Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games
by Laszlo Polgar
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Author: Laszlo PolgarIntroduction: Bruce Pandolfini
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-01-06
ISBN: 1579125549
Number of pages: 1104
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Book Reviews of Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games
Book Review: Poor editorial style
Summary: 2 Stars
I was quite disappointed with this book. No doubt there is a wealth of information and problems in it, but the quality of the pages and the font that the book is typeset in makes it less usable than it deserves to be. Firstly the paper quality is sub-par. Combine this with the (and I apologize for not knowing the right word here) typeface or font of the images used to portray the pieces are poor and in some diagrams it is hard to differentiate, for instance, the white queen from the black queen.
Last but not least, the notation used for the games is, to say the least, bizarre. It is not in standard chess notation, instead each move shows a little icon for the piece and then the notation of where the piece has to move to. Combine this with the poor choice of paper and font and it is practically unusable without substantially more effort on the part of the reader than is necessary.
I'm in two minds on whether to return the book or persevere since the material is highly useful.
If other editions does not have these problems (A correspondent says that his European hardcopy does not have these shortcomings) then you should get that edition instead.
Summary of Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games
This giant collection, finally available in paperback, features enough chess challenges to keep even the most avid player occupied for a long, long time.The biggest book of chess problems ever published is now available in a paperback edition, featuring more than five thousand fully diagrammed problems, games, and end games for players at all levels. Chapters are organized by problem type, and each problem, combination, and game is keyed to an easy-to-follow solution at the back of the book, so users- whether they are beginners or highly accomplished players-can learn as they go. In all, this volume is a most extensive and thorough chess reference, sure to help hone skills while providing hours of fun. The more affordable paperback edition will give players at all levels reason to rejoice.
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