Milton FinkelsteinThis book is perhaps unique in that it was written by a professional educator who also played chess, rather than by a professional chess player who also wrote. Dr. Milton Finkelstein was Director of the New York City Department of Education who wroteseveral other books in the educational field. Before that, he had been a high school principal and a high school teacher. Dr. Finkelstein wrote a number of books for his high school students including study guides, although they were often not credited. He wrote Spelling Self-Taught A Teaching-Machine Book The Afro-American in United States History Global Geography Minorities: U.S.A.: The Globe Social Studies Program Dr. Finkelstein was a rated chess expert. He was President of the Marshall Chess Club. He assisted George Koltanowski in writing Adventures of a Chess Master: A Short History of Blindfold Chess ISBN 487187886 Checkmate! The Patterns of the Winning Mating Attacks and How to Achieve Them ISBN 4871871703 Dr. Milton Finkelstein was born May 30, 1920. He died on January 15, 2001, at age 80 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was an educator, author, and chess player. Beloved husband for 50 years of the late Marilyn. Loving father of David, Joan and her husband Alan. Cherished grandfather of Sonia and Marina. Devoted brother of Bella, Harold and the late Saul. Uncle of Arthur, Jake, Susan and Marc. A leading figure in American chess for more than thirty years, presents a simple and effective program for teaching yourself one of the oldest and most fascinating games in the world. Dr. Milton Finkelstein was born May 30, 1920. He died on January 15, 2001, at age 80 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. Read More Read Less