One of the giants of modern chess, Nimzovich was an eccentric player whose moves baffled opponents. Yet though this be madness, there is much method in it and by consistently winning, Nimzovich's peculiar system began to be reconsidered and became the foundation for modern chess. Despite the book's complexity, no serious player can afford to ignore Nimzovich and will be richly rewarded for their effort in understanding this chess titan. ( )