Looks at the art of chess calculation, describing when a player should calculate, how to discover moves, and how much time to spend on critical moves. There are many differing opinions amongst the top players in the world of chess, but there is one thing upon which World Champions, Grandmasters and other experts all agree: the art of chess calculation is the absolute key to the success of a player. Master this discipline and you can surely expect your results to improve dramatically. And yet there have been very few serious attempts in the past by chess authors to delve into this delicate topic, perhaps not surprisingly given its complexity and difficulty. In Excelling at Chess Calculation, Jacob Aagaard tackles the subject matter head on, unraveling the many secrets behind chess calculation and arming the reader with the necessary tools to be able to calculate effectively at the chessboard. Aagaard pays particular attention to searching practical questions like 'when should you calculate?', 'how can you discover candidate moves?' and 'how long should you spend on critical moves?' A thorough study of this book will enable you to calculate with confidence in future games. *A crucial guide to the skill of chess calculation *Ideal for both club and tournament players *Written by a renowned chess coach and author Bibliography 4(1) Introduction 5(5) Before you can think, you need to learn how to see 10(8) Candidate Moves 18(12) When is the right time to Calculate? 30(19) Important Thinking Techniques 49(24) Visualisation and Stepping Stones 73(20) When it is time to Calculate 93(11) Creativity and Combinational Vision 104(27) How to Train Calculation 131(3) Exercises 134(18) Solutions 152