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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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Topalov vs. Kramnik - 2006 World Championship
On the Edge in Elista

Two world champions, in a class by themselves. The profound Russian World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, who had defeated the seemingly invincible Kasparov to take the "classical" world title in 2000. The brilliant Bulgarian Challenger Veselin Topalov, ranked No. 1 in the world, winner of the FIDE title in 2005. The immovable object versus the irresistible force.

Topalov vs. Kramnik - 2006 World Championship

On the Edge in Elista

Catalog Code: B0030RE

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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!

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.

Secrets of Opening Surprises - VOLUME 5

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

Catalog Code: B0005SOS

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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

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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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The Fearsome Four Pawns Attack

The King's Indian has long been one of Black's sharpest defenses to 1. d4. The Fearsome Four Pawns Attack is a book that deals with one of the most aggressive systems against this popular defense. The logic of the system is quite simple: With f4 White stakes a maximal claim in the center, which he will follow up by an attack on the enemy king.

The Fearsome Four Pawns Attack

Catalog Code: B0013RE

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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

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A Legend on the Road
Bobby Fischer's 1964 Simul Tour

A Legend on the Road deals with Bobby before he had become a household name. A complete unknown he wasn't, not with six U.S. Championships to his credit - including a scintillating 11-0 in the 1963/64 affair - but U.S. chess players bad never had a real opportunity to see him in action without traveling thousands of miles.

A Legend on the Road

Bobby Fischer's 1964 Simul Tour

Catalog Code: B0035RE

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Tactics in the Chess Opening - VOLUME 1
Sicilian Defence

Every chess player loves to win, but nothing compares to winning with a flourish. How happy we are when the tactics work and we decide a game with a cunning trick, a devilish trap or a delightful coup de grace.

Tactics in the Chess Opening - VOLUME 1

Sicilian Defence

Catalog Code: B0001TITO

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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

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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

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Chess Cafe Puzzle Book

This book offers every type of tactical motif imaginable, from the more common back rank mates, pins, skewers, forks and the like up to and including some of the most beautiful and rare combinations. This is a tactical book that will prove exceptionally useful for a wide range of players, intermediate through master strength and even beyond.

Chess Cafe Puzzle Book

Catalog Code: B0017RE

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Chess Mazes

The planning and visualization skills that come from working on Chess Mazes are valuable and instructive. If you are one who often loses games by hanging pieces or missing mates, then this is the book for you. There are many good books which present chess combinations and explain tactical motifs with the goal of training your tactical ability.

Chess Mazes

Catalog Code: B0019RE

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Practical Guide to Rook Endgames

Improve your understanding and play of these most important endings with comprehensive but clear explanations by one of the most respected chess instructors of our era. As most chess players know, rook endgames represent approximately half of all endings reached in master games. Therefore, it is absolutely vital that chess players wishing to improve their skill must thoroughly familiarize themselves with this critical part of endgame study.

Practical Guide to Rook Endgames

Catalog Code: B0023RE

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Tal Botvinnik 1960

One of the greatest books ever written about a world championship match. Take a trip with the Magician from Riga as he invites you to share his thoughts and feelings as he does battle for the world title.

Tal Botvinnik 1960

Catalog Code: B0001RE

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How To Think In Chess

How to Think in Chess is the rare book that explains in clear terms the techniques chess masters use to find their moves. The authors, an international chess champion and a trained professional thinker, are uniquely qualified on the subject. They offer you both academic research and personal experience. How to Think in Chess teaches you practical ways of thinking to win.

How To Think In Chess

Catalog Code: B0014RE

Our Price: $24.95

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