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Ratings: ★★★☆☆ (3.8/5)
Genre: Games, Chess, Hobbies, Non-Fiction, Self-Improvement

Book Review:
''Grand Master Chess'' positions itself as the ideal guide for the vast majority of casual or intermediate players—the ''in-between'' crowd who know the rules but often find themselves outmaneuvered. Its promise is to demystify the game through active experience and study, presented in an amusing and easily understood manner. A unique focus of the book is its dedicated chapters on what it identifies as the three strongest moves in chess: the check, the capturing threat, and pawn promotion. This targeted approach suggests a practical, tactic-oriented methodology rather than a comprehensive manual on openings or endgame theory. While the absence of a named author and specific publication details makes it difficult to assess its authority compared to classics by known grandmasters, its value lies in its accessibility and specific focus on fundamental, game-changing tactics. For a Sri Lankan reader purchasing from Samudra Bookshop, it offers a locally available resource to break through common plateaus and gain a ''thorough insight'' into practical play, likely at an affordable price point.