The 10 Most Common Chess Mistakes

by Larry Evans

A fascinating collection of more than two hundred typical errors committed by the world's greatest players challenges you to test your skills by choosing between two the right one, or the one actually played. You will be amazed at how even world champions make errors in critical situations and violate the basic principles of chess. From neglecting development and king safety, misjudging threats, and premature attacks to impulsiveness, snatching pawns, and basic inattention, you get a complete course in exactly what not to do. 256 pages

Genres: Chess, Games

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1998

About the author

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Larry Melvin Evans, chess grandmaster.

Reviews

[Paul Gaya Ochieng Simeon Juma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great.

[William Schram · Rating 3 out of 5]

As far as chess books go, this one is pretty good. It uses algebraic notation, it goes over games, it covers ideas using events that happen in actual Master Level play, and it has general techniques that can be used to cover your own games. I honestly don't know why it is rated so low on this site, but I thought it was all right.