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Gambiteer II
A Hard-Hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black
A Hard-Hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black
A Hard-hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black based on the Schliemann Gambit and Albin Counter-Gambit. Are you fearless in your approach to chess openings? Do you like to attack your opponents from the very beginning? Are you happy to take calculated risks? Are you a Gambiteer? If the answer to these questions is 'yes' then this is the book for you!
Gambiteer II
A Hard-Hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black
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Fighting the Anti-King's Indian
How to Handle White's Tricky Ways of Avoiding the Main Lines
How to Handle White's Tricky Ways of Avoiding the Main Lines
The truth is you will reach your favorite opening in barely half the games you play against 1. d4, and that's why this book is a godsend to those players fed up with blindly searching for the right way to play against these annoying White systems designed to avoid the main lines: the Trompowsky; the London System; the Torre Attack; the Barry Attack; the Colle System; the Veresov; the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit - the list goes on and on!
Fighting the Anti-King's Indian
How to Handle White's Tricky Ways of Avoiding the Main Lines
Catalog Code: B0158EM
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Greatest Ever Chess Opening Ideas
What are the greatest opening ideas in chess history? This is a fascinating question that would undoubtedly spark endless debate and discussion amongst all the experts and enthusiasts of the game. From the invention and development of openings which are now considered to be mainline, to the wealth of stunning one-move novelties which have convincingly overturned previous expert assessments, there is certainly a plethora of brilliant ideas to choose from - everyone will have their own opinion on this subject!
Greatest Ever Chess Opening Ideas
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Starting Out - Classical Sicilian
In this book, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik revisit the basics of the Classical Sicilian, elaborating on the crucial early moves and plans for both sides in a way that is often neglected in other texts.
Starting Out - Classical Sicilian
Catalog Code: B0018EM
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Starting Out - Sicilian Sveshnikov
This book is a further addition to Everyman's best-selling Starting Out series, which has been acclaimed for its original approach to tackling chess openings. John Cox revisits the fundamentals of the Sveshnikov, elaborating on the crucial early moves and ideas for both sides in a way that is often neglected in other texts.
Starting Out - Sicilian Sveshnikov
Catalog Code: B0025EM
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Starting Out - Colle
This book is a further addition to Everyman's best-selling Starting Out series, which has been acclaimed for its original approach to tackling chess openings. International Master Richard Palliser examines the fundamentals of the Colle, elaborating on the crucial early moves and ideas for both sides in a way that is often neglected in other texts.
Starting Out - Colle
Catalog Code: B0029EM
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Starting Out - The Accelerated Dragon
Fundamental Coverage of a Dynamic Sicilian
Fundamental Coverage of a Dynamic Sicilian
The Accelerated Dragon is a dynamic choice for Black and arguably the most natural way to play the Sicilian Defence: Black develops rapidly and chooses the most active squares to place his or her pieces. Unknowing white players looking for a direct attack similar to the one used against traditional Dragon are shocked by Black's increased options due to the flexible move order.
Starting Out - The Accelerated Dragon
Fundamental Coverage of a Dynamic Sicilian
Catalog Code: B0030EM
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Pirc in Black and White
Detailed Coverage of an Enterprising Chess Opening
Detailed Coverage of an Enterprising Chess Opening
In this book James Vigus provides an up-to-date appraisal of the Pirc and its many variations. Using illustrative games, he examines the traditional main lines, the fashionable alternatives and the tricky sidelines, while outlining the typical tactical and positional ideas for both White and Black. A study of this book will allow the reader to begin playing the Pirc with confidence in his or her own games.
Pirc in Black and White
Detailed Coverage of an Enterprising Chess Opening
Catalog Code: B0055EM
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Play 1... Nc6
A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire For Black
A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire For Black
Are you constantly struggling with the black pieces? Cant make up your mind which openings to play? Are you looking for something new: an all-in-one solution to your problems? Look no further! In this original book, Christoph Wisnewski, who is renowned for his innovative and adventurous opening ideas, provides the reader with an ambitious and all-encompassing repertoire for Black against every main line opening that White can play, based on the initial move 1...Nc6.
Play 1... Nc6
A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire For Black
Catalog Code: B0067EM
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Play the Caro-Kann
A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire Against 1. e4
A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire Against 1. e4
In this book, International Master Jovanka Houska presents the reader with a concise and trustworthy repertoire within the Caro-Kann, providing a solution against all of White's main options, and efficient methods to deal with tricky sidelines. Houska examines the important tactical and strategic plans for both sides, arming the reader with enough information to begin playing the Caro-Kann with confidence in their own games.
Play the Caro-Kann
A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire Against 1. e4
Catalog Code: B0071EM
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Play the Grunfeld
Detailed Coverage of this Kasparov Favourite
Detailed Coverage of this Kasparov Favourite
The Grunfeld is an exciting and dynamic answer to 1. d4, and has become very popular at all levels of chess. A major reason for this is that it has been a long-time favorite of the World's strongest-ever chess player, Garry Kasparov, who used it many times in his numerous World Championship battles. The Grunfeld very much relies on the principles of the hyper-modern school of chess: Black allows White to erect an impressive-looking center on the assumption that in the long run it could prove to be more of a liability than an asset.
Play the Grunfeld
Detailed Coverage of this Kasparov Favourite
Catalog Code: B0077EM
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Gambiteer I
A Hard-Hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for White
A Hard-Hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for White
Are you fearless in your approach to chess openings? Do you like to attack your opponents from the very beginning? Are you happy to take calculated risks? Do you loathe trivial positional chess? Do you feel the need to sacrifice pawns early in the game? Are you a Gambiteer? If the answer to these questions is 'yes!', then this is the book for you!
Gambiteer I
A Hard-Hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for White
Catalog Code: B0084EM
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Beating Unusual Chess Openings
Dealing with the English, Reti, King's Indian Attack and Other Annoying Systems
Dealing with the English, Reti, King's Indian Attack and Other Annoying Systems
Beating Unusual Chess Openings is a godsend to those chess players fed up with struggling against all opening moves other than White's main two: 1 e4 and 1 d4. From the respectable (English Opening, Reti and King's Indian Attack) through to the off-beat (Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Bird's Opening) and the totally bizarre (Orangutan, Grob); everything Black needs to know about facing unusual openings is covered within these pages.
Beating Unusual Chess Openings
Dealing with the English, Reti, King's Indian Attack and Other Annoying Systems
Catalog Code: B0155EM
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Fighting the Anti-Sicilians
Combating 2. c3, the Closed, the Morra Gambit and Other Tricky Ideas
Combating 2. c3, the Closed, the Morra Gambit and Other Tricky Ideas
The Sicilian Defence is by far Black's most popular answer to 1. e4 at all levels of chess. The reason for this is easy to understand: from the very first move Black unbalances the position and can play for a win without needing to take unjustified risks. This is particularly the case with the Open Sicilian, where Black can take comfort from the knowledge that his superior pawn structure ensures control of the centre and excellent long-term chances.
Fighting the Anti-Sicilians
Combating 2. c3, the Closed, the Morra Gambit and Other Tricky Ideas
Catalog Code: B0157EM
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Starting Out - The Modern
The Modern Defence is a dynamic, ambitious and universal opening, one that can be used against virtually every system White can play. Black's provocative strategy is based upon allowing White to construct an imposing pawn centre in the anticipation that a well-timed strike will bring about its downfall.
Starting Out - The Modern
Catalog Code: B0002EM
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Starting Out - c3 Sicilian
In this book, c3 Sicilian expert John Emms goes back to basics: he explains in depth the reasoning behind the critical early moves - something that is often neglected - and uses instructive games to demonstrate key plans for both White and Black.
Starting Out - c3 Sicilian
Catalog Code: B0017EM
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Starting Out - Sicilian Grand Prix Attack
In this book Gawain Jones, one of the world' leading experts on the Grand Prix Attack, provides everything you need to know about this opening. Using illustrative games and drawing upon his own wealth of experience, he introduces the key moves and ideas for both sides, taking care to explain the reasoning behind them - something that has often been neglected or taken for granted.
Starting Out - Sicilian Grand Prix Attack
Catalog Code: B0022EM
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Starting Out - D-Pawn Attacks
The Colle-Zukertort, Barry and 150 Attacks
The Colle-Zukertort, Barry and 150 Attacks
In this book Richard Palliser provides in-depth coverage of three of the most dangerous attacking set-ups available to White: the Colle-Zukertort, the Barry, and the 150 attacks. In recent years these three opening weapons have considerably gained in popularity, especially at club level, and it's easy to see why.
Starting Out - D-Pawn Attacks
The Colle-Zukertort, Barry and 150 Attacks
Catalog Code: B0036EM
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Play the English
An Active Opening Repertorie for White
An Active Opening Repertorie for White
An active opening repertoire for White! The English is a sophisticated opening which is very popular at all levels of chess: from up-and-coming players to World Champions such as Garry Kasparov and Vladimir Kramnik. It has many attractions, including flexibility and diversity: White can play either aggressively or quietly, and positions are rich in both strategy and tactics.
Play the English
An Active Opening Repertorie for White
Catalog Code: B0073EM
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Play 1. b4
Shock Your Opponents with the Sokolsky
Shock Your Opponents with the Sokolsky
Do you wish to surprise your opponents on the first move? Do you enjoy playing creatively from the beginning of the game? Look no further than 1 b4! With this aggressive pawn lunge White takes the game into relatively unknown territory and forces Black players onto their own devices. Those facing 1 b4 are not allowed to fall into the comfort zone of established theory; instead they have to think for themselves from very early on.
Play 1. b4
Shock Your Opponents with the Sokolsky
Catalog Code: B0075EM
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Dangerous Weapons - Flank Openings
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Are you tired of playing the same old openings time and time again? Perhaps it's time for a change, but you cannot decide between the numerous options available. Here's the answer: choose Dangerous Weapons and amaze your opponents with new and exciting opening ideas!
In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.
In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.
Dangerous Weapons - Flank Openings
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: B0187EM
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Dangerous Weapons - Queen's Gambit
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Are you tired of playing the same old openings time and time again? Fed up with constantly having to keep up with modern chess theory? Or perhaps you simply wish to play something new and inspiring, but cannot decide between the numerous options available? Don't despair - help is at hand!
In Dangerous Weapons: The Queen's Gambit, opening experts Richard Palliser, Glenn Flear and Chris Ward team up to investigate one of the most popular openings in chess history, but in a revolutionary way. They concentrate on little-explored and fun-to-play variations of the Queen's Gambit, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover!
In Dangerous Weapons: The Queen's Gambit, opening experts Richard Palliser, Glenn Flear and Chris Ward team up to investigate one of the most popular openings in chess history, but in a revolutionary way. They concentrate on little-explored and fun-to-play variations of the Queen's Gambit, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover!
Dangerous Weapons - Queen's Gambit
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: B0188EM
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Dangerous Weapons - The King's Indian
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Are you tired of playing the same old openings time and time again? Perhaps it's time for a change, but you cannot decide between the numerous options available? Here's the answer: choose Dangerous Weapons and amaze your opponents with new and exciting opening ideas!
Dangerous Weapons - The King's Indian
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: B0266EM
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Play the Ruy Lopez
A Complete Repertoire in a Famous Opening
A Complete Repertoire in a Famous Opening
The Ruy Lopez is an incredibly popular opening at all levels of chess; this is perhaps unsurprising given that it's recognized by most experts as White's greatest chance of obtaining a lasting advantage after the moves 1. e4 e5. Also known as the Spanish Opening, the Lopez is steeped in rich tradition, having provided the battleground for countless clashes between World Champions of past and present: Kasparov, Fischer, Karpov, Topalov, Kramnik, Anand - the list is endless!
Play the Ruy Lopez
A Complete Repertoire in a Famous Opening
Catalog Code: B0066EM
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Philidor Files
Detailed Coverage of a Dynamic Opening
Detailed Coverage of a Dynamic Opening
The Philidor is a dynamic and underrated answer to White's most popular opening move, 1. e4. Recently it has acquired something of a cult following amongst certain Grandmasters; its supporters include the French number one Etienne Bacrot and the former European Champion Liviu Dieter-Nisipeanu. One of its major selling points is its flexibility - Black even has a choice of two opening moves. It also suits a wide variety of playing styles. Games can lead to sharp, tactical duels as well as strategic, positional battles.
In this book Christian Bauer, himself a renowned Philidor expert, uncovers the secrets behind this intriguing opening. Using his own experience and other top-class Philidor games, Bauer identifies both the critical main lines and the tricky sidelines. He also examines the key tactical and strategic ideas for both White and Black, while highlighting crucial issues such as move-order options - a major weapon for the modern Grandmaster.
* Comprehensive coverage of a provocative opening
* Packed with original analysis
* Ideal for club and tournament players
In this book Christian Bauer, himself a renowned Philidor expert, uncovers the secrets behind this intriguing opening. Using his own experience and other top-class Philidor games, Bauer identifies both the critical main lines and the tricky sidelines. He also examines the key tactical and strategic ideas for both White and Black, while highlighting crucial issues such as move-order options - a major weapon for the modern Grandmaster.
* Comprehensive coverage of a provocative opening
* Packed with original analysis
* Ideal for club and tournament players
Philidor Files
Detailed Coverage of a Dynamic Opening
Catalog Code: B0160EM
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Dangerous Weapons - French
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
In Dangerous Weapons: The French, International Master John Watson takes a revolutionary look at one of the most famous and widely-played chess openings: the French Defence. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, Watson concentrates on fresh or little-explored variations of the French, selecting a wealth of "dangerous" options for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover!
Dangerous Weapons - French
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: B0190EM
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Play the Sicilian Kan
A Dynamic and Flexible Repertoire for Black
A Dynamic and Flexible Repertoire for Black
A Dynamic and Flexible Repertoire for Black! The Kan is an ideal choice as an opening weapon against 1. e4, as it is one of the easiest variations of the Sicilian to learn and play. This is because, unlike some variations of the Sicilian, you don't need to memorize loads of opening theory in order to be successful.
Play the Sicilian Kan
A Dynamic and Flexible Repertoire for Black
Catalog Code: B0074EM
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Dangerous Weapons - 1. e4 e5
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Are you tired of constantly having to keep up with modern chess theory?
Or perhaps you simply wish to try out something new and inspiring, but cannot decide amongst the embarrassment of choices available?
Look no further for the answer! In Dangerous Weapons: 1 e4 e5, renowned opening experts John Emms, Glenn Flear and Andrew Greet take a revolutionary look at one of the most famous and widely-played chess openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analysed paths, the authors concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colours.
Or perhaps you simply wish to try out something new and inspiring, but cannot decide amongst the embarrassment of choices available?
Look no further for the answer! In Dangerous Weapons: 1 e4 e5, renowned opening experts John Emms, Glenn Flear and Andrew Greet take a revolutionary look at one of the most famous and widely-played chess openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analysed paths, the authors concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colours.
Dangerous Weapons - 1. e4 e5
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: B0189EM
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Dangerous Weapons - Benoni and Benko
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
In this book, four renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at the Benoni, the Benko and all their associated variations. Instead of traveling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover!
Dangerous Weapons - Benoni and Benko
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: B0193EM
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How to Beat the French Defence
The Essential Guide to the Tarrasch
The Essential Guide to the Tarrasch
In How to Beat the French Defence, Andreas Tzermiadianos meets this difficult challenge head on. He advocates his favorite weapon against the French - the Tarrasch Variation. Drawing upon his wealth of playing experience and study of this line, Tzermiadianos reveals an abundance of opening ideas and novelties, and provides the reader with a complete repertoire which is aimed at posing Black serious problems. Read this book and you will be able to fight the French Defence with renewed confidence and vitality.
How to Beat the French Defence
The Essential Guide to the Tarrasch
Catalog Code: B0239EM
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