How does one determine the ""best"" chess games? Brought together by the use of criteria such as the overall aesthetics; the originality; the level of opposition; the soundness, accuracy, and difficulty of the game; and, the overall breadth and depth, this book includes 335 diagrams, an index of players and an index of openings by ECO codes.  Meer

A practical guide to selecting the best move available, every time, from any chess position, packed with tips, tricks and shortcuts from the greatest chess players.  Meer

Use this unique book to identify your own individual chess-playing style, then discover a wealth of tips and tricks to avoid pitfalls, improve strengths and become the best player you can be.  Meer

Exploring the under appreciated skill of swindling in chess, Andrew Soltis explains how and when to set strategic traps to exploit an opponent's over-confidence.  Meer

An insightful new book, perfect for newcomers to chess, that divulges practical advice and explains technical terms that chess books often overlook.  Meer

An instructional and invaluable book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move and how knowing the answers will improve your play.  Meer

An invaluable insight into the mind of chess prodigy turned Grandmaster, Fabiano Caruana, tracing his stratospheric rise to chess fame. Andrew Soltis takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing the tactical intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies.  Meer

Describes the intense rivalry - and collaboration - of the four players who created the golden era when USSR chess players dominated the world. More than 200 annotated games are included, along with personal details - many for the first time in English.  Meer

A quirky but useful exploration of the qualities chess masters have that you don't, and how to acquire them.  Meer

Andrew Soltis covers the unparalleled career of acclaimed American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer with fresh insights into what made Fischer play - and act - the way he did.  Meer