Znosko Borovsky E (31 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Published w/out dj. Unknown. Soft cover edition, NF, originally published in 1938. Book has former owner name, address and phone number inside front cover. Illustrated with 80 diagrams of various positions. Good analyses of this second most difficult part of chess to learn (after the openings). The author has written many books on chess. Nice copy.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Clear, profound examinations of just what each opening is intended to do and how opponent can counter. Many sample games. With this book, all one needs to know are the fundamental rules of chess and ordinary chess notation in order to gain a thorough understanding of the all-important opening game in its many variations. Simply, clearly, and with keen appreciation of the amateur's usual limitations, International Grandmaster Znosko-Borovsky explains the importance of rapid development of the pieces, occupation of the center, the relation of the opening to the general plan of the player, and the significance of control of the center. Each major opening is then detailed and analyzed with the emphasis on explanation that is easy to follow. Special attention is paid to traps - both the mistakes often made by amateurs, and the classic traps, such as Greco's and Tarrasch's. "Chess is a game of understanding and not of memory," says Znosko-Borovsky, and he promotes the reader's understanding of the openings by discussing purpose and plan frequently, as against memorization of moves. Those acquainted with Znosko-Borovsky's other books, How Not to Play Chess and The Art of Chess Combination will rediscover in this book Znosko-Borovsky's unique clarity, ease of style, and profundity. "In the teaching of chess he may claim to have no superior." - Philip W. Sergeant. Clear, profound examinations of just what each opening is intended to do and how opponent can counter. Many sample games. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This essential work provides modern explanations of principles, varieties, and techniques of combination maneuvers, plus the ideas behind them. Examples from the games of many great players provide illustrations. What, really, is a chess combination? It is a maneuver generally employing surprise and a sacrifice, in which pieces work together to bring about a sudden advantage. It is perhaps the most aesthetically satisfying and successful technique in the game. Some players believe that the combination is a spontaneous creation with no guiding laws; the possibility springs up in the mind like a flash of genius. In this classic work, however, Znosko-Borovsky proves that combinations can be studied. He demonstrates conclusively that they need not be a haphazard occurrence, but may be prepared for as an integral part of a player's game. The great modern teacher begins by examining the games of master players, including Capablanca, Alekhine, Rubinstein, Nimzovich, Tarrasch, Reti, Mason, Morphy, Bird, Euwe, Emanuel Lasker, etc. The games are grouped according to common features, and perceptively analyzed to determine what conclusions may be drawn. Znosko-Borovsky shows that every combination, however complicated, begins in a simple idea, such as an undefended piece, the bad position of the hostile king, the promotion of a pawn, or a discovered check. The Art of Chess Combination will improve the game of anyone who knows how to move individual pieces but finds it hard to plan many moves ahead to make the pieces work together. The exposition is easily understood; technical terms are almost completely avoided but clarity and precision remain. "In the teaching of chess he may claim to have no superior." - Philip W. Sergeant. This essential work provides modern explanations of principles, varieties, and techniques of combination maneuvers, plus the ideas behind them. Examples from the games of many great players provide illustrations. 200 diagrams. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

PAPER BACK PURPLE. Condition: FAIR. DATE PUBLISHED: 1971 EDITION: 147.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 7-8 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New. pp. 224 80 Illus.

hardcover. Condition: Good.

Condition: New. pp. 224.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good hardcover with Acceptable dust jacket. The book spine ends and cover edges have minor chipping. The front dust jacket is stuck to book cover. The book covers have some fading. The text is clean. The dust jacket panel edges and spine ends have wear and tear. The dust jacket panels have some soiling. The dust jacket front flap is price clipped.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hb, x + 222pp. Good with clean contents in a Fair+ price-clipped dj which has sunned spine and several tears. Translated by J. du Mont. Part 1 General Remarks (material basis of the game; ideas in chess; strategy and tactics). Part 2 The Middle Game (stages; superiority in position; inferior positions; even positions). Descriptive notation.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. x, 220pp., index, ill. DJ is clipped, with some edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Octavo hardcover (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Condition: New. pp. 240.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Clear, profound examinations of just what each opening is intended to do and how opponent can counter. Many sample games. With this book, all one needs to know are the fundamental rules of chess and ordinary chess notation in order to gain a thorough understanding of the all-important opening game in its many variations. Simply, clearly, and with keen appreciation of the amateur's usual limitations, International Grandmaster Znosko-Borovsky explains the importance of rapid development of the pieces, occupation of the center, the relation of the opening to the general plan of the player, and the significance of control of the center. Each major opening is then detailed and analyzed with the emphasis on explanation that is easy to follow. Special attention is paid to traps - both the mistakes often made by amateurs, and the classic traps, such as Greco's and Tarrasch's. "Chess is a game of understanding and not of memory," says Znosko-Borovsky, and he promotes the reader's understanding of the openings by discussing purpose and plan frequently, as against memorization of moves. Those acquainted with Znosko-Borovsky's other books, How Not to Play Chess and The Art of Chess Combination will rediscover in this book Znosko-Borovsky's unique clarity, ease of style, and profundity. "In the teaching of chess he may claim to have no superior." - Philip W. Sergeant. Clear, profound examinations of just what each opening is intended to do and how opponent can counter. Many sample games. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Clear, profound examinations of just what each opening is intended to do and how opponent can counter. Many sample games. With this book, all one needs to know are the fundamental rules of chess and ordinary chess notation in order to gain a thorough understanding of the all-important opening game in its many variations. Simply, clearly, and with keen appreciation of the amateur's usual limitations, International Grandmaster Znosko-Borovsky explains the importance of rapid development of the pieces, occupation of the center, the relation of the opening to the general plan of the player, and the significance of control of the center. Each major opening is then detailed and analyzed with the emphasis on explanation that is easy to follow. Special attention is paid to traps - both the mistakes often made by amateurs, and the classic traps, such as Greco's and Tarrasch's. "Chess is a game of understanding and not of memory," says Znosko-Borovsky, and he promotes the reader's understanding of the openings by discussing purpose and plan frequently, as against memorization of moves. Those acquainted with Znosko-Borovsky's other books, How Not to Play Chess and The Art of Chess Combination will rediscover in this book Znosko-Borovsky's unique clarity, ease of style, and profundity. "In the teaching of chess he may claim to have no superior." - Philip W. Sergeant. Clear, profound examinations of just what each opening is intended to do and how opponent can counter. Many sample games. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: VG-. G++ DW. Inscriptions of owner at start of book. Internally in nice condition BUTsome noticeable cover wear. Edges of text a bit browned or spotted. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is browned with tears to the spine. In a loose polythene protector.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This essential work provides modern explanations of principles, varieties, and techniques of combination maneuvers, plus the ideas behind them. Examples from the games of many great players provide illustrations. What, really, is a chess combination? It is a maneuver generally employing surprise and a sacrifice, in which pieces work together to bring about a sudden advantage. It is perhaps the most aesthetically satisfying and successful technique in the game. Some players believe that the combination is a spontaneous creation with no guiding laws; the possibility springs up in the mind like a flash of genius. In this classic work, however, Znosko-Borovsky proves that combinations can be studied. He demonstrates conclusively that they need not be a haphazard occurrence, but may be prepared for as an integral part of a player's game. The great modern teacher begins by examining the games of master players, including Capablanca, Alekhine, Rubinstein, Nimzovich, Tarrasch, Reti, Mason, Morphy, Bird, Euwe, Emanuel Lasker, etc. The games are grouped according to common features, and perceptively analyzed to determine what conclusions may be drawn. Znosko-Borovsky shows that every combination, however complicated, begins in a simple idea, such as an undefended piece, the bad position of the hostile king, the promotion of a pawn, or a discovered check. The Art of Chess Combination will improve the game of anyone who knows how to move individual pieces but finds it hard to plan many moves ahead to make the pieces work together. The exposition is easily understood; technical terms are almost completely avoided but clarity and precision remain. "In the teaching of chess he may claim to have no superior." - Philip W. Sergeant. This essential work provides modern explanations of principles, varieties, and techniques of combination maneuvers, plus the ideas behind them. Examples from the games of many great players provide illustrations. 200 diagrams. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. In Russian. Hb, leatherette covers, 367pp, frontis. and b/w photos. Good+ in a Good(-) dj which has sunned spine and cover edges and light edgewear. Some sections slightly toned, contents clean. High-quality reprint of the 1910 edition on glossy paper and with good reproduction of photos/plates. Coverage of both the international masters tournament and the Russian amateur tournament. Includes 175 annotated games from the main tournament, edited by Lasker and Znosko-Borovsky. Lasker and Rubinstein were joint winners, ahead of Duras and Spielmann. Plus 140 annotated games ( edited by Malyutin) from the Russian amateur tournament, which was won by the teenage Alekhine in a field which also included Romanovsky. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The Middle Game in Chess is one of the classic instructional works on chess strategy by the noted master and writer Eugene Znosko-Borovsky. The book focuses on the most complex phase of the gamethe middle gameexplaining how to evaluate positions, develop plans, and coordinate pieces effectively. Through clear explanations and carefully chosen examples from master play, the author illustrates key strategic ideas such as attack, defence, manoeuvring, and the transition between opening and endgame. Widely admired for its emphasis on understanding rather than memorisation, the work has remained an influential guide to positional play for generations of chess students.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. x, 220 pp. Translated by J. Du Mont. 80 diagrams. Blue cloth with gilt spine titles. Bright clean copy. DJ price-clipped, a few tears and chips.

Large octavo, brown imitation leather, with d/w. VG. Plates, 367pp. Small previous owner name and date to title-page. 175 annotated games from the International tournament - 1-2 Lasker, Rubinstein 3-4 Duras, Spielmann; 140 annotated games from the All-Russian tournament - 1 Alekhine 2 Rotlevi 3 Gregory. A high-quality reprint printed on glossy paper, Limited to only 4000 copies.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. This is the Reuben Fine work. 1953 Hollis and Carter publication. NOT an ex-library book. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover (torn at edges). Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing in English. 5 x 7.5in. 147pp. Publisher's cloth boards. VERY GOOD. Shows shelf rubbing of the extremities with some hints of loss, otherwise the binding is strong and tight, the text is clean and unmarked, and the boards remain bright and distinct. As pictured.…