62 masterly demonstrations of the basic strategies of winning, featuring games by the greatest chess masters — Capablanca, Tarrasch, Fischer, Alekhine, Lasker, others. Each game offers a classic example of a fundamental problem and its best resolution, described and diagramed in the clearest possible manner for players of every level of skill. 146 illustrations.
Combinations: The Heart of Chess by Irving Chernev Step-by-step explanation of intricacies of combinative play. 356 combinations by Botvinnik, Keres, Capablanca, others, all annotated. 356 diagrams.
The Art of the Middle Game by Paul Keres, Alexander Kotov Two grandmasters offer masterly analysis of neglected area: attacking the king, defense, pawn structure, much more. Introduction by Harry Golombek.
200 Open Games by David Bronstein Russian grandmaster's finest games, presented in full with wealth of illustrative diagrams. Lively, amusing commentary emphasizes ideas behind moves, influence of 1P-K4-P-K4 on subsequent game. 207 illustrations. Index.
How Good Is Your Chess? by Daniel King Instructive, amusing test-yourself guide by a grandmaster asks readers to predict their opponent's moves and helps improve their game by studying the plans and ideas of the best players.
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.
Carlsbad International Chess Tournament 1929 by Aron Nimzovich, Jim Marfia The tournament's victor offers a captivating retrospective of his triumph over Capablanca, Euwe, Bogolyubov, Tartakower, Sämisch, and others, with a tart analysis of Carlsbad's 30 best games.
