I give it a thumb's up with the following caveats: 1) The section on the Chigorin should be supplemented by Morozevich's book - no fault of Wisnewski as he didn't have access to the book
This is a perfect opening manual that contains a detailed classification
explaining the games and providing quizzes and problems that will test and hone the reader's skills in this vital area of play
Even during his most successful and busy years as a world class player
calculation techniques
Kings, Commoners, and Knaves - Winter "C805" I give it a thumb'sA cornucopia of games, positions, biographies, mysteries, howlers, reviews, quotations, etc., featuring a cast of hundreds from the chess world of today and yesteryear the champions and the under achievers; the scholars and the bunglers. Every page provides fascinating, little known material from an author who is prepared to name names. Specifications 452 Pages Paperback Publisher: Russell Enterprises Published: August, 2001 Notation: Figurine