{"product_id":"9780975476123","title":"Chess Exam and Training Guide: Rate yourself and learn how to Improve","description":"This book offers a unique approach to chess self-evaluation and training. It will answer the two most common questions that players ask an experienced coach - what is my true rating (or strengths and weaknesses)? How do I improve?\u003cp\u003eThe readers will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 diagrams \u0026amp; 200 total questions of various difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive answers include diagrams for easy reading away from the chessboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistributions of answers, percentiles and other statistical reports by rating group from unrated to 2400+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch yourself against players of all levels, up to grandmaster and see how you stock up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResults evaluated and Rating assigned overall \u0026amp; by 12 distinct categories: Opening, Middlegame, Endgame, Attack, Defense, Counterattack, Tactics, Strategy, Calculations, Standard Positions (Endgame), Sacrifices, Recognizing Threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and book\/materials suggestions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book will be essential reading for everyone who plays chess because it will:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. help them to understand their current situation by identifying their strengths and weaknesses;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. give them clear explanations on how to improve, both in suggesting the appropriate training materials and in outlining the training methods;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. encourage players to establish and then follow a structured training plan;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. relieve player's anxiety by assuring that there is plenty of help available to those who are interested in understanding the game better and improve their skills;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ee. provide players with means of getting all their questions answered via timely advice from experienced coaches and also their peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IamCoac h Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47013579948272,"sku":"9780975476123","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780975476123_p0.jpg?v=1763869529","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780975476123","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}