The 100 Best Chess Games of the 20th Century, Ranked

The "100 Chess Master Trade Secrets" by Andrew Soltis has received mixed reviews from customers. Some reviewers appreciate the high level of the games included in the book and find the annotations and game summaries to be praiseworthy. They believe that readers can learn a lot by playing through these classic chess games. However, there are criticisms as well. Some readers feel that the selection criteria for the games are flawed, with questionable conclusions and rankings. The inclusion of a correspondence game as the number one game was particularly criticised, with some feeling that it should not be compared to over-the-board battles. The low ranking of iconic games like Karpov vs. Kasparov, World Championship match 1985, was also a point of contention for some. Furthermore, some readers felt that the book lacked detailed analysis and annotations, with games being summarized briefly, leaving out important moves and variations. There were also suggestions for improvements, such as having an indexed page listing all the games with page numbers and players. Overall, while the book is praised for its selection of games and annotations, there are criticisms regarding the selection criteria, rankings, and depth of analysis. **