Common Sense In Chess Dt

From the day when he won the World's Chess Championship from Steinitz in 1894 to his defeat by Capablanca in 1921, Emanuel Lasker reigned as the undisputed chess genius of the world. Though surely his unique talent cannot be transmitted, the basic principles upon which his chess mastery was based are outlined clearly and succinctly for the benefit of all chess enthusiasts in his "Common Sense in Chess."

Ever been confused by the division of a tournament prize fund? Wonder how to fix an incorrectly set clock? How can players file a complaint? Can someone explain official and unofficial ratings? What's the secret to dealing with chess lawyers? Is there a trick tournaments directors can use to start games on time? How do organizers learn to construct prize funds, rent space, hire staff, and advertise? Puzzled by scholastic chess tournaments? Get the Just Law scoop on the most popular chess tournament questions from players, tournament directors and organizers. In the book's Q&A format, Tim Just guides you through a wide range of tournament topics, including details about notation, draws, byes, clocks, prizes, prize funds, ratings, making claims, playing sites, time controls, pairings, tournament management, tournament creation, scholastic chess mysteries, and even more. Just Law's bonus material includes a list of rulebook Successful Player Habits and the Just Law Jargon list of common US Chess terms. Tim's expert replies come from his stints as the US Chess rulebook editor for both the 5th and 6th editions. Then there are his many years as a National Tournament Director, tournament organizer, US Chess Delegate, and member of both the US Chess rules committee plus the US Chess tournament director certification committee.