Chess for the Gifted & Busy

A Short but Comprehensive Course - From Beginner to Expert

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Author: Lev Alburt and Al Lawrence
Publication Date: October 31, 2011
Notation Type: AN - Algebraic
Page Count: 304 Pages

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