Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Beyond the Basics, volume 2

Alburt, Lev;Parr, Larry

ISBN 10: 0393041166 / ISBN 13: 9780393041163

Published by W W Norton & Company, New York, 1997

About this Item

231pp. Illust d/j, brown boards with gold lettering on spine, b/w illust., text ills., table, diag.,index. " There is no better chess teachers anywhere than Lev Alburt and Larry Parr. Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters is a gem: lucid, scholarly, highly instructive. If you play chess, you need this book." Size: Large Octavo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Beyond the Basics, volume 2
• Publisher: W W Norton & Company, New York
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393041166
• ISBN 13: 9780393041163
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Russia's dominance in modern chess was founded on a successful programme of instruction. This volume and its companion is based on that instruction programme, which should help readers develop from beginner to expert. It incorporates easy-to-follow strategic concepts to build the player's skills to the tournament level. Through instructional chapters and practice sections featuring exercise and game situations, the book shows how to advance in the game using the techniques that produced champions.

About the Authors

International Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time U.S. champion and former European champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the world. He lives in New York.

Larry Parr is former editor of Chess Life and the author of many articles on chess play and instruction.