Pente Strategy Book 1: An Introduction To Advanced Play

The analytical possibilities of Pente are far more intriguing and delightful than one might imagine. This book has been divided into two aspects of Pente strategy: structure and tactics. Hopefully it will serve as an instructive introduction to the various structures most commonly used and present a few of the tactical devices that have proven effective. With even a relatively casual read, you will certainly increase your skill level and enjoyment of the game. Appendix A shows play of 1979 World Championship games won by author. Thomas Braunlich holds a USCF Life Master rating in chess and was co-inventor of the Star Trek: The Next Generation Customizable Card Game (1994). Larger paperback has brown boards with white lettering plus a B&W picture of the author on rear cover. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Opens as if unread. Copyright 1980. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR. Stated 2nd edition, printed by Transcript Press of Norman, OK. No other specific printing information found.