Del aficionado al maestro internacional: ideas y métodos de entrenamiento contrastados

This Amateur to IM: Proven Ideas and Training Methods is a chess training book by Jonathan Hawkins that focuses on practical improvement through structured study, with endgames at the heart of his approach.

What this book covers

Hawkins writes from his own rise from amateur tournament player to International Master, using that experience to show how focused study can lead to stronger play. Rather than offering quick fixes, the book looks at the training choices that matter most and explains why choosing the right material is often more effective than working through everything at random.

A central part of the method is a building-block training system, with special attention given to endgames. The book draws on the author’s own training notes and presents a practical way of approaching chess study for players who want to work more effectively.

Who it is for

This title is well suited to ambitious club players and tournament players who want a more considered approach to chess study. If you are looking for a book on training methods, practical playing strength and better study habits, Amateur to IM: Proven Ideas and Training Methods offers a clear account of Hawkins’s approach.

It is a sensible choice for players who want to organise their training more intelligently and focus on the areas that matter most in practical play.

Key details

• Product type: chess training book
• Author: Jonathan Hawkins
• Subject: chess training and practical improvement
• Main focus: endgames
• Approach: building-block training system
• Perspective: based on the author’s rise from amateur tournament player to International Master
• Use: chess study and training for tournament play