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CHESS BOOKS
Bronstein - The Mechanic
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 9
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 9
One of the great former Soviet chess grandmasters.
Bronstein - The Mechanic
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 9
Catalog Code: B0009TP
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Horowitz - The Interrogator
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 8
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 8
International Chess Master Al Horowitz was a New Yorker: raconteur, player, and writer-editor of books and magazines as well as chess columns for such as the New York Times and Saturday Review as well as his own Chess Review.
Horowitz - The Interrogator
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 8
Catalog Code: B0008TP
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Larsen - The Hammer
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 7
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 7
Bent Larsen, chess grandmaster from Denmark, was one of the most formidable foes in chess history, even beating the likes of all world champions including Bobby Fischer.
Larsen - The Hammer
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 7
Catalog Code: B0007TP
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Endgame - PAPERBACK
Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness
Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness
ENDGAME is acclaimed biographer Frank Brady's decades-in-the-making tracing of the meteoric ascent--and confounding descent--of enigmatic genius Bobby Fischer. Only Brady, who met Fischer when the prodigy was only 10 and shared with him some of his most dramatic triumphs, could have written this book, which has much to say about the nature of American celebrity and the distorting effect.of fame
Endgame - PAPERBACK
Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness
Catalog Code: B0022RH
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Petrosian - The Punisher
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 6
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 6
This title includes 75 games, 53 of which are annotated in a lively style to show how flexible and tactical he could really be with many wins under 30 moves.
Petrosian - The Punisher
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 6
Catalog Code: B0006TP
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Capablanca - The Mouthpiece
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 5
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 5
Now 52 games are looked at against a variety of opponents and how he dealt with them.
Capablanca - The Mouthpiece
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 5
Catalog Code: B0005TP
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Pillsbury - The Fencer
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 4
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 4
A genius at chess, he also gave exhibitions of blindfold seances as well as playing checkers and bridge at the same time. He won the first big tournament he entered at age 22.
Pillsbury - The Fencer
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 4
Catalog Code: B0004TP
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Bobby Fischer
A Pictorial History of the 1972 World Chess Championship
A Pictorial History of the 1972 World Chess Championship
Harry Benson's rare, exclusive photos of the elusive and controversial chess genius Bobby Fischer taken during the historic World Championship chess match in Iceland in 1972 in which Fischer solidly defeated reining champ, Russian Boris Spassky, are collected here for the first time, in Bobby Fischer.
Bobby Fischer
A Pictorial History of the 1972 World Chess Championship
Catalog Code: B0021RH
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Alekhine - The Executioner
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 3
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 3
This book contains lesser, but not unimportant games, many of them from simultaneous displays where he made short work of his opponent. 59 annotated games.
Alekhine - The Executioner
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 3
Catalog Code: B0003TP
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Blackburne - The Black Death in Spades
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 2
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 2
Joseph Henry Blackburne mowed his opponents down as if chess were bowling due to his great skill.
Blackburne - The Black Death in Spades
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 2
Catalog Code: B0002TP
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Endgame - HARDCOVER
Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness
Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness
ENDGAME is acclaimed biographer Frank Brady's decades-in-the-making tracing of the meteoric ascent--and confounding descent--of enigmatic genius Bobby Fischer. Only Brady, who met Fischer when the prodigy was only 10 and shared with him some of his most dramatic triumphs, could have written this book, which has much to say about the nature of American celebrity and the distorting effects of fame
Endgame - HARDCOVER
Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness
Catalog Code: B0020RH
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Lasker - The Ultimate Streetfighter
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 1
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 1
This monograph examines Lasker's wins in his early years plus a number of simultaneous and exhibition games taken from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Lasker - The Ultimate Streetfighter
The Chess Gangs of New York and London - Volume 1
Catalog Code: B0001TP
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Winning Chess Puzzles for Kids - VOLUME 2
Winning Chess Puzzles For Kids Volume 2 is a fun and instructive workbook for children ages 7 to 13. Full of imaginative drawings, it combines standard chess problems with a variety of insightful chess-related puzzles. Slightly more advanced than Volume 1, its aim is to further develop a student's tactical skills.
Winning Chess Puzzles for Kids - VOLUME 2
Catalog Code: B0043OB
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The Chess Gospel According to John*
As modern day Chess Handbooks go, this must be up there with the best ever. Borrowed from Purdy's Guide to Good Chess and three sections of the Search for Chess Perfection II (included are: "How to advance in Chess," "A System to Reduce Errors," and "A Method of Thinking in Chess") it contains the best tools to start and to advance.
Many students and teachers of the game consider CJS Purdy to be the greatest explainer of what's important in chess who ever lived.
Many students and teachers of the game consider CJS Purdy to be the greatest explainer of what's important in chess who ever lived.
The Chess Gospel According to John*
Catalog Code: B0040OB
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Modern Chess Openings - 15TH EDITION
Completed Revised and Updated
Completed Revised and Updated
Modern Chess Openings is the best and most trusted tool for serious chess players on the market. First published over a half-century ago, this is a completely revised and updated edition of the book that has been the standard English language reference on chess openings.
Modern Chess Openings - 15TH EDITION
Completed Revised and Updated
Catalog Code: B0013RH
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Pandolfini's Chess Challenges
111 Winning Endgames
111 Winning Endgames
Here are 111 quirky, surprising and fun tactical chess problems to improve anyone's games. Designed to promote creativity and imaginative play, all of the problems are endgame miniatures, with seven or fewer pieces on the chessboard.
Pandolfini's Chess Challenges
111 Winning Endgames
Catalog Code: B0014RH
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Chess Fundamentals - Revised
J.R. Capablanca was a World Chess Champion and one of the greatest players in chess history, yet he wrote very little about the game. Chess Fundamentals, though normally for the beginning player, contains valuable insights that will benefit players at all levels of understanding, including masters.
Chess Fundamentals - Revised
Catalog Code: B0001RH
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Winning Chess Puzzles for Kids
Winning Chess Puzzles For Kids is the perfect introduction to basic chess tactics for children ages 7 to 13. Full of imaginative drawings, this fun and instructive workbook combines standard chess problems with a variety of insightful chess-related puzzles.
Winning Chess Puzzles for Kids
Catalog Code: B0026OB
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Winning Chess Exercises for Kids
This wonderfully entertaining book also happens to be quite effective. Everything any child will need to know about chess strategy and more is here in this book, which is well laid out and easy to follow. Part of the fun factor for kids is that the book is replete with cartoon images of chess characters to help make the learning experience more exciting.
Winning Chess Exercises for Kids
Catalog Code: B0025OB
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US Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess - FIFTH EDITION
The U.S. Chess Federation Official Rules of Chess is the only official rulebook for chess. Serious players at every level as well as chess club teachers, directors, and tournament sponsors should have it on hand during every match. This new edition features the latest rules, including guidelines for the popular game of speed chess, an updated quick rating system, and the latest conventions of governing tournaments.
US Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess - FIFTH EDITION
Catalog Code: B0012RH
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How to Play Good Opening Moves
This brand-new revision, in modern algebraic notation, is sure to become a classic of chess instruction. It was written for the chess player who needs to understand, not memorize, the chess openings. The three basic principles of the opening are well established and will not change in the foreseeable future.
How to Play Good Opening Moves
Catalog Code: B0001RH-OOP
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Winning Chess Strategy for Kids
Winning Chess Strategy for Kids is a fun and comprehensive chess course written for children 7 to 13 years old. Full of original material and entertaining artwork, it's a perfect guide for learning the royal game. Parents and teachers are sure to like it too.
Winning Chess Strategy for Kids
Catalog Code: B0024OB
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Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
Learn to think the same way Bobby Fischer did. This is the fastest, most efficient, most enjoyable book on chess ever compiled. As the student, you start at the beginning and progressively develop your skills as you apply Bobby Fischer's principles and learn how to play Chess the Bobby way.
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
Catalog Code: B0011RH
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