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Please direct inquiries about books in this list to James Schroeder by phone (360-258-9401) or mail (address below). For Sale. Prices shown are with postage paid. Send your name and address, list of the books you want, and a check…
Book Review: The Art of Bisguier, Volume Two
Book review by James Schroeder The Art of Bisguier Volume Two One Hundred Selected Games 1961 – 2003 © 2008; 267 pp.; figurine algebraic The introduction by Berry is atrocious. He is incredibly egotistic and stupid and not qualified to…
“Mathematics and Chess” by Petkovic – Reviewed by David Davis
MATHEMATICS AND CHESS Miodrag Petkovic Dover Publications, 1997 Limp cover Reviewed by Dave Davis This is a collection of 110 problems in geometry, algebra, and combinations based on the moves of the chess pieces. The only chess knowledge required is…
“The Art of Checkmate” by Renaud & Kahn – Reviewed by Cecil Purdy
[This book review was published in the Australian magazine Chess World and is written by Cecil Purdy.] “The Art of Checkmate” by George Renaud. and Victor Kahn, former champions of France, is yet another demonstration of how very suited the…
Book Review: The Life and Games of Carlos Torre
The Life and Games of Carlos Torre by Gabriel Velasco; Russell Enterprises; published 2000; 301 pp; limp cover; excellent printing and diagrams. More than 103 games in figurine algebraic notation but too many are poorly played and/or horrible exhibition games.…
Book Review: ‘Counter Gambits’ by T.D. Harding
Counter Gambits by T.D. Harding; Dover © 1979; Price $9.00 What a delight! 220 PACKED pages. Includes 18 page chapter written 2001. Superb format: long-algebraic, bold type for game moves; short-algebraic, light type for analysis. Perfect diagrams. There are three…
Book Note: Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur
Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur by Max Euwe and Walter Meiden Dover price $10. Please order from me – MINIMUM ORDER $20. See Dover list with reviews HERE. Mostly a good book but Euwe made the worst possible mistake, saying…
Book Review: 2001 Chess Oddities by Alex Dunne
2001 Chess Oddities by Alex Dunne © 2003 “No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted by any means.” THANK GOD! This is the worst collection of trash I have ever seen! There are HUNDREDS of mistakes. “Paul…
Book Review: Bobby Fischer’s Conquest of the World Chess Championship by Reuben Fine
Book Review: Bobby Fischer’s Conquest of the World Chess Championship by Reuben Fine “The psychology and tactics of the title match” David McKay Co, November 1973 Review by James Schroeder published in 1974 For several years one of the best…