Davies/McDonald: A Practical Guide to Chess Improvement Kids He is the author of

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Davies/McDonald: A Practical Guide to Chess Improvement Kids He is the author ofTwo Complete Books on Chess Improvement and Strategic Mastery Practical Guide to Chess Improvement by Nigel Davies and Neil McDonald combines two independent works into a single 320 page resource. The first book examines proven methods for advancing at chess, drawing on Davies's experience with students who achieved measurable improvement. The second work explores how strong players deliberately break conventional strategic rules to gain an edge.