The Amateur's Mind
Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery
by Jeremy Silman
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Chess and Most Recommended Books.
This book takes the student on a journey through his own mind and returns him to the chess board with a wealth of newfound knowledge and the promise of a significant gain in strength. Most amateurs possess erroneous thinking processes that remain with them throughout their chess lives. These flaws in their mental armour result in stinging defeats ...
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