Mastermind Chess I

Praful Zaveri's Mastermind Chess takes the serious student of Chess in the right direction. After Praful's immensely successful maiden book -T he Chess Course, the students were eagerly waiting for the sequel. Praful Zaveri has not only fulfilled the expectations but surpassed them by introducing few new concepts. The chess player does not need a chess set for going through 300 puzzles. However if the student's aim is not only entertainment, then he has treasury of chess awaiting him in the second part. The solutions contain full games which should give an idea how the winner reached that position. The final 80 puzzles are basic endgames needed for the upcoming player. Praful expects the student not only to give the correct answer but wants him to understand the principles lying behind it. After the student solves all the puzzles, he finds himself in a treasure cove where three hundreds gems in the chess literature are awaiting him. I have never come across such path breaking ideas so far. This book will help not only the young school children but also the coaches who are always on the lookout for the good books. I will surely recommend this book to my students in India and abroad.