This is an estate find and has condition issues shown in the pictures.

Up for sale is a scarce vintage copy of "Die Eröffnung 1. b2-b4 (Sokolskys Eröffnung)" by legendary chess master and theorist A. P. Sokolsky. Published in Hamburg in 1964 by Verlag Das Schach-Archiv Fr. L. Rattmann, this German-language paperback is a classic, deeply detailed monograph dedicated entirely to the nuances of the 1.b2-b4 opening line.

CONDITION:

This book is in Good condition for its age.

- Cover: The softcover wraps show some edge wear, corner rubbing, and a distinct vertical crease line down the center of the front wrap.

- Binding: The binding remains tight, secure, and flexible.

- Pages: The interior textblock is clean and flat, though there is light foxing/spotting present on the title pages. A faint vintage pencil annotation/price is written in the top right corner of the title page. No heavy highlighting or missing pages.

An excellent addition for serious chess collectors, chess historians, or players looking to study the classic foundation lines of the Sokolsky Opening. Please review the photos carefully to inspect the condition details.