{"product_id":"chess-exam-and-training-guide-rate-yourself-and-learn-how-to-improve","title":"Chess Exam And Training Guide: Rate Yourself And Learn How To Improve","description":"This book offers a unique approach to chess self-evaluation and training. It will answer the two most common questions that players ask an experienced coach - what is my true rating (or strengths and weaknesses)? How do I improve?\n\nThe readers will find:\n100 diagrams \u0026amp; 200 total questions of various difficulty.\nComprehensive answers include diagrams for easy reading away from the chessboard.\nDistributions of answers, percentiles and other statistical reports by rating group from unrated to 2400+.\nMatch yourself against players of all levels, up to grandmaster and see how you stock up.\nResults evaluated and Rating assigned overall \u0026amp; by 12 distinct categories: Opening, Middlegame, Endgame, Attack, Defense, Counterattack, Tactics, Strategy, Calculations, Standard Positions (Endgame), Sacrifices, Recognizing Threats.\nComprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and book\/materials suggestions\n\nThe book will be essential reading for everyone who plays chess because it will:\na. help them to understand their current situation by identifying their strengths and weaknesses;\nb. give them clear explanations on how to improve, both in suggesting the appropriate training materials and in outlining the training methods;\nc. encourage players to establish and then follow a structured training plan;\nd. relieve player's anxiety by assuring that there is plenty of help available to those who are interested in understanding the game better and improve their skills;\ne. provide players with means of getting all their questions answered via timely advice from experienced coaches and also their peers.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0975476122\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0975476122.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Khmelnitsky, Igor\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41455929262138,"sku":"DBV.0975476122.A","price":17.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0975476122-0.jpg?v=1781070066","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/chess-exam-and-training-guide-rate-yourself-and-learn-how-to-improve","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}