David vs Goliath Chess: How To Beat A Stronger Player [Paperback]

Beat the odds and win the game, with the help of renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis.

Can the lesser player win? Chess history says yes—David CAN beat Goliath. Even international grandmasters have lost to up-and-comers. Renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis shows how as he guides you through 50 annotated games in which weaker players scored stunning upsets. From studying your opponent’s past games, to getting the right psychological mindset, to identifying unexpected strategies, these techniques will give you confidence to take on anyone.

Can the lesser player win? Chess history says yes—David CAN beat Goliath. Even international grandmasters have lost to up-and-comers. Renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis shows how as he guides you through 50 annotated games in which weaker players scored stunning upsets. From studying your opponent’s past games, to getting the right psychological mindset, to identifying unexpected strategies, these techniques will give you confidence to take on anyone.

International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis is chess correspondent for theNew York Postand a very popular chess writer. He is the author of many books includingThe Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess,Transpo Tricks in Chess, andHow to Choose a Chess Move(all published by Batsford).