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Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers
Published in Paperback by Dover Pubns (1979)
Author: Kenneth Samuel Howard
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A Half of Fame about Chess Classic Problems Composers
Don't forget the history ... learn it and you will have more experience from it. This book is designed to interest any chess enthusiast in chess problems. With 155 problems, a selection of composer by a few of the most outstanding problemist of the past such as: Loyd, Klett, Shinkman, Havel, Wurzburg, Kohtz, Kockelkorn, Heathcote and many more. And also special types of problems like the black interference theme: PLACHURTA INTERFERENCE, the white: PROTAGONISTS and other theme you can enjoy it. Starting with problem from Bonus Socius Manuscript Circa in 1266, you will go ahead to the future until the 19's. All of problems have a solution in the ending of the book.

Very nice problems!
" A chess problem is a position arranged to illustrate an interesting chess idea, which frequently is based on some particular characteristics of the various men employed."
This book contanis 155 selected chess problems, any chess enthusiast will love them.
Warning: chess problems don't increase your tactical skills if you want to improve your tactical vision, try 1001 Chess Sac. and Comb. by F. Reinfeld.


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