In this instructional chess book, grandmaster John Nunn presents and analyses a selection of his own best games, concentrating on the strategic and tactical decisions that determine their outcome. The games are annotated move by move, with explanations designed to help readers understand the reasoning behind critical choices rather than simply follow variations. The collection also includes chess studies and problems composed by Nunn, accompanied by solutions. The book is aimed at players who wish to improve their analytical skills, deepen their positional understanding and learn from high-level competitive games. John Nunn (born 1955) is an English chess grandmaster, mathematician and acclaimed chess author. He competed at the highest international level, won multiple medals at Chess Olympiads and became World Chess Solving Champion several times. His books are known for their rigorous analysis and clear explanations of complex chess ideas. (AI-generated content description)