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100 Best Games of the 20th Century Ranked
This book, itself a work of art, is brought together by the use of five criteria: the overall aesthetics (clever and relentless are insufficient qualities); the originality (e.g., not yet another white knight sacrifice in a Sicilian); the level of opposition (the loser played very well); the soundness (i.e., are the moves refutable with perfect play?), accuracy (few of the moves are second-best), and difficulty (the winner overcame major obstacles) of the game; and finally the overall breadth and depth (one wants a series of sparkling ideas, with no dry patches).
100 Best Games of the 20th Century Ranked
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1000x Checkmate
The first part of the CD consists of a small database explaining all possible mate motifs in 15 themes. The main database contains 1000 mating tasks in 1, 2 or 3 moves, all stemming from actual games
1000x Checkmate
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ABC of Chess Middlegames
In the ABC's of Chess Middlegames Gary Gauthier explains all the basics themes with the help of selected master games. The games are annotated and explained in a way that makes it possible for even the rank amateur to follow.
ABC of Chess Middlegames
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Alexander Alekhine - Agony of a Chess Genius
The tragic last years of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946); 45 of his match and tournament games in Spain and Portugal from 1943 to 1946 and 100 other exhibition games from this period and from previous Iberian visits. Most of these 145 games have never been published in an English-language source.
Alexander Alekhine - Agony of a Chess Genius
Catalog Code: B0001MF
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All World Championships
Since the year 1886, there have been world championships in chess. The world champion was nearly always determined in a duel. Whoever wanted to climb the throne, he had to defeat the reigning king.
All World Championships
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And Action! - How to Crown Positional Play by Tactics
This DVD goes far beyond pure tactics and is perfectly suited to advanced players who wish to develop their understanding of the game.
And Action! - How to Crown Positional Play by Tactics
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Aron Nimzowitsch - On the Road to Chess Mastery
1886-1924
1886-1924
Publisher: McFarland
Author: Per Skjoldager and Jorn Erik Nielsen
Year of Publication: 2012 Pages: 458
Notation Type: Algebraic (AN)
Book Description One of the greatest chess legends of all time, Aron Nimzowitsch (1886-1935), is best known for founding the Hypermodernism school of chess, which emerged after World War I to challenge the chess ideologies of traditional central European masters. This first full-scale biography of Nimzowitsch chronicles his early life in Denmark, his family and education, and his fascination with the game that would become the focus of his life. Also included are explorations of his tournament games and records, his dispute with influential chess teacher Siegbert Tarrasch, and his role in the development of Hypermodern Chess. With detailed accounts of nearly 450 games and the only narrative of Nimzowitsch from 1914 to 1924, a period formerly cloaked in mystery, this volume offers the most thorough profile available of one of chess's greatest innovators.
Aron Nimzowitsch - On the Road to Chess Mastery
1886-1924
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Attacking a King which has Castled Short - Valeri Lilov
Every chess coach preaches that attacking a stranded king in the center is the easiest thing to do, but how about attacking a king which has already castled? More often than not kings hide on the kingside, right? So, that’s a good reason for you to know how to attack a king which has castled short. FM Valeri Lilov is glad to help you in this tricky business! His DVD focuses on a number fool-proof plans and techniques for successfully destroying the enemy’s fortress to bring the opponent’s king to justice! In a number of very instructive lectures, FM Lilov discusses g7 and h7 sacrifices, as well as various plans and ideas typical for certain positional setups, including opening the f-file and destroying the pawn bastions in front of the king. In addition, Valeri skillfully presents some of the most effective techniques for creating checkmating threats for the opponent. His presentation will often leave you with a lasting impression from the splendid examples Valeri has carefully selected to illustrate his points. Now it’s time to enjoy the art of chess with FM Valeri Lilov! Video running time: 3 h 59 min Video sample System requirements Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard
Attacking a King which has Castled Short - Valeri Lilov
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Attacking Chess - VOLUME 1
Attacking chess – not only an important subject, but also a very important one. Jacob Aagaard has chosen a very beautiful example for his introduction, which illustrates important factors required for a successful.
Attacking Chess - VOLUME 1
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Attacking Chess - VOLUME 2
Attacking chess – not only an important subject, but also a very important one. For the second part of his work on the attack, Jacob Aagaard has selected more instructive examples, which he has analysed and presented on camera.
Attacking Chess - VOLUME 2
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Attacking the King for Experts - Rustam Kasimdzhanov
On this DVD in fritztrainer video format, Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows us that particularly the World Champions were outstanding attackers from who we can learn a lot.
Attacking the King for Experts - Rustam Kasimdzhanov
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Attacking with the Pirc - Dejan Bojkov
The Slovenian GM Vasja Pirc was a five time Yugoslavian champion. This speaks volumes for his playing strength but there is a more important contribution which he has made to the chess world. The defense which he explored in detail after the moves 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 is named after him. There were ups and downs in the appearance of the Pirc in tournament practice.
Attacking with the Pirc - Dejan Bojkov
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Basic Positional Ideas - Jacob Aagaard
One of the basic fundamentals of chess is positional chess Material can be won or lost and advantages gained by tactical measures, but first you have to achieve the desired position on your board.
Basic Positional Ideas - Jacob Aagaard
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Basic Principles of Chess Strategy - VOLUME 1
A comprehensive introduction to the secrets of chess strategy by Bartashnikov. With 68 extensively annotated games this volume shows how to successfully treat the opening and middle game.
Basic Principles of Chess Strategy - VOLUME 1
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Basic Principles of Chess Strategy - VOLUME 3
With this third and last part of his course, Alexey Bartashnikov looks at decisive features of the endgame, in 20 chapters with 74 extensively annotated games.
Basic Principles of Chess Strategy - VOLUME 3
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Basics of Winning Chess - Andrew Martin
Modern chess is a tough relentless game, which demands that all chess players, regardless of strength, keep their command of basic technique in tip-top shape. On this instructive and entertaining DVD, International Master Andrew Martin takes you on a tour of the basics of winning chess, so that you never have to worry about this part of the game again
Basics of Winning Chess - Andrew Martin
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Blindfold Chess
History, Psychology, Techniques, Champions, World Records, and Important Games
History, Psychology, Techniques, Champions, World Records, and Important Games
During the 18th century, when Philidor played two blindfold games of chess simultaneously, eyewitnesses were asked to swear affidavits attesting to this remarkable feat. Since then, blindfold chess - the art of playing without sight of the board or pieces - has produced some of the greatest feats of human memory, progressing to the extent that the world record is 45 simultaneous blindfold games.
Blindfold Chess
History, Psychology, Techniques, Champions, World Records, and Important Games
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Check and Mate
Ten lessons on attacking the enemy king, each with a text introduction, then a game in which you have to find the right moves, with points for doing so in a set amount of time. Excellent training for beginners up to club level.
Check and Mate
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Basic Knowledge for Beginners - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 1
Basic Knowledge for Beginners - Fritz Trainer on DVD Endgame theory constitutes the foundation of chess. You realize this in striking clarity once you obtain a won endgame but in the end have to be content with a draw because of a lack of necessary know-how.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Basic Knowledge for Beginners - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 1
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Endgame Principles Activity and Initiative - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 5
Now it is the turn of the underlying Endgame principles, which in this fifth DVD consist of activity, the initiative, mate and making the correct exchanges.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Endgame Principles Activity and Initiative - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 5
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Endgame Principles Domination - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 6
The principles dealt with in this DVD are domination and prophylaxis.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Endgame Principles Domination - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 6
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Endgame Principles Weaknesses and Fortresses - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 7
This new 7th volume deals with many different aspects of endgame play: the art of pawn play, weaknesses, converting an advantage, stalemate, fortresses, the art of defense and typical mistakes.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Endgame Principles Weaknesses and Fortresses - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 7
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Major Piece Endgames - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 3
The third part of the endgame series deals with queen endings, rook against minor pieces, queen against rook and queen against two rooks. Queen endings are not nearly as mysterious as they may first appear. Knowing a few rules of thumb and principles will make things very much easier for you.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Major Piece Endgames - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 3
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Practical Rook Endings - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 8
Dr. Mueller has already produced one DVD on rook endings. This new volume focuses on the practical side as opposed to the theoretical aspect.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Practical Rook Endings - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 8
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook Against Bishop - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 11
The more reduced the material, the more important it is to correctly assess the potential of your own and the enemy pieces. This is particularly true in endgames with unbalanced material.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook Against Bishop - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 11
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook Against Knight - Karsten Mueller - VOLUME 12
The more reduced the material on the board is the more important it is to be able to estimate the potential of the pieces correctly. In endgames with asymmetrical material this is absolutely crucial. The new 12th DVD in Karsten Müller‘s popular series continues the journey started with the 11th to discuss endgames with an uneven material balance. This time the endgame expert from Hamburg analyses the following constellations:
CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook Against Knight - Karsten Mueller - VOLUME 12
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook and Minor Piece - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 9
Endings with rook and minor piece against rook and minor piece occur very frequently, even more often than rook endings. But there is not much literature on them. The new endgame DVD fills this gap.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook and Minor Piece - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 9
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook and Two Minor Pieces - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 10
The Grandmaster from Hamburg Dr. Karsten Mueller has been playing in the top division of the Bundesliga for the Hamburg Chess Club since 1988 and in 1996 and 1997 he came in third in the German Championship. An internationally recognized expert on the endgame, he writes the Endgame Column for ChessBase Magazine and the Endgame Corner on ChessCafe.com.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook and Two Minor Pieces - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 10
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook Endgames - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 2
Endgame theory forms the basis for chess. This becomes painfully clear as soon as a player has reached a clearly won endgame, yet must finally content himself with a draw because he lacks the necessary know-how.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Rook Endgames - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 2
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CHESS ENDGAMES - Strategical Endgames - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 4
In the fourth volume of the endgame series a lot of themes with more material are included, such as rook and minor piece versus rook (and minor piece), rook versus two minor pieces, double rook endings, queen and knight versus queen and bishop, the bishop pair and other endgame principles.
CHESS ENDGAMES - Strategical Endgames - Karsten Muller - VOLUME 4
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CHESS EXPERTISE STEP BY STEP - Endgame Magic - Efstratios Grivas - VOLUME 4
This DVD, called ‘Endgame Magic’, tries to cover important parts on this field and help to assimilate knowledge and understand in depth the proper handling of endgame in certain cases.
CHESS EXPERTISE STEP BY STEP - Endgame Magic - Efstratios Grivas - VOLUME 4
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CHESS EXPERTISE STEP BY STEP - Mastering Strategy - Efstratios Grivas - VOLUME 2
This DVD, called ‘Mastering Strategy’, tries to cover important aspects of this field and to help you to assimilate knowledge and understand in depth the proper handling of strategy in certain cases.
CHESS EXPERTISE STEP BY STEP - Mastering Strategy - Efstratios Grivas - VOLUME 2
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CHESS EXPERTISE STEP BY STEP - Rook Handling - Efstratios Grivas - VOLUME 3
This DVD, called 'Rook Handling', tries to cover important parts of this field and help you to assimilate knowledge and to understand in depth the proper handling of rooks in certain cases.
CHESS EXPERTISE STEP BY STEP - Rook Handling - Efstratios Grivas - VOLUME 3
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CHESS EXPERTISE STEP BY STEP - Unexpected Tactics - Efstratios Grivas - VOLUME 1
This DVD covers important sections of this field and helps to understand in depth the proper handling of (unexpected) tactics in certain cases.
CHESS EXPERTISE STEP BY STEP - Unexpected Tactics - Efstratios Grivas - VOLUME 1
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CHESS FOR NOVICES - Sabrina Chevannes - VOLUME 1
This DVD is for anyone who knows the rules of chess but would like to be able to improve their game with some specific tactics and strategies. It builds on the basic principles of chess that should have already been learnt. However, there is also an introductory chapter for those that may have gaps in this part of their foundation. The main part of the DVD is split into four chapters: Opening – The general principles of the opening are discussed here. No specific opening repertoire is suggested but a guide of how to tackle any opening and come through the first stage of the game in a better position. Middlegame – Some basic tactical devices are introduced such as the pin, fork, skewer and discovered attack. These devices are used throughout the levels of chess and even top grandmaster games are won from a basic device as these. Ending – The basic checkmating technique of the most common endings that occur in novice games are instructed here. These techniques are essential to master before continuing with more complex checkmates. Test – The DVD finishes with a test chapter which consists of 20 exercises based on the information discussed throughout the DVD. Each exercise allows time for you to pause and calculate the answer before the answer is discussed. This DVD is a must for anyone who wants to improve their game, whether they are a junior or an adult. It can be for those who have just learnt the moves or for those who have played for some time but want to consolidate their knowledge. Video running time: 4 hours 15 min. System requirements Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard
CHESS FOR NOVICES - Sabrina Chevannes - VOLUME 1
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CHESS FOR NOVICES - Sabrina Chevannes - VOLUME 2
You love moving the chess pieces, but always wanted to know how to really play? Then this DVD series is just the thing for you.
CHESS FOR NOVICES - Sabrina Chevannes - VOLUME 2
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