Master this discipline and you can surely expect your results to improve dramatically. Yet there have been very few serious attempts in the past by chess authors to delve into this delicate topic, perhaps not surprisingly given its complexity and difficulty. In Excelling at Chess Calculation, Jacob Aagaard tackles the subject matter head on, unraveling the many secrets behind chess calculation and arming the reader with the necessary tools to be able to calculate effectively at the chessboard. Aagaard pays particular attention to the searching practical questions like 'when should you calculate?', 'how can you discover candidate moves?' and 'how long should you spend on critical moves?' A thorough study of this book will enable you to calculate with confidence in future games.

Features:

• A crucial guide to the skill of chess calculation
• Ideal for both club and tournament players
• Written by a renowned chess coach and author

Jacob Aagaard is an International Master from Denmark who has earned himself a deserved reputation as an industrious and no-nonsense chess author.

Specifications:

• Author: Aagaard
• Book Type: Paperback, 2004
• Pages: 192