Cómo burlar al rival en el ajedrez - Andrew Soltis

How to Outwit Your Opponent in Chess by Andrew Soltis is a Polish-language chess book on practical tournament play, written for moments when the position is difficult, level or even looks lost, and you still need a real way to fight for the result.

What the book covers

Andrew Soltis focuses on situations every competitive player recognises: you have to win, the position offers no obvious edge, or your opponent seems better prepared. He shows how to play more practically in those moments, how to create complications, how to pose difficult problems, and how to make use of factors that matter over the board in tournament chess.

The book brings together tactical and psychological ideas linked to your opponent’s current form, gaps in preparation and the pressure of the clock. It is aimed at players who want to understand not only the position itself, but also the practical side of fighting at the board.

Why read it?

The strength of this book is its tournament realism. Soltis does not promise easy answers; instead, he shows that many games are decided under pressure, with limited time and real human decisions rather than in an ideal analysis room. That makes it especially relevant for tournament players, club players and ambitious amateurs who want to save worse positions more often or press harder for the full point.

As Soltis puts it, chess can change quickly, and positions can swing from lost to winning in one or two moves. This book is about recognising those moments and making use of them.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Andrew Soltis
• Language: Polish
• Binding: paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Subject: practical tournament chess
• Approach: creating complications, using time pressure and finding practical chances in difficult or equal positions