How to Beat Bobby Fischer by Edmar Mednis Examines the rare defeats of a legendary player. 61 losing battles hold valuable lessons for all players, and text-and-diagram analyses offer a fascinating look at strategy, tactics.
The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played by Irving Chernev 62 masterly demonstrations of basic strategies of winning, featuring games by the greatest chess masters. Compiled, diagramed, annotated by one of chess literature's most brilliant authors. 146 illustrations.
500 Master Games of Chess by Dr. S. Tartakower, J. du Mont Vast collection of great chess games from 1798 through 1938, with much hard-to-find material. Fully annotated, arranged by opening for easier study. 150 years of master play!
The Art of Checkmate by Georges Renaud, Victor Kahn All mating situations in basic classification, how tactics adjust to each. 127 games analyzed. 80 quiz examples, answers.
Mastering Chess: A Course in 21 Lessons by Danny Kopec, G. Chandler, C. Morrison, N. Davies, I. D. Mullen This manual focuses on the major topics relevant to every game: combinations, analysis, formulation of a plan, opening a play, and endgame technique. Each of these aspects is explored in four lessons.
