Gregory Sanakoev 256pp. (Gambit 1999)

It is rare that a Correspondence World Champion annotates a collection of the finest games from his career with detailed notes that penetrate deeply into the analytical and decision-making process. Yet this is precisely what Grigory Sanakoev (12th World Correspondence Champion, 1985-92) has done, and the result is a book packed with entertainment and instructive value, ideal for study by ambitious players.

"Delightful... Sanakoev's book is fizzling with humanity and mischief" - Jonathan Speelman, INDEPENDENT

"...many helpful hints for aspiring World Champions...a very interesting and readable book" - Alan Sutton, EN PASSANT

"All in all a fine little book" - Jacob Aagaard, SCHAAKNYTT

"It is very instructive to see a World Champion's choice of opening variations, to try to understand the early middlegame tactics and then how he ruthlessly converts his advantages....excellent" - Alan Borwell, SCOTTISH CORRESPONDENCE CHESS

"Strewn with interesting ideas in the opening, middlegame and endgame. Already a hit in its Russian and German editions, this book will surely delight English speaking readers as well" - John Watson, INSIDE CHESS

"A worthwhile buy for any improving player" - Monroe Morrison, OPEN FILE

"A wealth of chess wisdom and practical hints based on his rigorous Soviet training" - Leonard Barden, FINANCIAL TIMES

"A remarkable introduction into the splendid world of postal chess" - NEW IN CHESS

"A first class collection... the deep annotations hold centre stage. Very highly recommended" - AUSTRALIAN CHESS FORUM

"A book packed with fine games and good advice" - CHESS POST

"This is the best book ever written on correspondence chess. Buy this book! And if there is a friend you know who is curious about correspondence chess, buy him a copy for a gift. This is the best." - Alex Dunne, CORRESPONDENCE CHESS NEWS