40 Lessons for the Club Player (The Macmillan Chess Library)

214, [2] pp. This follow-up to From Beginner to Expert in 40 Lessons concentrates on the problems of practical play. It is ideally suited for the club and tournament player who has reached a certain standard and wishes to improve his game. The material is equally suitable for the curriculum of a chess course run by a strong player or for self-instruction. A number of complete games illustrate important opening and middlegame themes, while greater attention is paid to the basic endgame positions that should be essential knowledge for anyone aspiring to 'master class.' This work is designed to be used by players with ratings between 140 and 180 (BCF) or 1700-2050 (USCF).