Nadareishvili, G., Akobia, I. Mate in Studies (Mat v etyudakh), 1990. In Russian.

Надареишвили Г. А., Акобия Ю. В.
Мат в этюдах.
Тбилиси : Издательство «Сакартвело», 1990.
570 с. ; Обычный формат. Мягкая издательская обложка.
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Nadareishvili, Genrikh and Akobia, Iuri.
Mate in Studies.
Tbilisi : Sakartvelo Publishing House, 1990.
570 pp. ; Regular format. Softcover. In Russian.

This 1990 anthology is a monumental achievement in the field of chess composition, co-authored by the legendary Grandmaster for Chess Composition Genrikh Nadareishvili and the world-renowned expert Iuri Akobia. Published in Tbilisi during the final years of the Soviet era, the text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the "mate" as the ultimate thematic conclusion of the chess study, including the arrangement of over 3,660 selected studies by 640 authors from across the globe and throughout history. The authors move beyond the functional definition of checkmate as a mere result, instead presenting it as a profound object of aesthetic perception—the "exclamation point" of a creative duel on the board.
The volume serves as both a comprehensive historical anthology and a systematic classification manual, allowing readers to trace the evolution of mating ideas and motifs. Across its 570 pages, the book categorizes a vast array of technical and artistic themes, making it an indispensable reference for composers seeking to avoid thematic anticipation and for solvers looking to master the intricacies of endgame theory. By collecting and classifying this rich heritage, Nadareishvili and Akobia have created a scholarly work of significant reference value that documents the development of chess thought as a distinct art form. For bibliophiles, chess historians, and serious practitioners of the "royal game," this 1991 Tbilisi imprint remains one of the most authoritative and exhaustive sources on the art of the chess study ever published.