Boland’s Masterpieces in the Game of Checkers

Version reviewed

Boland’s Masterpieces in the Game of Checkers

Box 181, Station A. Brooklyn, New York, 208 numbered pages.

About the Author

Benjamin (Ben) Boland was born in Lachine, Ontario, Canada in 1910. When he was ten years old his parents relocated to Brooklyn, New York.

He was without a question the greatest problemist. He was a regular contributor to Elam’s Checker Board (ECB).

He did enrich the literature of checkers with such great books like

Boland’s Familiar Themes (1938)
Checkers for the Millions (1939)
Boland’s Famous Positions (1940)
Boland’s Masterpieces in the Game of Checkers (1947)
Corrections to Boland’s Works (1950)
Boland’s Bridges in the Game of Checkers (1954)
Boland’s Border Classics (1957)
Boland’s Checkers in Depth (1974)
Checkers : Boland’s White & Black Doctors (1984)

No finer tribute could be paid than Dr. Marion Tinsley stating “When I go to checker tournaments the only books I carry are those by Ben Boland”. Ben Boland died age 89 in Delray Beach, FL on the 25th March 1999.

Book index

Book has an index of Authors which I left out and it has 4 pages.

Content

Who is this book for?

Like all other of Boland’s works, a must-have for the advanced player and aspiring master.

Conclusion

Like all of Boland’s works, I wouldn’t recommend it to a mere beginner or novice as it can be overwhelming and might appear too dry for the unskilled eye. It is more a book to put on the shelf until you reached the level of your draughts or checkers education where you should study advanced endgames. Pull it out and experience its level when you do have the desire and skills to get into its advanced endgames.

Rating

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