Description
1971 Fourth printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Book has some minor liquid damage. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of Fred Reinfeld’s “Great Brilliancy Prize Games of the Chess Masters” offers a glimpse into the golden age of chess literature. Published in 1971 by Dover, this affordable reprint made these classic games accessible to a new generation of players and enthusiasts. Reinfeld, a renowned chess writer and instructor, curated this collection of brilliant games from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing insightful annotations that illuminate the strategic depth and creativity of the game’s greatest minds. Despite its wear, this copy retains the essence of Reinfeld’s passion for sharing the beauty and complexity of chess with a wide audience. For collectors, it represents a piece of chess history, while for players, it remains a timeless resource for studying the game’s most dazzling combinations and sacrifices.
