THINK LIKE A GRANDMASTER by Alexander Kotov (Chess)
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Published by B. T. Batsford Limited, London, 1972,hardcover, illustrated, index, 200 pages, condition: as new.
A classic, now available in modern algebraic notation for the first time! Few books have had as much impact on chess literature as the first edition sold out within months, and it was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of chess instruction. Twenty years later, it remains a bestseller in the field and one of the best practical training manuals available.
This isn't your standard chess strategy or tactics book. This is much more about thinking and learning how to think. While Kotov uses many of his own games, he is really telling you how to use your own games and find your own mistakes. With the advent of chess programs likes Fritz 6.0 this is even easier but you still must produce your own skull sweat and learn to think. This isn't the type of book you read once! Every couple of years, reread it and take its lessons and reapply them to your games and you will improve. Thoughout the book Kotov gives plenty of advice on other ways to improve your game and if you use those you will see your chess strength come up even more. Will it make you a Grand master? Probably not but if you use and take heed it will lead to an improvement in your game!