Do masters methodically cut their way through the branches of a tree of
analysis? Is it true that attacking players calculate a dozen moves
ahead, while positional specialists rely on abstract principles? What
exactly does it mean to "calculate," anyway? In The Inner Game of Chess,
GM Andy Soltis shows that the key to good calculation is good
visualization of the position in front of us and then after the moves we
re considering. Being aware of tactical motifs; knowing when to stop
looking; and verifying your chosen move are essential, but they all
depend on the basic requirement to see clearly what s going on. The
author discusses common obstacles to clear visualization and offers
techniques to overcome them in your own play. This 21st-century edition
of Soltis s celebrated work features new material and revised analysis,
while retaining all the insights that made The Inner Game of Chess an
instant classic."