Over the last two years Sport in the USSR magazine published a series of 24 lessons introducing chess fans, in simple language, to openings, the most common middle and end games, and other typical situations at all stages of the game.

This series of articles forms a 'chess school', taught by Gary Kasparov. B.T.Batsford Ltd. are proud to reproduce these lessons in book form.

Gary Kasparov is World Champion. He was born on April 13, 1963 in Baku. He won the world junior championship in 1980. As a member of the USSR team he shared the gold medals at the 1980 and 1982 World Olympiads and the 1980 and 1983 European championships. Gary Kasparov, as the officially qualified challenger, has played two matches for the world championship with the 1975-85 title holder, Anatoly Karpov; the first was aborted after a record 48 games when Gary though trailing 5-3 had the initiative; the second in 1985 ? one of the great encounters in world championship history ? he won 5-3 with 16 draws. He was awarded an Oscar as the world's best chess player for 1982, 1983 and 1985.

Gary Kasparov delves into the tactics and strategy in the openings, middle and end game. He gives examples from games of the world's outstanding grandmasters illustrating endings, planning, combinations, and many other aspects of the game. We hope that the recommendations of the famous grandmaster will expand the outlook of chess enthusiasts and improve their understanding.

R.G.Wade London, 1986



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