The Grandmaster Battle Manual, de Vassilios Kotronias (tapa blanda)

The Grandmaster Battle Manual by Vassilios Kotronias is an English-language chess book about practical tournament play, with a clear focus on the decisions, preparation and mindset that shape results over the board.

Drawing on two decades of experience in strong international events, Kotronias goes beyond move-by-move analysis to show how competitive chess is really played. He looks at topics such as recovering after setbacks, handling a theoretically weaker opponent and staying composed in a decisive final round.

What it covers

This is not a dry collection of variations. The Grandmaster Battle Manual presents tournament chess through the eyes of a grandmaster who explains the ideas behind the games in a direct, practical way. That makes it a strong fit for ambitious club players, tournament regulars and anyone who wants to understand the thinking behind good decisions at the board.

The book also stands out for its personal tone. Kotronias writes openly and with a strong feel for real tournament conditions, so the content offers both analytical material and useful reflection on psychology and self-improvement in chess.

Edition information

• Author: Vassilios Kotronias
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 352
• Publication date: 3 June 2011
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-52-7

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Title: The Grandmaster Battle Manual
• Author: Vassilios Kotronias
• Subject: practical tournament chess
• Perspective: grandmaster-level competitive experience
• Binding: paperback
• Page count: 352
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-52-7