- Paperback: 477 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.; New edition edition (21 April 1986)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0486248070
- ISBN-13: 978-0486248073
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,030,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the half dozen best books on chess. Tartakower was equally at home in all types of positions as the games amply demonstrate. What I particularly like are the copious verbal explanations for the moves played which are well backed up by analysis of the key variations. Too often more modern books rely too heavily on analysis alone, which can be daunting for less experienced players. There is a good mix of opening theory here, alot of which is not mainstream, I remember Myers opening bulletin recommending this title for that very reason, and chess players who find their intellect stimulated by following more unusual opening variations will find this book invaluable. Throughout, Tartakower comes accross as avery sincere and genuine person, lacking the conceit and arrogance of some of his contemporaries. There is also much excellent endgame play here. If you want to gain a better understanding of all areas of the game of chess there are few books in the same league as this one.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Best book on chess I have ever read. Amazing games. Well, do I need to say more ? Descriptive notation unfortunately, but who cares when the book is so good. Actually, Im about to buy the book when I write this. You see I lost my copy when moving for a new job, and I miss it so much, I'm gonna buy another, and noones payed me to say this.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dr Tartakower, poet, chess master, romantiicist, gambler(!) patriot, was born in Russia, migrated to Poland and then to France. This book brings his almost 50 years of top class chess together in one volume. Great Chess and a bargain price! You can build an opening repertoire here; get the sense of proper endgame play; and see how a Master plans to beat other Masters. Descriptive notation; plenty of good diagrams.
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