Troitzky (24 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 192+[15 ad] pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Introduction by Fred Reinfeld. First published in 1961 by Sterling Press. This collection contains the studies that Troitzky considered his best. It would be difficult to think of a more enjoyable experience than savoring these delectable gems. To solve these delightful brain-teasers, you don't need to be a chess expert, you don't need an opponent-you don't even need a board and men! In each case White moves first and, no matter how Black replies, White forces checkmate on the net move. The trick, of course, is to find the right first move. The search for that move is what makes these puzzles so intriguing, and and so tantalizing. The solution to each puzzle appears at the back of the book, together with an explanations you might have overlooked. These explanations will add greatly to your enjoyment of the puzzles. Condition: Edge wear, corners bumped and creased, previous owner's stamp to title, front and back end papers else very good.

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. Top of spine has been bumped, binding tight, pages clean.

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. Binding tight and square, Pages may have a small amount of underling, and margin marks.

TRADE PAPERBACK. Condition: Used; Good. Used; Good. Dover Publications 1968 Paperback. Page edges have yellowing but text is clean and unmarked. Covers have light wear. Spine is tight. Book Condition; Good . 1968. TRADE PAPERBACK.

Condition: Good. 1968. No edition remarks. 192 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding throughout remains firm. Paper cover has mild edge wear with mild corner curling. Moderate sunning to spine. Mild tearing to cover edges.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Lacks jacket. Spine toned, boards edges faintly foxed. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1961 Hard Cover. 192 pp. A collection of studies of endgame strategy with diagrams of positions and algebraic notation of move sets to show how to win in these situations. A useful book for everyone from the casual player to the serious competitor.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 268 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.66 inches. In Stock.

psaperback. Condition: Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Nice and bright, square. Grease pencil number on front fly leaf, else fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. No Date. Dust jacket is very spotted and heavily rubbed at head and tail of spine and at corners. Minor foxing to top of boards and top of page edge.

Paper. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. 24 pages, small loss at top edge of paperback. scarce.

1st ed. thus softback with stiff wrappers Fine octavo 192pp., text ills.,

Hard Cover in DJ. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good.

Minor wear to top and bottom edges of the spine. Minor shelf wear to boards. Pages are clean and bright. Firm binding, a tight copy.

Cloth. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. First Edition. Book has a stamped "circular Canada / Crown / INT. OP /21 / Censored" in red on the recto of the front free end page. Previous owner's name signed and stamped on front and back free end pages. Pencil notaions throughout. 264 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 192 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's grey cloth with brown lettering to spine and pictorial to cover in original jacket. Introduction and edited by Fred Reinfeld. (Betts: 23-24) First printing of this edition. This collection contains the studies that Troitzky considered his best. It would be difficult to think of a more enjoyable experience than savoring these delectable gems. To solve these delightful brain-teasers, you don't need to be a chess expert, you don't need an opponent-you don't even need a board and men! In each case White moves first and, no matter how Black replies, White forces checkmate on the net move. The trick, of course, is to find the right first move. The search for that move is what makes these puzzles so intriguing, and and so tantalizing. The solution to each puzzle appears at the back of the book, together with an explanations you might have overlooked. These explanations will add greatly to your enjoyment of the puzzles. Condition: Lightly darkened to page 29. Dust jacket price clipped, corners and spine ends chipped, fold over edge and hinges rubbed, some closed tears with creases and chips else a very good copy in a good to very good dust jacket.

1st English Edn. Original blue cloth, G. Portrait, 264pp. 360 endgame studies, plus a supplement on the Theory of Two Knights Against Pawns, his most important contribution to the game. With two ink stamps of Sevenoaks chess club, and a presentation stamp in memory of their President. A classic work.

Hardback. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Blue cloth lettered simpoly CHESS STUISES * TROITZKY on spine. Inscription of owner at start of book.Slight mark to front cover else Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age.

Softcover. Condition: gut. Nachdruck. Kartonierte fotografisch gestaltete und glanzfolienkaschierte Broschur mit Rücken- und Deckeltitel. Die Buchdeckel mit leichten Knicken, Schnitte und Papier altersgemäß nachgedunkelt, ansonsten guter Erhaltungszustand. "Among the almost legendary figures in the area of the composed end game is the late Alexis Troitzky, the great Russian master. For roughly the first half of the 20th century his contributions, as they appeared in various Russian and Western European journals, were eagerly followed by chess enthusiasts. One of the revivifying influences in this area of chess, he was not only among the first to adapt older themes to more modern renderings; he also led in constructing end games that embody modern strategical concepts. His end games are often among the most brilliant, and usually among the most profound. For this present collection, Troitzky himself selected the 360 studies that he considered his finest. The result is a basic book in the literature of chess, especially since it contains Troitzky's own annotations, which are usually not available elsewhere. As a result it is one of the dozen or so essential books in the library of every chess problem enthusiast. Unaltered, unabridged republication of Chess Handbook of 360 Brilliant and Instructive End Games. Introduction by Fred Reinfeld." (Verlagstext) Alexei Alexejewitsch Troizki (* 14. März 1866 in Sankt Petersburg; gestorben 14. August 1942 in Leningrad) war ein russischer Schachkomponist, -theoretiker und -autor. Troizki gilt als Begründer der modernen Schachstudie. Seine erste Schachaufgabe wurde 1893 gedruckt, 1895 folgte seine erste Studie. Insgesamt publizierte er 750 Studien und 50 Aufgaben (Scherzaufgaben und Retroanalysen). Drei Schaffensperioden gab es in seinem Leben. Zu Beginn seiner Kompositionstätigkeit (1895-1901) beschäftigte er sich mit aktuellen Studienideen (Figurenfang, Domination, Einschließung von Figuren, positionelles Remis, Matt- und Pattkombinationen, Aufgabenthemen), die den gesamten weiteren Entwicklungsweg der Schachstudie vorzeichneten. Seine frühen Werke zeichneten sich durch Originalität und Gedankentiefe aus. In seiner Studienperiode (1905-1917) erarbeitete er die Grundlagen zur Theorie der Studienkomposition, die bis in die heutige Zeit Gültigkeit besitzen. Er vertiefte bereits früher in Angriff genommene Themen (Systematische Bewegung, Unterverwandlung, Kampf verschiedener Figurengruppierungen, Synthese verschiedener Ideen usw.). Im dritten Abschnitt seines Schaffens (1924-1942) vervollkommnete er die früher von ihm bereits bearbeiteten Themen. Das Hauptverdienst Troizkis besteht darin, dass er die Schachstudie als Teil einer Schachpartie (nicht nur des Endspiels) verstand. Er verlieh ihr Lebhaftigkeit im Figurenspiel und Natürlichkeit in der Form. Die Studien Troizkis setzten Maßstäbe im Spiel, mit zahlreichen Varianten, stillen Zügen, versteckten Drohungen. All diese Elemente wurden organisch miteinander verbunden und einem einheitlichen Ziel untergeordnet. 1928 wurde er in der UdSSR als erster Schachkomponist mit dem Titel Verdienter Künstler geehrt, 1934 wurde er Meister des Sports der UdSSR für Schachkomposition. Alexei Troizki starb während der Leningrader Blockade. (Wikipedia) In englischer Sprache. 192, (16) pages. 8° (137 x 214mm).

Pp.; Schutzumschlag. Condition: Gut. 128 p., numerous col. ill. Good almost very good copy, jacket with small edge wear, first page a little wrinkled. - Text in russian and english language. / Devoted to the 300th anniversary of unique Russian craft and the 60th anniversary of the Badge of Honour "Hohloma Painting" enterprise. / The plated book "Hohloma" is compiled by the Joint-Stock Company on integration of scientific and economic potential. / Contents: Preface -- Flashbacks -- Technology of a miracle -- "Travka" painting pattern "Pod fon" painting pattern -- Kudrina" painting pattern. * Hohloma is a Russian folk craft. It is considered to be not just a local attraction but is an impressive part of world culture. ISBN 9785706800031 ru Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

23x15.5cm. 264 pages. Softcover. In good condition. The book is in : English.

Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Soft cover. First Dover edition. 8vo., decorated wrappers, pp192. Introduction by Fred Reinfeld. Well illustrated throughout. From the distinguished library of Maurice Fox, several times Canadian Chess Champion, with his signature and date on the ffe and with gift inscription to Fox from his friend Louis Geller - both men were active members in the Montreal, "En Passant" Chess Club in the 20's & 30's. Signed.