Pritchett: Modern Chess from Steinitz to the 21st century Kids Don't be fooled by its

Don't be fooled by its apparently harmless reputation: the Ponziani is full of tricks and catches many unsuspecting opponents by surprise

selected combinations to solve

Tal lived his life to the fullest and thrilled chess fans with his unrivaled skills in blitz chess shortly before his death in 1992

your best practical chance often lies not in what the computer recommends

The only prior knowledge required is the basic rules and a few months of playing experience

Pritchett: Modern Chess from Steinitz to the 21st century Kids Don't be fooled by itsThis book takes the reader on a journey from early 19th century developments in the game up to the present day. It takes in the revolutionary Wilhelm Steinitz's early summation and establishment of a firm positional basis for chess and the considerable contributions made by all of the subsequent world champions and certain other great players, including the contemporary computer phenomenon, AlphaZero. 324 pages, paperback, 1st edition 2022