Chess Training for Budding Champions

Many chess players find it difficult to improve their game beyond a certain level. They can see basic tactics, know a little about openings and can calculate a few moves ahead. However, so do their opponents. What is the next level, and how does one get there? The answers to these questions and more-can be found in this practical and honest guide to chess self-improvement, which is based on the author's own experiences and will help any chess player seeking to improve his or her game. Chess Training For Budding Champions is aimed at chess-players who have progressed well beyond beginner level and have acquired the basic skills to play at club level, but need guidance to improve their understanding of chess. It is based on the training program that Hall himself followed when he was an up-and-coming player. The lessons are not based on "quick fixes, " but instead provide a well-rounded course in all aspects of chess that will equip the reader well for his or her chessboard battles, and provide a firm yet flexible basis for further improvement. This unique self-training course in the essentials of chess offers all readers the opportunity to train like a champion!