The controversial alterations that were made to Bobby Fischer’s words in the last edition have been omitted in this book, so only the author’s own words are expressed, giving a true insight into one of the most gifted, troubled, and controversial minds of the 20th century. It is essential for each chess enthusiast, competitor, and professional. Every player will learn huge amounts from this book. Fischer played nearly all of these games as a grandmaster so they are at the very highest level, but his lucid commentary makes every move and idea both accessible and understandable. You”ll find beautifully simple positional play next to out-of-this-world combinations that are just breathtaking. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing his thoughts, the intricacies behind his and his opponent’s strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one. One of the most important chess books ever written, reissued in celebration of a chess genius, Bobby Fischer.

Silman’s Complete Endgame Course is the key to a world of essential ideas, startling beauty, and stunning creativity. If you have found the endgame to be a mystery, if you have found that your confidence plummets once you reach an endgame, if you have searched for an instructive endgame book that will turn your weakest link-your endgame-into your personal field of power, your search is over.

But equally important is creating a love of the endgame, which is addressed at the end of the book with a look at chess tactics, minor piece domination, and a discussion of the five greatest endgame players of all time-all things that every fan of chess at every level can enjoy. The basic keys to a well-rounded endgame education-Opposition, the Lucena and Philidor Positions, Cat and Mouse, Trebuchet, Fox in the Chicken Coup, Triangulation, Building a Box, Square of a Pawn, Outflanking, the Principle of Two Weaknesses-are vital. A revolutionary book on chess endgames, designed to ensure that players understand everything they need to know at their rating levels, and prepare them to advance to the next.

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