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1. e4 - How to Tame the Alekhine, Scandinavian and Pirc - Viktor Bologan
While almost everybody is spending 95% of his opening preparation time on major lines, there are some tricky players including strong GMs (I am not an exception) who prepare for their opponents some side lines, which contain many an underwater reef. I decided to collect those secondary openings in one single DVD. From now on openings such as the Pirc, the Scandinavian and the Alekhine Defences will not appear to you in your nightmares any more. The 1.e4 player should be actually thank Black for choosing these openings, since he is providing White with a better centre, a stable advantage and generally speaking pleasant play. The only thing White needs to do is to spend some time studying the lines. I will not bother you with encyclopaedic approach. There is a more practical way.
1. e4 - How to Tame the Alekhine, Scandinavian and Pirc - Viktor Bologan
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2012 Chess Life Annual Book
The Chess Life Annual is a beautiful, hardcover book that features all twelve issues of Chess Life magazine from the specified year. Each annual features a rich, black leather cover and has the USCF Logo and production year embossed in Gold on its spine.
2012 Chess Life Annual Book
Catalog Code: ANN2012
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Analysis Colored Plastic Chessmen
The House of Staunton is proud to now offer colored versions of the analysis plastic chessmen!
Analysis Colored Plastic Chessmen
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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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Bobby Fischer and His Predeccessors
in the World Chess Championship
in the World Chess Championship
The distinguished author, himself a past world champion and President of FIDE, analyzes aspects of Fischer's play in comparison with previous holders of the title Alekhine, Botvinnik, Capablanca, Euwe, Lasker, Petrosian, Smyslov, Spassky, Tal. He examines the relevance of the respective ELO ratings of the earlier champions and provides more specific evidence for considering the true status of Fischer among the champions.
Bobby Fischer and His Predeccessors
in the World Chess Championship
Catalog Code: B0232IS
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Both Sides of the Chessboard
An Analysis of the Fischer / Spassky Chess Match
An Analysis of the Fischer / Spassky Chess Match
An analysis of the 1972 World Championship Chess Match from both sides of the chessboard - a Russian and an American analysis.
Both Sides of the Chessboard
An Analysis of the Fischer / Spassky Chess Match
Catalog Code: B0241IS
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Botvinnik - Petrosian
The 1963 World Chess Championship Match
The 1963 World Chess Championship Match
This book marks the end of an era: the mighty Mikhail Botvinnik (1911-1995) loses his world title fifteen years after he conquered the highest crown for the first time. It is a gripping account of a heroic battle. The ageing Botvinnik desperately tries to bounce back after his Armenian opponent Tigran Petrosian has taken an early lead, but ultimately fails.
Botvinnik - Petrosian
The 1963 World Chess Championship Match
Catalog Code: B0126NIC
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Brooklyn Castle
BROOKLYN CASTLE tells the stories of five members of the chess team at a below-the-poverty-line inner city junior high school that has won more national championships than any other in the country. The film follows the challenges these kids face in their personal lives as well as on the chessboard, and is as much about the sting of their losses as it is about the anticipation of their victories.
Brooklyn Castle
Catalog Code: DVD0006MV
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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 Informants - ISSUE 116
Chess Informant 116 Games – traditional section with 200+ annotated games, Morozevich, Movsesian, Volokitin, Shankland, Bartel, Sargissian, Ki. Georgiev, Macieja, Tiviakov, Roiz, Berg, etc. in Informant non-language style (152 pages)
Chess Informants - ISSUE 116
Catalog Code: B0116INF
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Chess King 2 with Houdini 2 and GigaKing Database
Chess King 2 with Houdini 2 is the new June 2013 version of the top selling Chess King chess software that was introduced at the end of 2011.
Chess King 2 with Houdini 2 and GigaKing Database
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 46 - Nimzo-Indian Patterns - 2 DVDs
International Master Bryan Smith explains Nimzo Indian Defense strategies with real games.
This hypermodern opening was developed by Grandmaster Aron Nimzowitsch who introduced it to master-level chess in the early 20th century. Unlike most Indian openings the NimzoIndian does not involve an immediate fianchetto, although Black often follows up with ...b6 and ...Bb7. By pinning White's knight Black prevents the threatened 4.e4 and seeks to inflict doubled pawns on White. White will attempt to create a pawn centre and develop his pieces to prepare for an assault on the Black position.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 46 - Nimzo-Indian Patterns - 2 DVDs
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CHESS LECTURE - Vol. 47 - Pawn Endgames - 2 DVDs
IM John-Paul Wallace and GM Jesse Kraai and IM David Vigorito analyze endgames with pawns.
CHESS LECTURE - Vol. 47 - Pawn Endgames - 2 DVDs
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 48 - Smyslov Endgames - PART 1
GM Jesse Kraai reviews Vassily Smyslov, one of his favorite players of all time. Jesse claims studying Smyslov’s endgames helped him to become a Grandmaster.Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov (Russian March 24, 1921 – 27 March 2010) was a Soviet and Russian Grandmaster and was World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958. He was a Candidate for the World Chess Championship on eight times (1948, 1950, 1953, 1956, 1959, 1965, 1983, and 1985). Smyslov twice tied for first at the Soviet Championship (1949, 1955), and his total of 17 Chess Olympiad medals won is an all-time record. In five European Team Championships, Smyslov won ten gold medals.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 48 - Smyslov Endgames - PART 1
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 49 - Smyslov Endgames - PART 2
GM Jesse Kraai reviews Vassily Smyslov, his favorite player of all time. Jesse claims studying Smyslov’s endgames helped him become a Grandmaster.Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov (Russian March 24, 1921 – 27 March 2010) was a Soviet and Russian Grandmaster and was World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958. He was a Candidate for the World Chess Championship on eight times (1948, 1950, 1953, 1956, 1959, 1965, 1983, and 1985). Smyslov twice tied for first at the Soviet Championship (1949, 1955), and his total of 17 Chess Olympiad medals won is an all-time record. In five European Team Championships, Smyslov won ten gold medals.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 49 - Smyslov Endgames - PART 2
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 50 - Smyslov Endgames - PART 3
GM Jesse Kraai reviews Vassily Smyslov, his favorite player of all time. Jesse claims studying Smyslov’s endgames helped him become a Grandmaster.Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov (Russian March 24, 1921 – 27 March 2010) was a Soviet and Russian Grandmaster and was World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958. He was a Candidate for the World Chess Championship on eight times (1948, 1950, 1953, 1956, 1959, 1965, 1983, and 1985). Smyslov twice tied for first at the Soviet Championship (1949, 1955), and his total of 17 Chess Olympiad medals won is an all-time record. In five European Team Championships, Smyslov won ten gold medals.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 50 - Smyslov Endgames - PART 3
Catalog Code: DVD0050CL
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 51 - Rook Endgames
Rook endings are the most common endgame in chess. Endings with rooks and pawns occur in 8 to 10 percent of all games. This series teaches essential knowledge, without which you are helpless in these very common situations. You will learn how to play the Lucena position and how to execute the Philidor defense, as well as other variations you need to know.Content: 77 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 4 lectures.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 51 - Rook Endgames
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 52 - Practical Rook Endgames
Many chess books teach the Lucena and Philidor endgames - but most rook endgames start in much more complicated positions.
The objective of this series is to show you what to do in the earlier stages, when things are more complex and you may not even be sure who is winning. One of the key ingredients is obtaining active play for your Rooks, King and Pawns if you can safely do so. Here are real life lessons over the board with examples from Dana’s own games.Content: 126 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 4 lectures.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 52 - Practical Rook Endgames
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 53 - Keres Flowing Chess
Paul Keres was an Estonian chess grandmaster, and a renowned chess writer. He was among the world's top players from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s. Many chess historians consider Keres the strongest player never to become World Champion. He is the only player in history who managed to defeat nine undisputed World Champions.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 53 - Keres Flowing Chess
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 54 - Steinitzian School of Defense
Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian and then American chess player and the first undisputed world chess champion from 1886 to 1894. One of the most dominant players in the history of the game, Steinitz was unbeaten in over 25 years of match play.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 54 - Steinitzian School of Defense
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 55 - The French Defense: Guimard Variation
The French Defense: Guimard Variation is a chess opening 3... Nc6 is known as the Guimard Variation: after 4.Ngf3 Nf6 5.e5 Nd7 Black will exchange White's cramping e-pawn next move by ...f6. However, Black does not exert any pressure on d4 because he cannot play ...c5, so White should maintain a slight advantage, with 6. Be2 or 6. Nb3.Grandmaster Guimard was a 3 time chess champion in Argentina.
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 55 - The French Defense: Guimard Variation
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 56 - New Ideas in The French Defense
GM Jesse Kraai reviews
ECO C02 The French, Advance from Blacks Perspective 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 e5
ECO C00 The Basic French Defense but with a new twist. 1 e4 e6, Jesse Shows you a new move that surprised even him and is very playable. Inspired from a discussion with Grandmaster Vinay Bhat of a recent game
.ECO C10 The Fort Knox variation of the French 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 Nc3ECO: C02, C00, C10
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 56 - New Ideas in The French Defense
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CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 57 - Ideas Behind the Bogo-Indian
The Bogo-Indian, named after Efim Bogoliubov is not as popular as the Queen's Indian, but is seen occasionally at all levels. The Bogo-Indian is the position arising after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 is common. The traditional move for White here is 3.Nc3, threatening to set up a big pawn centre with 4.e4. However, 3.Nf3 is often played instead as a way of avoiding the Nimzo-Indian Defense (which would follow after 3.Nc3 Bb4). After 3.Nf3, Black usually plays 3...b6 (TheQueen’s Indian Defense ) or 3...d5 (leading to the Queen’s Gambit Declined), but can instead play 3...Bb4+, which is The Bogo-Indian
CHESS LECTURE - VOL. 57 - Ideas Behind the Bogo-Indian
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Chess Life Magazine - April 2013 Issue
The Resolute GM- He is now one of the world's elite players, but has Hikaru Nakamura topped out?
2012 was a tumultuous year for the current U.S. Champion. Competing in 11 major events all over the world, Hikaru logged more air miles than most people earn in a lifetime. Macauley Peterson followed him to eight tournaments in six countries for Chess Life's profile.
Chess Life Magazine - April 2013 Issue
Catalog Code: CL0413
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Chess Life Magazine - June 2013 Issue
Supernational V-5,335 play in the largest USCF Tournament Ever
Atulya Shetty-K-12 Section Champion
Candidates' Tournament: GM Ian Rogers on GM Magnus Carsen's win in an epic tournament
Chess Life Magazine - June 2013 Issue
Catalog Code: CL0613
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Chess Life Magazine - May 2013 Issue
The U.S. Amateur Teams- We travel North, South, East and West to cover the most popular event on the USCF Calendar.
Princeton University takes top honors in New Jersey.
Chess Life Magazine - May 2013 Issue
Catalog Code: CL0513
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Chess Plaque Stand
This unique Chess Plaque Stand is manufactured from Resin with an antiqued silver and gold finish. It is sure to bring an immediate smile to the faces of chess players of all ages. It is 6.0" and features an intricate design that features a King, Bishop and Knight. Also makes a great gift for teachers, sponsors and coaches!
Chess Plaque Stand
Catalog Code: AWDRESIN2
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Chess Puzzles for Students
This is a quiz based on very hard puzzles taken from master games, not from composed problems. Because of the difficulty and complexity of the puzzles, you score points just for getting the first move right. You do not have to see all the way to the end. At the end of the quizzes, you are rated based on how many you got right.
Chess Puzzles for Students
Catalog Code: B0238IS
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Chess Strategy - Move by Move
Want to improve at chess? Then you'll need to improve your understanding of chess strategy. You probably knew that already - but how to begin to study such a vast and seemingly complex subject? International Master Adam Hunt is a full-time chess teacher and is thus very familiar with this problem. His solution is to present an accessible and easy-to-read guide for club players and juniors. Hunt studies all the key components of chess strategy, including development, king safety, attack and defence, initiative, pawn play and much more. He examines not only grandmaster games but also those played by students, demonstrates model strategic play, identifies typical mistakes and explains how to avoid them. Move by Move provides an ideal platform to study chess
Chess Strategy - Move by Move
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Chess Teacher
Perfect learning set for chess beginners
Chess Teacher
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CHESSBASE TUTORIALS - The Flank Openings - VOLUME 5
In the fifth volume of our openings tutorials we will be dealing with the Flank Openings. We make a start with the English Opening 1.c4. If Black replies in traditional fashion with 1...e5, this is a Reversed Sicilian. We have devoted four videos to the various systems, Lars Schandorff will take you through the Reversed Dragon, the English Four Knights, the Botvinnik System and alternatives.
CHESSBASE TUTORIALS - The Flank Openings - VOLUME 5
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ChessVibes Newsletter
ChessVibes Openings is designed for the tournament player who wants to keep his repertoire at the highest level. Which openings are hot in top level chess? Which are not? Receive the latest opening novelties right in your mailbox!
ChessVibes Newsletter
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Duel Timer Champion Digital Chess Clock - Touch Sensor
The perfect combination of beauty and functionality! The Duel Timer Champion Digital Chess Clock is ideal for chess players that want the convenience of a digital clock and the beauty of a wooden clock. It is manufactured in the United States, crafted from solid wood and is extremely durable due to its compact design, wood casing and solid brass detailing. It has 10 pre-programmed and 3 user-defined time controls. Requires Lithium ion battery (included!).
Duel Timer Champion Digital Chess Clock - Touch Sensor
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E-DVD Complete Roman's Endgame Course : Volumes 8 & 9 (2 DVDs)
In this complete series, Roman covers the bases in helping you master the endgame. The first volume shows the basics: King and Pawn endings, More King and Pawn Endings , Practical Rook and Pawn Endings , Tactical Rook Endings , Basic Principles of Minor Piece Endings, and Queen and Pawn Endings. Volume 2 shows you how to master the endgames and delves into more complicated endings: Queen vs King & Pawn, Queen vs Rook, Queen vs Knight & Bishop, Rook vs 2 Pawns, Rook & Pawn vs Bishop & Pawn, Rook & Pawn vs Bishop & Knight, Pawn & Bishop vs 2 Rooks.
E-DVD Complete Roman's Endgame Course : Volumes 8 & 9 (2 DVDs)
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E-DVD Crushing White: The Dzindzi Indian Volume 1 - Foxy Chess Openings Volume 121
This the most comprehensive 3 Part DVD series ever produced on the Dzindzi Indian - designed to give Black an easy-to-learn yet powerful and incredibly effective weapon which scores a remarkable 57% for Black.
E-DVD Crushing White: The Dzindzi Indian Volume 1 - Foxy Chess Openings Volume 121
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E-DVD Crushing White: The Dzindzi Indian Volume 2 - Foxy Chess Openings Volume 122
This the most comprehensive 3 Part DVD series ever produced on the Dzindzi Indian - designed to give Black an easy-to-learn yet powerful and incredibly effective weapon which scores a remarkable 57% for Black. GM Ron Henley plays this Opening on a regular basis for Black and combines his own ideas with Roman Dzindzichashvili (the creator of the Dzindzi Indian) GM Ron Henley will give you example games on each variation as well as theory, also after each chapter he will recap all the ideas covered.
E-DVD Crushing White: The Dzindzi Indian Volume 2 - Foxy Chess Openings Volume 122
Catalog Code: E-DVD0122FX
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