Description
Hardback, 280 pages, Thinkers Publishing 2026
Grandmaster Daniel Gormally reveals why amateur players think differently about chess—and how to bridge the gap. From paralysis by analysis to moving pieces aimlessly, this entertaining guide exposes classic amateur mistakes and provides concrete solutions.
Discover the specific variations and calculation techniques that separate amateurs from professionals, plus a consistent process you can apply at the board immediately. Whether you're struggling with concrete positions or general strategy, Gormally's humorous yet insightful analysis will transform your game and boost your results.
Grandmaster Daniel Gormally is currently living in Alnwick, Northumberland, England.
Daniel has been a chess professional for over twenty years, in which time he has played in many tournaments both in the U.K. and abroad. He has represented England in the European team championships and the Olympiad. Daniel has taken high placing in the British chess championships and on several occasions has placed in a tie for second. He is also the two times winner of the English rapid play championships.
In 2005 he scored his final Grandmaster norm in a tournament in Gibraltar, where he scored a 2693 performance. In that tournament he played against several world-class grandmasters, including Nakamura, Aronian, Sutovsky and Dreev, and only lost one game.
He is also the author of several well-received chess books, including a year in the chess world and mating the castled king, one of the few western chess books in recent years to be translated into Chinese.
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