Secrets of Practical Chess - New Enlarged Edition

What is the best way to improve your chess results? Memorizing an opening encyclopedia, learning endgame theory, solving puzzle positions...there must be an easier way. How about making the most of your existing talent? In this book, John Nunn helps you to do precisely that. Drawing upon more than three decades of experience, he provides advice that will help players of all standards, playing styles and temperaments to achieve improved results. His methods take into account psychological factors and are firmly based on good common sense and the objectivity that has made John Nunn one of the world's favorite writers on chess. "Delightfully illustrated by game and game fragments ... one of the best books for the aspiring player that I have seen" - Ivor Annetts, EN PASSANT "The tips Nunn has in store will definitely prove helpful in improving the aspiring student's chess results. Fans of the Latvian Gambit: watch out" - NEW IN CHESS "Never before has Dr. John shared so much of his great chess experience for the benefit of club players" - CHESS MAGAZINE "An invaluable primer for any player seeking to improve his competitive results ... highly recommended" - John Hurley, SUNDAY TRIBUNE