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For many years, Nimzovich was known as the "Stormy Petrel" of the chess world. Today, his profound theories of positional chess are accepted as a matter of course, and a knowledge of them is essential to every player who wants to improve his game.

My System describes a theory of chess; it also describes the character and genius of its author. It is a very readable book, for Nimzovich's methods sparkle with humor, pungent originality, and witty ...

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Overview

For many years, Nimzovich was known as the "Stormy Petrel" of the chess world. Today, his profound theories of positional chess are accepted as a matter of course, and a knowledge of them is essential to every player who wants to improve his game.

My System describes a theory of chess; it also describes the character and genius of its author. It is a very readable book, for Nimzovich's methods sparkle with humor, pungent originality, and witty explanations.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780679140252
  • Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 9/12/1979
  • Edition description: REVISED
  • Product dimensions: 5.01 (w) x 7.75 (h) x 1.16 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 31, 2000

    For All Serious Chess Players.

    This book is an essential for anyone who is a regular tournament player. The ideas and principles found in My System are the genesis of modern chess stategy. This and one other book taught me what chess was really all about.

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