The Batsford Book of Chess

by R.G. Wade

Published 29 November 1984
This book is designed for anyone interested in learning to play chess and covers many aspects of the game from the moves and their history to great games of the world champions. Included in this book are sections on the rules of the game, basic tactics, opening play, computer chess, great players, methods of calculating variations and psychological factors in competitive play. The author is an International Master and former British Champion. He is the author of numerous chess books and is Chief Junior Trainer for the British Chess Federation.

Fighting Chess

by Garry Kasparov and R.G. Wade

Published 23 June 1983
This is a collection of Kasparov's 91 best games, 38 of which have been annotated by the world champion, with the remainder mainly based on his notes. Eric Schiller is involved in notes to five games with the remaining games and positions selected by Bob Wade - Britain's chief trainer. Gary Kasparov is author of "Kasparov Teaches Chess" and co-author of "Batsford Chess Openings". Bob Wade is co-author of "Games of Robert J.Fischer" and "Korchnoi's 400 Best Games".



My Games

by Garry Kasparov

Published September 1983