The Search For Chess Perfection Ii
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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For the serious chess student, The Search for Chess Perfection II is an indispensable continuation of one of the most celebrated instructional series in chess literature, authored by Cecil John Seddon Purdy — the first World Correspondence Chess Champion and one of the game's most gifted teachers. Compiled with contributions from John Hammond and Robert Jamieson, this volume presents Purdy's characteristically sharp analytical commentary, annotated games, and strategic insights drawn from decades of competitive and instructional writing, illuminating the hidden logic behind master-level play with remarkable clarity and wit. Purdy's writing style is instantly recognisable: lucid, precise, and deeply pedagogical, cutting through chess complexity to present truths that both intermediate and advanced players can immediately apply. This second instalment in the series argues that chess mastery is not a gift of innate genius but a discipline achievable through rigorous study and principled thinking — a philosophy that made Purdy a legend among his contemporaries and a timeless authority in chess education. Whether you are re-examining the fundamentals or searching for that decisive edge, this volume will leave you questioning just how much of the board you have truly understood.
Author: Cjs Purdy
Format: Paperback
Published: 2006, Thinkers' Press
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For the serious chess student, The Search for Chess Perfection II is an indispensable continuation of one of the most celebrated instructional series in chess literature, authored by Cecil John Seddon Purdy — the first World Correspondence Chess Champion and one of the game's most gifted teachers. Compiled with contributions from John Hammond and Robert Jamieson, this volume presents Purdy's characteristically sharp analytical commentary, annotated games, and strategic insights drawn from decades of competitive and instructional writing, illuminating the hidden logic behind master-level play with remarkable clarity and wit. Purdy's writing style is instantly recognisable: lucid, precise, and deeply pedagogical, cutting through chess complexity to present truths that both intermediate and advanced players can immediately apply. This second instalment in the series argues that chess mastery is not a gift of innate genius but a discipline achievable through rigorous study and principled thinking — a philosophy that made Purdy a legend among his contemporaries and a timeless authority in chess education. Whether you are re-examining the fundamentals or searching for that decisive edge, this volume will leave you questioning just how much of the board you have truly understood.