The Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions Into Chess Mastery [2 ed.] 1890085022

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The Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions Into Chess Mastery [2 ed.]
1890085022

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Jeremy Silman

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2021/03/05: Update of existing file. Duplicate pages removed, chapter bookmarks added

Table of contents :
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
The Imbalances (1)
The Battle Between Bishops and Knights (9)
Acquisition of the Center, Territory, and Space (61)
The Confusing Subject of Pawn Structure (107)
Material (145)
Development and Initiative (167)
Many Imbalances, One Board (203)
How to Play the Opening (229)
Using the Rooks (245)
Curse of the Mindless King Hunter (259)
Which Side of the Board Should You Play On? (277)
Developing Mental Toughness (299)
Tests (315)
Test Solutions (329)
Glossary (427)