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This Chess Tips for the Improving Player by Amatzia Avni is an English-language paperback chess book for club players and other improving players who want to sharpen their practical understanding of the game. Rather than repeating standard beginner advice, it draws lessons from specific positions and shows how to turn them into ideas you can use in your own games.
What this book covers
Amatzia Avni takes an original, thoughtful approach to chess. He examines a large number of positions and asks what they really teach, giving the reader material that helps with decision-making at the board, pattern recognition and practical thinking during play.
This is a strong choice if you already know the basics and want an English chess book that goes beyond the obvious rules. It works well for self-study and as a supplement to club training.
About the author
Amatzia Avni is an Israeli psychologist and a FIDE Master in both over-the-board play and chess composition. He is known for original, highly regarded chess books, and Chess Tips for the Improving Player was his first book published by Quality Chess.
Key details
- Product type: paperback chess book
- Title: Chess Tips for the Improving Player
- Author: Amatzia Avni
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback
- Page count: 240
- Publication date: 12 February 2008
- ISBN: 978-9185779031
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