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RIP IM MIchael Basman

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The Steps

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Logical Chess: Move By Move: Every Move Explained

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Techniques of Positional Play

The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games

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Simple Chess

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More Unbeatable Chess for Juniors

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Come diventare Maestro di scacchi

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Manuale di scacchi per il giocatore agonistico

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