The Secret Ingredient PB

The Secret Ingredient PB is an English-language paperback chess book for players and trainers who want to improve their practical results over the board. Instead of focusing on opening theory alone, it looks at the factors that often decide real games: preparation, time management and the effective use of chess engines.

What the book covers

Written by GM Jan Markos, it shows how to turn chess knowledge into better results in tournaments and practical play. The book addresses questions that matter to ambitious players and coaches, including:

• how to use computers and chess engines effectively,
• how to prepare step by step for a specific opponent,
• how to manage your time better during a game,
• which skill most clearly separates top players from those who have not yet reached their full potential.

This is a practical training book designed to help you organise your preparation more effectively, make better decisions at the board and work on your own play with greater purpose.

Why it stands out

The book does not limit itself to opening theory or familiar tactical themes. Its strength lies in the way it treats chess as a process: preparation, use of tools, disciplined thinking and habits that have a direct impact on results. It also includes insights from GM David Navara, adding the perspective of a player who has competed at the highest level.

For many readers, it will be a useful companion to more traditional training books, especially if they want answers not only to “what should I play?” but also to “how can I perform better as a player?”

Edition details

• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Page count: 224

Key details

• Product type: paperback chess book
• Title: The Secret Ingredient PB
• Author: GM Jan Markos
• Contributor: GM David Navara
• Focus: practical improvement in chess performance
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Page count: 224