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jagostinelli@lycos.com

2005-08-26, 8:34 pm

THE BEST OF CHESS LIFE AND REVIEW by Bruce Pandolfino

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>From the Back Cover

For more than half a century, The Chess Review and Chess Life magazines
have delighted and instructed players of all levels with premium
quality chess writing. Every month priceless coverage of history-making
chess tournaments, the cream of instructional writing, incisive
interviews with world champions, contributions from prestigious fans
from Albert Einstien to Carmen Miranda, and chess tales, cartoons, and
humor have enriched its connoisseur's treasure chest of instruction and
entertainment.

At last, chess writer and Chess Life contributor Bruce Pandolfini has
winnowed the best of the best into two illustrated volumes of timeless
chess writing. Using the structure of the rise and fall of the dominant
powers in world chess against the backdrop of modern history, each of
the seventeen chapters in Volume I ranges from the most brilliant
analysis to frivolous diversions, with lots of cheerleading from
readers, postal chess mavens, world champs and some fans who may
surprise you along the way. Covering the years 1933-1960,

Volume I includes:

- writing by Irving Chernev, Fred Reinfeld, and other great classic
chess writers
- rare full coverage of the 1938 A.V.R.O. Tournament
- analysis of world championship matches by the players themselves
- the debut of 13-year-old Bobby Fischer
- and much, much more!

With black-and-white drawings, diagrams and photographs throughout, The
Best of Chess Life and Review, Volume I, is a one-of-a-kind collection
no chess player should be without.

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HOW TO DEFEND IN CHESS by Colin Crouch (2000)

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Many books discuss how to attack in chess, but good, resourceful
defensive play is also a vital ingredient in competitive success.
However, this is an area largely neglected in the literature of the
game. This book fills the gap admirably, by explaining the basics of
defending against direct offensives, and taking an in-depth look at how
the all-time greats have fended off their opponents' attacks. Following
a survey of general defensive methods in chess, Dr. Crouch investigates
the defensive techniques of World Champions Emanuel Lasker and Tigran
Petrosian. Despite their vastly different styles, Lasker and Petrosian
were both highly effective defenders. Lasker would place myriad
practical obstacles in the opponent's way, and was a master of the
counterattack. Petrosian developed Nimzowitsch's theories of
prophylaxis to a new level. His opponents would find that 'somehow'
their attacking chances had been nullified long before they could
become reality. (5 5/8 x 8 1/4, 224 pages, illustrations)

About the Author

Dr. Colin Crouch is an international master and an experienced and
erudite writer on chess.

His previous book for Cadogan Chess, Queen's Gambit Declined: 5Bf4!,
has been highly acclaimed for its thoroughness and originality, with
one reviewer describing it as "the opening book of the year."

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THE ULTIMATE CHESS PUZZLE BOOK by John Emms (2000)

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Book Description
It is generally agreed that one of the best ways for a chess player to
improve is by studying tactics - and the best way to do that is by
practicing. This book provides a wealth of puzzle positions to test
just about every facet of your tactical skills. The puzzles in this
book have been selected by analyzing games new and old in search of
original puzzle positions (rather than simply trawling through previous
puzzle books, as is all too often the case). It is therefore very
unlikely that even seasoned solvers will recognize many of these
positions. Emms, by allying his skills with those of powerful
computers, has also made every effort to ensure that the solutions are
sound, and that there are no unmentioned alternative solutions. The
book begins with over 100 relatively easy positions suitable for
novices, and ends with 100 extremely tough puzzles, which will provide
a mind-bending challenge even for top-class players. The remainder of
the book contains just about everything between these two extremes,
including selections of puzzles based around particular tactical
themes, and graded test, where no clues are given as to the type of
ideas involved. Every now and then, there are positions where the
correct solution is a positional move, rather than a tempting but
unsound combination.

About the Author

John Emms is one of England's strongest grandmasters, and a regular
member of the national team. He is also a skilful and versatile writer:
he has several opening monographs to his credit, and was co-author of
both "The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games" and "Nunn's
Chess Openings."

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Curious El

2005-09-02, 8:32 pm

Hi jagostinelli@lycos.com

A query from Cape Town, South Africa - the book by Pandolfini is a good
price. Here in SA, we have a vibrant community, but chess books are
very expensive - it will at least cost US$20 upwards - I am new to
this process of purchasing - do you know what would be added for
postage and packaging, i.e. would it be worth my whole ordering via
ebay?

Regards

Curious El