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NIC Yearbook 96 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Yakovenko Gets There First in the Exchange Spanish
Yakovenko Gets There First in the Exchange Spanish
New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains the latest news in chess openings, and each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory. The Yearbook not only covers the latest fashion, but also offers fresh insights into underrated gambits, rare continuations, and almost forgotten weapons.
NIC Yearbook 96 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Yakovenko Gets There First in the Exchange Spanish
Catalog Code: B0096HYB
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NIC Yearbook 96 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Yakovenko Gets There First in the Exchange Spanish
Yakovenko Gets There First in the Exchange Spanish
New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains the latest news in chess openings, and each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory. The Yearbook not only covers the latest fashion, but also offers fresh insights into underrated gambits, rare continuations, and almost forgotten weapons.
NIC Yearbook 96 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Yakovenko Gets There First in the Exchange Spanish
Catalog Code: B0096PYB
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The Best of the Best - The Next Chapter - 1001 - 1100
The book you are holding aims to sustain the tradition, by collecting the hundred best games of volumes 101 - 110, ten of each volume, spanning a period of four years (2007-2011). These games have been methodically selected and strictly evaluated by such esteemed GMs as A. Beliavsky, L. Christiansen, M. Gurevich, M. Marin, A. Mikhalchishin, Z. Ribli, J. Speelman, former women's World Champion Xie Jun and the President of Chess Informant, A. Matanovic.
The Best of the Best - The Next Chapter - 1001 - 1100
Catalog Code: B0005SHV
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The Petroff
An Expert Repertoire for Black
An Expert Repertoire for Black
In this book the reader will find an opening repertoire for Black against 1. e4, based on the Petroff Defence and designed to be used up to the highest level. For many years this opening has served as the main black weapon for chess giants as Vladimir Kramnik and Boris Gelfand.
The Petroff
An Expert Repertoire for Black
Catalog Code: B0073EU
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The Blue Book of Charts to Winning Chess
This is THE book that first introduced a concept that has revolutionized tournament chess for most players. The concept is simply to create a database of chess games, sorted by openings, and then see which opening moves produce the best results. This book concludes that the overall winning percentage for White is 59%.
The Blue Book of Charts to Winning Chess
Catalog Code: B0030IS
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A Universal Weapon 1.D4 D6
This book consists of eleven chapters devoted to different variations of the all-purpose defence for Black 1.d4 d6. Each chapter comprises a "Quick Repertoire" section, followed by a thorough theoretical and practical study in the section "Step by Step" and finally a "Complete Games" section. To be able to include this system in your opening repertoire, it should be sufficient for you to read the introduction and play through the complete games, which should not take too much of your time.
A Universal Weapon 1.D4 D6
Catalog Code: B0070EU
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Vienna 1922
The First - and Sadly the Last - Book by Larry Evans, Vienna 1922 is remembered as one of the first great tournaments after World War I. All the stars of the day (Alekhine, Bogoljubow, Grunfeld, Maroczy, Reti, Spielmann, Tarrasch and Tartakover) played except Capablanca and Lasker, but it was Akiba Rubinstein who was to turn in an outstanding success scoring an undefeated 11 1/2 from 14 to finish a point and half ahead of second place Tartakover and two and a half points ahead of Alekhine.
Vienna 1922
Catalog Code: B0033RE
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New York 1927
Alekhine's Controversial Masterpiece Finally in English! For decades, Alexander Alekhine's account of New York 1927 was at the top of the list of works that should have been rendered into English but unaccountably were not. Not only do you have one of the greatest annotators of all time rendering some brilliant analysis, but he melds it with an exceptional agenda, an anti-Capablanca agenda.
New York 1927
Catalog Code: B0050RE
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Attacking Chess - The King's Indian - VOLUME 2
The King's Indian remains a hugely popular opening at all levels of chess - unsurprising given the attacking opportunities it offers. In many of the ultra-sharp main lines, both sides can fight for the initiative. White frequently wins the queenside battle but this often turns out to be a Pyrrhic victory as Black wins the war by checkmating on the kingside!
Attacking Chess - The King's Indian - VOLUME 2
Catalog Code: B0329EM
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Adventures of a Chess Master
This is the autobiography of George Koltanowski, the greatest showman and promoter that chess has ever known. Koltanowski will be best remembered as an exhibitor, writer, promoter and showman. Possessed with an incredibly powerful memory, Koltanowski would often give exhibitions, playing several games blindfold simultaneously.
Adventures of a Chess Master
Catalog Code: B0081IS
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The Meran and Anti-Meran Systems
Alexey Dreev is one of the most popular contemporary Russian grandmasters. He was twice World junior champion (under 16) in 1983 and 1984, silver medalist under 20 in 1984. European champion under 20 in 1988.
The Meran and Anti-Meran Systems
Catalog Code: B0066EU
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Karpov's Strategic Wins - 1986-2010 - VOLUME 2
The Prime Years
The Prime Years
Anatoly Karpov was World Champion from 1975 to 1985 and is universally regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Award-winning author Tibor Károlyi explains Karpov’s genius with a particular focus on Karpov’s unrivalled grasp of strategy. In this second volume, Károlyi has selected Karpov's most entertaining and instructive strategic wins from 1986-2010 when Karpov was battling with his young rival Garry Kasparov for chess supremacy.
Karpov's Strategic Wins - 1986-2010 - VOLUME 2
The Prime Years
Catalog Code: B0047QT
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Karpov's Strategic Wins - 1961-1985 - VOLUME 1
The Making of a Champion
The Making of a Champion
Anatoly Karpov was World Champion from 1975 to 1985 and is universally regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Award-winning author Tibor Karolyi explains KarpovÂ’'s genius with a particular focus on KarpovÂ’'s unrivaled grasp of strategy. Karolyi has selected KarpovÂ’'s most entertaining and instructive strategic wins from 1961-1985 as the Russian star proved he was a worthy successor to Bobby Fischer.
Karpov's Strategic Wins - 1961-1985 - VOLUME 1
The Making of a Champion
Catalog Code: B0059QT
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1001 Deadly Checkmates
Solve the Puzzles and Measure Your Skill!
Solve the Puzzles and Measure Your Skill!
For all chess-players, from beginners to world champions, from kids to seniors, delivering checkmate is the greatest thrill the game has to offer. The ability to spot checkmates is a vital skill - and this easy-to-use book shows you how it is done. With the help of Grandmaster John Nunn, you will be ready to shock your next opponent with a deadly checkmate, whether in a school match, a club tournament - or even a championship game!
1001 Deadly Checkmates
Solve the Puzzles and Measure Your Skill!
Catalog Code: B0139GB
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The Improving Annotator
From Beginner to Master - Revised & Expanded Edition
From Beginner to Master - Revised & Expanded Edition
Annotating your own games can help you to play better chess. By examining the choices you made during the game - and how they turned out - you can pinpoint the flaws in your thinking process so that you can work on them. Chess master, author, and renowned teacher Dan Heisman shows you the whys and the hows of annotating your games.
The Improving Annotator
From Beginner to Master - Revised & Expanded Edition
Catalog Code: B0065EU
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Your Best Move
A Structured Approach to Move Selection in Chess
A Structured Approach to Move Selection in Chess
Per Ostman is convinced that there are three key elements: first and foremost, a structured move-by-move thinking process; second, the desired skills to execute this process; and finally, traditional chess knowledge we can build upon. Ostman examines these three vital building blocks which form the basis of what we need to master. He describes in detail a clear thinking process he has developed over several years as a chess teacher - a process to guide us in our ultimate search to find the best move.
Your Best Move
A Structured Approach to Move Selection in Chess
Catalog Code: B0319EM
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A Ferocious Opening Repertoire
Former American Open Champion Cyrus Lakdawala presents a range of vicious weapons for White in a repertoire which is perfect for those who have little time for study, but enjoy taking opponents out of their comfort zones and causing them problems from the very beginning.
A Ferocious Opening Repertoire
Catalog Code: B0320EM
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EBOOK - A Ferocious Opening Repertoire
Former American Open Champion Cyrus Lakdawala presents a range of vicious weapons for White in a repertoire which is perfect for those who have little time for study, but enjoy taking opponents out of their comfort zones and causing them problems from the very beginning.
EBOOK - A Ferocious Opening Repertoire
Catalog Code: E-B0320EM
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Scotch Game
The Scotch Game is an ideal opening weapon for White: it's ambitious and yet totally sound; it's also easy to learn but leads to a wide variety of positions. It was a particular favourite for Garry Kasparov, who invigorated it with a number of key discoveries to make it an opening to be feared throughout the chess world. In this book, Yelena Dembo takes a modern-day look at the Scotch Game.
Scotch Game
Catalog Code: B0324EM
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Secrets of a Grandpatzer
How to Beat Most People and Computers at Chess
How to Beat Most People and Computers at Chess
Secrets of a Grandpatzer is the outstanding work by world renowned psychiatrist Kenneth Mark Colby. Mr Colby began this project by trying to help himself become a better player and to raise his United States Chess Federation rating.
Secrets of a Grandpatzer
How to Beat Most People and Computers at Chess
Catalog Code: B0082IS
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The Sniper
Play ...g6, ....Bg7 and ...c5!
Play ...g6, ....Bg7 and ...c5!
The Sniper is a dynamic and universal opening weapon for Black which can be used against all mainline openings. Black's system of development with ...g6 and ...Bg7 initially allows White to occupy the centre but, in true hypermodern style, Black strikes back immediately with ...c5. The Sniper can lead to original or barely-known positions in which Black can strive for the initiative. It's also rich in move-order possibilities, with potential transpositions into Sicilian, King's Indian or Benko-type positions.
The Sniper
Play ...g6, ....Bg7 and ...c5!
Catalog Code: B0328EM
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EBOOK - The Sniper
Play ...g6, ....Bg7 and ...c5!
Play ...g6, ....Bg7 and ...c5!
The Sniper is a dynamic and universal opening weapon for Black which can be used against all mainline openings. Black's system of development with ...g6 and ...Bg7 initially allows White to occupy the centre but, in true hypermodern style, Black strikes back immediately with ...c5. The Sniper can lead to original or barely-known positions in which Black can strive for the initiative. It's also rich in move-order possibilities, with potential transpositions into Sicilian, King's Indian or Benko-type positions.
EBOOK - The Sniper
Play ...g6, ....Bg7 and ...c5!
Catalog Code: E-B0328EM
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Sicilian Attacks
Powerful Charges & Topical Tactics
Powerful Charges & Topical Tactics
Against most Sicilian variations, White's sharpest and often best weapon is queenside castling, a strategy that frequently leads to spectacular fireworks. Regrettably, these powerful charges have never been properly categorized. Until this book.In Sicilian Attacks, Grandmaster Yuri Yakovich, who has more than thirty years of experience with complex Sicilian systems, analyses the Najdorf, the Scheveningen, the Dragon, the Taimanov and the Richter-Rauzer Variations.
Sicilian Attacks
Powerful Charges & Topical Tactics
Catalog Code: B0093NIC
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NIC Yearbook 97 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Alexey Shirov's 8. g4 in the Caro-Kann - A Trifle Too Sharp, Amigo?
Alexey Shirov's 8. g4 in the Caro-Kann - A Trifle Too Sharp, Amigo?
New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains the latest news in chess openings, and each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory.
NIC Yearbook 97 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Alexey Shirov's 8. g4 in the Caro-Kann - A Trifle Too Sharp, Amigo?
Catalog Code: B0097HYB
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NIC Yearbook 97 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Alexey Shirov's 8. g4 in the Caro-Kann - A Trifle Too Sharp, Amigo?
Alexey Shirov's 8. g4 in the Caro-Kann - A Trifle Too Sharp, Amigo?
New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains the latest news in chess openings, and each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory. The Yearbook not only covers the latest fashion, but also offers fresh insights into underrated gambits, rare continuations, and almost forgotten weapons.
NIC Yearbook 97 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Alexey Shirov's 8. g4 in the Caro-Kann - A Trifle Too Sharp, Amigo?
Catalog Code: B0097PYB
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The Blackmar Diemer Gambit
A Modern Guide to a Fascinating Chess Opening
A Modern Guide to a Fascinating Chess Opening
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit is a dangerous attacking opening which has amassed a cult following amongst club players, a loyal band of supporters like no other in chess. White sacrifices a pawn in return for a strong initiative which tests Black's defensive capabilities to the limit. Some experts have questioned its objective soundness, but there's no doubting its success and popularity over the board, where pressure and a ticking clock often means it's impossible to find the right defence.
The Blackmar Diemer Gambit
A Modern Guide to a Fascinating Chess Opening
Catalog Code: B0321EM
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Queen's Gambit Accepted - Smyslov Variation
The Smyslov Variation was developed by World Chess Champion Vasily Smyslov and used in top level competitions by him and by other World Champions. One advantage is that it can be used frequently. If White plays 1. d4 and Black responds with 1. ...d5, White will almost always play 2. c4. Then after the natural moves 2. ...dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3, Black can play 4. ...g6 which is the Smyslov Variation. The Smyslov Variation is a form of the Queen's Gambit Accepted.
Queen's Gambit Accepted - Smyslov Variation
Catalog Code: B0083IS
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Slay the Spanish
Weapons Against the Ruy Lopez
Weapons Against the Ruy Lopez
Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor presents weapons for Black against the hugely popular Spanish Opening, with a repertoire based on the Modern Steinitz Defence. This has justifiably earned a reputation as an important alternative to the main lines, and it's easy to see its appeal. The Modern Steinitz can lead to razor-sharp positions, such as in the Siesta Variation, where one slip by either player could prove to be fatal. But a major attraction of the Modern Steinitz is its flexibility, and Black can also choose to play in a more positional manner.
Slay the Spanish
Weapons Against the Ruy Lopez
Catalog Code: B0323EM
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EBOOK - Slay the Spanish
Weapons Against the Ruy Lopez
Weapons Against the Ruy Lopez
Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor presents weapons for Black against the hugely popular Spanish Opening, with a repertoire based on the Modern Steinitz Defence. This has justifiably earned a reputation as an important alternative to the main lines, and it's easy to see its appeal. The Modern Steinitz can lead to razor-sharp positions, such as in the Siesta Variation, where one slip by either player could prove to be fatal. But a major attraction of the Modern Steinitz is its flexibility, and Black can also choose to play in a more positional manner.
EBOOK - Slay the Spanish
Weapons Against the Ruy Lopez
Catalog Code: E-B0323EM
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Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 13
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Secrets of Opening Surprises brings you a wide variety of unusual opening ideas. They may seem outrageous at first sight, but have proven to be perfectly playable. An SOS deviates very early from the regular lines in a mainstream opening, usually even before move six!
Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 13
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Catalog Code: B0013SOS
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The Modern Scandinavian
Themes, Structures and Plans in an Increasingly Popular Chess Opening
Themes, Structures and Plans in an Increasingly Popular Chess Opening
The Modern Scandinavian is an updated and expanded translation of "Modernes Skandinavisch 2", which appeared in 2006 and also became a bestseller. This second book focuses not on theoretical lines but on the structural ideas after the moves 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5.
The Modern Scandinavian
Themes, Structures and Plans in an Increasingly Popular Chess Opening
Catalog Code: B0098NIC
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Improve Your Chess Tactics
700 Practical Lessons & Exercises
700 Practical Lessons & Exercises
Instruction + exercises according to the old Soviet Chess School. The best advice for chess players who want to improve quickly is: get better at tactics! Because the vast majority of amateur games is decided through tactics you will immediately start beating more opponents when you improve your tactical skills.
Improve Your Chess Tactics
700 Practical Lessons & Exercises
Catalog Code: B0099NIC
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Grandmaster Chess Strategy
What Amateurs can Learn from Ulf Andersson's Positional Masterpieces
What Amateurs can Learn from Ulf Andersson's Positional Masterpieces
One of the most effective ways to improve your chess is to take a world class-player as your example. By collecting his games, studying his choices and examining his style, you will understand what made him rise to the very top. This is what Guido Kern and Jurgen Kaufeld have done with Swedish chess legend Ulf Andersson, a positional genius with a crystal-clear style, who rose to the number 4 spot of the FIDE world rankings.
Grandmaster Chess Strategy
What Amateurs can Learn from Ulf Andersson's Positional Masterpieces
Catalog Code: B0100NIC
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The Safest Grunfeld
The Safest Gruenfeld offers a complete repertoire for Black against 1.d4 and various Anti-Gruenfeld systems as 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3, 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.b4, 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Nc3. The book follows Chess Stars trademark structure with 3 chapters in every part. "Main Ideas" aim to give you a succinct review of the theory and the basic knowledge that should you allow to start playing the opening without much study. They also give examples of middlegame plans and typical tactical motifs, to complement the "Step by Step" and "Complete Games" chapters.
The Safest Grunfeld
Catalog Code: B0069EU
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Lessons with a Grandmaster
Enhance Your Chess Strategy and Psychology with Boris Gulko
Enhance Your Chess Strategy and Psychology with Boris Gulko
Club players are unaware of the subtleties that exist in grandmaster chess. Grandmasters can analyse chess at a depth that is unfathomable to amateurs. Moreover, they have extensive knowledge of chess history and opening theory, as well extraordinary endgame technique and tactical vision. However, having reached such a high level can make it difficult to understand what is lacking in the mind of the amateur.
Lessons with a Grandmaster
Enhance Your Chess Strategy and Psychology with Boris Gulko
Catalog Code: B0326EM
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Sacking the Citadel
The History, Theory and Practice of the Classic Bishop Sacrifice
The History, Theory and Practice of the Classic Bishop Sacrifice
Four hundred years ago, an Italian chess master, Gioachino Greco, discovered an extraordinary bishop sacrifice on h7 that often leads to checkmate or a significant material advantage. More amazing still, he recorded the idea!
Sacking the Citadel
The History, Theory and Practice of the Classic Bishop Sacrifice
Catalog Code: B0045RE
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