Winning Ugly in Chess: Playing Badly is No Excuse for Losing by Cyrus Lakdawala

Description: Winning Ugly in Chess by Cyrus Lakdawala When was the last time you won a perfect game? A game that was not tainted by inferior moves? Every chess player knows that smooth wins are the exception, that play is often chaotic and positions are frequently irrational. The road to victory is generally full of bumps and misadventures. Welcome to the world of imperfection! Chess books usually feature superbly played games. In this book you will see games where weird moves are rewarded. Cyrus Lakdawala knows that playing good chess is all very well, but that beating your opponent is better. He demonstrates the fine art of winning undeserved victories by: miraculously surviving chaos; throwing vile cheapos; refusing to resign in lost positions; getting lucky breaks; provoking unforced errors, and other ways to land on your feet after a roller-coaster ride. Lakdawala shows how you can make sure that it is your opponent, not you, who makes the last blunder. If youd rather win a bad game than lose a good one, then this your ideal guide. The next time the wrong player wins, you will be that player! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Cyrus Lakdawala is an International Master who lives in San Diego, CA. He has been teaching chess for four decades and is a prolific and widely read author. Much acclaimed books of his are How Ulf Beats Black, Clinch It! and Winning Ugly in Chess. He twice won the Best Instructional Book Award of the Chess Journalists of America (CJA), in 2017 for Chess for Hawks and in 2020 for In the Zone: The Greatest Winning Streaks in Chess History. Review "Accessible for a wide range of players. Lakdawalas tone of voice is unique in chess literature; he is like a friend you have known for a long time. Reading this book has thoroughly enjoyed this reviewer; he even feels he has learned a thing or two. Lakdawalas qualities as a trainer and an author reinforce each other. Unconditionally recommended."--Thomas Binder "Glarean Magazine ""Lakdawala looks at topics such as boldness, grabbing material, rational and irrational decisions, traps and messing with the opponents mind. His examples are often weird and wonderful, where backs are to the wall and miracles are born of desperation. There is a very nice chapter on the psychology of provocative opening play and its often disorienting effect on the victim. In many ways, this is a fun book, but, as is often the case, the fun conceals serious points and learning opportunities. The bottom line is that winning is what maters, and a dip into this one could inspire you to score undeserved points or half points, and will remind you that, as the saying goes, it aint over till its over."--Ian Marks "Chess Scotland ""Lakdawala reminds us that winning is the key goal in chess, not just good moves."--CHESS Magazine Long Description When was the last time you won a perfect game? A game that wasnt tainted by inferior moves? Every chess player knows that smooth wins are the exception, that play is often chaotic and positions are frequently irrational. The road to victory is generally full of bumps and misadventures. Welcome to the world of imperfection! Chess books usually feature superbly played games, in Winning Ugly in Chess you will see games where weird moves are being rewarded. Cyrus Lakdawala knows that playing good chess is all very well, but that beating your opponent is better. He demonstrates the fine art of winning undeserved victories by miraculously surviving chaos, vile cheapos, refusing to resign in a lost position, lucky breaks, provoking unforced errors, improbable comebacks and other ways to land on your feet after a roller-coaster ride. Lakdawala shows how you can make sure that it is your opponent, not you, who makes the last blunder. If youd rather win a bad game than lose a good one, then this your ideal guide. The next time the wrong player wins, you will be that player! Review Quote "Lakdawala looks at topics such as boldness, grabbing material, rational and irrational decisions, traps and messing with the opponents mind. His examples are often weird and wonderful, where backs are to the wall and miracles are born of desperation. There is a very nice chapter on the psychology of provocative opening play and its often disorienting effect on the victim. In many ways, this is a fun book, but, as is often the case, the fun conceals serious points and learning opportunities. The bottom line is that winning is what maters, and a dip into this one could inspire you to score undeserved points or half points, and will remind you that, as the saying goes, it aint over till its over." Details ISBN9056918281 Author Cyrus Lakdawala Pages 336 Publisher New In Chess Year 2019 ISBN-10 9056918281 ISBN-13 9789056918286 Publication Date 2019-06-04 Short Title Winning Ugly in Chess Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2019-06-04 Country of Publication Netherlands Imprint New In Chess Subtitle Playing Badly is No Excuse for Losing DEWEY 794.12 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135756436;

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