Lev Alburt

You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighbourhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games—and you'll quickly be saying "checkmate"! When you're ready to become a tough tournament competitor, Level II cuts through the mysteries of strategy and tactics to show you just what you need to know....

Chess remains one of the most recognisable and widely played games all over the world. A sequel to the bestselling Chess Training Pocket Book, Chess Training Pocket Book II sharpens your game through examining 320 of the most important chess positions taken from games over the last 120 years. Organised by difficulty to aid players in preparing for their own...