--- product_id: 18988792 title: "The Art of Chess Combination (Dover Chess)" price: "€ 30.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/18988792-the-art-of-chess-combination-dover-chess store_origin: FR region: France --- # The Art of Chess Combination (Dover Chess) **Price:** € 30.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of Chess Combination (Dover Chess) - **How much does it cost?** € 30.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/18988792-the-art-of-chess-combination-dover-chess) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Art of Chess Combination (Dover Chess) [Znosko-Borovsky, Eugene] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Art of Chess Combination (Dover Chess) Review: Great Tactics Instruction! - This is a real classic of chess literature. As the title indicates, this is a book about combinations, but it is not the typical modern 'puzzle book' of isolated positions. Instead, it is in the form of an instructional textbook with very copious verbal explanations of how combinations are brought about and executed. The examples are far from elementary ones, as they are taken from the play of such luminaries of the board as Capablanca, Botvinnik, Alekhine, Nimzovich, Lasker (both Ed and Emmanuel) and Marshall. Many key combinational ideas such as line opening, line blocking, loose pieces, geometric, overworked pieces, etc are illustrated in depth. Classic methods such as the 2 Bishop sacrifice and attacks on the f7 square are covered. What sets this book apart for me are the extensive verbal explanations and the richness and central importance of the examples chosen. Yes, the writing style is old-fashioned and rather verbose, but Znosko-Borovsky does a really good job of explaining things for the non-expert player. This book has been made a bit more famous by American IM and famous author Jeremy Silman, who while a young player went through this text and added 400 points to his rating!! I can hardly think of a better recommendation. If you have mastered more elementary tactical puzzle books, this is a great way to take your tactics to the next level. Warmly recommended. Review: Some older books are great! - Just to keep this short: For a few dollars you can get an older book (this uses the traditional descriptive notation) that is very humorous and insightful. The key is learning the deep principles of playing combinations--not just doing lots of puzzles. So this is primarily an instructional text that can be read in a few days and will be of value for anyone rated below expert level. Good Reading! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #664,378 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #510 in Chess (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (46) | | Dimensions | 5.43 x 0.48 x 7.96 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0486205835 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0486205830 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | June 17, 2010 | | Publisher | Dover Publications | ## Images ![The Art of Chess Combination (Dover Chess) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GXAOOk-9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Tactics Instruction! *by R***S on September 25, 2013* This is a real classic of chess literature. As the title indicates, this is a book about combinations, but it is not the typical modern 'puzzle book' of isolated positions. Instead, it is in the form of an instructional textbook with very copious verbal explanations of how combinations are brought about and executed. The examples are far from elementary ones, as they are taken from the play of such luminaries of the board as Capablanca, Botvinnik, Alekhine, Nimzovich, Lasker (both Ed and Emmanuel) and Marshall. Many key combinational ideas such as line opening, line blocking, loose pieces, geometric, overworked pieces, etc are illustrated in depth. Classic methods such as the 2 Bishop sacrifice and attacks on the f7 square are covered. What sets this book apart for me are the extensive verbal explanations and the richness and central importance of the examples chosen. Yes, the writing style is old-fashioned and rather verbose, but Znosko-Borovsky does a really good job of explaining things for the non-expert player. This book has been made a bit more famous by American IM and famous author Jeremy Silman, who while a young player went through this text and added 400 points to his rating!! I can hardly think of a better recommendation. If you have mastered more elementary tactical puzzle books, this is a great way to take your tactics to the next level. Warmly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some older books are great! *by T***N on December 13, 2010* Just to keep this short: For a few dollars you can get an older book (this uses the traditional descriptive notation) that is very humorous and insightful. The key is learning the deep principles of playing combinations--not just doing lots of puzzles. So this is primarily an instructional text that can be read in a few days and will be of value for anyone rated below expert level. Good Reading! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ combinations by type *by J***K on July 31, 2000* this and "the art of the checkmate" by renaud and kahn, are two of the best tactical instruction books, not just positions to solve, available. especially useful to those rated b and below by the uscf, uschess.org, this, the book cited above and "bobby fischer teaches chess" would be the three first books id give a young player to learn...it will enthrall him. i am a uscf postal master ## Frequently Bought Together - The Art of Chess Combination (Dover Chess) - How to Play Chess Endings (Dover Chess) - The Middle Game in Chess (Dover Chess) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/18988792-the-art-of-chess-combination-dover-chess](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/18988792-the-art-of-chess-combination-dover-chess) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*