Soltis: The U.S. Chess Champions 1845-2011 Damen Gambit all the basic checkmates are

all the basic checkmates are explained clearly and carefully

as the characteristic blocked pawn centre leads to situations where a player with superior understanding can overcome an opponent whose expertise lies in computer-assisted preparation

Grandmaster Kiril Georgiev has been the strongest Bulgarian player for many years

The positions reached are dynamic and of a highly tactical nature

Winner of the 2017 Best Instructional Book Award of the Chess Journalists of America (CJA)

Soltis: The U.S. Chess Champions 1845-2011 Damen Gambit all the basic checkmates areThis thoroughly updated and revised edition of the highly acclaimed 1986 reference work provides a definitive history of all championship events in the United States through April, 2011. Both the games and the occasions are covered in depth, including biographical details, descriptive settings, anecdotes, tournament drama, unusual games, and grandmaster analysis. Included in this edition are 13 new tournaments, 40 new diagrams and 13 additional