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paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback. Cover and spine in good condition. Slight curling on cover edges. Spine is tight. Pages are clean, no markings, notes or stains. Ships from Friends bookstore to benefit Beaverton (Oregon) library.

Soft cover. Condition: Good.

Soft cover. Condition: VG+. See photos for condition details. Softcover, original 1972 publication and not a leader reprint. As with the other copies of this title that we have the interior binding is tight like the book was never used, but with this copy the condition grade was lowered because of scuffing and bumping to the exterior wraps. The exterior spine is still uncracked but the rear cover has corner bumps that show creases as does the front cover which also has a bit of curl to it. No handwriting other markings on any of the pages. At the time of this listing we had multiple copies of this title, each one has been listed separately with their own set of photos and descriptions. We acquired a large collection of chess books over 40 years ago, most of which were kept packed away until the time of this listing.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. See photos for condition details. Softcover, original 1972 publication that was purchased but appears to have never been used. The binding is very tight and the exterior shows only light bumping, similar to what you would see with a new book the store. There is some toning to the cover and minor corner bumps along with some light scuffing. The interior is pristine with no handwriting or any other markings, no remainder marks etc. At the time of this listing we had multiple copies of this title, each one has been listed separately with their own set of photos and descriptions. We acquired a large collection of chess books over 40 years ago, most of which were kept packed away until the time of this listing.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The endgame is a subtle phase of the game many ordinary players would like to improve. In taking the reader through over 150 instructive examples, taken mostly from his own games, Smyslov covers a very broad range of positions - and provides an excellent overall insight into the endgame as a whole. Unlike standard endgame manuals, which concentrate purely on the most basic and technical positions, this book has numerous examples with many pieces on the board - the type of endgame you are in fact most likely to reach. By learning from Smyslov's impeccable technique, readers will improve their own endgame ability - and results! The endgame is a subtle phase of the game many ordinary players would like to improve. In taking the reader through over 150 instructive examples, taken mostly from his own games, Smyslov covers a very broad range of positions - and provides an excellent overall insight into the endgame as a whole. Unlike standard endgame manuals, which concetrate purely on the most basic and technical positions, this book has numerous examples with many pieces on the board - the type of endgame you are in fact most likely to reach. By learning from Smyslov's impeccable technique, readers will improve their own endgame abilities - and results! Grandmaster Vasily Smyslov is renowned for his artistic mastery of the endgame, and his 1957 World Championship victory over Botvinnik can be largely attributed to his unique gifts in this aspect of the game. The winner of innumerable first prizes in international tournaments, Smyslov became, at 61, the oldest player ever to qualify for the World Championship Candidates Matches. Now in his mid-seventies, he still participates constantly in international events - with remarkable success. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Very good copy. Tight and square with light wear to extremities. Previous owners name on front free end paper, otherwise clean and free of any markings.

Paperback. Condition: New. Smyslov launched his first bid for the supreme title in the 1948 match tournament - coming second to Botvinnik. Eventually, after two victories in Candidates contests and a drawn match with Botvinnik, Smyslov overcame his great and perennial rival to become World Champion in 1957 while still in his mid 30's. Originally published as My Best Games of Chess - 1935-1957. Now published with corrections.…

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Smyslov launched his first bid for the supreme title in the 1948 match tournament - coming second to Botvinnik. Eventually, after two victories in Candidates contests and a drawn match with Botvinnik, Smyslov overcame his great and perennial rival to become World Champion in 1957 while still in his mid 30's. Originally published as My Best Games of Chess - 1935-1957. Now published with corrections.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut erhalten. Guter Umschlag. 234 S. Size: 355 g. Buch.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Previous owner's bookplate on the front pastedown otherwise Near Fine in a Very Good jacket. 1st U.S. Printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good- with no dust jacket. Unmarked, except for previous owner's name on inside cover pages. Mild wer on some spine tops and bottoms. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. Published without Dust Jacket. Several folded plates in back. ; New Series Volume 315; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 275 pages DD4. …

1st Edn. Original brown cloth. VG. 157pp., brief biography, 60 annotated games. Paper slightly yellowed as usual. LN 3360. Smyslov's first games collection. With bookplate of the ECF collection.

Condition: Szukaj w opisie. @ Blurb / Notka wydawnicza: Moskva: Fizkul'tura i Sport, 1986; @ Size of the book block / Wymiar bloku: 22 cm; @ Circulation / Naklad: 100000; @ Comments/ Uwagi: Oprawa wydawnicza, lekko pogieta z podklejonym grzbietem; @ Weight / Waga: 280; @ Language / Jezyk: rosyjski; @ Pages / Strony: 255, [1]s.; @ Thematic categories / Kategorie tematyczne: sport, turystyka szachy, obcojezyczne rosyjski / sport, foreign languages Russian / Sport, fremdsprachig russisch. …

1st German Edn. VG. 195pp. 60 annotated games.

cloth, 261 pp (text in Russian language). Traces of use.

Paperback. Condition: New.

cloth, 234 pp, dustwrappers. Text in Russian language.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good condition paperback with light wear. Contents are clean with slight age tone.

Paperback. Condition: New. Smyslov launched his first bid for the supreme title in the 1948 match tournament - coming second to Botvinnik. Eventually, after two victories in Candidates contests and a drawn match with Botvinnik, Smyslov overcame his great and perennial rival to become World Champion in 1957 while still in his mid 30's. Originally published as My Best Games of Chess - 1935-1957. Now published with corrections.…

1st US Edn. VG, d/w (jacket in excellent condition apart from tiny paper loss at top edge, protected in clear removeable sleeve). 154pp, biography, 67 annotated games. Includes a preface by Smyslov, and account of his career and discussion of his style by P.A. Romanovsky.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.