Kotronias: The Grandmaster Battle Manual (paperback)

Autor: Kotronias, Vassilios
Verlag / Hersteller: Quality Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 350

The Grandmaster Battle Manual explains how to be a more competitive chess player. Chess grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias has been a professional player for two decades and now he explains the secrets of his success. As a writer, Kotronias has the skill to explain in words what other top players can only express in long lists of chess moves. Improve your chess with a grandmaster guide.

Vassilios Kotronias is a chess grandmaster and 9-time Greek Champion. He is a key member of the Greek team as both a player and coach. On the international tournament circuit he is a feared competitor who is particularly noted for his profound opening preparation.

Contents

Key to Symbols used

Preface

Chapter 1 – Annoy Them!

Chapter 2 – Nipped in the Bud? Back to the roots!

Chapter 3 – Be a Harsh Critic of Your Own Wins

Chapter 4 – Geometry & Co: A Creative Outlet to Success

Chapter 5 – Facing Lower-rated Opponents

Chapter 6 – Beating the Wall-Y Structures

Chapter 7 – Defence makes the difference!

Chapter 8 – The Challenge of the Last Round

Game Index