From the cover: in The Origin of Good Moves Hendriks undertakes a groundbreaking investigative journey into the history of chess. He explains what actually happened and reveals the real driving force behind improvement in chess: evolution. The book is full of beautiful material from the old days. With plenty of exercises, the reader is invited to put themselves in the shoes of the old masters. Never before has the study of the history of chess been so entertaining and rewarding. IM Willy Hendriks has been working as a trainer for 25 years. His bestseller Move First, Think Later won the ECF Book of the Year Award. Further information about the book is available at newinchess.com. 4 pictures.