Insanity, passion and addiction a year inside the chess world, 2016

Autor: Gormally, Daniel
Verlag / Hersteller: Chess Evolution
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 244

Life as a Professional Chess Player on the European Circuit

A Year Inside the Chess World: Insanity, Passion and Addiction by English Grandmaster Daniel Gormally follows the author through a year on the European tournament scene. It is aimed at adults and chess enthusiasts who want to see what professional chess looks like away from the board.

Gormally is tired of the Berlin Defence and of the constant grind of the English circuit, so he tests his results in Europe. The book shows the finances, travel and daily routine that come with this decision.

Much of the text is based on the author's blog posts from early 2014 to early 2015. Game analyses by the author and other players are included alongside personal reflections.

Highlights

• Daily life and finances of a professional chess player
• Tournament life and travel on the European circuit
• Annotated games by the author and other players
• The influence of chess computers on modern play
• Blitz chess and its place in a professional schedule
• Endgame training with reference to Dvoretsky's literature
• Sports psychology and the pressures of competitive chess

An candid, personal account of professional chess beyond the results.

FAQ

Which topics does the book cover?
It covers the daily life and finances of a professional player, tournament life and travel on the European circuit, and game analysis by the author and others. Chess computers, blitz, endgame training and sports psychology are also discussed.

Is this a chess instruction book?
It is primarily a personal account rather than a training manual. It includes game analyses and endgame material that refers to Dvoretsky's literature.

Is the text based on the author's blog?
Much of the book is based on the author's blog posts from early 2014 to early 2015.

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