Pandolfini's Chess Complete: The Most Comprehensive Guide to the Game, from History to Strategy

By Bruce Pandolfini and E.J. Koh

Book Overview

The perfect and necessary addition to any personal chess library​ from America's foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix's The Queen's Gambit.

In this comprehensive, accessible reference, National Master Bruce Pandolfini covers every aspect of the game, from chessboard and pieces to history and strategy, and addresses virtually any possible question or situation that may arise.

From algebra notation to zugzwang, Pandolfini has created the chess bible for players of all levels. And in addition to answers to over 500 questions, he has included his terrific short chess course plus tournament tips and endgame maxims. You'll learn the difference between a mating attack and a mating net, the best way to gain control of the center in the opening, why the Russians are so successful at chess, what happened to Bobby Fischer, and more

For an edge up on the competition, look no further than Pandolfini's Chess Complete.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067170186X
• ISBN13: 9780671701864
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

I have a question...

Ever been asked a stupid chess question? or a chess question you know the answer to but don't know how to explain it? or how about a chess question your just not sure of? belive me I've been there. Well here's the answers simply explained.I'm not a fan of Pandolfini's book by any means, But this is one of his books I really liked. 545 questions in 13 chapters, like having a masters brain to pick 24/7.

A very good Ref.

Well guys to tell you the truth when i first had the book it seemed like a big waste of money but after giving it a chance ,i was realy happy to buy it becuase you can benfit from every page in it ,when i was teaching my brother the game ,he almost asked me all those bloody QQQQs so i went back for things that i couldn't have the right words to describe.I think it is a good Ref,and it is better than a lot of claimed chess books...

Let's get one thing straight:

This is not a book on how to improve your chess. It is not a book on opening theory or a synopsis on endgame technique. It's a sound, comprehensive work from one of the best known, most respected chess instructors in America. Bruce Pandolfini answers the questions that chess students have asked, or are likely to ask, and he answers them in a complete but concise manner. There are around 540 questions in this book: Dig deep and I'm sure you'll find one that you would likely ask.A solid reference work that will hold a special place in one's chess library. I just hope Mr. Pandolfini revises the book, if only to update on whatever happened to Bobby Fischer.