Originally published: New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1955.

    Irving Chernov's classic collection of the finest 5-to-15-move games in chess history, accompanied by Chernov's witty commentary, providing a quick, clear, easy to absorb chess lesson.With diagrams throughout and with a powerful new introduction and an index of Chess Openings, both by Bruce Pandolfini, 1000 Best Short Games of Chess is a perennial delight for chess players of all levels and ages.

    And now, for the first time, 1001 Brilliant Ways to Checkmate is available in modern algebraic notation. This may be the all-time great checkmate collection, with forced checkmate positions culled mainly from actual play. And Reinfeld's selection is simply marvelous, touching on all the important tactical themes. In short, this is an outstanding book to hone your tactical abilities. It will help you recognize mating patterns, develop visualization skills, enhance imagination, and improve tactical sharpness. And now, with a modern 21st-century edition of this great checkmate collection finally available, there is no excuse for not only improving your tactical skills, but also enjoying yourself along the way.