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National chess master, chess teacher, lecturer, and author who has written more than thirty books on chess. Before criticizing a book by pandolfini, its important to understand the intended audience. Bobby fischers outrageous chess moves english, paperback bruce pandolfini. Aug, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of bruce pandolfini books online. Traps and zaps, bruce pandolfini uses his unique crime and punishment approach to provide all the previously missing explanation, instruction, practical analyses, and much, much more. Pandolfinis ultimate guide to chess, fireside chess library by. An excellent introduction to chess for the beginner, in a narrative, conversational format.
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