The Middle Game

Author: Euwe, Machglielis (Max) (1901-1981) and Haije KramerYear: 1973Publisher: George Bell & Sons and David McKay Company, IncPlace: London and New YorkDescription: 2 volumes: Book I, Static Features; x+293 pages with diagrams and index; Book II, Dynamic and Subjective Features; xii+346 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 3/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's reddish brown cloth with gilt lettering to spines in original pictorial jacket. Originally published in Dutch as parts 1-12 of Het middenspiel (1952-64). Translated by W H Cozens. (Betts: 18-17; 18-21) Later mixed editions..The first volume "static features" is to identify those features of a given position which have more or less lasting properties and from them to assess it potentialities. After considering the relative value of pieces, the authors examine center formations, closed, open and half-open formations, the struggle for open lines, and weak pawns - illustrating their theme with many examples from mast