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From December 1966 until January 1970, Bobby Fischer wrote a chess column for Boys’ Life, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. Now, for the first time, all of these columns have been collected in one volume. It is an eclectic mix, a fascinating look at Fischer’s writing and thinking as he reached his prime, maturing into the strongest player in the world.
SHOPWORN - Checkmate - Bobby Fischer's Boys' Life Columns
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ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it. Start your personal success story with ChessBase and enjoy the game even more.
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64 Bit Multiprocessor Version
The new version, Komodo Chess 13, is even stronger than its predecessor. The improved multiprocessor engine can utilize up to 64 cores for calculating variations, weighing in at over 50 Elo points more compared to its predecessor Komodo 12.
Komodo Chess 13 with Powerbook 2019
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In standard computers that have multiple CPUs, Komodo 13 MCTS is the world's best engine for analysing with two or more variations. In addition, Komodo 13 takes on a very human character. In balanced positions, where other engines evaluate as "0.00", Komodo looks more closely: The engine gives preference to the side that has the easier game, for instance, when the opponent must find a whole series of difficult moves to remain equal.
Komodo Chess 13
On this DVD, five key elements of positional play are discussed which help you formulate the right plan; the influence of pawn play, how to deal with tension, creating targets and exploiting them, improving your worst piece, and prophylactical thinking.
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The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Ercolano Series Chess set. A full club-sized Chess set, it features a 4.4'' King with a 1.85'' diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.
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We are proud to offer the Fischer Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 4.0'' King with a 2.0'' diameter base. The Chess pieces are extremely heavy, with a weight of 61 ounces, and features felt base pads on the undersides of the Chessmen.
The Fischer Series Plastic Chess Pieces - 4.0" King
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We are proud to offer the Fischer Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75'' King with a 1.75'' diameter base. The Chess pieces are extremely heavy, with a weight of 45 ounces, and features felt base pads on the undersides of the Chessmen.
The Fischer Series Plastic Chess Pieces - 3.75" King
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The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Dubrovnik Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75'' King with a 1.75'' diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.
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The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Vintage 1930 German Knubbel Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.5" King with a 1.625" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.
The Circa 1930 German Knubbel Vintage Luxury Chess Pieces - 3.5" King
Jennifer Yu: U.S. Women's Champion
The June 2019 issue of Chess Life for Kids is here! It's Your Move, You can do it! by SIM Jon Edwards, Chess Kids Across The Board, Avoid The Trap! by Bruce Pandolfini, On the 8th Rank, All-Girls Nationals by Betsy Zagate, U.S. Women's Champ Jennifer Yu and more in the latest issue of Chess Life for Kids!
Chess Life For Kids Magazine - June 2019 Issue
This book contains all the original material of the first edition with some additional main games as well a couple of entirely new segments. Peter Heine Nielsen is by now a familiar name chess circles, having been the main coach in six successful World Championship matches for World Champions Vishwanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, he has won FIDE Trainer Commission's Coach of the Year award in 2016 and a top grandmaster in his own right, with a peak rating of 2700.
The Sicilian Accelerated Dragon - 20th Anniversary Edition
Simple and Strong
The world's oldest opening variation, 3...Qd8 in the Scandinavian Defense, has resurfaced in the last decade to give players at all levels a winning edge. Whether you prefer a sharp tactical game or slower positional maneuvering, the 3...Qd8 Scandinavian provides a genuine alternative for club players and grandmasters seeking to play for a win from the outset.
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Read about Abe Wilson and Correspondence Chess in the June 2012 issue of Chess Life Magazine.
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New in Chess is the magazine of choice for serious Chess players. If it is happening in Chess, you'll read about it in New in Chess Magazine.
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2018 U.S. Championships Preview
The April 2018 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on the 2018 U. S. Championships Previews. Other articles include The 2017 K-12 Grade Championships and Innovations with Girl-focused Chess Camps.
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Valentina Gunina wins inaugural Cairns Cup
The May 2019 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on Valentina Gunina and her blitzing prowess at the inaugral Cairns Cup by WGM Tatev Abrahamyan. Other articles include "Chess Journalism at the Cairns Cup" and "an Interview with WGM Jennifer Shahade advocating for women in chess.".
Chess Life Magazine - May 2019 Issue
Incredible USATE
The June 2019 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on A Spirited Weekend "Camraderie, competition, and team spirit highlight our annual U.S. Amateur Teams roundup by Al Lawrence (East), Abel Talamantez (West), Betsy Zacate (North), Ben Silva (South). Other articles include "Deep Dive interview, and The U.S. World Teams Exceed Expectations".
Chess Life Magazine - June 2019 Issue
Lady with a Torch
American Chess Magazine is "the chess magazine that the chess world needs and deserves!". The winner of six awards and five honorable mentions by the Chess Journalists of America in 2018, this large, beautifully produced magazine not only brings a slew of articles on events with deeply commented games, but includes columns by such legendary players as Seirawan, So, Shahade, Benjamin, Sokolov and many more! If you're interested in American Chess, look no further than American Chess Magazine. Published 6 times per year.
AMERICAN CHESS MAGAZINE Issue no. 11
In his next book for Thinkers Publishing, Milos Pavlovic, took a fresh look at the relatively unexplored but most dangerous Colle-Zukertort attack. Drawing upon his considerable opening experience and using plenty of illustrative games, he reveal the secrets how to pose Black serious problems using different subtle move orders. Milos created a comprehensive repertoire for White and highlighting the many tactical and positional themes this dynamic opening contains.
The Modernized Colle-Zukertort Attack
Using carefully selected examples, the authors want to make you familiar with the strategic ideas behind the famous Maroczy bind. These plans arising from both colors, are a must for your arsenal of chess knowledge and understanding.
Understanding Maroczy Structures
A Complete Guide to Self Improvement at Chess
In this book the highly experienced chess author and coach Cyrus Lakdawala goes back to basics, outlining an aggressive repertoire for White based on 1 d4, following up with the traditional 2 c4. The emphasis of the repertoire is to gain space as quickly as possible and set Black the task of finding quick counterplay or face the risk of being overrun. Lakdawala recommends lines with f2-f3 against the Nimzo-Indian, the Petrosian System against the King’s Indian and the Flick Knife (f4 with Bb5+) against the Benoni.
Opening Repertoire - 1 d4 with 2 c4
The Art of the Half-Point in Chess
We have all seen games – and perhaps even played them – in which a difficult or lost game is salvaged by a brilliant drawing combination. In the early 1970s, Soviet International Master Leonid Verkhovsky collected some of the most fantastic draws ever played.
SHOPWORN - Draw!
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Recognizing and Meeting Threats in Chess
Identify and Deal with Threats! This book helps you to recognize threats by providing over 300 problems in which you focus on identifying and meeting threats in the opening, middlegame and endgame. The author’s clear explanations are presented in a manner that should greatly benefit players of all levels.
SHOPWORN - Looking For Trouble
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Opening Repertoire: The Petroff Defence examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. The suggested lines for Black are based around the very latest games and analysis.
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21st Century Edition
Müller has virtually doubled the size of the original work by adding eleven new chapters, including: Destroying the King’s Shelter; Sacrifices on f6; Sacrifices on e6; The Magic of Mikhail Tal; Shirov’s Sacrifices; and The Fine Art of Defense. In addition, there are exercises at the end of each new chapter to help you hone your skill of sacrificing.
SHOPWORN - The Art of Sacrifice in Chess
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Tactics are the tricks and techniques you use to surprise and ambush your opponent. The more you know about tactics, the better you’ll play the game and the more games you will win. In My First Book of Chess Tactics you will: Learn the ideas behind tactical patterns and how to name them See how to focus on a position to find tactical patterns Practice tactics by solving realistic puzzles Recognize not only what you can do to your opponent, but what your opponent can do to you.
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Intuition, Imagination & Precision
Complicated tactics – the kind that separate tournament winners from the pack – require intuition, imagination and precision. The focus in this book is on attacking techniques and transformations. The contents include: Attacking with the Queen and Knight; The Knight on the Attack; Attacking with Bishops of Opposite Colors; Pins; Learn from the World Champions; and Exchanges & Transformations. The reader will find the analysis comprehensive and challenging.
SHOPWORN - The Magic of Chess Tactics - Vol. 2
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Mastering The Positional Principles
Welcome to The Chess Puzzle Book 4! - It mostly deals with the important technical question of how to convert a static advantage. Topics include Prophylaxis, The Principle of Two Weaknesses, The Right Exchange, Domination, Do Not Rush, and Converting an Advantage. There are also many well-chosen exercises with comprehensive solutions to help guide and instruct the reader.
SHOPWORN - The Chess Puzzle Book 4
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1,111 One-Move Mates
This first book in the Mastering Mate series presents a challenge for players relatively new to chess and for readers seeking a novel and interesting set of puzzles. Books on chess tactics can overwhelm beginners and young learners. These relatively simple, carefully chosen exercises serve to illustrate the wide variety of examples of checkmate, as well as showing off the harmonious cooperation of chess pieces delivering the final blow.
SHOPWORN - Mastering Mates - Vol. 1
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1,111 Two-Move, Three-Move & Four-Move Mates
This second volume in the Mastering Mate series provides readers with a serious challenge - 1,111 checkmates in two, three, four and more moves. By solving these problems, you will develop proficiency in all of the major checkmating patterns.
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21st-Century Edition
Enhance Your Tactical Weapons! 1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combination is the companion volume to Reinfeld's 1001 Brilliant Ways to Checkmate. Of course each book can be taken on its own, but together they make a wonderful collection, and cover the full range of tactical chess. And they are now both available in 21st-century editions, using modern algebraic notation.
SHOPWORN - 1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices & Combinations
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300 Chess Puzzles, Forks, Pins, Skewers, and More
The Intermediate Chess Tactics workbook is split into six chapters of 50 puzzles each. Each chapter covers a specific tactic and the final chapter is a final exam where you're not told which tactic applies, only that the correct answer will involve one of the tactics learned in a previous chapter.
Intermediate Tactics
Winning the Battles Between the Pieces
Chess Tactics and Combinations Workbook presents hundreds of tactical patterns and combinations from significant master and grandmaster games in this book in the Chess Detective® Workbook series.
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Patterns and Strategies for Successful Attacks
Attacking the Chess King Workbook presents hundreds of attacking patterns from significant master and grandmaster games. Become a successful attacker and win more games with this book in the Chess Detective® Workbook series.
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The planning and visualization skills that come from working on Chess Mazes are valuable and instructive. If you are one who often loses games by hanging pieces or missing mates, then this is the book for you. There are many good books which present chess combinations and explain tactical motifs with the goal of training your tactical ability.
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