A thoroughly annotated selection of the finest games played by the best young grandmasters of the 1980s. Presented by two international masters and former champions, players at every level will find inspiration and practical techniques. Player profiles include Gary Kasparov, Jan Timman, Walter Browne, Robert Hubner, Zoltan Ribli, Ljubomir Ljubojevic, others. 8 halftones. 108 figures.
Danger in Chess: How to Avoid Making Blunders by Amatzia Avni Develop early warning system based on three sources: outside (the opponent); inside (player's own thought process); and the stimulus itself (board position). 24 black-and-white figures.
Simple Chess: New Algebraic Edition by Michael Stean Written by a Grand Master, this guide isolates basic elements and illustrates them through Master and Grand Master games, breaking down the mystique of strategy into easy-to-understand ideas.
Killer Chess by Dover Three great books — Danger in Chess: How to Avoid Making Blunders, How Good Is Your Chess?, and Why You Lose at Chess — and a travel-sized magnetic chess set. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
200 Brilliant Endgames by Irving Chernev Appropriate for players at every level. Each of the 200 examples features a clear diagram with an algebraic grid and the winning variation presented in algebraic notion.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.