Logical Chess: Move by Move

Having learnt the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve? In this much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move.

Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.

Leonard Barden:  "The novice who plays through 'Logical Chess' can learn an ocean of basic chess wisdom."

The late Irving Chernev is known as one of the most prolific and highly regarded writers on chess. A strong player in his own right, he had a unique gift of explaining chess in a lucid and entertaining style.