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That makes \u003cstrong\u003eThinking Inside the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong choice for players who want to improve their decision-making process and understand their mistakes more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the book covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis final volume ties together themes from the earlier books on calculation, positional play, strategy, attack and defence, and endgame play. Among the topics Aagaard explores are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003echess psychology,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe four types of decisions made during a game,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eplay in simple positions,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ewhat calculation really is,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehow to analyse your own games,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eand other practical aspects of chess improvement.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strength of the book is its broad approach. Instead of focusing on just one training area, it shows how different parts of preparation affect the quality of your moves over the board. If you are looking for a chess book about thinking, training and self-improvement, this is a very relevant title to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the author and the series\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacob Aagaard is a grandmaster and one of the most respected chess authors working today. He won the British Championship on his first and only attempt, and his writing has received major awards including the Boleslavsky Medal, ACP, Guardian, ECF and ChessCafe Book of the Year honours. He has trained grandmasters from four continents and has helped players succeed from school events and national championships all the way to the World Cup, Candidates and Olympic gold medals. 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