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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. (Also: 1st Edn. Constable, 1963. Hardback. G. 107pp. 45 positions. £5.00) £3.002805. 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. £7.001978. Averbakh (Y.): Bishop Endings.
Batsford, 1977. 1st English Edn. VG, d/w. 167pp. £12.001929. Averbakh (Y.): Bishop v Knight Endings.
Batsford, 1976. 1st English Edn. G, d/w. 165pp. £12.00561. Averbakh (Y.): Chess Endings: Essential Knowledge. Translated by P.H.Clarke.
Pergamon 1987. 2nd (Revised) Edn. p/b. VG. 97pp. £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, the front cover has a gash to the top joint area (about 4cm), but internally VG. 326pp. Includes 766 examples, many from studies. (A.) The second scarcest volume in the series. £30.00879. Averbakh (Y.) & I.Maizelis: Pawn Endings.
Batsford 1974. 1st English Edn. VG,d/w. 318pp. At time of publication the most complete work on pawn endgames with 911 examples. £25.00884. Avni (A.): Danger in Chess. How to Avoid Making Blunders.
Cadogan 1994. Repr. p/b. VG. 121pp. (A.) £7.004386. Avni (A.): Practical Chess Psychology. Understanding the Human Factor.
Batsford 2001. 1st Edn. p/b. F. 160pp. Includes many games and references to other books. (A.) £12.003687. 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. £9.00558. Baker (C.): Simple Winning Chess.
Everyman 1999. p/b. F. 144pp. Common-sense guidance on all aspects of chess. (A.) £7.501513. 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. £7.004594. Barden (L.): Leonard Barden's Chess Puzzle Book.
Faber 1977. 1st Edn. p/b, spine worn, cover creases o/w G. 148pp. 300 positions from games or problems from his Evening Standard column, with solutions at end. £4.00171. 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.) £9.001420. Belasco (A.): Chess and Draughts. A Complete Guide.
Foulsham. n.d.(c.1940). 24th Edn. p/b, with pictorial d/w (some wear on spine and one flap torn), some foxing. 60pp. £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 1991. Repr. p/b. G. 192pp. 30 tests each with a choice of 3 plans with points awarded. (A.) £7.00837. Blake (J.H.): Chess Endings for Beginners.
Routledge, 1955. 18th Edn. Wear to spine o/w G. 75pp. 124 endings with solutions at end. £3.003186. Bondarevsky (I.G.): Combinations in the Middle Game. Trans: Ken Neat.
Chess Player, 1977. p/b. VG. 79pp. 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. £10.004448. Capablanca (J.R.): A Primer of Chess.
Bell 1935. 1st UK Edition. Slight bubbling of cloth on front cover o/w G. 281pp. A systematic guide for the novice to become an accomplished player, plus 11 of his best games. £10.002106. Capablanca (J.R.): Chess Fundamentals.
Bell 1921. 1st Edn. Red cloth, gilt-lettering, rounded outer corners, foxing to first few pages, endpapers browned, externally a nice copy. 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). £16.00385. 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, some yellowing of covers and section of pages o/w 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. £7.003265. Cozens (W.H.): Lessons in Chess Strategy.
Routledge Chess Handbook Book 3, 1968. 1st. p/b. G. 104pp. Concerns planning, strategy, tactics, with 34 illustrative games. (Also: Scarce hardback copy. VG. £10.00) £5.00444. 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.) £9.00158. 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. With armorial bookplate of Sir James Purves-Stewart. £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.) £10.002374. Dunnington (A.): Pawn Power.
Batsford 1994. p/b, some damp-marking to extreme edges o/w G. 111pp. (A.) How to make the most of your pawns, including exercises. £5.002824. Dvoretsky (M.) & A.Yusupov: Training for the Tournament Player.
Batsford 1996. Repr. p/b. VG. 189pp. (A.) By Russia's leading trainer. Includes analysing your own games, studying classic games, choosing a plan, exercises. £12.00205. Estrin (Y.) & I.Romanov.: The World Champions Teach Chess.
A & C Black 1988. 1st English Edn. p/b, VG. 208pp. (A.) An anthology of writing from Steinitz to Kasparov, including selection of annotated games and biographical material. £10.00694. Euwe (Dr.M.): The Development of Chess Style.
Bell 1968. 1st English Edn. Some wear to spine and covers, name crossed through on endpaper, text pages good. 152pp. 44 annotated games following the evolution of chess from Greco to Spassky. £7.003272. 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 (no d/w's). 293 & 346pp. 481 examples, mostly complete games, and section on the personal style of 38 players. A classic work. (Also: A set in red d/w's, 1976 reprint. £25.00) (Separate volumes may be available - please inquire.) £25.002597. Euwe (M.) & W.Meiden.: Chess Master and Grandmaster.
Allen & Unwin 1978. 1st UK Edn. VG,d/w. 367pp. 25 annotated games played between masters and grandmasters between 1970 & 1975, "revealing the reason for each significant move." £10.003858. 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. £8.004589. Fine (R.): Basic Chess Endings.
McKay, US 1969. Repr. Thick p/b, G. 573pp. The classic work on endgames. £7.50173. 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.
Hollis & Carter 1953. 1st UK Edn. Spine faded, slight waterstaining to extreme blank edges of a few pages o/w G. 442pp. A comprehensive work. £8.004133. 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.) £10.002806. Flesch (J.): Planning in Chess.
Batsford 1983. 1st English Edn. p/b. G. 83pp. (A.) Uses complete games to illustrate which factors influence the selection of a correct plan and how this plan is carried out. £8.004156. Fletcher (L.E.): Gambits Accepted. A Survey of Opening Sacrifices.
Routledge 1954. 1st Edn. Spine very faded, internally 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. £8.004609. Foster (A.W.) & R.E.Kemp.: Chess: An Easy Game. 3rd Edition by R.E.Kemp & W.H.Watts. Revised & Enlarged.
Printing-Craft 1942. Original printed card covers, outer corner creasing o/w G. 62pp. This 3rd Edition not listed in LN catalogue. £10.001730. 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. £7.003673. 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. £5.003513. Griffiths (P.): Exploring the Endgame.
A & C Black, 1984. 1st. p/b. VG. 220pp. 54 annotated games from the 1970's, with full analysis of the endings, which are divided by type. (A.) £9.003301. 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.) £10.004601. Grob (H.): Die Eroffnungen in der Schachpartie unter Anwendung des Kampfplanes.
Zurich 1938. 1st Edn. Small p/b, VG. 96pp. A few tiny English translations in text. Openings handbook. £12.003809. Gufeld (E.): Exploiting Small Advantages.
Batsford 1985. 1st. p/b. VG. 90pp. Many examples of exploiting small positional or material advantages. (A.) £7.004590. Hall (J.): Endgame Challenge! Mastering the Chess Endings with a New and Entertaining Study Method.
Hays, US 1995. 1st. p/b, dampstain to page block and lower extreme corners, not affecting the text. 222pp. 451 positions with hints and solutions. (A.) £5.001094. Harding (T.): Why You Lose at Chess.
Batsford 1982. p/b, spine faded o/w G. 120pp. Deals with the typical mistakes made in each phase of the game. (A.) £6.001407. 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. £5.003682. Hodgson (J.): Chess Traveller's Quiz Book.
Cadogan 1993. p/b, some cover wear o/w G. 125pp. Find the winning combination in 200 test-yourself positions from practical play. (A.) £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. £5.001593. Hooper (D.): A Pocket Guide to Chess Endgames.
Bell, 1970. 1st Edn. VG,d/w. 197pp. A very useful work. £7.00580. Hooper (D.): Practical Chess Endgames.
Routledge reprint 1973. p/b. VG. 143pp. £5.00109. 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) £9.00586. Horowitz (I.A.) & F.Reinfeld.: Chess Traps, Pitfalls and Swindles.
Arco 1956. 1st UK Edn. VG,d/w (torn with some loss and with removeable plastic cover). 243pp., over 200 examples from games. £10.00587. Horowitz (I.A.) & F.Reinfeld.: How to Think Ahead in Chess. The Methods and Techniques of Planning Your Entire Game.
Faber 1973. Repr. Cover wear o/w G. 268pp. £5.003712. 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. £10.003679. 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. Repr. p/b. VG. 89pp. Kasparov selects the best combinations from recent GM play with numerous examples, followed by 96 test positions. (A.) £6.003394. Keene (R.): Discover Your Chess Strength.
Batsford 1992. 1st. VG. 144pp. 20 annotated games mainly from 1990's given in a "test yourself" format. (A.) £7.00677. 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, 1977. 1st p/b Edn. G. 262pp. One of the best books on the endgame by a great endgame player. (Also: 1st English Edn. 1974. VG,d/w with plastic protective cover. £14.00) £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/ Bell c.1960s. VG. 304pp. The classic work on pawn play, with classification of pawn formations. £10.003172. Koblenz (A.): Schachtraining. Der Wg zum Erfolg.
De Gruyter, Berlin 1967. 1st German edn. p/b. G. 137pp. Includes many games, part-games and positions. £9.003439. 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.) £8.001086. Korn (W.): The Brilliant Touch in Chess. 240 Fascinating Positions Commented on.
Dover 1966. p/b. G. 101pp. £4.004262. Korn (W.): The Brilliant Touch. 240 Chess Brilliancies Collated and Commented on.
Pitman, 1950. 1st Edn. VG,d/w (split repaired on back). 101pp. All from named games over the previous 100 years. £9.001748. Kosten (T.): 101 Tips to Improve Your Chess.
Batsford, 1997. Repr. p/b. VG. 112pp. (A.) £6.004587. Kosten (T.): Winning Endgames.
Crowood Press, 1990. Repr. p/b. G. 119pp. "Illustrates how to take stock of a particular position at the beginning of the endgame stage, how to identify the correct strategy and exploit it effectively." (A.) £7.00175. Kotov (A.): Play Like a Grandmaster.
Batsford 1987. Repr. p/b. G. 221pp. The second of Kotov's trilogy, packed with useful advice. (A.) £8.00176. Kotov (A.): Think Like a Grandmaster.
Batsford 1972. 2nd impr. VG (no d/w.) 200pp. "One of the most practical books ever published." £9.001964. Kotov (A.): Train Like a Grandmaster.
Batsford, 1981. 1st English Edn. p/b, G. 124pp. Follow-up to "Think" and "Play Like A GM", includes Soviet training methods, various schools of chess, annotating games. (A.) £7.00434. Krogius (N.): Psychology in Chess.
RHM, NY 1976. 1st English Edn. p/b, VG. 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. . £12.004531. Kurzdorfer (P.): Everything You Need to Know About... Chess.
David & Charles, 2004. 1st UK Edn. Large square p/b, VG. 283pp. A well-presented primer, plus sections on history, computers and the world of chess. (A.) £6.002081. Lalic (S.): Your Chess Questions Answered.
Batsford 1999. 1st. p/b. F. 126pp. Question and answer guide for inexperienced players. (A.) £7.501202. 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.) £9.004308. Lasker (Ed.): Moderne Schachstrategie.
De Gruyter, Berlin 1978. 9th Edn. p/b. Waterstain on first few pages o/w G. 181pp. Includes 23 annotated games. (Also: 10th Edn, 1983. 183pp. 24 games. Cover crease o/w G. £5.00) £5.00588. LASKER (Edward): Chess for Fun and Chess for Blood.
Hollis & Carter 1952. 1st UK Edn. Light staining on front cover o/w G. 202pp. Includes anecdotes and reminiscences of the author's personal encounters with great masters, with selected positions and annotated games. £9.002948. Lasker (Emanuel.): Common Sense in Chess.
Dover, 1965. Repr.of 1917 edn. p/b, VG. 139pp. "Lasker's best work, a fine example of his pragmatic genius." (Golombek.) £5.00188. Lasker (Emanuel.): Lasker's Chess Primer.
Printing-Craft 1939. (Reprint.) G. With label and stamps of Hastings CC. Portrait, 110pp. (Another copy: with d/w torn with loss on spine, book VG. £12.00) £8.00697. Lasker (Emanuel.): Lasker's Manual of Chess.
Dover 1960. Repr. p/b, VG. 349pp. Includes an appreciation of Lasker by Reinfeld. £8.001130. Lasker (Emanuel.): Lehrbuch des Schachspiels.
Berlin 1928. Sechste Auflage. Original cloth, covers a bit spotted o/w G. With label of Hastings CC on endpaper, a few stamps. Portrait, 300pp. £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. £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.) £10.00683. Levy (D.): Learn Chess from the World Champions.
Pergamon 1979. 1st Edn. Hardback, VG. 206pp. A collection of writings by world champions from Philidor to Karpov, plus 34 games annotated by them. £12.00682. Levy (D.): Play Chess Combinations and Sacrifices.
OUP 1980. 1st Edn. p/b. G. 186pp. Combinations grouped by themes, sacrifices associated with specific openings, exercises, illustrative games. (A.) £7.001400. Livshitz (A.): Test Your Chess IQ. Book 1.
Pergamon, 1981. 1st Edn. p/b. G. 124pp. 458 test positions arranged by tactical themes, plus score chart. Aimed at Elo 1550-1900 (ECF 120-160) players. (A.) £7.504592. Livshitz (A.): Test Your Chess IQ. Book 2.
Pergamon, 1981. 1st Edn. p/b, spine faded, corner creases o/w G. 233pp. 835 test positions arranged by tactical themes, plus score chart. Aimed at Elo 1900-2200 (ECF 160-200) players. (A.) £7.50305. Lutz (C.): Endgame Secrets.
Batsford 1999. p/b. F. 175pp. (A.) A self-trained GM explains how readers should analyse endgame positions. £8.50618. Mansfield (C.): Chessboard Delights. Selected from the Sunday Telegraph 1964-74.
Routledge 1976. p/b. VG. 116 positions from games with comments and continuations at foot of page. £4.003793. 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.) £9.004316. Marshall (F.J.) & J.Macbeth: Chess Step by Step.
Hurst & Blackett, (1924.) 1st UK Edn. Original red cloth, tiny wormholes to lower cover and margins throughout, not touching text, o/w G. 306pp. With stamps of Hastings CC. A general manual including 17 illustrative games. £10.001054. 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.) £13.004675. McDonald (N.): Planning.
Batsford 1995. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 112pp. "Think Like a Chess Master" series. (A.) £6.004066. 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.) £13.003773. 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. £10.003030. 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.) £8.002215. Mednis (E.) & C.Crouch: Rate Your Endgame.
Cadogan, 1992. 1st. p/b. VG. 239pp. (A.) Useful instruction plus a series of tests. £8.002011. Mieses (J.): Hundert Lehrreiche Stellungen aus Schachmeisterpartien.
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. £7.501836. 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. £8.003808. Neishtadt (Y.): Test Your Tactical Ability.
Batsford 1993. Repr. p/b. VG. 210pp. 378 positions arranged by themes. (A.) £8.003685. Neishtadt (Y.): Your Move!
Batsford 1990. 1st. p/b. VG. 145pp. 344 tactical positions to solve. (A.) £7.501742. NIMZOWITSCH (A.): My System. 21st Century Edition. Ed: L.Hays.
Batsford 1994. Repr. p/b, very slight warp to binding o/w VG. 260pp. Includes 50 illustrative games, most by Nimzowitsch. (A.) £12.002652. 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) £8.00310. 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. Corner crease to final section o/w G. 248pp. £6.004191. 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.) £10.0086. Pachman (L.): Modern Chess Tactics. Pieces and Pawns in Action. Translated by P.H.Clarke.
Routledge 1972. Repr. p/b, front cover corner creased, fore-edge stained o/w G. 220pp. Includes 21 illustrative games and 262 positions from games. £7.004514. Pachman (L.): Moderne Schachstrategie. Band 2.
Walter Rau, 1975. p/b. VG. 135pp. 93 annotated games arranged by themes. £10.001437. 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) £8.004598. Pandolfini (B.): More Chessercizes: Checkmate!
Fireside Book, US 1991. p/b. VG. 202pp. 300 positions with mates in two to seven moves, solutions at end. (A.) £6.002990. 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.) £10.003559. 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.) £10.001722. Povah (N.): Chess Training.
Faber 1981. 1st Edn. p/b. G. 176pp. "An invaluable training aid for 100-160 grade players." (A.) £5.00826. Reinfeld (F.): 1001 Brilliant Chess Sacrifices and Combinations.
Sterling, NY 1955. 3rd printing. VG. 252pp. 1001 diagrams arranged by themes with solutions at end. £10.002364. Reinfeld (F.): Chess for Amateurs. How to Improve Your Game.
Pitman, 1946. 1st UK Edn. Covers marked o/w G. 98pp. £6.00836. Reinfeld (F.): Chess Mastery by Question and Answer.
Collier Books, NY 1972. Repr. p/b. VG. 185pp. A series of 16 lessons following 16 master games with questions and answers. £4.001970. Reinfeld (F.): Complete Book of Chess Stratagems.
Dover 1972. (Reprint of 1958 edn.) p/b, G. 188pp. 526 positions on various tactical themes. £5.004614. Reinfeld (F.): How to be a Winner at Chess.
Nicholas Kaye 1956. 1st UK Edn. VG,d/w (slightly torn at top edge and with removeable plastic cover.) 189pp., cartoons by Peter Estin. A primer including 12 simple rules for winning play. £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. £7.502821. Reinfeld (F.): Learn Chess from the Masters.
Dover 1956. New edn of "Chess by Yourself." p/b. VG. 144pp. 10 games with points given for each move. £5.002205. Reinfeld (F.): Practical End-Game Play.
Pitman 1946. Repr. G. 177pp. Includes much on the transition to a favourable or unfavourable ending. £7.004588. Reinfeld (F.): The Way to Better Chess.
Collier Books, NY 1973. 2nd pr. p/b. G. 229pp. Sections include: What the Chessmaster Thinks About; Winning Traps in the Openings; How to Find Creative Resources (tactical situations.) £5.002879. Reinfeld (F.): Win at Chess. (Formerly titled Chess Quiz.)
Dover 1958. p/b. G. 120pp. Test your skill with 300 positions. £4.004092. 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. VG. 335pp. 61 annotated games from recent tournaments and matches, many played by Reshevsky, arranged by positional themes. £10.00392. 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. 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. £14.003856. 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.) £14.002818. Smith (K.) & R.DeVault.: Test Your Opening, Middlegame and Endgame Play. + Volume 2.
Chess Digest, US 1992-94. 1st Edns. 2 vols, p/b, G. 172 + 163pp. 70 annotated games (from 1955-92), with point-scoring for the best moves. (A.) £14.001527. Soltis (A.): Chess Mistakes. How to Detect and Avoid Them.
Allen & Unwin, 1980. 1st UK Edn. VG, d/w (top edge creased). 213pp. £10.004074. Soltis (A.): How to Choose a Chess Move.
Batsford, 2005. p/b. F. 240pp. (A.) A practical guide explaining the tricks, techniques and shortcuts Masters employ to find the best way forward - at every stage of the game, with numerous examples. £14.00117. Soltis (A.): The Art of Defence in Chess.
Allen & Unwin, 1980. 1st UK Edn. VG,d/w (top creased). 262pp. “Excellent, the most complete coverage ever of a difficult topic.” (J.Grefe.) £12.003939. SPASSKY. A.Raetsky & M.Chetverik: Boris Spassky. Master of Initiative.
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.
Batsford 1988. 2nd Revised Edn. p/b. VG. 172pp. (A.) "Penetrating analysis for advanced players." (J.Grefe.) £8.00888. Speelman (J.): Endgame Preparation.
Batsford, 1997. Repr. p/b. VG. 177pp. (A.) "Provides a 'battle manual' for every player." £8.001218. Speelman, Tisdall & Wade: Batsford Chess Endings.
1994. Reprinted with Corrections. Large p/b. VG. 448pp. (A.) £14.00670. SPIELMANN (R.): The Art of Sacrifice in Chess. Translated from the German by J. Du Mont.
Bell, 1935. 1st English Edn. Binding warped and worn, foxing to a few pages. 216pp. 37 of his own annotated games, being examples of various sacrificial themes. (Another copy: covers slightly warped o/w good. £18.00) £7.003463. Staunton (H.): The Chess-Player's Handbook.
Bracken Books 1989. Thick hardback. VG, d/w. 518pp. A facsimile reprint of original 1847 edition, with larger page size. £12.001512. Stean (M.): Simple Chess.
Faber, 1978. 1st. p/b. G. 116pp. An easy introduction to chess strategy with selection of master games. £5.002173. Suetin (A.): A Contemporary Approach to the Middle Game.
Batsford 1976. 1st English Edn. VG, d/w. 166pp. Chess club name on verso of title-page. £10.001963. Suetin (A.): Plan Like a Grandmaster.
Batsford, 1988. 1st Edn. p/b. G. 266pp. Includes 354 games and extracts illustrating how GMs make key decisions in the transition from opening to middlegame. (A.) £10.003031. Suetin (A.): Three Steps to Chess Mastery. Translated by K.Neat.
Pergamon 1982. 1st English Edn. Large p/b, no title-page, yellowing to edges. 192pp. A very practical book aimed at the more advanced player. (A.) £8.004252. Suetin (A.S.): Middlegame Laboratory. Translated by R.DeVault.
Chess Digest 1974. 1st English Edn. p/b. G. 94pp., many complete games. Includes how chessmasters think , combinations and calculation, opening theory and transition to the middlegame, working on your own games and with Master games. £9.003570. TAL (M.) & I.Damsky: Attack with Mikhail Tal. Trans & Ed: K.Neat.
Cadogan 1994. 1st English Edn. p/b. VG. 183pp., numerous positions and games in which Tal shows how to unleash devastating attacks, quite a few from his own games, including 36 test positions. (A.) £11.002765. TAL. M.Tal & A.Koblenc: Study Chess with Tal. Ed: J.Littlewood.
Batsford 1981. 1st English Edn. p/b. G. 178pp. 40 of Tal's finest games, discussed by Tal and his trainer, including carefully selected questions. £12.001478. Tarrasch (Dr.S.): Das Schachspiel.
Berlin, 1931. 1st Edn. Original leather-backed boards, spine with gilt chess pieces, slightly rubbed at head and foot of spine o/w VG. With stamps of Hastings CC. 483pp. A classic instructional work. £20.00202. Tarrasch (Dr.S.): The Game of Chess. A Systematic Text-Book. Translated & Arranged with some additional matter by G.E.Smith & T.G.Bone.
Chatto & Windus, 1938. Repr. Black cloth with bright gilt lettering on spine, VG. 423pp. A chess classic. Includes a hand-written list of "Chess odds" on front endpaper. £12.002198. Teschner (R.) & A.Miles: It's Your Move.
Batsford 1976. 1st English Edn. Strip torn from foot of title-page o/w G-. 139pp. 345 positions from games 1960-75, each with a hint, with solutions at end. £6.001337. Thomas (A.R.B.): Chess Techniques.
Routledge 1975. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 173pp. 310 positions demonstrating general, attacking, positional, and endgame techniques. £7.503796. Timmer (R.): Startling Castling!
Batsford 1997. 1st English Edn (revised and greatly expanded from the Dutch edn.) p/b. F. 240pp. A wide-ranging and entertaining survey on castling, in attack, in defence, late castling, wrong castling, including many complete games, stunning examples, also endgame studies. (A.) £10.003267. Tisdall (J.): Improve Your Chess Now.
EM 2004. Repr. p/b. VG. 224pp. A "strikingly original self-improvement manual, explains a new approach to chess thinking." Includes many games and part games. (A.) £10.002816. Vukovic (V.): The Art of Attack in Chess.
Everyman 2006. Repr. Algebraic Edn (edited by John Nunn, with some revisions). p/b. F. 352pp. Includes numerous complete games. "A brilliant survey of every aspect of the attack on the king." (J.Grefe.) (A.) £13.00160. Vukovic (V.): The Art of Attack in Chess.
Pergamon 1985. Repr. p/b. 422pp. VG. "A brilliant survey of every aspect of the attack on the king." (J.Grefe.) (Also: 1965 1st Edn. Hardback. G. £7.00) £9.001436. Vukovic (V.): The Chess Sacrifice. Translated from the German by P.H.Clarke.
Bell 1968. 1st English Edn. Near fine copy with classic Bell d/w. 219pp. Numerous complete annotated games, index of themes, psychology, risk & luck etc.. £14.001992. Ward (C.): Endgame Play.
Batsford 1996. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 128pp. (A.) "Explains in easy steps how to handle typical endgame situations." £7.502778. Watson (J.): Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy. Advances Since Nimzowitsch.
Gambit, repr.2002. Large p/b. F. 272pp. (A.) "A thorough, profound work on the modern handling of chess positions." Winner of 1999 BCF and USCF book of the year. £12.00878. Webb (S.): Chess for Tigers.
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.
Maxwell Macmillan 1991. 2nd edn repr. (with 3 extra chapters). p/b, VG. 120pp. Lots of good practical advice. (A.) £7.003352. Wenzhe (L.): The Chinese School of Chess. The Unique Approach, Training Methods and Secrets.
Batsford 2002. 1st Edn. p/b. VG. 288pp. Includes numerous annotated games and positions. (A.) £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. £10.00119. 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. £10.003979. 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.) £18.002243. Znosko-Borovsky (E.): How to Play Chess Endings.
Dover 1974. Repr of 1940 edn. p/b, cover creases o/w G. 262pp. "Containing a wealth of instruction, a delight to read." (J.Grefe.) £6.00699. Znosko-Borovsky (E.): How to Play Chess Endings. Trans: J. Du Mont.
F.Hollings, 1952. 5th impr. Red cloth, VG. 262pp. "Containing a wealth of instruction, a delight to read." (J.Grefe.) £8.002762. 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. £12.00121. Znosko-Borovsky (E.): The Middle Game in Chess.
Dover 1980 (reprint of 1938 4th edn) p/b. G. 220pp. Underlining on a few pages. £6.002073. 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: 1965. VG with d/w (a little yellow on spine). £12.00) £8.00