Köhler: Das Schachturnier zu St.Petersburg 1895/96 und die Stellung Lasker´s als Weltmeister Klassiker biographical information about many of

biographical information about many of Colle’s opponents

It suits ambitious club players and serious amateurs seeking to understand how elite grandmasters approach positions and prepare for competition

this popularity has also led to a wealth of opening theory

This book merges chess history with practical training

What are 'chessercizes' and how are they used

Köhler: Das Schachturnier zu St.Petersburg 1895/96 und die Stellung Lasker´s als Weltmeister Klassiker biographical information about many ofThis first German language book about the tournament in St. Petersburg in 1895 96 presents not only the chess games but also a piece of chess history. It mainly concerns Dr. Emanuel Lasker's path to the world championship. References to his achievements as a former world champion and his further personal fate round out his path as a chess player. Part I deals with the history of the St. Petersburg tournament. Part II provides general information about