Ilya Maizelis's masterpiece is the definitive introduction to the game of chess. It has inspired generations of Russians to take up the game, including arguably the two greatest players of all time, the 12th and 13th World Champions.

In the original Russian, this landmark work is simply called "Chess"--no other explanation was considered necessary. The Soviet Chess Primer is a modern English translation of Maizelis's witty introduction to the royal game.

This new edition of a timeless classic includes an original foreword from the 2nd World Champion, Emanuel Lasker, as well as an introduction from the most celebrated chess trainer of modern times, Mark Dvoretsky.

Author: Ilya Maizelis
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Quality Chess
Published: 03/07/2015
Series: Chess Classics
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.6lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.60w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781907982996

About the Author
Ilya Maizelis was a respected Soviet chess trainer, renowned for his endgame analysis.