Renowned coach Vladimir Popov, who has trained top Russian chess players, grandmasters Tatiana and Nadezhda Kosintseva, is well-versed in the strategic and tactical elements of chess that often challenge young players. In his instructional book, he presents a method that has proven successful during his sessions with the sisters. Carefully selected practical examples reveal common mistakes and outline ways to overcome them. At the end of each chapter, test exercises help readers identify the areas in which they should focus on improving. This book will be invaluable not only for young talents but also for their coaches. Explore other titles in the series on our website: - The Opening Repertoire of an Aggressive Chess Player - The Opening Repertoire of a Positional Chess Player - Sicilian Defense for Amateurs - Learn to Play the English Opening - Secrets of Practical Chess - Learn from Chess Legends, Volume 1: Evaluating Positions and Planning - Strategy of the Isolated Pawn - Learn from Chess Legends, Volume 2: Secrets of the Russian Opening - Volume 1: Secrets of the Russian Opening - Volume 2: Secrets of the Russian Opening - Volume 3: Accepted Queen's Gambit