{"product_id":"how-to-win-end-games-d-a-yanofsky-1st-edition","title":"How to Win End-Games, D. A. Yanofsky — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Sir Isaac Pitman \u0026amp; Sons, Ltd., 1957\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. [viii], 72.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. This copy is exceptionally well-preserved, with the original red cloth boards remaining sharp, vibrant, and entirely free from significant shelf-wear, marking, or bumping to the extremities. The binding is reassuringly tight and square, with perfectly sound hinges that open smoothly without yielding. The black lettering stamped to the spine remains crisp and unoxidised. Internally, the text block edges are clean, and the pages are remarkably bright, crisp, and completely devoid of foxing, toning, or previous ownership inscriptions, presenting a notably fresh example of a practical mid-century chess manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: First edition of this instructional chess classic. Daniel Abraham Yanofsky, the 1953 British Chess Champion and Canada’s first chess grandmaster, presents a systematic, highly analytical approach to end-game strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopies of this 1957 UK first printing remain uncommon on the open market, particularly in such sharp, unblemished condition. As practical study manuals of this era typically suffered heavy handling and wear by active players, surviving examples retaining such vibrant boards and crisp internal pages are scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with algebraic chess diagrams demonstrating critical board positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow to Win End-Games\u003c\/i\u003e, grandmaster D. A. Yanofsky delivers a masterclass on the decisive final phase of chess. Drawing upon his extensive tournament experience and analytical rigour, Yanofsky demystifies complex end-game principles, equipping players with the tactical foresight required to convert advantageous positions into definitive victories. A lucid and essential guide for the serious student of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54476168069459,"sku":"4893","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260727_154956.jpg?v=1785767696","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/how-to-win-end-games-d-a-yanofsky-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}