Chess Training by Nigel Povah

Chess Training by Nigel PovahThe Training Book Built for the Improving Club Player. Global chess standards are rising and the players who improve fastest are the ones who train systematically. Nigel Povah has spent years developing and refining the training methods in this book, and they work. Ideal for players in the 14001900 ELO 100160 BCF range, this book covers all phases of the game with practical, illustrative examples drawn from real tournament play. What's Covered:

The Training Book Built for the Improving Club Player.

Global chess standards are rising — and the players who improve fastest are the ones who train systematically. Nigel Povah has spent years developing and refining the training methods in this book, and they work.

Ideal for players in the 1400–1900 ELO / 100–160 BCF range, this book covers all phases of the game with practical, illustrative examples drawn from real tournament play.

What's Covered:

• Opening, middlegame, and endgame — all phases addressed with clarity
• Dozens of practical examples to illustrate key concepts
• General advice for tournament competitors — preparation, mindset, and decision-making
• Tried-and-tested methods that have helped real players improve their results

Paperback, 178 pages — Everyman Publishing, 1996. Practical, no-nonsense, and still highly relevant for the improving club player.

Train smarter. Play better. The improvement guide for serious club players.