

Axel Smith imparts plenty of useful advice in a very detailed manner. "Pump Up Your Rating is very well-written. "Overall, this is a fun and original work written with a lot of soul some thought-provoking suggestions and guidance,some inspiration, and some interesting positions with interesting reflections upon them." As things stand, this book is a must-buy for the improving chess player and – especially – for the player who isn’t improving, but would like to." Were either half sold on their own, they would be worth your purchase. The second is a tested and thoughtful guide to chess training and improvement. The first half of the book is an advanced course in chess strategy and thinking. Smith’s Pump Up Your Rating is, in truth, two books in one. "In a year where chess fans have been blessed with a multitude of great books International Master Axel Smith might well have written the best among them.

The author has started a blog in which he shares some of his experiences as a chess coach and discusses the progress of his pupils. He is now closing in on the Grandmaster title. Using his methods on himself, in the space of two years he boosted his rating from 2093 to 2458. International Master Axel Smith from Sweden has had great success as a coach. Smith delves into both the technical and psychological sides of chess, and shows how best to practise and improve. Hard work will be required, but Axel Smith knows how you can Pump Up Your Rating.Įvery area of chess is covered - opening preparation, through middlegame play, to endgame technique. Axel Smith's training methods have guided his friends, teammates and pupils to grandmaster norms and titles.
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