Best Lessons of a Chess Coach by Sunil Weeramantry

Both authors, co-authored by FM Sunil Weeramantry and CM Ed Eusebi, bring significant coaching experience to the material. Weeramantry is notably the stepfather of 5 x US champion GM Hikaru Nakamura, adding a connection to elite chess.

The book employs a Socratic dialogue method, posing questions to readers about potential moves and strategies, encouraging active engagement with the material. This method helps reinforce learning by prompting readers to think critically about their decisions.

• This book is typically for players in the 1200-1800 Elo range
• Take a seat in the classroom of a renowned teacher!
• The book is filled with concrete examples and exercises to help you apply the lessons learned in your own game
• A question-and-answer format encourages active thinking
• Experience the beauty, logic and artistry of great chess games
• Clear and concise explanations of complex chess concepts make the book accessible to players of all levels
• Exercises are given to enable variations to be explored
• Educate yourself on strategic and tactical concepts, including opening principles, middlegame strategies and endgame techniques

Reviews:

This is a gem of a book! It is clearly organised and written invitingly, with accessible, interactive features. Two chess masters have shared their knowledge and wisdom to help all readers improve their playing - B.Katel.

This book stands out in chess literature, offering a distinctive learning experience through 10 interactive lessons. FIDE Master Sunil Weeramantry engages the reader in a thought-provoking, Socratic dialogue as if he were sitting alongside, posing questions and guiding you to think critically about the game.
 
Since starting chess, I consider this book my most significant discovery, and I regret not finding it 18 months earlier - it would have accelerated my progress immensely - Mike H.

About the Author:

FIDE Master Sunil Weeramantry is a two-time New York State Champion and an acclaimed educator who is the Founder and Executive Director of the National Scholastic Chess Foundation (NSCF). He is one of the most successful chess coaches in the United States. Weeramantry has written other instructional chess books, sharing his knowledge and experience with a broad audience.
Other Details:

Paperback
411 pages
Dimensions: 15.60cm × 2.26cm × 22.91cm
ISBN-13: 9781936277902