CherneV-200 Brilliant Endgames

Both an instruction book and an engaging meditation on the joys of chess this is the final work by one of the most successful chess writers of all time. Irving Chernev blends anecdotes with his observations on inspiring moves and combinations by well and lesserknown players including Troitzky Réti Kasparyan Benko Kubbel Rinck Grigoriev and many others. Each example is introduced with a cue White to play and win and includes the composers name the date of its original publication if available a clear diagram with an algebraic grid and the winning variation presented in algebraic notion. Chernevs sparkling text is complemented by introductions by national Master Bruce Pandolfini and Adam HartDavis an editor who worked with Chernev and who helped assemble this posthumous publication. Appropriate for players at every level 200 Brilliant Endgames promises to assist chess enthusiasts in sharpening their endgame skills and to enhance their pleasure and satisfaction in the game.