{"product_id":"a-practical-guide-to-chess-improvement","title":"Davies\/McDonald: A Practical Guide to Chess Improvement","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Complete Books on Chess Improvement and Strategic Mastery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical Guide to Chess Improvement by Nigel Davies and Neil McDonald combines two independent works into a single 320-page resource. The first book examines proven methods for advancing at chess, drawing on Davies's experience with students who achieved measurable improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second work explores how strong players deliberately break conventional strategic rules to gain an edge. Together, both books address a core problem: knowing which areas of the game to prioritize and when to depart from established principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual-volume approach suits players beyond the beginner stage who seek structured guidance on training methods, opening choices, learning from losses, and positional judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn 10 practical approaches to chess improvement from Grandmaster Nigel Davies, rooted in real student experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how top players recognize when to break strategic rules and exploit positional imbalances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a stronger opening repertoire and improve your decision-making in the middlegame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand effective training methods and how to extract lessons from defeats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild positional understanding by recognizing when conventional principles no longer apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete books in one volume offering different perspectives on chess mastery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical resource for club players seeking both systematic improvement strategies and the strategic depth to compete at higher levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the first book by Nigel Davies cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first book, '10 Great Ways to Get Better at Chess', examines ten concrete methods for improving at chess. Davies draws on his experience coaching students to illustrate which training approaches work, how to manage your opening repertoire effectively, and how to learn productively from losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the focus of the second book by Neil McDonald?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second book, 'Break the Rules! A Modern Look at Chess Strategy', analyzes when and how to deliberately deviate from standard strategic principles. McDonald argues that blindly following fixed rules limits progress, while knowing when to break them is the skill that separates strong players from weaker ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The books are aimed at players beyond the beginner stage—from improving club players to those approaching advanced levels. The content assumes foundational chess knowledge and focuses on refinement and strategic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46058944135488,"sku":"00121-2","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/Nigel_Davies_Neil_McDonald_-_10_great_ways_to_get_better_at_chess_-_a_practical_guide_to_chess_improvement.jpg?v=1723215524","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/a-practical-guide-to-chess-improvement","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}