explains the ideas and strategies of one of White's most popular responses to the ultra-solid Nimzo-Indian Defence. This variation received a big boost in popularity after Vladimir Kramnik used it to crush Kasparov in their 2000 Brain Games World Championship in London. schovat popis

Seeks to arm the reader with the necessary skills to be able to cope with vicious assaults on his or her king. Using illustrative games, this book investigates in depth defensive ideas such as blockading, giving up material and the timely launch of counterattacks.

Mistakes are an inevitable part of chess, affecting players at all levels, including the elite. Angus Dunnington delves into the causes of these blunders, ranging from minor positional errors to major oversights like leaving a queen unprotected. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these pitfalls and developing effective habits to minimize them. This insightful guide is essential for anyone looking to overcome the frustrations of chess errors and improve their game.

Brought together in one volume, two Everyman Chess classics: Can you be a Positional Chess Genius ? and Can you be a Tactical Chess Genius?

Brought together for the first time in one volume, International Master Angus Dunnington presents you with an all-new and attacking repertoire based on the move 1d4 while Grandmaster John Emms offers a new arsenal of opening weapons with which to attack your unsuspecting opponents.

This book enables keen students to improve their understanding of the middlegame. It develops themes originally discussed in Improve Your Middlegame Play. schovat popis