Author: Clarke, P. H. (selected and Annotated by)
Title: 100 Soviet Chess Miniatures
Description: G. Bell and Sons Ltd. London, 1963. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Maroon Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. Tactics, audacity, and speed are the hallmarks of chess matches called "miniatures," games played in 25 moves or less. Games by the lesser-known - but still strong - players from the Soviet Union rarely reached the West but starting in 1955 the Shakhmatny Bulleten began to publish all of the games from important events in the Soviet Union; and this is where the author got his material. All of the games are from the '50s and '60s. Learn from 100 fascinating games played by Soviet chess masters, taken from the records of the Soviet Chess Bulletin. Selected and annotated by noted chess authority P. H. Clarke. 99 chess diagrams. Included is a comprehensive list of games, an index of openings, and an index of players. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xvi + 169. Margins contain marks and notes in ink scattered throughout, further notes to front e/p.. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Chess shop small label to fep.. Gilt titles spine. small paperclip rust mark to rear end-paper. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. Inventory No: 5163.

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