Learn the secrets behind some of the most classic moves in chess in this timeless best seller. 

In this refreshed version of a much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete classic games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to play them most effectively.

Chernev thoughtfully explains the decision-making process and contextual meaning behind each move as it’s made. This makes it easy to follow along and reap the rewards of his wisdom, assimilating what makes a bad move, a good move, or a winning move.

Whether you've been playing chess for years or you've recently been introduced to the game through its newfound resurgence in popularity through chess clubs and popular media, this book can help you learn how to strengthen your abilities through the power of positional play, and how to appreciate the consequences of actions made or not made on the board, with this enduring bestseller from one of history’s most highly regarded chess writers, passed down from generation to generation of players as one of the greatest chess texts of all time. 

Irving Chernev (1900–1981) was a Ukrainian–American prolific chess player and chess author who wrote over 20 books, including the bestselling Invitation to Chess and The Most Instructive Games of Chess Every Played.