Amazing! The Chess Pocket Book contains all the essential knowledge! Boris Gulko, former U.S. and USSR champion This book saves you years of hit-and-miss reading and sporadic improvement because it gathers together the crucial, game-winning knowledge in one easy-to-carry volume. Each position gives you an important piece of practical chess knowledge. This time-efficient approach leads to the deepest understanding of the game. This is the sixth but stand-alone volume of the Comprehensive Chess Course. 310 b/w chess diagrams.Author Grandmaster Lev Alburt of New York City, is three-time U.S. Chess Champion, European Champion and a renowned master teacher. Specifications 188 Pages Paperback Publisher: Chess Information & Research Institute Published: June 2010 7 x 5 x 1 inches