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Ladislav Prokeš: Kniha šachových studií (The Book of Chess Studies) is a classic work devoted to artistic chess endgame studies

Prokeš, one of the most important Czech composers of chess studies, presents a carefully selected collection of his own compositions (and a few related works), each designed to highlight original ideas, surprising resources, and aesthetic solutions. The studies typically feature quiet moves, unexpected sacrifices, underpromotions, stalemate motifs, and precise maneuvering, with clear, elegant conclusions.

Each study is accompanied by analysis and commentary, guiding the reader through the logic of the solution while emphasizing why the key ideas work. The book reflects the strong Czech tradition of chess composition, where clarity, economy of material, and artistic beauty are central values.

Condition: Some wear. Paper yellowed. Several spots. Dust jacket missing.

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