BIOGRAPHICAL CHESS BOOKS

    Secret Notes
    David Bronstein, one of the world's great players of the 20th century, drew a match for the world championship and was victorious in numerous international events. He was also one of the most original thinkers in the history of chess: rapidplay tournaments, clocks with the addition of a certain time after every move, his own version of random chess - these are just a few of the ideas that have sprung from his fertile imagination.
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    Secret Notes
    Catalog Code: B0005OE

    Regular Price: $34.95

    Special Price: $13.98


    Max Euwe - The Biography
    Including 50 Games with the Original Analysis by the Dutch World Champion
    This magnificent book, filling a gap in the literature of chess, shows that Euwes world title was the result of his iron will, his methodical drive and his energetic handling of all aspects of the game. Max Euwe has been called a genius of order and the chess logician. He wrote more than 70 books, many of which are still in print today.
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    Max Euwe - The Biography
    Including 50 Games with the Original Analysis by the Dutch World Champion
    Catalog Code: B0028NIC
    Our Price: $29.95

    Shady Side
    The Life And Crimes of Norman Tweed Whitaker
    A chronicle of America's most notorious chess master based on many of his own papers. Includes a detailed story of his life, his loves, his cons, and his many chess experiences in a 60+-year career. along with 570 of his games (some with full notes). Much US chess history and some excellent photos are a notable part of the book. NOTE: This book won the Chess Cafe 'Book of the Year' award for 2000.
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    Shady Side
    The Life And Crimes of Norman Tweed Whitaker
    Catalog Code: B0013CA
    Our Price: $48.95

    Paul Keres - The Road to the Top
    Paul Keres was one of the greatest players in chess history and a leading contender for the world championship for over 30 years. His modest, honest and open-minded approach to chess made him popular with chess enthusiasts the world over. These qualities come over supremely well in his writing.
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    Paul Keres - The Road to the Top
    Catalog Code: B0036BT
    Our Price: $19.95

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