Euwe: Chess from A to Z - A chess textbook of the highest class

This classic among chess textbooks actually offers everything a student should know about the royal game. The fact that it is a training guide aimed more at adults is reflected in both the structure and the style, both of which assume a certain level of maturity on the part of the reader.

Basic topics such as checkmate, the value of the pieces, the tactical arsenal and finally positional play are gradually covered. All in all, a good introduction that provides the foundation for your own thoughts and, if you are interested, for reading more in-depth literature.

Max Euwe was the fifth world chess champion from 1935 to 1937.

As President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) from 1970 to 1978, he made an immeasurable contribution to the world of chess - and as the author of many textbooks, he made a no less significant contribution to the learners of all subsequent generations.