Aagaard: Grandmaster Preparation - Calculation, (paperback) the big greek chess openings can be overwhelming

chess openings can be overwhelming – even intimidating

24 John Shaw - 2

He has been one of the leading grandmasters in the world for nearly twenty years and has won four gold medals at Chess Olympiads

I will be glad if my work turns out to be a good aid in learning the Slav Defence — an exceptionally interesting opening

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Aagaard: Grandmaster Preparation - Calculation, (paperback) the big greek chess openings can be overwhelming*** The second edition published in 2020 includes a new chapter entitled "24 Brain Crushers" *** Have there been times during a game when you have calculated a position for half an hour, only to find out that most of what you were thinking about was of little use? If you have not, maybe the only way to improve your calculation is to upgrade your processor. But if you are human, then this book will offer you practical advice and an effective training