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Classic Attack Book

By Joel Johnson Aug 23, 2012 What people are saying about this book: ===================================== Life Master Brian Wall (USCF: 2213) - 2 time Colorado State Champion ===================================== I think I've died and gone to heaven. Joel has a Fishing Pole chapter where I beat GM/s/IMs. also featuring games from many friends like Ted Doykos, Kevin Seidler, GB Salvio ( A Brazilian who plays Fishing Pole blitz and postal games ), Jack Young, Craig Thomson ( Goyathlay ) and many others. It also warms my heart when I see games from Ireland or my games in non-Fishing Pole chapters. Of course plenty of GM games plus plenty of original attacking theories straight from Joel Johnson's laboratory. As usual the games are arranged by themes with plenty of explanations and examples. This time it's even better because we get fan mail from the first book, Formation Attacks, from around the globe. This book is the easiest to sell I've ever handled. It's terrific to see Joel succeed with another instant classic. Brian Wall ===================================== Randall Hoch (USCF: 1891) Texas ===================================== I am finding it as enjoyable as your first one. The games you have chosen are not only instructive, but also very entertaining. Your books have given me appreciation and motivation to play attacking chess from move 1. ... So I have to credit you with showing me the way! Best regards, Randy ===================================== Michael Stewart (USCF: 2267) Mississippi ===================================== I got your new book,outstanding work!!! Better than the first if that's possible. Both books are attacking classics,and should be on every chess players shelf.

Joel

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Endgame Virtuoso Karpov
His 100 Best Endgames!

Anatoly Karpov's legendary endgame technique has always been something of an enigma. Karpov became worldchampion 1975 (having been preceded by Bobby Fischer). He managed to win positions which nearly everybody else estimated as a draw with his fine end game technique.

Endgame Virtuoso Karpov

His 100 Best Endgames!

Catalog Code: B0002NIC

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Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 6
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 6

No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Catalog Code: B0006SOS

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Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 1
The Complete 1. e4

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 1

The Complete 1. e4

Catalog Code: B0023NIC

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Max Euwe - The Biography
Including 50 Games with the Original Analysis by the Dutch World Champion

This magnificent book, filling a gap in the literature of chess, shows that Euwes world title was the result of his iron will, his methodical drive and his energetic handling of all aspects of the game. Max Euwe has been called a genius of order and the chess logician. He wrote more than 70 books, many of which are still in print today.

Max Euwe - The Biography

Including 50 Games with the Original Analysis by the Dutch World Champion

Catalog Code: B0028NIC

Our Price: $29.95

NIC Yearbook 80 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Levon Aronian Leads the Dance in the King's Indian Gligoric

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 80 - HARDCOVER EDITION

Levon Aronian Leads the Dance in the King's Indian Gligoric

Catalog Code: B0080HYB

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NIC Yearbook 80 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Levon Aronian Leads the Dance in the King's Indian Gligoric

NIC Yearbook 80 - PAPERBACK EDITION

Levon Aronian Leads the Dance in the King's Indian Gligoric

Catalog Code: B0080PYB

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Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 5
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 5

No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Catalog Code: B0005SOS

Our Price: $21.95

Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 4
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 4

No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Catalog Code: B0004SOS

Our Price: $21.95

Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics - 3RD EDITION
A Comprehensive Guide to the Sunny Side of Chess Endgames

ENDGAME TACTICS is an affordable guide that reduces the psychological burden of endgame instruction by showing that endgames are actually quite enjoyable because of the tactics! There is no substitute for hard work in getting better at chess, but the fact of the matter is that we always work harder at something we love. By enjoying the entertainment of real life endgame tactics, and (at least for the moment) forgetting about theoretical positions that seem distant from everyday practice, the amateur player learns to love the endgame.

Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics - 3RD EDITION

A Comprehensive Guide to the Sunny Side of Chess Endgames

Catalog Code: B0053NIC

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100 Best Games of the 20th Century Ranked

This book, itself a work of art, is brought together by the use of five criteria: the overall aesthetics (clever and relentless are insufficient qualities); the originality (e.g., not yet another white knight sacrifice in a Sicilian); the level of opposition (the loser played very well); the soundness (i.e., are the moves refutable with perfect play?), accuracy (few of the moves are second-best), and difficulty (the winner overcame major obstacles) of the game; and finally the overall breadth and depth (one wants a series of sparkling ideas, with no dry patches).

100 Best Games of the 20th Century Ranked

Catalog Code: B0003MF

Our Price: $34.95

William Steinitz - Chess Champion
A Biography of a Bohemian Caesar

Long known as one of the greatest chess masters of the nineteenth century, William Steinitz had a rich and elevated career and life, which can now be known as well. From Steinitz's own writings and the fruits of extensive first-time-ever research by the author, a fascinating portrayal emerges of the life and genius of a man widely known as the 'Bohemian Caesar' quite apart from his chess dominance.

William Steinitz - Chess Champion

A Biography of a Bohemian Caesar

Catalog Code: B0004MF

Our Price: $44.95

Chess World Championships - 2 Volume Set
All the Games - All With Diagrams - 1834-2004

If you're looking for the ULTIMATE COLLECTION of World Championship Games, Look no further than this two-book collection from McFarland Publishing.

Chess World Championships - 2 Volume Set

All the Games - All With Diagrams - 1834-2004

Catalog Code: B0006MF

Our Price: $49.95

Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 3
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 3

No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Catalog Code: B0003SOS

Our Price: $21.95

Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 2
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 2

No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!

Catalog Code: B0002SOS

Our Price: $21.95

Wonderboy Magnus Carlsen
How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Grandmaster in the World

At the age of thirteen years, four months and twenty-six days, Magnus Carlsen became the youngest chess grandmaster in the world. The scene of this stunning record: Dubai. The date: April 26, 2004. Predictably, the international press raved about the Norwegian prodigy.

Wonderboy Magnus Carlsen

How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Grandmaster in the World

Catalog Code: B0006NIC

Our Price: $24.95

Frank Marshall - US Chess Champion
A Biography with 220 Games

Frank Marshall (1877-1944) reigned as America's chess champion from 1907 through 1936 - the longest stint of anyone in history. A colorful character almost always decked out in an ascot and chewing a cigar, his career coincided with many evolutionary changes in competitive chess.

Frank Marshall - US Chess Champion

A Biography with 220 Games

Catalog Code: B0002MF

Our Price: $54.95

Alexander Alekhine - Agony of a Chess Genius

The tragic last years of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946); 45 of his match and tournament games in Spain and Portugal from 1943 to 1946 and 100 other exhibition games from this period and from previous Iberian visits. Most of these 145 games have never been published in an English-language source.

Alexander Alekhine - Agony of a Chess Genius

Catalog Code: B0001MF

Our Price: $44.95

The Literature of Chess

Through the fortunate chance of having developed a notation to record actual games, chess has become very much a literary game. This has resulted in a veritable flood of books, with more being written about chess than any other sport. Hence, for the average chess player who would like to improve, the choice among such a vast number of books can be bewildering. The author has undertaken to review those books written by the great writers of the game and to select recommendations.

The Literature of Chess

Catalog Code: B0008MF

Our Price: $32.95

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