Lakdawala: Becoming an IM (paperback) Art “Provides definitive information on the

“Provides definitive information on the United States Chess Championship through April 2011…fascinating commentary on the games”— ARBA

often a large one

He won the Soviet Union Youth Championship (1982

who popularized it in the nineteenth century

providing Black's weaponry across the full range of early White choices

Lakdawala: Becoming an IM (paperback) Art “Provides definitive information on theThe Ultimate Guide to Reaching Your Chess Potential What does it really take to become an International Master? Not just stronger tactics or deeper opening prepbut a total shift in how you train, think, and compete. In Becoming an International Master, veteran coach and author Cyrus Lakdawala offers a no nonsense, experience based guide for ambitious players ready to take the leap from strong club level to IM level performance. This is not a theory