Published by Everyman Chess, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 1857442369 ISBN 13: 9781857442366
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 143 pages with diagrams. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 6 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 2000. Grandmaster Chris Ward explains the important ideas behind every major opening, unravelling among others, the secrets of the Sicilian, the mysteries of the Modern and the fundamentals of the French. He emphasizes the need to understand the key elements of each opening rather than simply memorize a series of complicated variations which leave you stranded if the opponent varies from the expected route. Condition: Light edge wear, corners gently bumped else better than very good.
Published by B T Batsford Ltd, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 0713487054 ISBN 13: 9780713487053
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 160 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" c 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. A new, completely revised edition of the classic chess quiz book. Grandmaster Chris Ward presents another selection of fascinating and entertaining puzzles. The fun and instructive multiple-choice format will get players' brains working in high gear. Identifying typical trains of thought, Ward explains the incorrect and correct analysis to help improve anyone's play. Condition: Corners bumped and creased, light edge wear else very good.