The Art of Chess Combination

by Eugène Znosko-Borovsky

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486205835
• ISBN13: 9780486205830
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Best of my dozen or so chess books

A few years ago, I had been playing my electronic chess at level 3 (of 9), and consistantly losing. After reading this book, setting up my own board and following along as strongly recommended, I demolished the computer. I originally bought this book at a used book store. This Holiday I am buying it for my brother, who has lately taken more of an interest in the game. I am a little concerned and feel that I should practice for when he has finished reading it.

This is just a fantastic book

The art of calculation and execution of chess combinations is explained lucidly in this book. I enjoyed seeing that almost all flashy combinations can be grouped and categorized by geometrical patterns that repeat themselves over and over again. This book is a masterpiece from a good writer and a pedagogue. Rarely do we find both qualities in chess writers.

excellent book

This book is superb. The only book you will ever need on combinations & attack on the castled postion. Very advanced, recommended for players 1800+ (USCF).

Znosko-Borovsky: Man or Myth

One of my favourite Chess authors, International Master Jeremy Silman, once gained 400 rating points after reading this book while a junior player. There is no better review of this classic than that, in my humble opinion. Tactics and combinations on the board make up close to 90% of weaker Chess games so it makes sense for one at that level to closely study them: Eugene ZB introduces the pupil to them in a nice, unhurried manner using language, albeit, that is quite ponderous from time to time and might take a re-reading to understand fully. All the better because the subject matter is key to your success at the Royal Game. Pick this book up and don't read another Chess book until you finish and understand it. Good luck!