Secrets of Chess Training by Mark Dvoretsky (First Collier Books Edition, 1991)**

*Foreword by Garry Kasparov | Part of The Macmillan Chess Library*

Up for sale is a highly sought-after, out-of-print copy of Mark Dvoretsky's classic instructional masterpiece, "Secrets of Chess Training." This is the scarce 1991 First Collier Books Edition, complete with a full 10-to-1 number line indicating a true first printing of this edition.

Condition Report (Very Good):

This book has been carefully inspected and is in exceptional, collector-friendly condition for a 35-year-old paperback.

*   Spine & Binding: The spine is square, uncreased, and completely intact. The binding remains tight and firm.

*   Covers: Both the front and back covers are flat and clean, showing only very minor edge wear and light rubbing at the corners from standard shelving. No deep scratches or creases.

*   Page Edges: The text block exhibits uniform, mild-to-moderate tanning/yellowing, which is completely standard for the paper stock used during this publishing era. The edges are entirely free from liquid stains, dirt, or foxing spots.

*   Interior: The interior pages are exceptionally clean, crisp, and flat. There is absolutely NO handwriting, highlighting, underlining, margin notes, or stamps. No dog-eared corners.

This is a beautiful, investment-grade copy of a legendary chess manual—perfect for competitive players, trainers, or book collectors looking to add a clean volume to their library.