Description
Improve Your Chess at Any Age by Andres D. Hortillosa
Paperback, 172 pages
In August 2008 Andres D. Hortillosa entered the New England Masters. It was a brave choice for an unrated player to compete in such a tough event, but it proved to be an inspired decision; he exceeded all expectations and was rewarded with a FIDE international rating of 2199. This, however, was no overnight success; it was the result of systematic work. How did he achieve such outstanding improvement?
The answer lies in this book.
Hortillosa believes that a chessplayer can improve at any age as long as he or she is inspired with the right attitude and enabled with the right thinking processes. In this original and thought-provoking book, Hortillosa explains his ever-evolving system of chess improvement. He discusses in detail methods of preparation, how to get the best out of the resources available to you, and numerous over-the-board techniques such as capitalising on mistakes, eliminating blunders, sticking to plans and minimising harmful bias.
His system works and now he is divulging his secrets. You might be a young, teenage or adult player, but if you are serious about improving your chess this book is for you. A clear study plan to improve your chess How to sharpen over-the-board techniques Excellent guidance on how to train with books and software.
About the Author
Andres D. Hortillosa was a member of the United States All-Army Chess Team ten times. He earned graduate degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration and is currently a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a columnist for chessville.com, one of the most popular online chess magazines.
ISBN: 9781857446180, Everyman Chess
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