Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
Basic Chess Endings is a book on chess endgames which was written by Reuben Fine and originally published in 1941. It is considered the first systematic book in English on the endgame phase of the game of chess. It is the best-known endgame book in English and is a classic piece of chess endgame literature. The book is dedicated to World Champion Emanuel Lasker, who died in 1941. It was revised in 2003 by Pal Benko. Cecil Purdy said "...
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- As New
- Published
- 1969
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- Soft cover
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- 0679140026
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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New York, New York, Usa: David Mckay Compnay Inc., 1969. Soft cover. As New. As New, A Barely Read Copy - May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges And/Or Turned Corners. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. ~ Vintage 1969 Copyright Renewed This Is The Definitive Work On The End Game Which… Read more about this item Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings (The Signed/Limited Edition)
by Reuben Fine
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- Used - Very Good +
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- 1941
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- Patterned Cloth
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Waccabuc, New York, USA
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Philadelphia: David McKay, 1941. Patterned Cloth. Very Good +. THE 1941 SIGNED/LIMITED AND STATED 1ST EDITION. #248 OF 500 COPIES SIGNED BY REUBEN FINE at the limitation. A very solid copy to boot: Tight and VG+ to Near Fine in its patterned crimson cloth, with just a touch of light spotting to the front panel and one small,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used - Good+
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- Limited First
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- 1941
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- Hardcover
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Lincoln City, Oregon, USA
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A$456.16
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Philadelphia: David McKay. Good+. 1941. Limited First. Hardcover. Signed limited first edition (#80 of 500). Inscribed above the limitation on the half-title. Brown covers are rubbed at the corners and dulled. Last 1/8 of the book is stained at the lower outer corner. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 575 pages . Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Reuben Fine (1914-1993)
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- Used - Very Good
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- Better than Good
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- 1960
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Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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xiv+573 pages with diagrams. Small octavo (7 1/2" x 4 3/4") bound in original publisher's blue cloth with dark blue lettering to spine and cover in original jacket. Fourth edition.
Fine had an exceptionally brief but fruitful international career before changing from grandmaster to psychiatrist. Within three years, 1935-8, he developed from an unknown American master into co-winner of AVRO 1938,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 4th Edition
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- 1941
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- Hardcover
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Humble, Texas, USA
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New York: David McKay Company, Inc., 1941. Book. Good. Cloth Hard Cover. 4th Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The author presents, with diagrams and discussion, to help the student "who wishes to perfect his knowledge of any branch of the endgame" of chess. Small 12mo - over 6-3/4" to 7-3/4" tall. Hard cover blue cloth worn… Read more about this item Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1979
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0679140026
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Random House Puzzles & Games, 1979. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings.
by FINE, REUBEN.
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Somerville, Victoria, AUS
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A$21.00
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Second Edition; Sm. 8vo; pp. xiv, 573; diagrams; original blue cloth with gilt title on spine and front cloth, minor bumping to head and tail of spine, good copy. New York, David McKay, (c1941).. An authoritative reference work for its time on this subject. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used
- ISBN 10
- 0395360994
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Morrinsville, NZL
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A$10.82
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David McKay Company. New York: 1958. Hard Cover, 8vo, Reprint. Book Condition: Good. Very clean interior. Solid binding. No Dust Jacket but in protective cover which is moderately rubbed.. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Reuben Fine
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- Used
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- 1941
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- Hardcover
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St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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A$193.29
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Philadelphia: David McKay Company, 1941. Hardcover. Stated First Edition, First Printing. 4.5 x 7.5in. xiv. 573pp. Publisher's vinyl boards. VERY GOOD. Shows the spine slightly toned, endpapers with a hint of toning, otherwise the binding is strong and tight, the text remains clean and unmarked, and the boards are bright and distinct. As pictured. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Reuben Fine
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- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Published
- 1972
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- Hardcover
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Mona Vale, New South Wales, AUS
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A$14.90
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David McKay, USA, 1972. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Book Size: 12mo (7 to 7.5 inches). Item Type: Book. Text has pencil marks in various places.. Binding still very good but sagging a little at the spine. Light foxing / browning to front/rear pages, text pages clean. Soiling, edgewear including open tears and heavy rubbing to jacket.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Missing DJ
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- 2nd. ed.
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- Hardcover
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Brooklyn, New York, USA
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A$27.83
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PHILADELPHIA: David McKay company [c1941] Good. No dust jacket. Cover edge and corner wear.Unknown printing. xiv, 573 p. illus. 20 cm.. 2nd. ed.. Hard Cover. Good/Missing DJ. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used - small stain on early pages which
- Published
- 1969
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0679140026
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
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A$18.56
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David McKay Company, 1969. paperback. small stain on early pages which. 1x5x7. white parts of cover are soiled/faded, photo is of a later edition Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Reuben Fine
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1969
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Trinidad, Colorado, USA
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A$13.61
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2nd edition 8th printing. Clean tight pages, light wear only. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings.
by FINE, REUBEN.
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Somerville, Victoria, AUS
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A$22.00
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Second Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. xiv, 573; diagrams, original cloth, chipped dustjacket, a good copy. Philadelphia, David McKay, (c1940). An authoritative reference work for its time on this subject. Item Price
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Basic chess endings, (Tartan books)
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used - Acceptable
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- 1969
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- Paperback
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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David McKay Co, 1969. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Reuben Fine
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- Used: Good
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- 1979-05-12
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0679140026
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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Random House Puzzles & Games, 1979-05-12. Paperback. Used: Good. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 0679140026
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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A$17.06
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Random House Puzzles & Games. Good. Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Fine, Reuben
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- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Published
- 1973
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- Hardcover
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Norwich, Norfolk, GBR
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A$15.64
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David McKay/Bell, 1973. Hb, xiv + 573pp. Good in a Good, price-clipped dj which has sunned spine and a mark on the back. Contents clean, light speckles along edge of page block. Classic, systematic reference manual on chess endings. Descriptive notation. . Hard Cover. Good/Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Item Price
A$15.64
Basic Chess Endings
by Reuben Fine
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- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 1979
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0679140026
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Random House Information Group, 1979. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Basic Chess Endings
by Reuben Fine
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- Used - Good/Good
- Published
- 1958
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- Hardcover
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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A$27.37
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G. Bell And Sons Ltd., 1958. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1958. Reprinted. 373 pages. Blue dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are bright and clear with mild tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Some very slight looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have noticeable rubbing, corner bumping and edgewear with… Read more about this item Item Price
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