Davies/McDonald: A Practical Guide to Chess Improvement SN_required true He was the first –

He was the first – and still the only – champion to die while holding the title

Timothy Taylor carries out an in-depth study of this major subject

Björn Lengwenus is a school principal in Hamburg and has been working as a youth chess coach for many years

Pfleger always manages to inspire a wide audience for the royal game

Davies/McDonald: A Practical Guide to Chess Improvement SN_required true He was the first –Two Complete Books on Chess Improvement and Strategic Mastery Practical Guide to Chess Improvement by Nigel Davies and Neil McDonald combines two independent works into a single 320 page resource. The first book examines proven methods for advancing at chess, drawing on Davies's experience with students who achieved measurable improvement. The second work explores how strong players deliberately break conventional strategic rules to gain an edge.