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CHESS BOOKS
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
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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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New York 1924
One of the most remarkable and famous chess tournaments ever took place in New York City in March and April 1924. It had a narrative that is still striking today: Three world champions, undisputed world champions mind you, fulfilling their destiny. The stunning performance of the 55-year-old former world champion Emanuel Lasker. The seemingly invincible reigning world champion Jose Capablanca suffering his first loss in eight years. And all 110 tournament games deeply annotated by future world champion Alexander Alekhine.
New York 1924
Catalog Code: B0003RE
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Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual
It is very important for the practical player to train his or her ability, understand when to rely on intuition, rules of thumb and more general positional considerations, when to try to solve the problems by calculating variations to the end, and how to manage time to avoid time pressure. With these goals in mind, Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual delivers a lot of excellent, high quality training material and many exercises.
Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual
Catalog Code: B0008RE
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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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St. Petersburg 1909
International Chess Congress
International Chess Congress
This is the official tournament book, available for the first time in English in algebraic notation. It was written by Emanuel Lasker. He annotated all 175 games in the clear, instructive style that would become his trademark.
St. Petersburg 1909
International Chess Congress
Catalog Code: B0005RE
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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
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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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Chess Cafe Puzzle Book 2
As most chess instructors and players know, it is much more difficult to teach and learn strategic concepts than tactics. In this program, German grandmaster Dr. Karsten Mueller will help you develop your strategic chessplaying skills.
Chess Cafe Puzzle Book 2
Catalog Code: B0018RE
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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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Back to Basics - Fundamentals
How about a Nice Game of Chess?
The game of chess has challenged and delighted the world for centuries. In Back to Basics: Fundamentals, the essential building blocks of the royal game are presented simply and in an easy-to-understand format. With the expert guidance of chess master Branislav Francuski, you will learn how the chess pieces move and capture; the underlying principles of the game; how to spot and carry out simple checkmates; and understand the basic tactical ideas that are so important to playing and winning.
The game of chess has challenged and delighted the world for centuries. In Back to Basics: Fundamentals, the essential building blocks of the royal game are presented simply and in an easy-to-understand format. With the expert guidance of chess master Branislav Francuski, you will learn how the chess pieces move and capture; the underlying principles of the game; how to spot and carry out simple checkmates; and understand the basic tactical ideas that are so important to playing and winning.
Back to Basics - Fundamentals
Catalog Code: B0011RE
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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
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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
Catalog Code: B0084PYB
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A Strategic Opening Repertoire
In 1998 a slim volume by IM John Donaldson explored the crafting of a sophisticated but easily assimilated group of interrelated opening strategies intending to establish small but lasting advantages. The result, A Strategic Opening Repertoire was an instant success. Now this second edition, revised by Danish FM Carsten Hansen with the assistance of John Donaldson, is greatly expanded - twice the size, with many more games and detailed explanations.
A Strategic Opening Repertoire
Catalog Code: B0027RE
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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
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NIC Yearbook 83 - PAPERBACK 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 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Sergey Karjakin Adds a New Dimension to the Sveshnikov Sicilian
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My Daily Exercises
365 Tactical Tests to Improve Your Chess
365 Tactical Tests to Improve Your Chess
"My Daily Exercises" is a superb collection of 365 exercises designed to help players of all levels recognize patterns, visualize tactics, and identify weak points in their opponent's position.
My Daily Exercises
365 Tactical Tests to Improve Your Chess
Catalog Code: B0101NIC
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NIC Yearbook 82 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Teimour Radjabov, the New Champion of the King's Indian
Teimour Radjabov, the New Champion of the King's Indian
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 82 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Teimour Radjabov, the New Champion of the King's Indian
Catalog Code: B0082HYB
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NIC Yearbook 82 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Teimour Radjabov, the New Champion of the King's Indian
Teimour Radjabov, the New Champion of the King's Indian
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 82 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Teimour Radjabov, the New Champion of the King's Indian
Catalog Code: B0082PYB
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NIC Yearbook 81 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Takes the Four Knights for a Rough Ride
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Takes the Four Knights for a Rough Ride
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 81 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Takes the Four Knights for a Rough Ride
Catalog Code: B0081HYB
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NIC Yearbook 81 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Takes the Four Knights for a Rough Ride
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Takes the Four Knights for a Rough Ride
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 81 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Takes the Four Knights for a Rough Ride
Catalog Code: B0081PYB
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Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 7
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 7
No Time to Study Opening Theory? Shock Your Opponent with an SOS!
Catalog Code: B0007SOS
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Endgame Virtuoso Karpov
His 100 Best Endgames!
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!
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
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
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
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Back To Basics - Tactics
Tactics are usually why most people find chess fun! This book will greatly enhance your enjoyment learning about and benefiting from the recurring patterns of tactics. In chess, if you lose all your pieces you can't win! And if you capture each of your opponent's pieces, winning should be easy.
Back To Basics - Tactics
Catalog Code: B0006RE
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Victor Bologan - Selected Games
1985-2004
1985-2004
Power Chess at it's Best! Moldovian Grandmaster Victor Bologan is among the world's strongest and most dynamic grandmasters. You are invited to join him on a highly personal, autobiographical journey, as he presents 52 of his games, deeply annotated. These games are highlighted against a background of his life experiences and development, resulting in one of the most splendid game collections available today.
Victor Bologan - Selected Games
1985-2004
Catalog Code: B0028RE
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