James Schuyler
Your Opponent is Overrated: A Practical Guide to Inducing Errors
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781943526
- author:
- James Schuyler
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Everyman Chess
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 17.2 x 1.3 x 23.8 cm
- Genre:
- Sports, Hobbies & Games, Hobbies & Games, Board Games, James Schuyler,Your Opponent is Overrated: A Practical Guide to Inducing Errors,Everyman Chess,1781943524,Hobbies, Pastimes & Indoor Games,Games,Games/Puzzles,Sports, Hobbies & Games / Hobbies, G
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Your Opponent Is Overrated by James Schuyler is a thought-provoking exploration of unconventional chess strategies. By examining the effectiveness of discredited openings, such as the Latvian Gambit, and their ability to unsettle opponents, Schuyler reveals the value of creating discomfort in the game. This book delves into various aspects of chess, including harassment, material imbalance, time management, surprise moves, and manoeuvres. It also provides practical advice on how to induce mistakes in your opponents, a key theme that has been employed by world champions like Magnus Carlsen. By adopting a win-oriented approach, players can gain a competitive edge. Schuyler's comprehensive guide covers all phases of the game, offering readers methods to improve their practical play and develop a winning mindset.