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CHESS BOOKS
Russian Silhouettes
New, Enlarged Edition
New, Enlarged Edition
The dissolution of the Soviet Union marked the end of a unique chapter in the history of chess. With hindsight we can only marvel at the pivotal place the royal game occupied in the biggest country in the world. Originally embraced by Lenin as 'gymnastics of the mind', chess developed into an ideological weapon during the Cold War. Supported by the Soviet leadership, chess champions, from Mikhail Botvinnik on, grew into symbols of socialist excellence.
Russian Silhouettes
New, Enlarged Edition
Catalog Code: B0071NIC
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Dismantling the Sicilian
A Complete Repertoire for White
A Complete Repertoire for White
The Sicilian Defence is the most widely played chess opening, both at club level and among top grandmasters. Since Black gets dynamic play in almost all variations, black players of all levels will probably continue to play the Sicilian for a long time to come.
Dismantling the Sicilian
A Complete Repertoire for White
Catalog Code: B0073NIC
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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
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Ruy Lopez Revisited
Offbeat Weapons & Unexplored Resources
Offbeat Weapons & Unexplored Resources
The Ruy Lopez (or Spanish Opening) is one of the oldest and most important chess openings, popular with amateurs as well as professional players. Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov presents bold, but very playable, off-beat weapons for Black, as well as dynamic new ideas and refutations in many main-line variations, for both Black and White. An accessible and inspirational book book by world-famous Ivan Sokolov who, in his rich career, has beaten world champions Kasparov, Kramnik and Anand. Much useful material for aspiring club players, said British Chess Magazine about Sokolov's previous book - 'Winning 132,'.
Ruy Lopez Revisited
Offbeat Weapons & Unexplored Resources
Catalog Code: B0084NIC
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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
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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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Chess Strategy for Club Players
The Road to Positional Advantage
The Road to Positional Advantage
In Chess Strategy for Club Players you will learn the basic elements of positional understanding, including pawn structures, piece placement, lead in development, open files, weaknesses, space advantage and king safety. You will master the art of converting a temporary plus into other, more permanent advantages. The author also explains what to do when, in a given position, the basic principles seem to point in different directions.
Chess Strategy for Club Players
The Road to Positional Advantage
Catalog Code: B0065NIC
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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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Fischer World Champion!
The Acclaimed Classic About the 1972 Fischer-Spassky Match!
The Acclaimed Classic About the 1972 Fischer-Spassky Match!
In 1972 a boy from Brooklyn broke the hegemony of Soviet chess.
Bobby Fischer, the greatest genius the game had ever seen, completed his crusade against the 'commie cheaters' by defeating Boris Spassky in Reykjavik.
The Match of the Century electrified the world. No one wanted to miss even the slightest detail about the struggle of Fischer against the superpower that for decades had exploited its superiority in chess as an irrefutable justification of communism.
Bobby Fischer, the greatest genius the game had ever seen, completed his crusade against the 'commie cheaters' by defeating Boris Spassky in Reykjavik.
The Match of the Century electrified the world. No one wanted to miss even the slightest detail about the struggle of Fischer against the superpower that for decades had exploited its superiority in chess as an irrefutable justification of communism.
Fischer World Champion!
The Acclaimed Classic About the 1972 Fischer-Spassky Match!
Catalog Code: B0075NIC
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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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My 60 Memorable Games
Algebraic Edition
Algebraic Edition
In this authoritative reissue of one of the most important chess books ever written, the great Bobby Fischer takes the reader move by move through 60 of his most instructive and entertaining games, including the astounding 'Game of the Century' played when he was only 15 years old!
My 60 Memorable Games
Algebraic Edition
Catalog Code: B0022BT
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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
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Winning Chess Middlegames
An Essential Guide to Pawn Structures
An Essential Guide to Pawn Structures
Study of this important book, with dozens of highly instructive and clearly explained games from the greats of chess, will enhance your middlegame skills and will let you understand why pawns are considered to be 'the souls of chess'.
Winning Chess Middlegames
An Essential Guide to Pawn Structures
Catalog Code: B0072NIC
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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
Catalog Code: B0089PYB
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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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Kasparov - How his Predecessors Misled Him About Chess
Over the past few years the great chess player Garry Kasparov has written five best-selling books praising the contributions to chess made by the previous world champions. The series is called ''My Great Predecessors''. As a reaction to this wonderful series of books, leading chess writer Tibor Karolyi has written this imaginary sixth volume.
Kasparov - How his Predecessors Misled Him About Chess
Catalog Code: B0021BT
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606 Puzzles for Chess Nuts
Official MENSAļ¾¬ Puzzle Book
Official MENSAļ¾¬ Puzzle Book
For the true chess nut, the 64 squares of the chessboard represent a world of imaginative possibilities, where a bright idea can make the difference between triumph and destruction, victory and defeat. Each of these puzzles re-creates that world, putting the reader into a realistic game position with the tantalizing challenge of finding that elusive winning idea.
606 Puzzles for Chess Nuts
Official MENSAļ¾¬ Puzzle Book
Catalog Code: B0023BT
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The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess
If you've played chess for any period of time, chances are you have heard someone say.. "The best opening is the opening your opponent doesn't know" or "The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake." This fascinating book contains 300 of the most astute insights on chess ever uttered, culled from three centuries of great players. Each of these invaluable maxims is illustrated with an annotated chess position, making the book a short cut to learning from the masters.
The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess
Catalog Code: B0017BT
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Play 1.b3
The Nimzo-Larsen Attack - A Friend for Life
The Nimzo-Larsen Attack - A Friend for Life
The popularity of the Nimzo-Larsen Attack is largely based on its surprise value, but in fact 1.b3 is one of White's more logical first moves, since by immediately developing his queen's bishop, White aims at undermining the black centre.
Play 1.b3
The Nimzo-Larsen Attack - A Friend for Life
Catalog Code: B0001NIC
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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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The Chess Instructor 2009
The New in Chess Compendium for Chess Teachers, Coaches and Parents
The New in Chess Compendium for Chess Teachers, Coaches and Parents
The Chess Instructor 2009 is the first publication to give comprehensive answers to all questions of chess teachers and parents. It provides tools and methodologies for beginners as well as for more advanced coaching. With ready-to-use teaching exercises for all levels.
The Chess Instructor 2009
The New in Chess Compendium for Chess Teachers, Coaches and Parents
Catalog Code: B0054NIC
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100 Endgames You Must Know
Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player
Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player
Most players tend to neglect the endgame, many even dodge the endgame by taking extreme risks in the middlegame, simply because they feel uncertain about the final phase. But time limits have shortened, and the endgame has to be played fast. A solid basic knowledge is vital. There are, contrary to what most amateurs believe, relatively few endgames one must know. Here the 100 endgames are presented that:show up most frequently in practice are easy to learn and contain ideas and concepts useful in more difficult positions.
100 Endgames You Must Know
Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player
Catalog Code: B0009NIC
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NIC Yearbook 86 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Gata Kamsky's Benoni Blast on His Way to the World Cup
Gata Kamsky's Benoni Blast on His Way to the World Cup
Short Description for NIC Yearbook 86 - HARDCOVER - B0086HYB
NIC Yearbook 86 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Gata Kamsky's Benoni Blast on His Way to the World Cup
Catalog Code: B0086HYB
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NIC Yearbook 86 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Gata Kamsky's Benoni Blast on His Way to the World Cup
Gata Kamsky's Benoni Blast on His Way to the World Cup
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 86 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Gata Kamsky's Benoni Blast on His Way to the World Cup
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Forcing Chess Moves
The Key to Better Calculation
The Key to Better Calculation
This rich book on chess tactics proposes a revolutionary method for finding winning moves. Charles Hertan has made an astonishing discovery: the failure to consider key moves is often due to human bias. Your brain tends to disregard many winning moves because they are counter-intuitive or look unnatural.
Forcing Chess Moves
The Key to Better Calculation
Catalog Code: B0085NIC
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NIC Yearbook 85 - HARDCOVER EDITION
A Knight in Shining Armor - Anand's Anti-Moscow Slav Holds Firm
A Knight in Shining Armor - Anand's Anti-Moscow Slav Holds Firm
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 85 - HARDCOVER EDITION
A Knight in Shining Armor - Anand's Anti-Moscow Slav Holds Firm
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NIC Yearbook 85 - PAPERBACK EDITION
A Knight in Shining Armor - Anand's Anti-Moscow Slav Holds Firm
A Knight in Shining Armor - Anand's Anti-Moscow Slav Holds Firm
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 85 - PAPERBACK EDITION
A Knight in Shining Armor - Anand's Anti-Moscow Slav Holds Firm
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Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 8
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 8
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Catalog Code: B0008SOS
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The Fabulous Budapest Gambit
Much More Than Just a Sharp Weapon
Much More Than Just a Sharp Weapon
The Fabulous Budapest Gambit does not shower you with long computer-generated variations, but provides crystal-clear insights into the wide spectrum of this opening, explaining the plans for both White and Black.
Moskalenko's lively style will infect you and encourage you to start playing this opening which is a great weapon at any level, from club player to grandmaster.
Moskalenko's lively style will infect you and encourage you to start playing this opening which is a great weapon at any level, from club player to grandmaster.
The Fabulous Budapest Gambit
Much More Than Just a Sharp Weapon
Catalog Code: B0040NIC
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NIC Yearbook 84 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Showman Vladislav Tkachiev Prepares a Punchy Panov
Showman Vladislav Tkachiev Prepares a Punchy Panov
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 84 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Showman Vladislav Tkachiev Prepares a Punchy Panov
Catalog Code: B0084HYB
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NIC Yearbook 84 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Showman Vladislav Tkachiev Prepares a Punchy Panov
Showman Vladislav Tkachiev Prepares a Punchy Panov
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 84 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Showman Vladislav Tkachiev Prepares a Punchy Panov
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NIC Yearbook 83 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Sergey Karjakin Adds a New Dimension to the Sveshnikov Sicilian
Sergey Karjakin Adds a New Dimension to the Sveshnikov Sicilian
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 83 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Sergey Karjakin Adds a New Dimension to the Sveshnikov Sicilian
Catalog Code: B0083HYB
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