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The Art of Chess Combination

by Eugene Znosko-Borovsky

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Among the most satisfying and successful chess maneuvers, the combination usually involves surprise and sacrifice to achieve a sudden advantage. This essential work explains principles, varieties, and techniques, plus the ideas behind them. Examples from the games of master players provide helpful illustrations. Suitable for players at all levels. 200 diagrams.

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Eugene Znosko-Borovsky

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Original publication date: 1936
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DDC/MDS: 794.1 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Chess, Computer Games / Card Games Chess
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Published: 1936
Genres: Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 794.1
LCC: GV1445 .Z43

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