Vasily Smyslov: Endgame Virtuoso

Podrobný popis

Vydanie 2001
Počet strán 176
Formát A5
Jazyk anglický

One of history's greatest endgame players presents and annotates his finest endings.Vasily Smyslov, the seventh World Champion, was widely regarded as one of the greatest endgame virtuosos the game has ever seen. In this book he selects and annotates his own finest endgames, revealing the clarity of thought, harmony and precise technique that made him a legend in the final phase of the game. The result is both an elegant collection and an outstanding instructional work: by following the master's own explanations the reader gains deep insight into how to handle a wide variety of endings. Essential and enjoyable reading for anyone wishing to improve their endgame play.