Danny Gormally: Play Chess Like the Pros

Everyman Chess, paperback, Englisch, ISBN: 978-1-85744-627-2, 208 Seiten, 2010.

What separates the greatest chess players from mere mortals? Grandmaster Danny Gormally believes that understanding, preparation and will to win are three crucial factors. In Play Chess Like the Pros he examines these key aspects and attempts to bridge the gap between the best and the rest. He believes that a players capacity to improve is limitless, and in this age of computer-assisted learning the opportunity to do so is greater than ever before. But are you prepared to stretch yourself, to take yourself out of the comfort zone?

However, this is more than a self-improvement book. Nearly 15 years of experience as a chess professional makes the author ideally placed to tell the stories, not just behind the moves but also the characters who play them, giving the reader an insider's view of professional chess in the modern age.

- A Grandmasters revealing view of the modern game
- Advice on all aspects of chess
- Covers the increasing role of computers.

Reviews

"All in all, this is a very useful and enjoyable read." John Saunders, BCM

"Ich fand die Lektüre des Buches sehr kurzweilig und äußerst inspirierend!"

"I found reading the book very entertaining and very inspiring!"

Rochade Europa

"There are many books in publication which look at what separates grandmasters from mere masters (and lesser players). Danny Gormallys new book (Everyman Chess) is easily the most enjoyable and humorous." Harvey Lerman, Florida Chess

"When a chess book can combine a flair for storytelling, some humor, and quality instructional content ? you have the makings of a stand out publication. Interestingly, Nimzowitschs "My System" was the one of the first chess books to combine those ingredients - personal introspection, some humor (whether it succeeds is a more subjective preference), and imparting great chess insights. Gormally succeeds on all these counts." Michael Ciamarra, Chesscafe.com