--- product_id: 48248399 title: "Logical Chess : Move By Move: Every Move Explained (Batsford Chess Book)" price: "€ 34.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/48248399-logical-chess-move-by-move-every-move-explained-batsford-chess store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Logical Chess : Move By Move: Every Move Explained (Batsford Chess Book) **Price:** € 34.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Logical Chess : Move By Move: Every Move Explained (Batsford Chess Book) - **How much does it cost?** € 34.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48248399-logical-chess-move-by-move-every-move-explained-batsford-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 Having learnt the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve? In this much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively. Chernev thoughtfully explains the decision-making process and contextual meaning behind each move as it’s made. This makes it easy to follow along and reap the rewards of his wisdom, assimilating what makes a bad move, a good move, or a winning move. Learn how to strengthen your abilities through the power of positional play, and how to appreciate the consquences of actions made or not made on the board, with this enduring bestseller from one of the most highly regarded chess writers of all time. Review: Do you want to know the Master's "potent secret weapon"? Then buy this book! - Notes on versions: WARNING make sure you get the correct edition as there are older editions which have the Descriptive (English) Notation. I'm used to the letter Algebraic Notation K, Q, N etc, but got used to the symbols for the pieces very quickly. I chose to buy the paperback copy of this book, but the diagrams look fine in the Kindle sample. So it's just a matter of preference. Review: Do you want to know the Master's "potent secret weapon"? Buy this book to learn and understand the answer! After reading the first few pages of Game 1, I now wish I had known about this book sooner. It summarised some of the things I have learnt through painful experience. For example, "Castle early in the game preferably kingside." And "Develop all your pieces before starting any combinations!" I'm very new to the game of chess*, so I don't know how useful this book would be to intermediate or advanced players. But considering these are games from Grand Masters (GMs), perhaps everyone can learn something. Even if, on the small chance, you don't learn anything, the author's enthusiasm for the game is infectious. This is no dry theoretical tome (it's a regular sized paperback) that makes you feel like you're back at university wishing you hadn't chosen this elective. Ney, it's a thrilling, easy to read, fast paced commentary of some of the best GMs of their era. After reading this you don't feel you have to be really intelligent or highly educated to play an enjoyable game of chess. Don't think you can learn something from a game played over a hundred years ago, think again. This book is a classic, if you only have one chess book on your shelf this must be it. *I only started playing regularly in December '21. I'm currently rated just above 900 on Lichess. PS The only thing I hate is the cover, which looks like a 1970's book which has sat on the shelf for so long that it has faded. Review: A GREAT BOOK TO BE ABSORBED AND UNDERSTOOD AT YOUR OWN SPEED! - FABULOUS BOOK! Wonderfully written, with a touch of humour, but deep understanding. As a beginner I have found it fascinating. I am working through it without getting into all the extra examination that the author supplies. I am sure that, as I improve, I will understand and enjoy it even more. It has to be the best chess book on the market. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0713484640 | | Best Sellers Rank | 9,383 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in Chess (Books) 35 in Indoor Games | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,517) | | Dimensions | 21.6 x 2.1 x 13.8 cm | | Edition | Second | | ISBN-10 | 0898708338 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0713484649 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Part of series | Batsford Chess | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | 15 Jun. 2003 | | Publisher | Batsford | ## Images ![Logical Chess : Move By Move: Every Move Explained (Batsford Chess Book) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IglWG6SNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do you want to know the Master's "potent secret weapon"? Then buy this book! *by P***L on 9 April 2022* Notes on versions: WARNING make sure you get the correct edition as there are older editions which have the Descriptive (English) Notation. I'm used to the letter Algebraic Notation K, Q, N etc, but got used to the symbols for the pieces very quickly. I chose to buy the paperback copy of this book, but the diagrams look fine in the Kindle sample. So it's just a matter of preference. Review: Do you want to know the Master's "potent secret weapon"? Buy this book to learn and understand the answer! After reading the first few pages of Game 1, I now wish I had known about this book sooner. It summarised some of the things I have learnt through painful experience. For example, "Castle early in the game preferably kingside." And "Develop all your pieces before starting any combinations!" I'm very new to the game of chess*, so I don't know how useful this book would be to intermediate or advanced players. But considering these are games from Grand Masters (GMs), perhaps everyone can learn something. Even if, on the small chance, you don't learn anything, the author's enthusiasm for the game is infectious. This is no dry theoretical tome (it's a regular sized paperback) that makes you feel like you're back at university wishing you hadn't chosen this elective. Ney, it's a thrilling, easy to read, fast paced commentary of some of the best GMs of their era. After reading this you don't feel you have to be really intelligent or highly educated to play an enjoyable game of chess. Don't think you can learn something from a game played over a hundred years ago, think again. This book is a classic, if you only have one chess book on your shelf this must be it. *I only started playing regularly in December '21. I'm currently rated just above 900 on Lichess. PS The only thing I hate is the cover, which looks like a 1970's book which has sat on the shelf for so long that it has faded. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A GREAT BOOK TO BE ABSORBED AND UNDERSTOOD AT YOUR OWN SPEED! *by C***. on 22 May 2025* FABULOUS BOOK! Wonderfully written, with a touch of humour, but deep understanding. As a beginner I have found it fascinating. I am working through it without getting into all the extra examination that the author supplies. I am sure that, as I improve, I will understand and enjoy it even more. It has to be the best chess book on the market. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, would prefer more openings *by J***S on 11 January 2019* Good general book about developing pieces and a little bit about when to attack. Only negatives were that the book seemed a bit dated in the chess world, and a little too much queens gambit in there. Would recommend for anyone though, as it was a good read. I have a new found admiration for Capablanca after reading it too! ## Frequently Bought Together - Logical Chess - Move By Move - Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess - Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master --- ## 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.at/products/48248399-logical-chess-move-by-move-every-move-explained-batsford-chess](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48248399-logical-chess-move-by-move-every-move-explained-batsford-chess) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*