The Chess Player's Bible: Illustrated Strategies for Staying Ahead of the Game (Second Edition)

Master the ancient art of chess, the game of kings. Learn the key techniques and classic moves of the chess masters, including basic and advanced tactics, combinations, sacrifices, and pawn structures. Over 300 examples demonstrate attacking and defensive strategies for the opening, middle, and end phases of the game.

• Test your knowledge and hone your skills with the Mastery Challenges at the end of every section.
• Start winning games immediately with the core tactics revealed in the quick-reference summary "How to Win."
• Learn from the greatest players, past and present, in Game Analysis - a selection of groundbreaking games that you can replay time and again.