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Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 55313996-6
English (translation)Original German
Language Notes:
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
Title: Chess - The Mechanics of the Mind
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Fine
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. iv+156 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First American edition. Chess - The Mechanics of the Mind provides a set of guidelines for the player of average ability which, when combined with regular practice can dramatically improve basic chess thinking and performance. Drawing on examples from the three phases of the game, it pinpoints key situations where the amateur's thought processes are inferior to those of the experience master, and seeks to help him/her overcome specific mental barriers. Condition: Light edge wear else near fine. Seller Inventory # BSC0742
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Tear to top corner of front cover. Seller Inventory # mon0002501281
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Seller Inventory # GOR012744191
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003781624
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: Book Bear, West Brookfield, MA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 156 Tightly bound. I see one sentence on page 74 underlined. Seller Inventory # 010477
Seller: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Used with wear and pencil markings; no markings in text. Seller Inventory # mon0000738437
Seller: BookEnds Bookstore & Curiosities, Ojai, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Fine condition Softcover, 156 pages. Wrappers are bright and tight, appears unread. Seller Inventory # 000513
Seller: Book Bear, West Brookfield, MA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 156 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding. Seller Inventory # 030546
Seller: WTP Books, Kenilworth, IL, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. How to dramatically improve chess thinking and how to pick the right move. Emphasis is on explanation rather than long variations and sub-variations. 156 pp. Seller Inventory # 001225
Seller: WTP Books, Kenilworth, IL, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Guidelines on how to improve chess thinking and performance. 156 pp. Seller Inventory # 001528