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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1969
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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
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1941
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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
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1941
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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 .
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Basic Chess Endings

Basic Chess Endings

by Reuben Fine (1914-1993)

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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
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1941
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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
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Basic Chess Endings

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1979
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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.
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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..
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Basic Chess Endings

by Reuben Fine

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1941
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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.
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by Reuben Fine

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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
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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.
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1969
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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
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by Reuben Fine

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1969
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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.
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by Fine, Reuben

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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.
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Basic Chess Endings

by Reuben Fine

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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.
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Basic Chess Endings

Basic Chess Endings

by Reuben Fine

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1979
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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.
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Basic Chess Endings

by Reuben Fine

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1958
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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
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