How Not to Play Chess

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How Not to Play Chess

Eugene A. Znosko-Borovsky
This easy to read book contains real gems of chess knowledge. Don't be thrown by the tongue-in-cheek title! Znosko-Borovsky offers enlightening insight into how a grandmaster formulates a plan based upon his position. One of my favorite chess books.

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