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RETURN TO HOME PAGE Tony Peterson, 11 Westbury Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4DW, UK. Tel: 01702 462757. email: tony@chessbooks.co.uk £0.002171. ----: Chess Simplified. Modern Guide to Elementary Chess.
Lane Publ. n.d.(1929) 1st. p/b. G. 44pp. Betts 10-121. £7.004263. Abrahams (G.): Teach Yourself Chess.
EUP 1951. Revised Edn. G. 256pp. Includes elementary endgames, middlegame and tactics, strategy and technique, ground work of the openings, further endgames, illustrative games. £5.00691. Abrahams (G.): Technique in Chess.
Bell 1961. 1st Edn. G,d/w (some wear to edges). 216pp. £8.00162. Abrahams (G.): Test Your Chess.
Pan p/b 1975. Revised & Expanded Edn. Paper yellowed o/w G. 55 positions with more than one answer on different levels of difficulty. £3.001203. Abrahams (G.): The Chess Mind.
Teach Yourself Book, 1975. 2nd impr. p/b. VG. 346pp. An original book dealing with the intellectual processes of the chessplayer. Includes 47 illustrative games. £6.002805. Alburt (L.): Test and Improve Your Chess. Numerical Evaluation and other Improvement Techniques. Ed: K.P.Neat.
Pergamon 1989. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 128pp. (A.) Using many examples of his own games, Alburt tries to reconstruct his thoughts at crucial moments. £10.003802. Alburt (L.) & N.Krogius: Just the Facts! Winning Endgame Knowledge in One Volume.
CIRC, US 2000. 1st. p/b. VG. 408pp. "Essential endgame wisdom in one volume...with clear and concise explanations" by leading Russian trainers. (A.) £13.001204. Alexander (C.H.O'D): The Penguin Book of Chess Positions.
1973. 1st. p/b. VG. 171pp. 10 sets of 10 positions of increasing difficulty with comparison scoretable at end. £3.502189. Alexander (C.H.O'D.): Chess.
Pitman 1942. 2nd Edn., reprint. G, d/w torn on corners with some loss. 190pp., illus. A general work including 11 annotated games. £5.003449. Alfoldy (L.): 33 Sakklecke.
Sport Lap- es Konyvkiado, 1958. 1st Edn. Contemporary half cloth with original front wrapper mounted on front cover. G. 159pp. A series of lessons, including many annotated games. £7.00561. Averbakh (Y.): Chess Endings: Essential Knowledge. Translated by P.H.Clarke.
Pergamon 1987. 2nd (Revised) Edn. p/b. VG. 97pp. £10.004222. Averbakh (Y.): Knight Endings.
Batsford, 1977. 1st English Edn. G, d/w. 133pp. This updated English translation was the most complete work on Knight endings at the time. £10.001085. Averbakh (Y.): Queen and Pawn Endings. Trans: K.P.Neat.
Batsford 1975. 1st English Edn. G, tape mark on d/w, front endpaper removed. 137pp. Includes many studies. The second volume of Averbakh's classic endgame series. (Another copy: VG,d/w £12.00) £9.004286. Averbakh (Y.) & I.Maizelis: Comprehensive Chess Endings. Vol.4 Pawn Endings.
Pergamon 1987. 1st English Edn. Large h/b. Minor tape marks on endpapers o/w VG. 326pp. Includes 766 examples, many from studies. (A.) The second scarcest volume in the series. £45.004285. Averbakh (Y.) & N.Kopayev: Comprehensive Chess Endings. Vol.5 Rook Endings.
Pergamon 1987. 1st English Edn. Large p/b. G. 326pp. Includes 808 examples, many from studies. (A.) The final and scarcest volume in the series. £60.003686. Avni (A.): Creative Chess.
Cadogan 1997. Expanded Edn with some new chapters & corrections. p/b. VG. 157pp. A wealth of amazing examples to broaden the horizons of chess thinking, techniques for developing creativity. (A.) £9.00884. Avni (A.): Danger in Chess. How to Avoid Making Blunders.
Cadogan 1994. 1st. p/b. VG. 121pp. (A.) £7.003687. Avni (A.): Surprise in Chess.
Cadogan 1998. 1st. p/b. F. 112pp. Numerous examples where suprise played a major role, psychology etc. (A.) £8.003395. Avni (A.): The Grandmaster's Mind. A Look Inside the Chess-Thinking Process.
Gambit 2004. p/b. Title-page removed o/w F. 176pp. Israeli psychologist Avni interviews a number of Israeli GM's and composers focusing on their most interesting and instructive games and compositions. (A.) £8.003348. Baker (C.): Learn from your Chess Mistakes.
Batsford 2003. Repr. p/b. F. 144pp. (A.) Aimed at club players, identifying typical failings and giving plenty of advice. £9.00106. Ban (J.): The Tactics of End-Games.
Corvina Press 1963. 2nd Edn. VG, d/w. 214pp. "A must for players, composers and solvers alike." All the illustrative positions are named studies, carefully chosen for their artistic merit as well as their instructional value. £11.001513. Barden (L.): How Good is Your Chess?
Dover 1976. Repr. p/b. VG. 112pp. 35 master games with points awarded to rate your skill. (Also: Hardback 1st Edn. 1957. G. £5.00) £6.001459. Barden (L.): How to Play the Endgame in Chess.
Collins, 1976. Repr. VG, d/w. 128pp. Aimed at the average club-player with the emphasis on practical situations. £7.00171. Barden (L.): Play Better Chess. Foreword by Viktor Korchnoi.
Octopus Books, 1980. 1st Edn. Large format hardback. VG, d/w. 153pp., photos. Includes opening traps, opening plans, pro techniques for amateurs, and games of champions past and present. (A.) £9.004099. Barden (L.): The Guardian Chess Book.
Coronet Books, 1973. 5th impr. p/b, spine wear o/w G. 166pp. Includes an introduction to chess, how to improve, puzzles, and large section on the author's "method chess" - recommended openings for club players which are easy to learn. £4.003347. Beliavsky (A.) & A.Mikhalchishin: Modern Endgame Practice.
Batsford 2003. p/b. F. 208pp. (A.) Third and final work on the endgame by these authors, identifying typical mistakes made in tournament play, with particular emphasis on rook endings. £9.002647. Beliavsky (A.) & A.Mikhalchishin: Winning Endgame Strategy.
Batsford 2000. p/b. F. 208pp. (A.) A continuation of their previous book "Winning Endgame Technique." £9.00107. Bellin (R.) & P.Ponzetto.: Test Your Positional Play.
Batsford 1985. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 192pp. 30 tests each with a choice of 3 plans with points awarded. (A.) £8.004253. BERLINER (H.): The System. A World Champion's Approach to Chess.
Gambit 1999. 1st Edn. p/b. F. 176pp. 5th World Champion Correspondence player Berliner explains the set of principles - The System - that he used to guide him to the right moves. Helps improve your analytical methods. Includes 13 illustrative games of Berliner. (A.) £10.003186. Bondarevsky (I.G.): Combinations in the Middle Game. Trans: B.Cafferty.
Chess SC n.d.(1967) 1st English Edn. p/b. G. 54pp. 87 examples. £5.00692. Bonham (R.W.) & R.D.Wormald.: Chess Questions Answered.
Jordan 1945. 1st Edn. p/b. G. 138pp. 200 questions and answers on the endgame and 150 on some K-pawn openings. £4.002208. Bonham (R.W.) & R.D.Wormald.: More Chess Questions Answered.
Jordan 1948. 1st Edn. Small tear to top of spine, club name on verso of title-page o/w VG. 177pp. 70 questions and answers on the endgame and 280 on the Ruy Lopez, French & Sicilian openings. £7.00411. Bott (R.) & S.Morrison.: The Chess Apprentice.
Collins 1960. 1st Edn. VG. 208pp. Humourous illustrations by Patricia Lindsay. The authors second book for children. £7.002183. Bouwmeester (H.): Winning Chess Combinations.
Batsford 1977. 1st English Edn. p/b. VG. 138pp. A guide to the most common types of combination. £8.002376. Burgess (G.): Gambits.
Batsford 1995. p/b. VG. 112pp. (A.) On pawn sacrifices, with many complete games and exercises.. £6.001649. Burgess (G.): The Mammoth Book of Chess.
Robinson, 1997. 1st. Thick p/b. G. 537pp. A comprehensive general work including openings, strategy & tactics, selection of games, studies etc. (A.) £7.00693. Capablanca (J.R.): A Primer of Chess.
Harcourt Brace, NY 1937. 2nd printing. Spine lettering faded, pencil scribble on front endpaper o/w G. 281pp. A systematic guide for the novice to become an accomplished player, plus 11 of his best games. £10.00190. Capablanca (J.R.): Capablanca's Last Chess Lectures.
Herbert Jenkins, 1967. 1st UK Edn. VG. 132pp. Twelve lectures originally delivered shortly before his death in 1942. A scarce book. £18.002106. Capablanca (J.R.): Chess Fundamentals.
Bell 1921. 1st Edn. Endpapers spotted, spine slightly faded o/w G. 246pp. A classic work reprinted numerous times throughout the 20th century. Once described by Botvinnik in a 1984 interview as the best chess book ever! (See Dunne, Great Chess Books p.26). £14.00385. Capablanca (J.R.): Chess Fundamentals.
Bell 1945. Repr. G. 246pp. Considered by Botvinnik in a 1984 interview as the best chess book ever, "still timely and has value to players of all levels." (Dunne GCB p.26.) £8.004242. Capablanca (J.R.): Letzte Schachlektionen.
Walter Lau, 1967. 1st German Edn. p/b. VG. 62pp. Ten lectures originally delivered shortly before his death in 1942. £9.00673. Chernev (I.): Combinations. The Heart of Chess.
Dover 1967. Repr. p/b. G. 245pp. 356 examples of combinations from master games. £6.00672. Chernev (I.): Logical Chess Move by Move.
Faber 1981. Repr. p/b. G. 250pp. 33 master games analysed move by move. £7.004179. Chernev (I.): Practical Chess Endings.
Dover 1969. Repr. p/b. G. 318pp. Comprises 300 end game studies of named famous composers. £6.00172. Chernev (I.): Practical Chess Endings.
Faber 1962. 1st UK Edn. VG. 318pp. Comprises 300 end game studies of named famous composers. "Written with down-to-earth simplicity." £8.003349. Christiansen (L.): Rocking the Ramparts. A Guide to Attacking Chess.
Batsford 2003. VG. p/b. 256pp. Numerous complete games and combinations from recent master games featuring king-side attacks. (A.) £9.001294. Cordingley (E.G.R.): The Next Move is... Studies in Chess Combinations.
Bell 1944. 1st Edn. VG. 88pp. 250 positions from master games with continuations and analysis at end. £7.004260. Crouch (C.): Modern Chess Move by Move.
Everyman 2009. Large p/b, stain on one page o/w VG. 415pp., 33 games from 2005 to 2008 of top players, annotated move by move with lengthly explanations and analysis. (A.) £15.004258. Cunnington (E.E.): Lessons in Pawn Play.
Routledge, 1913. 1st Edn. Sm8vo, original yellow, red & black pictorial boards, some rubbing and wear as usual o/w G. 98pp, advert leaf. 101 endgames. LN 2219. £10.004183. Cunnington (E.E.): Lessons in Pawn Play.
Routledge, n.d.(c.1925) 3rd Edn. Sm8vo, original pictorial boards, a little wear o/w G. 98pp. 101 endgames. LN 2221. £7.001988. Cunnington (E.E.): The following works, all pictorial boards
: Chess Openings for Beginners. New Edn Revised Du Mont, 1951. G. £2.50. Blake (J.H.) Chess Endings for Beginners. 18th Edn. 1955. Wear to spine o/w G. £2 £0.004063. Damsky (I.): The Heavy Pieces in Action. Trans & Ed: Ken Neat.
Cadigan, 1997. 1st English Edn. p/b. VG. 160pp. The role of Queens and Rooks arranged by themes with numerous examples from GM games and 49 test positions. (A.) £7.502812. Davies (N.): The Power Chess Program. Book 1.
Batsford 1998. 1st. p/b. VG. 255pp. "A unique training program (aimed at average club players), tried and tested as a correspondence course...in a series of 12 chapters and 48 lessons. (A.) £10.003285. Davies (N.): The Power Chess Program. Book 2.
Batsford 1999. 1st. p/b. F. 256pp. "A unique training program (aimed at average club players), tried and tested as a correspondence course...in a series of 12 chapters and 48 lessons. Book 2 deals with more complex elements of chess thinking. (A.) £10.00444. Davis (S.) & D.Norwood.: Steve Davis Plays Chess.
Batsford 1995. 1st. Large p/b. VG. 111pp. (A.) Lots of general advice from Norwood. £5.004284. De La Maza (M.): Rapid Chess Improvement. A Study Plan for Adult Players.
EM 2007. Repr. p/b. G. 126pp. Includes 42 exercises. (A.) £9.003878. Dembo (Yelena): Conversation with a Professional Trainer. Methods of Positional Play.
Polyentypo Editions 2006. p/b. VG. 135pp. Numerous positions from games of Greek (formerly Russian) IM Dembo and much advice on how to improve in a question and answer format. (A.) £12.003879. Dembo (Yelena): The Very Unusual Book About Chess.
Polyentypo Editions 2005. p/b. VG. 135pp. 77 part games in which Greek (formerly Russian) IM Dembo gives much advice on how to improve and how to think correctly during a game. (A.) £13.00158. Du Mont (J.): The Basis of Combination in Chess.
Routledge ,1938. 1st Edn. G. 218pp. "A great expert and a great teacher...in this book, gets very near to the ideal of instructing and entertaining at the same time." (Tartakower.) (Also: 1953 reprint. G. £7.00) £10.00962. Du Mont (J.): The Elements of Chess.
Bell 1925. 1st Edn. G. 160pp. Includes 10 illustrative games. A scarce work. £15.003550. Dunnington (A.): Can You Be a Positional Chess Genius?
Everyman 2002. Repr. p/b. F. 144pp. 150 positions with ascending difficulty and points awarded. (A.) £10.003868. Dunnington (A.): Chess Psychology.
Everyman 2003. p/b. F. 128pp. A fresh look at the value of studying psychology in chess with many practical examples. (A.) £11.001471. Dvoretsky (M.): Secrets of Chess Training.
Batsford 1991. 1st English Edn. p/b. G. 216pp. (A.) Training methods of the doyen of Soviet trainers. BCF "Book of the Year," and highly recommended by John Nunn. £11.003307. Dvoretsky (M.) & A.Yusupov: Opening Preparation.
Batsford 1996. Repr. p/b. G. 304pp. Another work by the highly regarded Russian trainer and his former "star-pupil." General principles, building a repertoire, novelties, many complete games. (A.) £12.002824. Dvoretsky (M.) & A.Yusupov: Training for the Tournament Player.
Batsford 1993. Repr. p/b. VG. 189pp. (A.) By Russia's leading trainer. Includes analysing your own games, studying classic games, choosing a plan, exercises. £12.002170. Emery (A.): Chess Sacrifices and Traps.
Frank Hollings, 1924. 1st Edn. Limp cloth covers, wear to spine o/w G. 110pp. Includes 28 games, most from 1922/23. £6.00694. Euwe (Dr.M.): The Development of Chess Style.
Bell 1968. 1st English Edn. VG. 152pp. 44 annotated games following the evolution of chess from Greco to Spassky. £12.00304. Euwe (M.): Judgement and Planning in Chess.
Bell 1962. Repr. VG, d/w (a little faded on spine). 190pp. A clear and methodical work on the middlegame. £10.003272. Euwe (M.): Strategy & Tactics in Chess.
Bell 1937. 1st English Edn. G, covered with removable plastic cover. 172pp. Mainly concerns tactics with a classification of combinations. £10.00386. Euwe (M.) & D.Hooper.: A Guide to Chess Endings.
Dover 1976. Corrected reprint of 1960 edn. p/b. G. 248pp. A very good instructional work. (Also: hardback, 1st Edn., 1959. VG. £8.00) £5.00718. Euwe (M.) & H.Kramer: The Middle Game. Book 1 Static Features. Book 2 Dynamic & Subjective Features.
Bell 1964-65. 1st Edn. 2 volumes, VG, d/w's with clear plastic covering, not removeable, a few pen ticks to pages. 293 & 346pp. 481 examples, mostly complete games, and section on the personal style of 38 players. A classic work. £25.003858. Euwe (M.) & W.Meiden.: Chess Master v Chess Amateur.
Allen & Unwin 1973. 1st UK Edn. VG, d/w (spine faded). 315pp. 25 deeply annotated games played between an amateur and master, "provides the average player with numerous ways to improve his game." £10.00108. Euwe (M.) & W.Meiden.: The Road to Chess Mastery.
Allen & Unwin 1968. 1st UK Edn. VG,d/w. 273pp. 25 deeply annotated games played between an amateur and master, with "enlightening commentaries by Euwe...shows how a chess player should think.". £9.00899. Euwe (M.) M.Blaine & J.Rumble: The Logical Approach to Chess.
Dover 1982. Reprint of 1958 edn. p/b. G. Inscription on title-page. 217pp. A general treatise aimed at club players. £7.00674. Evans (L.): Chess Questions Answered. Including the Ten Best Games of the Modern Era.
Faber 1971. 1st Edn. Scribble to front blank endpaper o/w VG, d/w. 249pp. Question and answer format progressing from simple to complex. £6.00387. Evans (L.): New Ideas in Chess.
Pitman 1958. 1st UK Edn. VG. 196pp. Many examples from Evans' own games...lucid and lively style. £8.004192. Evans (L.): The 10 Most Common Chess Mistakes and how to avoid them!
Cardoza, 2004. 2nd Edn. p/b. F. 256pp. 218 positions from master games all featuring mistakes, oversights, and blunders. (A.) £8.50173. Fine (R.): Basic Chess Endings.
McKay, US 1941. 2nd Edn. G. 573pp. The classic work on endgames. (Also: 1st Edn. 1941. VG. £12.00) £9.0085. Fine (R.): The Middle Game in Chess.
McKay, NY, 1952. 1st Edn. Black cloth, silver lettering on spine. G. 442pp. A comprehensive work. £12.004133. Flear (G.): Mastering the Endgame.
Everyman 2001. p/b. VG. 176pp. 120 examples from games, test positions, and a layout which allows readers to absorb the key ideas. (A.) £11.003551. Flear (G.): Test Your Endgame Thinking.
Everyman 2002. p/b. F. 160pp. 150 positions of varying difficulty, with questions, hints and solutions. ideal for club or tournament players. (A.) £10.004156. Fletcher (L.E.): Gambits Accepted. A Survey of Opening Sacrifices.
Routledge 1954. 1st Edn. Spine faded o/w G. 254pp. Covers 84 gambits with opening theory followed by 84 games. £10.00153. Foster (A.W.) & R.E.Kemp.: Chess: An Easy Game.
Chess News Agency, 1914. Original yellow limp cloth covers. G. pp (iv),44. LN 1307. £8.001730. Gelfer (I.): Positional Chess Handbook.
Batsford, 1991. 1st. p/b. VG. 212pp. A complete guide for improving strategic play by the Israeli national coach. (A.) £8.004070. Golombek (H.): Instructions to Young Chess-Players.
Museum Press, 1960. Repr. Owner inscription on endpaper o/w VG. 152pp. Sections on endgame, middlegame and openings, plus illustrative games. £7.004241. Golz & Keres: Schonheit der Kombination. Das Schaffen Kurt Richters - eine Auswahl aus seiner Hohen Schule der Schachkombination.
Sportverlag Berlin 1978. Vierte auflage. G. 254pp. 313 combinations divided by themes, including exercises and tests. £7.003673. Green (R.F.): Chess. Revised and Brought up-to-date by J.Du Mont.
Bell, 1973. Repr. VG,d/w (spine faded). 113pp. Includes 23 master games from 1834 to 1936. £5.001594. Griffiths (P.C.): The Endings in Modern Theory and Practice.
Bell, 1976. 1st Edn. G. 176pp. The bulk of the book consists of actual endgames from recent tournaments. £6.003301. GRIVAINIS (K.): Winning Correspondence Chess. How to Beat the Databases.
Caissa, US 1997. 1st Edn. p/b. F. 76pp., brief biography, 43 well-annotated games of Grivainis, including the 14 games which won him the World Title. Excellent practical advice on playing winning postal chess at the highest levels. (A.) £10.001407. Harding (T.D.): Better Chess for Average Players.
OUP 1977. 1st Edn. p/b. G. 237pp. (A.) A coaching manual in 30 graduated units. £7.00174. Harley (B.): Chess for the Fun of it.
Bell 1933. 1st Edn. G, d/w (torn top of spine). 170pp. A general work including short biographies of 20 leading players. £7.50704. Hartston (W.R.): How to Cheat at Chess. Illustrated by Bill Tidy.
Hutchinson, 1977. 2nd impr. p/b. VG. 96pp. £7.003264. Hindle (O.): Further Steps in Chess.
Routledge Chess Handbook Book 2, 1983. Repr. p/b. F. 116pp. Deals with the basic elements and simpler endgames, with 16 illustrative games. £5.0036. Hoffer (L.): Chess.
Routledge 1942. 19th Edn. Original pictorial cloth. G. 224pp. £4.002226. Hoffer (L.): Chess. Revised by J.du Mont.
Routledge, 1939. 18th Edn. Original pictorial cloth, d/w torn at foot of spine o/w G. xiii,224pp. £5.00580. Hooper (D.): Practical Chess Endgames.
Routledge reprint 1973. p/b. VG. 143pp. £5.00238. Hooper (D.) & B.Cafferty.: Play for Mate.
Bell, 1977. 1st Edn. VG,d/w. 244pp. 290 mating combinations increasing in complexity. £8.00109. Horowitz (I.A.): How to Win in the Chess Endings.
Kaye & Ward 1974. 1st UK Edn. VG,d/w. 234pp. £7.00695. Horowitz (I.A.): Solitaire Chess.
Galahad Books, NY (1962.) VG,d/w. 128pp. 62 games in which you choose your move along the lines of "How Good is Your Chess". (Also: p/b. 1972. G. £4.00) £9.00587. Horowitz (I.A.) & F.Reinfeld.: How to Think Ahead in Chess. The Methods and Techniques of Planning Your Entire Game.
Faber 1952. 1st UK Edn. G. 268pp. £7.002432. Jacobs (B.): Analyse to Win.
Batsford 1997. p/b. VG. 144pp. Inspired by Kotov's Think Like a Grandmaster, trains the reader in how to think methodically in typical situations. (A.) £8.003712. Jansa (V.): Dynamics of Chess Strategy.
Batsford, 2003. p/b. F. 219pp. (A.) "Offers a fresh approach to opening play" encouraging the reader to be self-reliant when analysing specific positions, rather than memorizing theory or exact calculation of variations. £10.002244. KAN (I.A.): Ot debyuta k mittelspiel. (From the opening into the middlegame).
Moscow, 1978. p/b. VG. 136pp. Numerous annotated games and part-games of Kan's, and opening analysis. £10.003679. Kasparov (G.): Garry Kasparov's Chess Challenge. Trans & Ed: K.Neat.
Cadogan 1996. 1st. p/b. F. 95pp. Kasparov selects the best combinations from recent GM play with numerous examples, followed by 84 test positions. (A.) £8.003680. Kasparov (G.): Garry Kasparov's Chess Puzzle Book. Trans & Ed: K.Neat.
Cadogan 1995. 1st. p/b. F. 89pp. Kasparov selects the best combinations from recent GM play with numerous examples, followed by 96 test positions. (A.) £8.00678. Keene (R.): The Chess Combination from Philidor to Karpov.
Pergamon 1977. 1st Edn. VG. 162pp. Includes some 40 illustrative games from all eras. £8.00677. Keene (R.) & A.Whiteley.: Ray Keene's Good Move Guide.
OUP 1982. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 141pp. 70 games from 1843 to 1980 focusing on the key position in each one.(A.) £7.00390. Keres (P.): Practical Chess Endings.
Batsford, 1985. Algebraic Edn. p/b, paper a bit yellowed o/w G. 262pp. One of the best books on the endgame by a great endgame player. £8.00389. Keres (P.) & A.Kotov.: The Art of the Middle Game. Translated by H.Golombek.
Dover 1989. Reprint of 1964 Penguin Edn. p/b. VG. 238pp. Includes some of Keres' best writing. Includes planning, attacking the king, defending difficult positions, pawn positions in the centre, the art of analysis. (Also: Penguin p/b, 1964. G. £5.00) £9.001729. King (D.): How Good is your Chess.
Cadogan 1993. p/b. VG. 127pp. 20 games, with test-yourself guide. (A.) £6.003713. King (D.): Test Your Chess with Daniel King.
Batsford,2004. p/b. F. 240pp. 20 recent games with points awarded after each move, with introductions and profiles of the winners. (A.) £10.001749. King (D.) & C.Duncan: Choose the Right Move.
Cadogan, 1998. p/b. VG. 199pp. Includes numerous complete games, with chapters on tactics, positional play, how to calculate, winning won positions, endings. (A.) £8.004266. Kmoch (H.): Die Kunst der Bauernfuhrung.
Berlin 1956. 1st Edn. VG. 288pp. The classic work on pawn play and structures with many complete and part games. £12.00165. Kmoch (H.): Pawn Power in Chess.
McKay, NY 1969. Repr. Spine slightly faded o/w VG. 304pp. The classic work on pawn play, with classification of pawn formations. £10.003439. Kongsted (C.): How to Use Computers to Improve Your Chess.
Gambit 2003. p/b. F. 192pp. "Computer enthusiast provides practical advice on working with computers so as to become better and more rounded players." (A.) £8.003836. Kopec (D.) & L.Ftacnik: Winning the Won Game.
Batsford 2004. p/b. F. 208pp. 64 annotated games, all winners of the Albert Brilliancy Prize at the US Chess Championships from 1984 to 2003, with special emphasis on what can be learned from them. (A.) £10.00680. Kopec (D.) et al: Master Chess. A Course in 21 Lessons.
Pergamon 1986. Repr. p/b. VG. 133pp. A 21 lesson course for the serious student. (A.) £8.001086. Korn (W.): The Brilliant Touch in Chess. 240 Fascinating Positions Commented on.
Dover 1966. p/b. G. 101pp. £4.003811. Kostyev (A.): 40 Lessons for the Club Player.
Batsford 1999. Repr. p/b. F. 216pp. Follow-up to "From Beginner to Expert in 40 Lessons." (A.) £9.00279. Kostyev (A.): From Beginner to Expert in 40 Lessons.
Batsford 1991. Repr. p/b. VG. 147pp. (A.) £7.50175. Kotov (A.): Play Like a Grandmaster.
Batsford 1987. Repr. p/b. G. 221pp. The second of Kotov's trilogy, packed with useful advice. (A.) £8.003622. Kotov (A.): Think Like a Grandmaster.
Batsford 1997. Repr. Algebraic Edn. p/b. F. 187pp. "Still one of the best practical training manuals available." (A.) £11.00176. Kotov (A.): Think Like a Grandmaster.
Batsford 1973. Repr. VG, d/w (a little dusty). 200pp. "One of the most practical books ever published." £10.00434. Krogius (N.): Psychology in Chess.
RHM, NY 1976. 1st English Edn. p/b, some corners creased o/w G. 243pp. Contains the best of Krogius' writings on the subject, with much of practical use including large sections on attention and time trouble, reasons for common errors etc. . £12.002081. Lalic (S.): Your Chess Questions Answered.
Batsford 1999. 1st. p/b. F. 126pp. Question and answer guide for inexperienced players. (A.) £7.503674. Langfield (P.): Chess.
Macdonald Guidelines 1978. 1st. p/b. VG. 96pp., includes short biographies and photos of various players, chess history, illustrations of some pictures and chess sets, 7 famous games. £6.001202. Lasker (Ed.): Chess Strategy.
Bell, 1915. 1st Edn. Faded patch to front cover o/w G. 282pp. 48 illustrative games mostly from 1908-14. (Also 4th Edn, 1920. G. £10.00) £14.00177. Lasker (Ed.): Chess. (The Complete Self-Tutor.)
Batsford 1973. Repr. VG, d/w. 468pp. "From the basic moves right up to the level of a very strong club player." (Also: p/b, cover corner crease o/w VG. 1981 5th impr. 468pp. £7-50.) £9.00139. Lasker (Ed.): Modern Chess Strategy.
Bell 1973. Repr. VG, d/w. 217pp. Includes sections on elementary end games, fundamental middlegame combinations, principles of chess strategy with ideas behind each opening, and 20 illustrative games. £9.00588. LASKER (Edward): Chess for Fun and Chess for Blood.
Hollis & Carter 1952. 1st UK Edn. G. 202pp. Includes anecdotes and reminiscences of the author's personal encounters with great masters, with selected positions and annotated games. (Also: Dover p/b, 1962. VG. 224pp. £8.00) £9.00697. Lasker (Emanuel.): Lasker's Manual of Chess.
Dover 1960. Repr. p/b, back cover crease o/w G. 349pp. Includes an appreciation of Lasker by Reinfeld. £7.502579. Lasker (Emanuel.): Lasker's Manual of Chess.
Printing-Craft Ltd., 1932. 1st UK Edn. Spine faded o/w VG. Portrait, 349pp. A chess classic which includes his illumination and elaboration of the theories of Steinitz. £18.00585. Levenfish (G.) & V.Smyslov.: Rook Endings.
Batsford, 1979. Repr. p/b. Pen underlining on a few pages o/w VG. 224pp. Comprehensive work. (Also: 1971 1st Edn. Hardback, G,d/w. £12.00) £9.002425. Levitt (J.): Genius in Chess. Assess and Develop Your Chess Talent.
Batsford, 1997. p/b. F. 128pp. (A.) Sections on the nature of chess genius, talent tests, multiple choice tests etc. £8.003548. Levitt (J.) & D.Friedgood: Secrets of Spectacular Chess.
Batsford / Holt, US 1995. 1st US Edn. VG. 222pp. Includes many studies, problems and some games, illustrating the beauty of chess, and as an aid to improving combinative vision. (A.) £10.00682. Levy (D.): Play Chess Combinations and Sacrifices.
OUP 1980. 1st Edn. Hardback. VG. 186pp. Combinations grouped by themes, sacrifices associated with specific openings, exercises, illustrative games. (A.) £10.003980. Lipnitsky (I.): Questions of Modern Chess Theory. A Soviet Classic. Translated by J.Sugden.
Quality Chess 2008. 1st English Edn. New p/b. 229pp. 16 chapters covering various opening and middlegame topics, with numerous annotated games and part games. "The lost masterpiece of Soviet chess literature...published in 1956...updated for the 21st century and now available for the first time in English." (A.) £16.00110. Littlewood (J.): How to Play the Middle Game in Chess.
Batsford 1983. 2nd Edn (corrected). p/b. VG. 192pp. “Thought-provoking, instructive and entertaining.” (J.Grefe.) Signed by Littlewood on title-page. (Also: 1st Edn. Collins, 1974. VG,d/w. £7.00) £10.001400. Livshitz (A.): Test Your Chess IQ. Book 1.
Pergamon, 1981. 1st Edn. p/b. G. 124pp. 458 test positions arranged by theme, plus score chart. (A.) £7.50881. Love (J.) & J.Hodgkins: Further Chess Ideas.
Bell 1965. 1st Edn. VG, with a classic period d/w. 177pp. Planning, basic ideas, tactics, the endgame, with illustrative games. £8.00305. Lutz (C.): Endgame Secrets.
Batsford 1999. p/b. F. 175pp. (A.) A self-trained GM explains how readers should analyse endgame positions. £8.503977. Marin (M.): Learn from the Legends. Chess Champions at their Best.
Quality Chess 2006. 2nd Edn (Revised.) New p/b. 332pp. Marin examines and explains the contribution from the chess legends who influenced him strongly in his own development- Rubinstein, Alekhine, Botvinnik, Tal, Petrosian, Fischer, Karpov and Korchnoi, with numerous examples. A highly praised work. (A.) £18.003793. Marovic (D.): Secrets of Positional Chess.
Gambit 2003. Large p/b. F. 224pp. How to recognize good and bad features of a position and use it to advantage, with numerous carefully chosen examples. By Croatian GM and trainer. (A.) £13.003393. Marovic (D.): Understanding Pawn Play in Chess.
Gambit 2000. p/b. VG. 208pp. "Provides the reader with an armoury of pawn-play concepts" using numerous high-quality GM games. (A.) £9.001054. Mason (J.): The Art of Chess. Revised and Edited by Reinfeld & S.Bernstein, with Supplement.
Dover 1958. p/b. G. 378pp. A updated edition of the famous late 19th century work. £7.501055. Mason (J.): The Principles of Chess in Theory and Practice. Revised by Fred Reinfeld.
Dover 1960. (Reprint of revised 1946 edn.) p/b. VG. 366pp. Includes 50 illustrative master games, mainly from 1920's & 1930's, not found in the original late 19th century classic work. £8.004072. McDonald (N.): Chess Success: Planning After the Opening.
Batsford, 2007. p/b. F. 267pp. "A selection of over 40 recent instructive and entertaining Grandmaster games, all of which illustrate how sound planning and a clear head can help you through that crucial post-opening phase." (A.) £13.004066. McDonald (N.): The Art of Planning in Chess Move by Move.
Batsford, 2006. p/b. F. 247pp. "Takes a close look at some of the most outstanding games from the last 6 years, commenting on every single move as the game unfolds, with the emphasis on planning." (A.) £13.00687. Mednis (E.): From the Middlegame into the Endgame.
Cadogan 1996. Repr. p/b, VG. 220pp. Shows when to aim for the endgame and how to play it correctly. (A.) £9.003773. Mednis (E.): How to Defeat a Superior Opponent.
Summit Pub, US 1989. (A new edition of "How to Beat the Russians.") p/b. G. 312pp. Practical advice and 68 annotated games in which a Russian GM was beaten, all from 1973. (A.) £10.001284. Mednis (E.): Practical Endgame Lessons.
Batsford 1979. 1st UK Edn. p/b. G. 332pp. Aimed at club players and based on the exposition of general principles. £10.004129. Mednis (E.): Practical Endgame Tips.
Cadogan 1997. p/b. VG. 144pp. (A.) £7.503030. Mednis (E.): Practical Middlegame Tips.
Cadogan, 1998. 1st. p/b. F. 175pp. A wealth of advice for players of all standards, based around 33 annotated games mainly from the 1990's. (A.) £8.00684. Mednis (E.): Questions and Answers on Practical Endgame Play.
Chess Enterprises, US 1987. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 135pp. (A.) £7.502215. Mednis (E.) & C.Crouch: Rate Your Endgame.
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Leipzig 1918. 1st Edn. Original boards. G. 51pp. 100 positions from master games. £18.00112. Mieses (J.): Instructive Positions from Master Chess.
Bell 1938. 4th impr. G,d/w. 76pp. 125 positions. £7.502075. Mieses (J.): The Chess Pilot.
Williams & Norgate, 1947. 1st Edn. p/b with attractive cover design, but spine worn with paper loss. 64pp. Basic opening guide. £5.00300. Motwani (P.): `S.T.A.R. Chess.
Gambit 1998. p/b. VG. 240pp. (A.) Original mnemonic-based approach to the strategy and tactics of attack, defence and counterattack. (S.T.A.R.= Strategy, Tactics, Attack, Reaction.) Many instructive games, tests and puzzles. £7.503784. Motwani (P.): C.O.O.L. Chess.
Batsford 1997. p/b. VG. 192pp. (A.) Original mnemonic-based approach to chess thinking using acronyms. (C.O.O.L.= Creative Original Opening Lines). Includes many instructive games. £7.50571. Motwani (P.): Chess Under the Microscope. Magnify Your Chess Strength.
Batsford 1998. 1st. p/b. VG. 256pp.Many complete games, test positions and puzzles. (A.) £9.003421. Motwani (P.): H.O.T. Chess.
Batsford 1996. p/b. VG. 192pp. (A.) Original mnemonic-based approach to strategy and tactics using acronyms. (H.O.T.= Highly original thinking.) Includes 38 instructive games. £7.503681. Mullen (I.) & M.Moss: Blunders and Brilliancies.
Cadogan 1998. Repr. p/b. F. 128pp. 307 positions to solve selected from games played in the last 100 years. (A.) £7.503696. Muller (K.): The ChessCafe Puzzle Book. Test and Improve your Tactical Vision.
Russell Ent, US 2004. New p/b. 299pp. 565 positions, most from recent games, divided into tactical motifs. (A.) £14.001836. Negyesy (G.) & J.Hegyi: Combination in Chess.
Corvina Press, Hungary 1965. 1st English Edn. Ex-library with laminated covers, G. Library stamp to title-page only. 304pp. 500 positions from named games arranged by theme. £8.00583. Neishtadt (I.): Queen Sacrifice. Translated by K.Neat.
Pergamon 1991. 1st English Edn. p/b, VG. 255pp. (A.) Over 400 examples of queen sacrifice. £10.003685. Neishtadt (Y.): Your Move!
Batsford 1990. 1st. p/b. VG. 145pp. 344 tactical positions to solve. (A.) £7.502681. NIMZOWITSCH (A.): Blockade. New Perspectives. Translated by Dr.J.Platz.
Chess Enterprises, US 1983. Repr. p/b. VG. 91pp. 21 illustrative games, all but 3 of Nimzowitsch. English translation of Nimzowitsch's first book, plus 3 supplementary articles. (A.) £7.504143. NIMZOWITSCH (A.): Die Praxis meines Systems.
"Das Schach-Archiv", Hamburg 1973. New Edn. Imitation green leather. VG. 190pp. 109 annotated games. The German translation is thought to be the best. £12.001742. NIMZOWITSCH (A.): My System. 21st Century Edition. Ed: L.Hays.
Hays Publ. US 1991. p/b. F. 260pp. Includes 50 illustrative games, most by Nimzowitsch. (A.) £13.004158. Nottingham (T.) & Bob Wade: The Children's Book of Chess.
Batsford 1978. 4to. VG. 111pp. Includes many photos of famous players when they were juniors. (A.) £6.002652. Nunn (J.): Secrets of Practical Chess.
Gambit 1998. 1st. p/b. VG. 176pp. Packed with useful advice that will help players of all standards. (A.) £8.00573. Nunn (J.): Tactical Chess Endings.
Batsford 1988. 1st p/b Edn. Paper yellowed o/w VG. 208pp. Around 134 endings mostly from actual games, grouped by themes. (Also: 1st Edn, Allen & Unwin 1981. VG,d/w. A few pen notes. £11.00) £8.004255. Nunn (J.): Understanding Chess Move by Move.
Gambit 2005. Repr. Large p/b. VG. 240pp. 30 games from the 1990's, with the emphasis on general principles that readers will be able to use in their own games. (A.) £12.50310. O'Kelly de Galway (A.): Assess Your Chess Fast.
Batsford 1978. 1st English Edn. p/b. VG. 228pp. A series of lessons to improve play to 200+ (2200 elo) standard by a renowned chess teacher. £9.001452. O'Kelly de Galway (A.): Improve Your Chess Fast. From Club Player to Expert.
Batsford, 1978. 1st UK Edn. p/b. VG. 206pp. Comprises 12 lessons with exercises. £8.002907. Pachman (L.): Attack and Defence in Modern Chess Tactics. Trans: P.H.Clarke.
Routledge Kegan Paul, 1974. 1st p/b Edn. G. 248pp. £7.004191. Pachman (L.): Chess Endings for the Practical Player. Trans: O.Hardy, Ed: J.Littlewood.
Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1983. 1st English Edn. p/b. G. 240pp. (A.) £10.00185. Pachman (L.): Complete Chess Strategy. 1. Planning the Pieces. 2.Pawn-Play and the Centre. 3. Play on the Wings. Translated by J.Littlewood.
Batsford 1975-78. 1st English Edns. 1.in h/b,d/w (tear on front) 2-3 in p/b, G-. One page creased. Includes nearly 300 illustrative games. Pachman's great trilogy "stands in a class of its own." £20.00187. Pachman (L.): Modern Chess Tactics. Pieces and Pawns in Action. WITH: Attack and Defence in Modern Chess Tactics.
Routledge Kegan Paul, 1970 & 1973. 1st English Edns. 2 vols, VG, d/w's (one d/w worn). pp 220, 248. "Together the 2 volumes present a complex analysis of middle-game theory." £18.001437. Pachman (L.): Pachman's Modern Chess Strategy. Translated & Abridged by A.S.Russell.
Dover 1971. Repr. p/b. VG. 314pp. The standard work on the middlegame at the time and including many complete games. (Also: 1st Edn, Pitman 1963. Hardback, VG. £8.00) £8.002990. Pfleger (H.) & G.Treppner: Chess: The Mechanics of the Mind.
Crowood Press, 1988. 1st English Edn. p/b. F. 156pp. "Provides a set of guidelines for the average player...can dramatically improve basic chess thinking and performance." Analyses the style of many leading players. (A.) £10.001989. Phillips (A.): The Chess Teacher.
Oxford UP, 1978. 1st Edn. p/b, small label remains on front cover, G. 149pp. (A.) A set of 25 lessons, including complete games and biographical details of top players, development of chess theory, suitable for an instructor or individual study. Recommended by Bronstein in his Foreword. £8.003559. Plaskett (J.): Can You Be a Tactical Chess Genius?
Everyman 2002. p/b. F. 144pp. 180 positions with ascending difficulty, hints, and points awarded. (A.) £10.002364. Reinfeld (F.): Chess for Amateurs. How to Improve Your Game.
Pitman, 1946. 1st UK Edn. Covers marked o/w G. 98pp. £6.003273. Reinfeld (F.): How to Get More Out of Chess.
Hanover House, US 1957. 1st Edn. VG,d/w. 185pp. How to get more from problems, studies, master games, books etc. £9.00822. Reinfeld (F.): How to Play Better Chess.
Pitman 1948. 1st UK Edn. G. 120pp. Includes 23 complete annotated games demonstrating opening and middlegame play, and 18 endings, from Master games between 1889 and 1937. £7.502205. Reinfeld (F.): Practical End-Game Play.
Pitman 1946. Repr. G. 177pp. Includes much on the transition to a favourable or unfavourable ending. £7.00579. Reinfeld (F.): Why You Lose at Chess.
Arco 1957. 1st UK Edn. Covers a bit marked o/w G. 237pp. Discusses numerous reasons for losing. £7.004092. Renaud (G.) & V.Kahn.: The Art of Checkmate.
Dover 1962. Repr of 1953 edn. p/b, front cover creased o/w G. 208pp. Includes 82 complete games and numerous positions and exercises grouped by mating themes. £7.0087. Renaud (G.) & V.Kahn.: The Art of Checkmate.
Bell 1955. 1st UK Edn. Spine discolour o/w G. 208pp. Includes 82 complete games and numerous positions and exercises grouped by mating themes. £7.00236. RESHEVSKY (S.): The Art of Positional Play.
McKay, US 1976 (but later repr.) p/b. F. 335pp. 61 annotated games from recent tournaments and matches, many played by Reshevsky, arranged by positional themes. £10.00676. Richter (K.): Chess Combination as A Fine Art. Selected & Edited by W.Golz from the Writings of Kurt Richter. With Introductory Chapter by Paul Keres.
Pitman 1976. 1st English Edn. VG. 255pp. 313 combinations divided by themes, including exercises and tests. £8.004265. Richter (K.): Kombinationen.
De Gruyter, Berlin 1955. 3rd Edn. VG. 148pp. 350 combinations from games. £7.004264. Richter (K.): Schachmatt.
De Gruyter, Berlin 1950. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 95pp. Numerous mating combinations. £7.00392. Robinson (R.) & R.Edwards.: The Art and Science of Chess. A Step by Step Approach.
Batsford 1973. 1st Edn. VG, d/w (fading on spine). 140pp. Includes exercises and selection of annotated games. £8.003911. Romanovsky (P.): Mittelshpill plan.
Moscow 1960. 1st Edn. VG. 263pp. Includes many annotated games and positions on middlegame play. £10.001433. Sergeant (P.W.): An Introduction to the Endgame at Chess.
Chatto & Windus, 1939. 1st Edn. VG, d/w (torn with loss on spine). 219pp. £8.00883. Shamkovich (L.): Chess Sacrifices.
Chess Player, 1976. 1st UK Edn. p/b. Back cover corner creased o/w G. 184pp. Includes numerous complete games. £5.004236. Shamkovich (L.): Sacrifice in Chess.
Kalnajs, Chicago 1972. 1st Edn. p/b. G. 190pp. Includes numerous complete games. £8.00688. Shamkovich (L.): The Modern Chess Sacrifice.
Batsford 1980. 1st UK Edn. p/b. VG. 225pp. "The first book to offer a detailed classification of sacrifices in the opening and middlegames, with examples from contemporary Master play." £10.002759. Shereshevsky (M.I.): Endgame Strategy. Translated by K.P.Neat.
Pergamon, 1988. Repr. p/b. VG. 218pp. (A.) Includes specific advice on how to improve endgame technique, using both classic and modern examples. £14.002411. SHORT (N.): Nigel Short on Chess.
Hamlyn 1993. Revised edn. Large p/b. G. 127pp., photos, many of Short's games and part-games, the 12 best annotated in detail, his favourite openings, tips and advice for improvement. (A.) £9.003856. Silman (J.): How to Reassess Your Chess. A Complete Course to Chess Mastery.
Summit Publ, US 1993. 3rd Expanded Edn. p/b. F. 402pp. A highly recommended instructional work. (A.) £14.003535. Silman (J.): The Amateur's Mind. Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery.
Siles Press, US 1999. 2nd Edn, Expanded (with 26 tests and 100+ pages.) p/b. F. 443pp. (A.) "Silman analyzes the games of his students, attempting to eradicate misconceptions with advice, rules of conduct and strategy and penetrating psychological insight." £14.003697. Silman (J.): The Complete Book of Chess Strategy. Grandmaster Techniques from A to Z.
Siles Press, US 1998. 1st Edn. p/b. F. 360pp. The first comprehensive strategic guide in dictionary form, including tactics, basic openings and endgame ideas, practical advice, plus tests. (A.) £14.003461. Silman (J.): The Reassess Your Chess Workbook. How to Master Chess Imbalances.
Siles Press, Los Angeles 2001. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 423pp. "Tests a player's strengths and weaknesses with 131 problems that cover openings, tactical and positional middlegames, and endgames." Provides a huge amount of advice and instruction. (A.) £14.003774. Smith (K.) & J.Hall: Modern Art of Attack.
Chess Digest, US 1988. 1st. p/b. VG. 168pp. Attacking play with numerous annotated games from the 1960's to 80's. (A.) £7.504074. Soltis (A.): How to Choose a Chess Move.
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Everyman 2006. p/b. F. 160pp., short biography, around 150 games, most of which contain a puzzle and tip for the reader to solve. (A.) £10.00887. Speelman (J.): Analysing the Endgame.
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Bracken Books 1989. Thick hardback. F, d/w. 518pp. A facsimile reprint of original 1847 edition. £12.001512. Stean (M.): Simple Chess.
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OUP 1979. Repr. p/b. VG. 99pp. (A.) A popular book giving practical advice on playing to win. £6.001314. Webb (S.): Chess for Tigers.
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Batsford 2002. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 288pp. Includes numerous annotated games and positions. (A.) £10.001976. Wicker (K.): How to Play Chess.
Hamlyn, 1977. 1st. Large h/b, d/w. F. 60pp. £4.00119. Winter (W.): Chess for Match Players.
Carroll & Nicholson, 1951. New & Completely Revised Edn. Some foxing to first two pages and fore-edges otherwise VG,d/w (with plastic protection). 328pp. A very good general work aimed at mid-range players. £10.002059. Winter (W.): Chess for Match Players.
Lawrence & Wishart, 1936. 1st Edn. A little age-foxing to first and last few pages, pencil numbers on last few pages o/w G. Portrait of Winter, 328pp. A very good general work aimed at mid-range players. £10.003979. Yusupov (A.): Build up your Chess 1. The Fundamentals.
Quality Chess 2008. 1st English Edn. New p/b. 262pp. 24 chapters, mainly on tactical themes, using carefully selected positions and advice, each with set of exercises and solutions, by a renowned trainer. (A.) £16.004057. Yusupov (A.): Build up your Chess 2. Beyond the Basics.
Quality Chess 2008. 1st English Edn. New p/b. 284pp. 24 chapters, mainly on tactical themes, using carefully selected positions and advice, each with set of exercises and solutions, by a renowned trainer. This volume aimed at players of Elo 1500-1800. (A.) £19.503375. Zak (V.): Improve Your Chess Results. Translated by John Sugden.
Batsford 1985. 1st Edn. p/b, G. 201pp. Includes sections on how skill develops, typical mistakes, different styles, developing an opening repertoire, experiences of a chess trainer, with numerous complete games, many from the 1970's. (A.) Zak was a leading Soviet trainer. £7.50699. Znosko-Borovsky (E.): How to Play Chess Endings. Trans: J. Du Mont.
F.Hollings, 1946. 4th impr. G. 262pp. "Containing a wealth of instruction, a delight to read." (J.Grefe.) £8.002384. Znosko-Borovsky (E.): The Art of Chess Combination.
Dover 1959.. Repr. p/b. VG. 212pp. "Charming and entertaining style, fortified by penetrating insight into the very essence of combinative play, makes this a timeless book." (J.Grefe.) £7.00121. Znosko-Borovsky (E.): The Middle Game in Chess.
Dover 1980 (reprint of 1938 4th edn) p/b. G. 220pp. Underlining on a few pages. £6.002762. Znosko-Borovsky (E.): The Middle Game in Chess.
Harcourt Brace, NY, repr.1923. G with torn remains of d/w. 226pp. Early issue, the year after 1st edn. £12.002073. Znosko-Borovsky (E.): The Middle Game in Chess.
Bell, 1955. Repr. G. 220pp. Capablanca once wrote: "It is about the only book on the subject that I consider worth reading." (Also: 1960 repr. VG in a VG traditional Bell d/w. £12.00) £8.003136. Znosko-Borovsky (E.A.): How Not to Play Chess.
Hollings, 1947. 3rd Edn edited by W.H.Watts, repr. G. 84pp. Includes lots of general advice. £8.00