This book by Gady Costeff celebrates the FIDE Centenary and contains remarkable chess studies selected for each year of the organization’s existence. These unique endgame compositions showcase the beauty of chess art — from stunning mates and sacrifices to profound tactical ideas and historical insights. Each study is accompanied by commentary on its creation, ideas, and authors, offering readers a dive into the evolution of chess endgames. The book is designed for ease of reading: each study is presented on a single page, with a sequence of diagrams illustrating the solution step-by-step. The author highlights the intergenerational connection between chess composers, collaborating across time to pass on their knowledge to future generations.
