by Michael de la MazaThis is the ideal book for serious adult players who want to improve. It details a study plan which cam about thanks to a re-evaluation of standard chess teaching and includes several unique components aimed at improving deficiencies in the play of adult players. The author is unique in that he hugely improved his own rating over a twelve month period following his own advice. This is in sharp contrast to most books aimed at this level which are usually written. Paperback: 128 pagesPublisher: Everyman Chess; 1.00 edition (June 1, 2002)