The most complete collection of chess problems ever published, including 5,334 instructional situations, presented by the world's leading chess teacher.

Hard cover. 1103 pages. Very good condition. Multi lingual.

This giant collection features enough chess challenges to keep even the most avid player occupied for a long, long time. The biggest book of chess problems ever published featuring more than five thousand fully diagrammed problems, games, and end games for players at all levels. Chapters are organized by problem type, and each problem, combination, and game is keyed to an easy-to-follow solution at the back of the book, so users-- whether they are beginners or highly accomplished players--can learn as they go. In all, this volume is a most extensive and thorough chess reference, sure to help hone skills while providing hours of fun.

Chess analyzes more than 5,000 unique instructional situations, many taken from real matches, including 306 problems for checkmate in one move, 3,412 mates in two moves, 744 mates in three moves, 600 miniature games, 144 simple endgames, and 128 tournament game combinations. Chapters are organized by problem type. Each problem, combination, and game is keyed to an easy-to-follow solution at the back of the book, so readers can learn as they go. More than 6,000 illustrations make it easy to see the possibilities any position may hold. The book also includes the basic rules of the game and an international bibliography.