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The Queen of Katwe
A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster
A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster
The Queen of Katwe is an intimate and heartrending portrait of human life on the poor fringes of the twenty-first century.
The Queen of Katwe
A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster
Catalog Code: B0069OB
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Emanuel Lasker - The Life of a Chess Master
The legendary master comes vividly to life as Dr. Hannak details his childhood, education, decision to become a professional player, great exploits in matches against Marshall, Capablanca, Tarrasch, Schlechter and other players, his happy marriage, flight from Nazi Germany and much more.
Emanuel Lasker - The Life of a Chess Master
Catalog Code: B0046DV
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How Karpov Wins - 2nd Edition
100 games analyzed simply and clearly, showing exactly how Karpov won. Over 300 chess diagrams.
How Karpov Wins - 2nd Edition
Catalog Code: B0049DV
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The Immortal Games of Capablanca
Superbly annotated treasury includes 113 of the Cuban master's greatest games against Marshall, Lasker, Euwe, and many other formidable opponents.
The Immortal Games of Capablanca
Catalog Code: B0050DV
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The Art of the Checkmate
Learn from 127 games by Tartakower, Janowski, Rubinstein, Blackburne, others, illustrating positional maneuvers leading to these mates. Review quizzes test progress.
The Art of the Checkmate
Catalog Code: B0052DV
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The Game of Chess
Finally, the author deals with openings and offers enlightening comments on many historically important variations. Over 340 diagrams and 12 complete games.
The Game of Chess
Catalog Code: B0053DV
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The Middle Game in Chess
Basic concepts of middle game play are systematically and logically presented.
The Middle Game in Chess
Catalog Code: B0054DV
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How to Play Chess Endings
Emphasis throughout the book is on understanding principles, rather than memorizing moves, with the result that the reader will be able to apply Znosko-Borovsky's techniques to almost any situation that may arise.
How to Play Chess Endings
Catalog Code: B0044DV
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Win at Chess
New Algebraic Edition
New Algebraic Edition
The 300 practical chess problems included here, taken from actual tournament play, contain scores of traps, sacrifices, mates, winning combinations, and subtle exchanges that will help sharpen players' eyes and test their skills against the masters.
Win at Chess
New Algebraic Edition
Catalog Code: B0051DV
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Alexander Alekhine - My Best Games of Chess - 1908-1937
Two Volumes Bound as One
Two Volumes Bound as One
This unequaled collection reproduces Alekhine's 220 best games, his own personal acounts of the dazzling victories that made him a legend. Spanning almost thirty years of tournament play, it includes historic matches against Capablanca, Euwe and Bogoljubov, and chronicles his briliant ascent to world mastery, his surprising defeat in 1935, and his dramatic return two years later - the first deposed champion to regain his crown.
Alexander Alekhine - My Best Games of Chess - 1908-1937
Two Volumes Bound as One
Catalog Code: B0045DV
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Danger in Chess
How to Avoid Making Blunders
How to Avoid Making Blunders
This volume, from a series for which chess champion Garry Kasparov serves as chief advisor, offers players at every level guidance on how to develop an early warning system.
Danger in Chess
How to Avoid Making Blunders
Catalog Code: B0002DV
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Bobby Fischer - Profile of a Prodigy
This book is virtually three books in one--a complete biography, an analysis of 90 representative games that trace Fischer's rise to chess supremacy, and a complete history of the Fischer-Spassky World Championship Match in 1972.
Bobby Fischer - Profile of a Prodigy
Catalog Code: B0032DV
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The Art of Sacrifice in Chess
The first systematic attempt to explain and exploit the theory of chess sacrifice, this guide remains an extremely helpful weapon in the arsenal of players at every level.
The Art of Sacrifice in Chess
Catalog Code: B0041DV
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107 Great Chess Battles - 1939-1945
One of the game's greatest players annotates scores of fascinating games involving such masters as Capablanca, Bogoljubov, Kashdan, Reshevsky, Tartakower, Keres and others, including many of Alekhine's own games. Includes delightfully candid views on fellow masters and rivals for the world title. Edited and translated by E. G. Winter. Preface. Index.
107 Great Chess Battles - 1939-1945
Catalog Code: B0012DV
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The Art of Chess Combination
Detailed explanation of principles, varieties, techniques and ideas behind them, illustrated with many examples from great players. 200 diagrams.
The Art of Chess Combination
Catalog Code: B0017DV
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Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory
This book, about the best chess player of the nineteenth century, analyzes Paul Morphy's games and positions in depth to reveal the essence of his style. The first collection in English of all 413 of Morphy's known games, the volume discusses other players of the period (Adolph Anderssen and Wilhelm Steinitz), Morphy's rare blunders and omissions, as well as selected endgames and openings.
Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory
Catalog Code: B0030DV
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Carlsbad International Chess Tournament 1929
In this account of his victory at the 1929 Carlsbad Tournament, Nimzovich offers a captivating retrospective of his triumph over some of the best of his contemporaries: Capablanca, Spielmann, Bogolyubov, Tartakower, Samisch, and others. A tart analysis of Carlsbad's 30 best games.
Carlsbad International Chess Tournament 1929
Catalog Code: B0031DV
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Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club
Alex first learned to play chess when he was four years old. He loved it. He loved the pieces, the challenge, and the sweet taste that winning left in his mouth. He loved it until he played a chess game with moldy old Uncle Hooya...and lost. Then Alex decided to give up chess for good. Now in third grade Alex wants to give chess another try. He joins the chess club and discovers that chess is fun again.
Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club
Catalog Code: B0012SS
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200 Brilliant Endgames
Chernev blends anecdotes with observations on inspiring moves and combinations by well- and lesser-known players, including Troitzky, Réti, Kasparyan, Botvinnik, Kubbel, Rinck, and Grigoriev.
200 Brilliant Endgames
Catalog Code: B0001DV
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Simple Chess
New Algebraic Edition
New Algebraic Edition
Written by a young Grand Master, this introduction to chess strategy is aimed primarily at players for whom a game plan is utterly enigmatic. By isolating the basic elements and illustrating them through a selection of Master and Grand Master games, Simple Chess breaks down the mystique of strategy into plain, easy-to-understand ideas.
Simple Chess
New Algebraic Edition
Catalog Code: B0003DV
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How Good Is Your Chess?
Chess enthusiasts can find out where they stand in terms of chess mastery by facing off against 20 of the world's top players with this instructive and amusing guide. Looking closely at complete games played by the experts inspires players to form new ideas about their overall strategy. Grandmaster Daniel King based "How Good Is Your Chess" on his popular Chess Monthly column.
How Good Is Your Chess?
Catalog Code: B0023DV
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Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess
Basic to Advanced Strategies with America's Foremost Chess Instructor
Basic to Advanced Strategies with America's Foremost Chess Instructor
From America's foremost chess teacher and author comes a new standard: a comprehensive course covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.
One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops.
One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops.
Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess
Basic to Advanced Strategies with America's Foremost Chess Instructor
Catalog Code: B0014SS
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Chess World Title Contenders and their Styles
A rich selection of games by some of the finest young grandmasters of the 1980s. Each chapter introduces a player, outlining his career, personality, and playing style. Then follows a thoroughly annotated selection of his finest and most characteristic games. By studying these games, presented by two international masters and former champions, players at every level will find inspiration and practical techniques.
Chess World Title Contenders and their Styles
Catalog Code: B0027DV
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Counter-Gambits
Black to Play and Win
Black to Play and Win
Publisher: Dover
Author: T. D. Harding
Year of Publication: 2001 Pages: 208
Notation Type: Algebraic (AN)
Book Description As noted British chess author T. D. Harding explains in the preface to Counter Gambits: Black to Play and Win, the aim of this book is to show you how to win games with Black. The method? Calculated aggression, right from move one! To offset the distinct advantage White is thought to have because it moves first, Black can engage in dynamic counterplay to avoid those openings that give White the opportunity of early exchanges. Following a brief explanation of symbols, this excellent guide covers such topics as dynamic counterplay, counter-gambits in open games, Black sacrifices in the half-open games, counters to the Queen's Gambit, Indian counter-gambits, and an index to openings and variations. Seventy-seven games, including ten new to this edition, are fully annotated, while more are found in the theoretical notes, with commentary. Among the counter-gambits used in the quest for dynamic counterplay are the Budapest, Blumenfeld, Falkbeer, and Latvian — all illustrated in great detail. A new update "Update 2001," written especially for this edition, examines developments in the field since this book was first published in the 1970s. Players at all skill levels — beginner to advanced — are sure to benefit from this expert analysis of gambits and counter-gambits.
Counter-Gambits
Black to Play and Win
Catalog Code: B0047DV
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Why You Lose at Chess
This newly updated chess classic shows players how to learn from their losses by recognizing the warning signals in time and by analyzing what went wrong in losing games. Expert analysis covers each stage of the game and examines why players lose from good positions as well as difficult ones.
Why You Lose at Chess
Catalog Code: B0015DV
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Positional Chess Handbook
495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games
495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games
This complete guide, written by a grandmaster, can assist all players at every level in developing a more powerful strategic game. Spanning more than a century of chess, it presents examples on such themes as key squares, bad bishops, and pawn structures in ascending difficulty, with ample cross-references.
Positional Chess Handbook
495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games
Catalog Code: B0040DV
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How to Beat Bobby Fischer
Even chess legend Bobby Fischer occasionally lost matches, and his rare defeats offer valuable lessons for ordinary players. This intriguing collection, compiled by a noted chess master, features comprehensive text-and-diagram analyses of 61 of Fischer's losing games. Highlights include "the losing moment," the move at which each game was beyond saving.
How to Beat Bobby Fischer
Catalog Code: B0011DV
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Power Mates
Essential Checkmating Strategies and Techniques
Essential Checkmating Strategies and Techniques
From America's premier chess teacher comes Power Mates, an invaluable new guide to essential checkmating strategies and techniques. In 70 short games, many of which are tournament classics never before analyzed instructionally, Bruce Pandolfini shares the secrets of checkmate, explaining the games and providing quizzes and problems that will test and hone the reader's skills in this vital area of play.
Power Mates
Essential Checkmating Strategies and Techniques
Catalog Code: B0019SS
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Epic Battles of the Chessboard
Enjoy and learn from 50 of the greatest games ever played, featuring a roster of chess immortals: Morphy, Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine, Botvinnik and many more. All are immersed here in titanic struggles that bring out their most courageous, resourceful and tenacious play.
Epic Battles of the Chessboard
Catalog Code: B0014DV
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101 Questions On How To Play Chess
What is the object of the game of Chess? What is chess notation? How does the King move and Capture? These and a host of other Chess questions are answered simply and clearly in this indepensible guide for beginning players.
101 Questions On How To Play Chess
Catalog Code: B0010DV
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Josh Waitzkin's Attacking Chess
Aggressive Strategies and Inside Moves from the U.S. Junior Chess Champion
Aggressive Strategies and Inside Moves from the U.S. Junior Chess Champion
The subject of the book and movie Searching for Bobby Fischer, Josh Waitzkin has long been the top-ranked player for his age in the United States and a role model for chess-playing kids everywhere. Now, for the first time, Waitzkin reveals the aggressive tactics and psychological techniques that have propelled him to the forefront of the chess world.
Josh Waitzkin's Attacking Chess
Aggressive Strategies and Inside Moves from the U.S. Junior Chess Champion
Catalog Code: B0005SS
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Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur
Chess games played between master and amateur have been chosen, arranged and annotated to help amateurs learn how to avoid a variety of weak strategic and tactical moves. The games include detailed commentary by World Chess Champion Max Euwe and by Walter Meiden, a typical amateur player.
Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur
Catalog Code: B0035DV
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Square One
The Best Chess-Drill Book For Beginners of All Ages
The Best Chess-Drill Book For Beginners of All Ages
From ever popular instructor Bruce Pandolfini comes this entertaining, interactive and effective book for teaching young Chess players and other newcomers to the game.
Square One
The Best Chess-Drill Book For Beginners of All Ages
Catalog Code: B0002SS
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Chess Target Practice
Battle Tactics for Every Square on the Board
Battle Tactics for Every Square on the Board
No matter where your opponent lands his piece on the board, Chess Target Practice will teach you how to successfully attack his position. By analyzing each and every square, Bruce Pandolfini helps players learn the appropriate tactics to zero in on the target and move in for the kill. Because different positions necessitate different attack plans, this one-of-a-kind strategy book offers tactics for each of the squares on the board.
Chess Target Practice
Battle Tactics for Every Square on the Board
Catalog Code: B0003SS
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Strategic Chess
Mastering the Closed Game
Mastering the Closed Game
Insightful manual by noted grandmaster offers detailed, seldom-discussed insights into the real significance of the opening. Thirty games are analyzed, between such masters as Petrosian and Korchnoi, Karpov and Kasparov, Gligoric and Kaplan, and more, showing how strategic themes of the opening are carried through all applicable phases of the game.
Strategic Chess
Mastering the Closed Game
Catalog Code: B0020DV
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Beginning Chess
Over 300 Elementary Problems For Players New to the Game
Over 300 Elementary Problems For Players New to the Game
Now even beginners can reap the rewards of Pandolfini's acclaimed teaching system. Over 300 problems, tailored to beginning players, encompass everything a player needs to learn, from the basic rules and vocabulary to the moves of various chessmen to sophisticated strategies. 300 line drawings.
Beginning Chess
Over 300 Elementary Problems For Players New to the Game
Catalog Code: B0001SS
Our Price: $17.99
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