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GENERAL CHESS OPENINGS
The Dark Knight System
A Repertoire with 1...Nc6
A Repertoire with 1...Nc6
Welcome to the Dark Knight System, a weapon which can be used against virtually every opening White can play! In the Dark Knight System, Black begins with 1...Nc6 and adopts a dark-square strategy.
The Dark Knight System
A Repertoire with 1...Nc6
Catalog Code: B0364EM
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Mastering Opening Strategy
Just like his previous book, Mastering Opening Strategy is a product of Hellsten's many years' work as a full-time chess teacher and is specifically designed as part of a structured training programme to improve strategic thinking.
Mastering Opening Strategy
Catalog Code: B0344EM
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EBOOK - Mastering Opening Strategy
Just like his previous book, Mastering Opening Strategy is a product of Hellsten's many years' work as a full-time chess teacher and is specifically designed as part of a structured training programme to improve strategic thinking.
EBOOK - Mastering Opening Strategy
Catalog Code: E-B0344EM
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The Kaufman Repertoire for Black & White
A Complete, Sound and User-Friendly Chess Opening Repertoire
A Complete, Sound and User-Friendly Chess Opening Repertoire
The Kaufman Repertoire for Black and White contains many improvements on existing opening theory and offers a good balance between narrative and variations.
The Kaufman Repertoire for Black & White
A Complete, Sound and User-Friendly Chess Opening Repertoire
Catalog Code: B0117NIC
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Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 14
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.
Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 14
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Catalog Code: B0014SOS
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NIC Yearbook 100 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Garry Kasparov's Anniversary Survey - The Final World on the Zaitsev Ruy Lopez
Garry Kasparov's Anniversary Survey - The Final World on the Zaitsev Ruy Lopez
A brand-new 248 page regular edition of The Chess Player's Guide to Opening News with, FREE of charge, 56 pages with a wide range of high-voltage Anniversary extras:
NIC Yearbook 100 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Garry Kasparov's Anniversary Survey - The Final World on the Zaitsev Ruy Lopez
Catalog Code: B0100PYB
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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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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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Gambit Busters
Take it, Keep it and Win!
Take it, Keep it and Win!
In this book, Sam Collins tackles this subject head on. He explores in depth the basic gambit approaches, the typical mistakes made at all levels, the world-class defensive and counterattacking techniques displayed by the great players, and how you can learn from them. In addition, he covers some key theory of many popular gambits in modern chess. Be bold, be brave and grab those pawns!
Gambit Busters
Take it, Keep it and Win!
Catalog Code: B0318EM
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SHOPWORN - Gambit Busters
Take it, Keep it and Win!
Take it, Keep it and Win!
In this book, Sam Collins tackles this subject head on. He explores in depth the basic gambit approaches, the typical mistakes made at all levels, the world-class defensive and counterattacking techniques displayed by the great players, and how you can learn from them. In addition, he covers some key theory of many popular gambits in modern chess. Be bold, be brave and grab those pawns!
SHOPWORN - Gambit Busters
Take it, Keep it and Win!
Catalog Code: SWB0318EM
Our Price: $13.50
NIC Yearbook 95 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Alexander Grischuk - Gimme Your Poisoned Pawn, Baby!
Alexander Grischuk - Gimme Your Poisoned Pawn, Baby!
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 95 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Alexander Grischuk - Gimme Your Poisoned Pawn, Baby!
Catalog Code: B0095HYB
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NIC Yearbook 95 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Alexander Grischuk - Gimme Your Poisoned Pawn, Baby!
Alexander Grischuk - Gimme Your Poisoned Pawn, Baby!
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 95 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Alexander Grischuk - Gimme Your Poisoned Pawn, Baby!
Catalog Code: B0095PYB
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Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 12
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Readers of this series can ignore large areas of the ever expanding chess opening theory. They can concentrate on these surprising ideas, because SOS variations deviate very early from the regular lines in mainstream openings. Ideal for players who don't have enough time to keep abreast with main line theory. Appears twice a year. Ready-to-go chess opening ideas.
Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 12
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Catalog Code: B0012SOS
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Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 4
1. c4 / 1. Nf3 / Other First Moves
1. c4 / 1. Nf3 / Other First Moves
Chess Opening Essentials is an accessible primer and a reference book at the same time. It gives a flavor of how every opening works and explains the similarities with other openings as well as the differences. In addition, it also points at the various middlegame plans that apply after the opening has ended.
Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 4
1. c4 / 1. Nf3 / Other First Moves
Catalog Code: B0089NIC
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NIC Yearbook 94 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Magnus Carlsen's Midas Touch in the Scotch
Magnus Carlsen's Midas Touch in the Scotch
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 94 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Magnus Carlsen's Midas Touch in the Scotch
Catalog Code: B0094HYB
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NIC Yearbook 94 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Magnus Carlsen's Midas Touch in the Scotch
Magnus Carlsen's Midas Touch in the Scotch
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 94 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Magnus Carlsen's Midas Touch in the Scotch
Catalog Code: B0094PYB
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NIC Yearbook 93 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Short Shrift to the Caro-Kann
Short Shrift to the Caro-Kann
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. A must-have publication for serious chess students.
NIC Yearbook 93 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Short Shrift to the Caro-Kann
Catalog Code: B0093HYB
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NIC Yearbook 93 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Short Shrift to the Caro-Kann
Short Shrift to the Caro-Kann
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 93 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Short Shrift to the Caro-Kann
Catalog Code: B0093PYB
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NIC Yearbook 92 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Poikovsky Winner Alexander Motylev - One Step Beyond in the Anti-Moscow Slav
Poikovsky Winner Alexander Motylev - One Step Beyond in the Anti-Moscow Slav
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 92 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Poikovsky Winner Alexander Motylev - One Step Beyond in the Anti-Moscow Slav
Catalog Code: B0092HYB
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NIC Yearbook 92 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Poikovsky Winner Alexander Motylev - One Step Beyond in the Anti-Moscow Slav
Poikovsky Winner Alexander Motylev - One Step Beyond in the Anti-Moscow Slav
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 92 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Poikovsky Winner Alexander Motylev - One Step Beyond in the Anti-Moscow Slav
Catalog Code: B0092PYB
Our Price: $29.95
Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 11
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Readers of this series can ignore large areas of the ever expanding chess opening theory. They can concentrate on these surprising ideas, because SOS variations deviate very early from the regular lines in mainstream openings. Ideal for players who don't have enough time to keep abreast with main line theory. Appears twice a year. Ready-to-go chess opening ideas.
Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 11
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Catalog Code: B0011SOS
Our Price: $21.95
NIC Yearbook 91 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Fabio Caruana Keeps Black Searching in the Marshall
Fabio Caruana Keeps Black Searching in the Marshall
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 91 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Fabio Caruana Keeps Black Searching in the Marshall
Catalog Code: B0091HYB
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NIC Yearbook 91 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Fabio Caruana Keeps Black Searching in the Marshall
Fabio Caruana Keeps Black Searching in the Marshall
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 91 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Fabio Caruana Keeps Black Searching in the Marshall
Catalog Code: B0091PYB
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NIC Yearbook 90 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Leinier Dominguez - Perfect Preparation to Crush Aronian in the Ruy Lopez
Leinier Dominguez - Perfect Preparation to Crush Aronian in the Ruy Lopez
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 90 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Leinier Dominguez - Perfect Preparation to Crush Aronian in the Ruy Lopez
Catalog Code: B0090HYB
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NIC Yearbook 90 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Leinier Dominguez - Perfect Preparation to Crush Aronian in the Ruy Lopez
Leinier Dominguez - Perfect Preparation to Crush Aronian in the Ruy Lopez
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 90 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Leinier Dominguez - Perfect Preparation to Crush Aronian in the Ruy Lopez
Catalog Code: B0090PYB
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Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 2
1. d4 d5 / 1. d4 Various / Queen's Gambits
1. d4 d5 / 1. d4 Various / Queen's Gambits
This volume helps beginners to develop a solid understanding of fundamental opening ideas, gives casual players the ability to choose the opening that suits their style and taste, and is a tool for club players to test and review their opening repertoire, as well as a reference book to which advanced players keep returning.
Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 2
1. d4 d5 / 1. d4 Various / Queen's Gambits
Catalog Code: B0024NIC
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Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 3
The Complete Indian Defenses
The Complete Indian Defenses
This volume helps beginners to develop a solid understanding of fundamental opening ideas, gives casual players the ability to choose the opening that suits their style and taste, is a tool for club players to test and review their opening repertoire, as well as a reference book to which advanced players keep returning.
Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 3
The Complete Indian Defenses
Catalog Code: B0025NIC
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Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 10
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Readers of this series can ignore large areas of the ever expanding chess opening theory. They can concentrate on these surprising ideas, because SOS variations deviate very early from the regular lines in mainstream openings. Ideal for players who don't have enough time to keep abreast with main line theory. Appears twice a year. Ready-to-go chess opening ideas.
Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 10
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Catalog Code: B0010SOS
Our Price: $21.95
NIC Yearbook 89 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Anand sets the Meran on Fire
Anand sets the Meran on Fire
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 89 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Anand sets the Meran on Fire
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The Black Lion
The Chess Predator's Choice Against Both 1. e4 and 1. d4
The Chess Predator's Choice Against Both 1. e4 and 1. d4
More than 85% of all chess games start with either 1.e4 or 1.d4. The Black Lion presents a flexible, logical and sensible way for Black to meet both of these moves. This robust, multipurpose opening system looks quiet, like a sleeping lion - hence the name. But when this predator is provoked, and the game heats up, Black eats its prey in an extremely swift and efficient way.
The Black Lion
The Chess Predator's Choice Against Both 1. e4 and 1. d4
Catalog Code: b0062NIC
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Dangerous Weapons - Flank Openings
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Are you tired of playing the same old openings time and time again? Perhaps it's time for a change, but you cannot decide between the numerous options available. Here's the answer: choose Dangerous Weapons and amaze your opponents with new and exciting opening ideas!
In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.
In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.
Dangerous Weapons - Flank Openings
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: B0187EM
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SHOPWORN - Dangerous Weapons - Flank Openings
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Are you tired of playing the same old openings time and time again? Perhaps it's time for a change, but you cannot decide between the numerous options available. Here's the answer: choose Dangerous Weapons and amaze your opponents with new and exciting opening ideas!
In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.
In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.
SHOPWORN - Dangerous Weapons - Flank Openings
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: SWB0187EM
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EBOOK - Dangerous Weapons - Flank Openings
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Are you tired of playing the same old openings time and time again? Perhaps it's time for a change, but you cannot decide between the numerous options available. Here's the answer: choose Dangerous Weapons and amaze your opponents with new and exciting opening ideas!
In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.
In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.
EBOOK - Dangerous Weapons - Flank Openings
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: E-B0187EM
Our Price: $19.95
Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 9
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Readers of this series can ignore large areas of the ever expanding chess opening theory. They can concentrate on these surprising ideas, because SOS variations deviate very early from the regular lines in mainstream openings. Ideal for players who don't have enough time to keep abreast with main line theory. Appears twice a year. Ready-to-go chess opening ideas.
Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 9
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Catalog Code: B0009SOS
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Greatest Ever Chess Opening Ideas
What are the greatest opening ideas in chess history? This is a fascinating question that would undoubtedly spark endless debate and discussion amongst all the experts and enthusiasts of the game. From the invention and development of openings which are now considered to be mainline, to the wealth of stunning one-move novelties which have convincingly overturned previous expert assessments, there is certainly a plethora of brilliant ideas to choose from - everyone will have their own opinion on this subject!
Greatest Ever Chess Opening Ideas
Catalog Code: B0081EM
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