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Dover Pubns, 1980. Paperback. New. revised edition. 224 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.50 inches.
How to Play Chess Endings by Znosko-Borovsky, Eugene Aleksandrovich (1884-1954) - 1940
by Znosko-Borovsky, Eugene Aleksandrovich (1884-1954)
How to Play Chess Endings
by Znosko-Borovsky, Eugene Aleksandrovich (1884-1954)
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xvi+262 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 3/4") issued in red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Translated from the French by J du Mont. (Betts: 21-26) First American edition.
A general textbook on all phases of practical end-game play, illustrated with 145 game positions and studies. The author covers the elements of the end-game (the chessboard and moves: stalemate, zugzwang, opposition, the triangle, related squares), the men (queen, rook, pawn, bishop and night endings), positional analysis, conception and execution of a plan, tactical opportunities, false results (examples), and the transition from middle-game. Several positions are set as exercises, the solutions of which appear on pages 253-262.
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Corners gently bumped. Jacket light edge wear with some closed tears, price clipped else a very good copy in a better than very good.
A general textbook on all phases of practical end-game play, illustrated with 145 game positions and studies. The author covers the elements of the end-game (the chessboard and moves: stalemate, zugzwang, opposition, the triangle, related squares), the men (queen, rook, pawn, bishop and night endings), positional analysis, conception and execution of a plan, tactical opportunities, false results (examples), and the transition from middle-game. Several positions are set as exercises, the solutions of which appear on pages 253-262.
Condition:
Corners gently bumped. Jacket light edge wear with some closed tears, price clipped else a very good copy in a better than very good.
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- Book Condition Used - Very Good
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- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher David McKay Co
- Place of Publication Philadelphia
- Date Published 1940
- Keywords Chess Ajedrez Echecs Shach
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The Middle Game in Chess
by Znosko-Borovsky, Eugene Aleksandrovich
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- 9780486239316
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- 0486239314
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The Middle Game in Chess
by Znosko-Borovsky, Eugene Aleksandrovich (1884-1954)
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- Hardcover
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- Hardcover
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x+226+[2 ad] pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") issued in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front cover. Translated from the French revised edition by P W Sergeant. (Betts: 18-1) Third edition.The author commences with "General observations on the game of Chess", examining the elements in terms of space, time and force. Part two is devoted to the middle-game, including evaluation of positions, construction and execution of plans, and analysis of the tree groups of positions, superior, inferior and equal. Part three contains twenty "examples, illustrating, "maneuvers, "attack", "Defense" and "the counter-battle". Includes 100 game positions in all.Condition:Page ends soiled, occasional pencil marginalia. Jacket spine age darkened else a very good copy in like jacket.
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