One year after his first major publication, Romain Edouard decided to provide us with even more material enabling the readers to improve their results in chess. This second volume is packed with brand new tactical examples and exceptional motifs from his own games and fellow colleagues. Romain Edouard will steer you into a disciplined way to improve your skills: focus and exercise!
About the Author
Romain Edouard, currently rated 2665, is part of the new generation of top French GMs. He was taught chess at age five, became the European u-16 Champion, runner-up in the World and European u-I8 Championships, an IM in 2007 and a GM shortly after. He was the French co-champion in 2012, winning the strong Al Ain Open that year as well. He helped his team win 2nd place in the 2013 European Team Championship, earning a gold medal for his individual performance on board 3. He just recently won the 2014 Dubai Open and has assisted a former FIDE World Champion at many events.
Reviews
Dennis Calder, Fide Instructor: “Edouard writes about the errors he made in his games and the psychological factors that caused them. This leads him to his guiding principles which he formulates very clearly (..) Applying these principles while playing my latest tournament has immediately helped me (..) This book is very well structured, conveniently arranged and accesible.”
Uwe Bekemann, German Correspondence Chess Federation: “A good compilation of situations that causes mistakes. It gives also recommendations for avoiding mistakes and instructions how to implement them in practical game (..) Suitable as a reference book as well as a course for the teacher and the coach.”