Winning at Correspondence Chess (Batsford Chess Library)

All chess players dream of playing a perfect game, full of precisely worked-out, spectacular combinations. This is a near-impossible task in the tournament hall, with the clock ticking, which is one reason why many players prefer to play by post, telephone, fax or e-mail. Here is the ideal introduction to the almost blunder-free world of correspondence chess. All aspects of correspondence chess are covered, by an experienced international competitor: what openings to play, how to prepare for correspondence games, how to avoid clerical errors, and how to get started in the first place.