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German grandmaster Karsten Müller, widely recognized as one of the best endgame theoreticians in the world today, has carefully updated the sixth edition with the help of American grandmaster Alex Fishbein.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere is what Magnus Carlsen, the 16th World Champion, had to say in his foreword to the sixth edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This book occupies a very special place in chess literature… Dvoretsky’s Endgame Manual will fill you with the joy and knowledge that will surely improve both your endgame skills and your       understanding of our royal game.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere is what Vladimir Kramnik, the 14th World Champion, had to say in his foreword to the fifth edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e “I consider it to be one of the very best chess books published in recent times…”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Dvoretsky’s analysis is staggering in its depth and accuracy.” \u003c\/em\u003e– John Watson in his review of the first edition in The Week In Chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Dvoretsky’s Endgame Manual comes close to an ultimate one-volume manual on the endgame.” \u003c\/em\u003e– Lubomir Kavalek in his review of the first edition in his Washington Post column.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The House of Staunton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62555284963697,"sku":"B0165RE","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/7017\/2273\/files\/2IQfN2v11p8d_coyuMFVRPhyuL31XSZ1fLAs8hu4RQY.jpg?v=1762347254"},{"product_id":"the-zukertort-series-luxury-chess-pieces-4-4-king","title":"The Zukertort Luxury Chess Pieces - 4.4\" King - From the Camaratta Collection","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Distinguished Reproduction Celebrating One of Chess History’s Great Masters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House of Staunton is proud to offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zukertort Luxury Chess Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an exceptional Full Club Size reproduction of the famed Jaques Zukertort Chessmen. 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A soldier, musician, linguist, journalist, and political activist, Zukertort possessed a rare combination of brilliance and breadth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZukertort learned to play chess at the age of 19 in Breslau and later studied under the legendary Adolf Anderssen. He quickly developed into one of the strongest players of his era, distinguishing himself not only in tournament play but also as an unparalleled match competitor. His notable triumphs included victories over Anderssen in 1871 and Joseph Henry Blackburne in 1881.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Zukertort twice faced Wilhelm Steinitz - in 1872 and again in the inaugural World Chess Championship of 1886 - his chronic health issues hindered his endurance in long matches. Despite his eventual defeats, Zukertort’s talent remained unquestioned. 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