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CHESS BOOKS
Nimzowitsch How I Became a Grandmaster at Chess - RUSSIAN EDITION
A brief autobiographical sketch of one of the strongest chess players of the last century, who introduced theoretical innovative ideas in chess.
Nimzowitsch How I Became a Grandmaster at Chess - RUSSIAN EDITION
Catalog Code: B0157IS
Our Price: $9.95
Great Chess Upsets
This book is a good read. Even without playing over the games, readers will find it enjoyable.
Great Chess Upsets
Catalog Code: B0158IS
Our Price: $25.95
The Nimzo-Indian - Move by Move
Chess players are offered an ambitious repertoire for White with 1.d4 in two volumes, with this book covering all lines except 1...d5. The repertoire is based on classical lines and inspired by Botvinnik’s approach.
The Nimzo-Indian - Move by Move
Catalog Code: B0355EM
Our Price: $29.95
Alexander Kotov - RUSSIAN EDITION
The book offers a sketch of the life and work of a talented writer and Soviet grandmaster Alexander Kotov. Chess games with commentary selected and grouped by topics (debut, a combination tactical strikes, defense, etc.) so that the book was not only an outstanding monograph on the players, but also a kind of textbook on the management of chess.
Alexander Kotov - RUSSIAN EDITION
Catalog Code: B0155IS
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Chess Heritage of A.A. Alekhine - VOLUME 1 - RUSSIAN EDITION
Alekhine has long earned a reputation not only a brilliant experience, but also the best chess writer and theoretician of the first half of 20th century. Alekhine's Games, which are shining examples of chess creativity, are provided with detailed notes.
Chess Heritage of A.A. Alekhine - VOLUME 1 - RUSSIAN EDITION
Catalog Code: B0154IS
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NIC Yearbook 103 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Hou Yifan Triumphs in Sicilian Showdown with Judit Polgar
Hou Yifan Triumphs in Sicilian Showdown with Judit Polgar
Publisher: New In Chess
Author: New In Chess
Year of Publication: 2012 Pages: 248
Notation Type: Figurine (FAN)
Book DescriptionThe Chess Player's Guide to Opening News Forum
Readers from all over the world join in discussions on previous Surveys. Titled players, correspondence players and club players shed their light on opening developments and search for the truth together. With contributions by Viktor Moskalenko, Igor Stohl, Viacheslav Zakhartsov, Nenad Sulava, Ufuk Tuncer, and many others. Benjamin's Opening Takes
In his Opening Takes, Joel Benjamin shows how you can fight against over-prepared opponents, looking at Magnus Carlsen's practical approach in the London Classic and Tata Steel tournaments. Kuzmin's Harvest
In his new series, insider Alexey Kuzmin collects the most important recent novelties for Yearbook readers. This time the novelties are from the European Championship in Plovdiv. Book Previews and Reviews
In this section we present a sneak preview from The Modern French by Dejan Antic and Branimir Maksimovic. Our reviewer Glenn Flear notices a growing influence of subtitles in books like Ivan Sokolov's The Strategic Nimzo-Indian, Larry Kaufman's The Kaufman Repertoire for Black & White, Alexander Delchev's The Modern Reti and Ruslan Scherbakov's the triangle system. Of course the insides of these books are even more important, and Flear is an expert in pointing out the highlights!
NIC Yearbook 103 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Hou Yifan Triumphs in Sicilian Showdown with Judit Polgar
Catalog Code: B0103PYB
Our Price: $29.95
NIC Yearbook 103 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Hou Yifan Triumphs in Sicilian Showdown with Judit Polgar
Hou Yifan Triumphs in Sicilian Showdown with Judit Polgar
Publisher: New In Chess
Author: New In Chess
Year of Publication: 2012 Pages: 248
Notation Type: Figurine (FAN)
Book DescriptionThe Chess Player's Guide to Opening News Forum
Readers from all over the world join in discussions on previous Surveys. Titled players, correspondence players and club players shed their light on opening developments and search for the truth together. With contributions by Viktor Moskalenko, Igor Stohl, Viacheslav Zakhartsov, Nenad Sulava, Ufuk Tuncer, and many others. Benjamin's Opening Takes
In his Opening Takes, Joel Benjamin shows how you can fight against over-prepared opponents, looking at Magnus Carlsen's practical approach in the London Classic and Tata Steel tournaments. Kuzmin's Harvest
In his new series, insider Alexey Kuzmin collects the most important recent novelties for Yearbook readers. This time the novelties are from the European Championship in Plovdiv. Book Previews and Reviews
In this section we present a sneak preview from The Modern French by Dejan Antic and Branimir Maksimovic. Our reviewer Glenn Flear notices a growing influence of subtitles in books like Ivan Sokolov's The Strategic Nimzo-Indian, Larry Kaufman's The Kaufman Repertoire for Black & White, Alexander Delchev's The Modern Reti and Ruslan Scherbakov's the triangle system. Of course the insides of these books are even more important, and Flear is an expert in pointing out the highlights!
NIC Yearbook 103 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Hou Yifan Triumphs in Sicilian Showdown with Judit Polgar
Catalog Code: B0103HYB
Our Price: $38.95
Practical Middlegame Techniques
2nd Edition - 2012
2nd Edition - 2012
This book is aimed at the player who wants to improve his or her understanding of the most important middlegame concepts.
Practical Middlegame Techniques
2nd Edition - 2012
Catalog Code: B0261EM
Our Price: $21.95
The Games of Tigran Petrosian - 1942-1965 - VOLUME 1
This is the first of two volumes devoted to the chess career of former World Champion Tigran Petrosian, whose masterly positional play and near invincibility earned him the name of "Iron Tigran".
The Games of Tigran Petrosian - 1942-1965 - VOLUME 1
Catalog Code: B0153IS
Our Price: $29.95
Complete Slav - VOLUME I
The Slav Defense is currently the most popular closed opening, appearing in the opening repertoire of the overwhelming majority of top class grandmasters. A competitive chess player playing 1.d4 faces the opening in almost every tournament, and for Black it can be used in just about every second game.
Complete Slav - VOLUME I
Catalog Code: B0007SHV
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Platonov's Chess Academy
Using Soviet-Era Methods to Improve 21st-Century Openings
Using Soviet-Era Methods to Improve 21st-Century Openings
Publisher: CIRC
Author: Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik
Year of Publication: 2012 Pages: 176
Notation Type: Figurine (FAN)
Book Description Two of the most renowned chess trainers in the world, introduce and explain the revolutionary ideas of their old friend and mentor, Igor Platonov. Platonov was one of the most profound thinkers and theoreticians in the old Soviet Union, which held a grip on the world chess championship for decades, as the title passed from one of its stars to another. For intermediate players to grandmasters, Platonov's visionary insights, examined and explained here for the first time, provide you with the keys to understanding the foundational concepts of the game, strengthening your chess understanding and giving you effective methods to help you find the most powerful moves in the game. About the Author(s) International Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time U.S. champion and former European champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the world. He lives in New York.Grandmaster Sam Palatnik's students reached the list of 100 best players in the world. He lives and teaches in Bethesda, Maryland.
Platonov's Chess Academy
Using Soviet-Era Methods to Improve 21st-Century Openings
Catalog Code: B0020LV
Our Price: $16.95
EBOOK - Play the French - 4th EDITION
The wait is over. Finally it's here... the much anticipated 4th edition of John Watson's Play the French – the must-have book for all French Defence players for over 20 years!
EBOOK - Play the French - 4th EDITION
Catalog Code: E-B0354EM
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Play the French - 4th EDITION
The wait is over. Finally it's here... the much anticipated 4th edition of John Watson's Play the French – the must-have book for all French Defence players for over 20 years!
Play the French - 4th EDITION
Catalog Code: B0354EM
Our Price: $29.95
Capablanca - Move by Move
Jose Raul Capablanca is a chess legend, world champion and quite simply one of the greatest players in the history of the game. His achievements and seemingly effortless style of play won many admirers, and his legacy includes a treasure of instructive games. Studying Capablanca's play is a must for any aspiring chess player. For Cyrus Lakdawala, it was a key factor in his chess development and improvement, and in this book he revisits many of his favourite Capablanca games.
Capablanca - Move by Move
Catalog Code: B0353EM
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EBOOK - The English - Move by Move
This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge.
EBOOK - The English - Move by Move
Catalog Code: E-B0348EM
Our Price: $19.95
The English - Move by Move
This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge.
The English - Move by Move
Catalog Code: B0348EM
Our Price: $27.95
Mission - Checkmate! with the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
This is a book for chess players who love to play for checkmate from the very first move.
Mission - Checkmate! with the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
Catalog Code: B0152IS
Our Price: $14.95
The Middle Game in Chess
Basic concepts of middle game play are systematically and logically presented.
The Middle Game in Chess
Catalog Code: B0054DV
Our Price: $12.95
The Game of Chess
Finally, the author deals with openings and offers enlightening comments on many historically important variations. Over 340 diagrams and 12 complete games.
The Game of Chess
Catalog Code: B0053DV
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The Art of the Checkmate
Learn from 127 games by Tartakower, Janowski, Rubinstein, Blackburne, others, illustrating positional maneuvers leading to these mates. Review quizzes test progress.
The Art of the Checkmate
Catalog Code: B0052DV
Our Price: $9.95
The Immortal Games of Capablanca
Superbly annotated treasury includes 113 of the Cuban master's greatest games against Marshall, Lasker, Euwe, and many other formidable opponents.
The Immortal Games of Capablanca
Catalog Code: B0050DV
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How Karpov Wins - 2nd Edition
100 games analyzed simply and clearly, showing exactly how Karpov won. Over 300 chess diagrams.
How Karpov Wins - 2nd Edition
Catalog Code: B0049DV
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Emanuel Lasker - The Life of a Chess Master
The legendary master comes vividly to life as Dr. Hannak details his childhood, education, decision to become a professional player, great exploits in matches against Marshall, Capablanca, Tarrasch, Schlechter and other players, his happy marriage, flight from Nazi Germany and much more.
Emanuel Lasker - The Life of a Chess Master
Catalog Code: B0046DV
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EBOOK - Chess Developments - The Pirc
In this book, James Vigus examines the most theoretically important and instructive Pirc games since the publication of his highly acclaimed The Pirc in Black and White, highlighting the main developments and novelties for both sides. Studying this book will provide you with vital information on a popular opening.
EBOOK - Chess Developments - The Pirc
Catalog Code: E-B0349EM
Our Price: $19.95
Chess Developments - The Pirc
In this book, James Vigus examines the most theoretically important and instructive Pirc games since the publication of his highly acclaimed The Pirc in Black and White, highlighting the main developments and novelties for both sides. Studying this book will provide you with vital information on a popular opening.
Chess Developments - The Pirc
Catalog Code: B0349EM
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Dick's Games of Patience or Solitaire with Cards
This is a reprint of a book published in 1883 and 1884. There have been at least a dozen editions of this book but we believe that the 1883 edition was the first edition.
Dick's Games of Patience or Solitaire with Cards
Catalog Code: B0151IS
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Petrosian's Legacy
This book was originally published in Russian as Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian Chess Lectures. The publisher was Soviet Radio. Every chess enthusiast should have this important work in his chess library.
Petrosian's Legacy
Catalog Code: B0150IS
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The Modern French
A Complete Guide for Black
A Complete Guide for Black
This is a complete and up-to-date work for players of all levels, and contains brand-new concepts in topical modern lines such as the Steinitz, McCutcheon and Morozevich Variations.
The Modern French
A Complete Guide for Black
Catalog Code: B0116NIC
Our Price: $32.95
Modern Chess Preparation
Getting Ready for Your Opponent in the Information Age
Getting Ready for Your Opponent in the Information Age
With powerful anecdotes and many instructive high-level games, Tukmakov explains how you can organize your homework, focus your efforts, and arrive at a viable game plan.
Modern Chess Preparation
Getting Ready for Your Opponent in the Information Age
Catalog Code: B0115NIC
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Move First, Think Later
Sense and Nonsense in Improving Your Chess
Sense and Nonsense in Improving Your Chess
Move First, Think Later shows a healthy distrust of accepted methods to get better at chess.
Move First, Think Later
Sense and Nonsense in Improving Your Chess
Catalog Code: B0111NIC
Our Price: $23.95
The Turk, Chess Automaton
This work contains a detailed discussion of the literature surrounding the Turk along with an analysis of its hidden operation. The complete collection of published games played by the Turk, many, again, unknown for 200 years, is also included.
The Turk, Chess Automaton
Catalog Code: B0010MF
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The Delights of Chess
The book is filled with amusing anecdotes involving famous players, including Nimzowitsch, Botvinnik, Smyslov, Reshevsky and Lombardy.
The Delights of Chess
Catalog Code: B0148IS
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Backgammon Tactics
Undoubtedly the best book written on this subject. The author sweeps away the generalities and gives fifty concrete examples of how to play difficult casts.
Backgammon Tactics
Catalog Code: B0149IS
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Chess Analytics
Training with a Grandmaster
Training with a Grandmaster
Grivas presents almost 240 games, most with complete scores to assist comprehension, illustrating his themes with practical, insightful examples and explanations.
Chess Analytics
Training with a Grandmaster
Catalog Code: B0059RE
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Complete Chess Strategy - VOLUME 3
Play on the Wings
Play on the Wings
In each of these books the need for understanding is emphasized: there are too many variations for any memory to store. The player must understand the basic principles involved and the typical positions or maneuvers that can arise.
Complete Chess Strategy - VOLUME 3
Play on the Wings
Catalog Code: B0147IS
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Attack on the King and Combinations in the Middle Game - RUSSIAN EDITION
This is a reprint of two Russian Language chess books combined into one. The author, Igor Bondarevsky, was one of the strongest players in the world.
Attack on the King and Combinations in the Middle Game - RUSSIAN EDITION
Catalog Code: B0146IS
Our Price: $25.95
