Among the highlights are Kasparov vs. Topalov; Kasparov vs. Wijk aan Zee; the super-computer Deep Blue's historic first win over Kasparov; Boris Spassky's "James Bond" Mating Combination; and Bobby Fischer's "Game of the Century." Study these games and learn about defense and counterattack, logical opening play, endgame strategy, psychological warfare, and how great players think.

    Each mating motif is carefully and simply explained, and several illustrative examples are given. A final test enables the reader to grade his pattern recognition abilities, and the last chapter explains what to do if your Dad is Garry Kasparov. Fun, instructive - and guaranteed to improve your game.

    Each strategic concept is listed alphabetically and followed by a clear, easy-to-absorb explanation accompanied by examples of how this strategy is used in practice.

    He includes hints and detailed solutions. There are also eight test papers to enable readers to measure their playing strength.

    Written by a leading expert in the Grunfeld defence, this is a thorough guide to an important chess opening, with explanations of the main themes for both sides.'

    Included are the hardest games of Purdy's life. Through 6 years of correspondence play, Purdy was constantly learning. Now, he is sharing the secrets he learned with you.