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SHOPWORN - The Magic of Chess Tactics - Vol. 2
Intuition, Imagination & Precision
Intuition, Imagination & Precision
Catalog Code: SWB0111RE
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.
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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The Magic of Chess Tactics - Vol. 2
Intuition, Imagination & Precision
Intuition, Imagination & Precision
Catalog Code: B0111RE
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.
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.
The Magic of Chess Tactics - Vol. 2
$24.95
Greatest 525 Puzzles
From practical games of 2018
From practical games of 2018
Catalog Code: B0053EV
This book is the continuation of the successful puzzle-book series, which started with the “Greatest 365 Puzzles” and “Greatest 501 Puzzles” from 2012. It was followed by „Tactics, Tactics, Tactics!” Volumes 3 and 4 which covered the best practical puzzles of 2013-2015 and the next ones of the series were the "Greatest 551 Puzzles" and the Greatest 550 puzzles" with the combinations of 2016 and 2017.
This book is the continuation of the successful puzzle-book series, which started with the “Greatest 365 Puzzles” and “Greatest 501 Puzzles” from 2012. It was followed by „Tactics, Tactics, Tactics!” Volumes 3 and 4 which covered the best practical puzzles of 2013-2015 and the next ones of the series were the "Greatest 551 Puzzles" and the Greatest 550 puzzles" with the combinations of 2016 and 2017.
Greatest 525 Puzzles
$26.95
Tactics, Tactics, Tactics - Volume 4
Thoughtful Edition!
Thoughtful Edition!
Catalog Code: B0010EV
Many puzzle books are based on artificial positions or selected only for their beauty. The concept of this book is different. The highest priority is to “use the practical side of the puzzles” and take the level of calculation to a completely new dimension.
Many puzzle books are based on artificial positions or selected only for their beauty. The concept of this book is different. The highest priority is to “use the practical side of the puzzles” and take the level of calculation to a completely new dimension.
Tactics, Tactics, Tactics - Volume 4
$26.95
Greatest 551 Puzzles
From Practical Games of 2016
From Practical Games of 2016
Catalog Code: B0029EV
The new book contains 551 puzzles divided into 3 chapters. You will fi nd a huge range of tactical ideas that you can use in your own games! All the puzzles have been collected from practical games throughout 2016.
The new book contains 551 puzzles divided into 3 chapters. You will fi nd a huge range of tactical ideas that you can use in your own games! All the puzzles have been collected from practical games throughout 2016.
Greatest 551 Puzzles
$26.95
Greatest 365 Chess Puzzles
From Practical Games of 2012 - Part I
From Practical Games of 2012 - Part I
Catalog Code: B0006EV
There is one proven practice exercise that helps you improve chess ratings and stay in shape while having fun - chess puzzles. And what better than having the latest puzzles from the year 2012 by a top GM, and all that in one book!
There is one proven practice exercise that helps you improve chess ratings and stay in shape while having fun - chess puzzles. And what better than having the latest puzzles from the year 2012 by a top GM, and all that in one book!
Greatest 365 Chess Puzzles
$25.95
Greatest 460 Puzzles - Part 1
From Practical Games of 2019
From Practical Games of 2019
Catalog Code: B0056EV
This book is the continuation of the successful puzzle-book series from Chess Evolution. The new book is the 8th from the series and it contains 460 puzzles divided into 3 chapters. You will find a huge range of tactical ideas that you can use in your own games! All the puzzles have been collected from practical games throughout the first half of 2019. In each section, the puzzles are sorted according to the date of the game.
This book is the continuation of the successful puzzle-book series from Chess Evolution. The new book is the 8th from the series and it contains 460 puzzles divided into 3 chapters. You will find a huge range of tactical ideas that you can use in your own games! All the puzzles have been collected from practical games throughout the first half of 2019. In each section, the puzzles are sorted according to the date of the game.
Greatest 460 Puzzles - Part 1
$27.95
Tactics, Tactics, Tactics - Volume 3
Fun Edition!
Fun Edition!
Catalog Code: B0011EV
Tactics, Tactics, Tactics! Volume 3 is the continuation of the successful series of the "Greatest 365 Puzzles" and "Greatest 501 Puzzles" from 2012. The book contains 551 puzzles. You will find a huge range of tactical ideas, what you can use in your own games! All the puzzles have been collected from practical games from the beginning of 2013 to the middle of 2015. Great combinations by Carlsen, Caruana, Anand, Topalov and many more Top players. In each section the puzzles are sorted according to the date of the game.
Tactics, Tactics, Tactics! Volume 3 is the continuation of the successful series of the "Greatest 365 Puzzles" and "Greatest 501 Puzzles" from 2012. The book contains 551 puzzles. You will find a huge range of tactical ideas, what you can use in your own games! All the puzzles have been collected from practical games from the beginning of 2013 to the middle of 2015. Great combinations by Carlsen, Caruana, Anand, Topalov and many more Top players. In each section the puzzles are sorted according to the date of the game.
Tactics, Tactics, Tactics - Volume 3
$26.95
Greatest 550 Puzzles
From Practical Games of 2017
From Practical Games of 2017
Catalog Code: B0043EV
This book is the continuation of the successful puzzle-book series. It contains 550 puzzles divided into 3 chapters. You will find a huge range of tactical ideas that you can use in your own games! All the puzzles have been collected from practical games throughout 2017.
This book is the continuation of the successful puzzle-book series. It contains 550 puzzles divided into 3 chapters. You will find a huge range of tactical ideas that you can use in your own games! All the puzzles have been collected from practical games throughout 2017.
Greatest 550 Puzzles
$26.95
Greatest 501 Chess Puzzles
From Practical Games of 2012 - Part II
From Practical Games of 2012 - Part II
Catalog Code: B0005EV
The book consists of 501 practical puzzles from the second part of the Year 2012, selected into 3 different groups: ''easy'', ''medium'', and ''hard''. At the end of the book you can check your tactical skills in a test format and also can enjoy the 10 most beautiful pearls of the given period.
The book consists of 501 practical puzzles from the second part of the Year 2012, selected into 3 different groups: ''easy'', ''medium'', and ''hard''. At the end of the book you can check your tactical skills in a test format and also can enjoy the 10 most beautiful pearls of the given period.
Greatest 501 Chess Puzzles
$25.95
Test Your Chess Skills
Practical Decisions In Critical Moments
Practical Decisions In Critical Moments
Catalog Code: B0212NIC
The test positions in this instructive book cover the entire spectrum of what a modern club player should know. The reader is invited to find tactical blows, deep strategic manoeuvres, opening traps, standard endgame plans and other principles in action.
The test positions in this instructive book cover the entire spectrum of what a modern club player should know. The reader is invited to find tactical blows, deep strategic manoeuvres, opening traps, standard endgame plans and other principles in action.
Test Your Chess Skills
$19.95
California Chess Journal - Vol. 11-15 - 1996-2001
Catalog Code: B0264IS
California Chess Journal Vol. 11-15 1996-2001 Edited by Allan Fifield, Frisco del Rosario Photographs by Richard R. Shorman After Chess Voice magazine (1968-1985) ceased publication and left a void in Northern California chess, Hans Poschmann stepped up to create and edit the California Chess Journal (1986-2004).
California Chess Journal Vol. 11-15 1996-2001 Edited by Allan Fifield, Frisco del Rosario Photographs by Richard R. Shorman After Chess Voice magazine (1968-1985) ceased publication and left a void in Northern California chess, Hans Poschmann stepped up to create and edit the California Chess Journal (1986-2004).
California Chess Journal - Vol. 11-15 - 1996-2001
$29.95
Around the Chess World in 80 Years
Catalog Code: B0272IS
This is a study of the six greatest chess players in the world during the period 1870 to 1950 including all the games they played against each other, with biographies, annotations and statistics by chess master and mathematics professor Dr. Nathan J. Divinsky.
This is a study of the six greatest chess players in the world during the period 1870 to 1950 including all the games they played against each other, with biographies, annotations and statistics by chess master and mathematics professor Dr. Nathan J. Divinsky.
Around the Chess World in 80 Years
$19.95
Best Attacking Games of 2012-2015
Aronian vs. Anand - 16... Nde5!!
Aronian vs. Anand - 16... Nde5!!
Catalog Code: B0012EV
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the 50 best attacking games from the years of 2012-2015. The readers will not only see the brilliant sacrifices and mating combinations at the end of the games, but also how it was all built up from the beginning. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the 50 best attacking games from the years of 2012-2015. The readers will not only see the brilliant sacrifices and mating combinations at the end of the games, but also how it was all built up from the beginning. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Best Attacking Games of 2012-2015
$29.95
Most Interesting Draws of 2012-2015
Caurana vs. Gelfand 33... Re3!!
Caurana vs. Gelfand 33... Re3!!
Catalog Code: B0014EV
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the 50 most interesting draws from the years of 2012-2015. Draw has a very bad reputation in chess and indeed it can be really boring sometimes. However, there are also plenty of fighting games as well, where both players are trying their best in order to win the game, but it finally ends in draw. This kind of extremely tense battles is exactly what the book is about. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the 50 most interesting draws from the years of 2012-2015. Draw has a very bad reputation in chess and indeed it can be really boring sometimes. However, there are also plenty of fighting games as well, where both players are trying their best in order to win the game, but it finally ends in draw. This kind of extremely tense battles is exactly what the book is about. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Most Interesting Draws of 2012-2015
$29.95
Most Exciting Games of 2016
Topalov vs. Caruana - 36.. Re8!!
Topalov vs. Caruana - 36.. Re8!!
Catalog Code: B0034EV
Arkadij Naiditsch, Csaba Balogh, and Sebastien Maze analyse the 50 most exciting games in practical games of 2016.
Arkadij Naiditsch, Csaba Balogh, and Sebastien Maze analyse the 50 most exciting games in practical games of 2016.
Most Exciting Games of 2016
$29.95
Positional Masterpieces of 2012-2015
Carlsen Vs. Anand 25. Nh3!!
Carlsen Vs. Anand 25. Nh3!!
Catalog Code: B0017EV
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse 50 positional masterpieces from the years of 2012-2015. The readers will see many deep ideas, subtle maneouvres, unexpected regrouping of the pieces and of course a positionally justified masterpiece often finishes with a nice combination. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse 50 positional masterpieces from the years of 2012-2015. The readers will see many deep ideas, subtle maneouvres, unexpected regrouping of the pieces and of course a positionally justified masterpiece often finishes with a nice combination. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Positional Masterpieces of 2012-2015
$29.95
Best Fighting Games of 2012-2015
Carlsen vs. Li Chao 24. d5!!
Carlsen vs. Li Chao 24. d5!!
Catalog Code: B0013EV
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the 50 best fighting games from the years of 2012-2015. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level. GM Adrian Mikhalchishin: "Nowadays, many players rely on "computer" evaluations much more than their own "human" understanding. Is this fatal to the rise of a chess player?!
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the 50 best fighting games from the years of 2012-2015. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level. GM Adrian Mikhalchishin: "Nowadays, many players rely on "computer" evaluations much more than their own "human" understanding. Is this fatal to the rise of a chess player?!
Best Fighting Games of 2012-2015
$29.95
Most Stunning Victories of 2016
Radjabov vs. Bortnyk - 21. Qxh5!!
Radjabov vs. Bortnyk - 21. Qxh5!!
Catalog Code: B0033EV
Arkadij Naiditsch, Csaba Balogh, and Sebastien Maze analyse the 50 most stunning victories in practical games of 2016.
Arkadij Naiditsch, Csaba Balogh, and Sebastien Maze analyse the 50 most stunning victories in practical games of 2016.
Most Stunning Victories of 2016
$29.95
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Queen vs. Pieces Endgames
Catalog Code: B0037EV
We are very proud to present the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: FIDE Senior Trainers IGM Mikhalchishin, IGM Grivas and IGM Balogh. A total of 8 endgame books will take you step-by-step from king & pawn endgames all the way through to extremely complex and materially-unbalanced endgames. Become an expert and learn to enjoy even more the "silent beauty" of the endgame.
We are very proud to present the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: FIDE Senior Trainers IGM Mikhalchishin, IGM Grivas and IGM Balogh. A total of 8 endgame books will take you step-by-step from king & pawn endgames all the way through to extremely complex and materially-unbalanced endgames. Become an expert and learn to enjoy even more the "silent beauty" of the endgame.
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Queen vs. Pieces Endgames
$27.95
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Minor Piece Endgames - Vol. 1
Catalog Code: B0024EV
We are very proud to present the Second Book from the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts. The second book of the Modern Endgame Manual series is dedicated to the bishop endgames. Bishop endgames are the second most common type of endgames after rook endgames, therefore mastering them is essential. The book contains many theoretical and practical positions. It is divided into three sections - Opposite colored bishop endgames, Same colored bishop endgames and Bishop vs pawns
We are very proud to present the Second Book from the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts. The second book of the Modern Endgame Manual series is dedicated to the bishop endgames. Bishop endgames are the second most common type of endgames after rook endgames, therefore mastering them is essential. The book contains many theoretical and practical positions. It is divided into three sections - Opposite colored bishop endgames, Same colored bishop endgames and Bishop vs pawns
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Minor Piece Endgames - Vol. 1
$27.95
Most Instructive Endgames of 2016
Kramnik vs. Nakamura - 30. Ra4!!
Kramnik vs. Nakamura - 30. Ra4!!
Catalog Code: B0032EV
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the most instructive endgames from the years of 2016. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the most instructive endgames from the years of 2016. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Most Instructive Endgames of 2016
$29.95
Understanding Minor Piece Endgames
Catalog Code: B0118RE
This book is the second volume in the authors' acclaimed Understanding Endgames series. It follows a dual philosophy, like their previous work, Understanding Rook Endgames. It deals with seven-piece minor-piece endings in some detail.
This book is the second volume in the authors' acclaimed Understanding Endgames series. It follows a dual philosophy, like their previous work, Understanding Rook Endgames. It deals with seven-piece minor-piece endings in some detail.
Understanding Minor Piece Endgames
$29.95
Most Instructive Endgames of 2012-2015
Kramnik vs. Tomashevsky 73. Rxd5!!
Kramnik vs. Tomashevsky 73. Rxd5!!
Catalog Code: B0015EV
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the 80 most instructive endgames from the years of 2012-2015. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh analyse the 80 most instructive endgames from the years of 2012-2015. The authors aim to explain mainly by words to make it understandable for the players on any level.
Most Instructive Endgames of 2012-2015
$29.95
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Minor Piece Endgames - Vol. 2
Catalog Code: B0025EV
We are very proud to present the Third book from the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: This volume is dedicated to knight and knight vs bishop endgames. The authors have collected the most important theoretical positions - which are the base of any kind of endgames - and combined them with many different practical examples.
We are very proud to present the Third book from the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: This volume is dedicated to knight and knight vs bishop endgames. The authors have collected the most important theoretical positions - which are the base of any kind of endgames - and combined them with many different practical examples.
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Minor Piece Endgames - Vol. 2
$27.95
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Rook vs. Pieces Endgames
Catalog Code: B0038EV
We are very proud to present the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: FIDE Senior Trainers IGM Mikhalchishin, IGM Grivas and IGM Balogh. A total of 8 endgame books will take you step-by-step from king & pawn endgames all the way through to extremely complex and materially-unbalanced endgames. Become an expert and learn to enjoy even more the "silent beauty" of the endgame.
We are very proud to present the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: FIDE Senior Trainers IGM Mikhalchishin, IGM Grivas and IGM Balogh. A total of 8 endgame books will take you step-by-step from king & pawn endgames all the way through to extremely complex and materially-unbalanced endgames. Become an expert and learn to enjoy even more the "silent beauty" of the endgame.
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Rook vs. Pieces Endgames
$27.95
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Queen and Pawn Endgames
Catalog Code: B0023EV
Become and expert and learn to enjoy even more the "silent beauty" of the endgame. Part 1 of the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: FIDE Senior Trainers IGM Mikhalchishin, IGM Grivas and IGM Balogh.
Become and expert and learn to enjoy even more the "silent beauty" of the endgame. Part 1 of the first FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: FIDE Senior Trainers IGM Mikhalchishin, IGM Grivas and IGM Balogh.
The Modern Endgame Manual - Mastering Queen and Pawn Endgames
$27.95
Man Vs. Machine
Challenging Human Supremacy in Chess
Challenging Human Supremacy in Chess
Catalog Code: B0117RE
The man versus machine battle in chess is a landmark in the history of technology. There are numerous books that document the technical aspects of this epic story. The human side is not often told. Few chess players are inclined to write about their man-machine encounters, other than annotating the games played. This book brings the two sides together. It tells the stories of many of the key scientists and chess players that participated in a 50-year research project to advance the understanding of computing technology. "
The man versus machine battle in chess is a landmark in the history of technology. There are numerous books that document the technical aspects of this epic story. The human side is not often told. Few chess players are inclined to write about their man-machine encounters, other than annotating the games played. This book brings the two sides together. It tells the stories of many of the key scientists and chess players that participated in a 50-year research project to advance the understanding of computing technology. "
Man Vs. Machine
$34.95
Bobby Fischer - The Career and Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion
Catalog Code: B0034RE
Now, for the first time, every one of his 736 tournament and match games is presented with insightful explanations and analysis. Best-selling chess author, German International Grandmaster Karsten Muller, annotates each game of the player many believe to be the greatest of all time.
Now, for the first time, every one of his 736 tournament and match games is presented with insightful explanations and analysis. Best-selling chess author, German International Grandmaster Karsten Muller, annotates each game of the player many believe to be the greatest of all time.
Bobby Fischer - The Career and Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion
$39.95
The Woodpecker Method
Catalog Code: B0150QT
This book contains everything you need to carry out your own Woodpecker training. Smith and Tikkanen explain how to get the maximum benefit from the method, before presenting over 1100 puzzles and solutions, all of whicj have been checked and double-checked for accuracy and stability.
This book contains everything you need to carry out your own Woodpecker training. Smith and Tikkanen explain how to get the maximum benefit from the method, before presenting over 1100 puzzles and solutions, all of whicj have been checked and double-checked for accuracy and stability.
The Woodpecker Method
$31.95
Chess Endgames for Kids
Featuring 50 Endgame Lessons
Featuring 50 Endgame Lessons
Catalog Code: B0187GB
Starting with the basic mates and the simplest pawn endings, this book provides all the endgame knowledge that players need to take them through to club level and beyond. Müller carefully guides us step-by-step through a fascinating range of endgame tactics and manoeuvres, helping us understand the underlying logic.
Starting with the basic mates and the simplest pawn endings, this book provides all the endgame knowledge that players need to take them through to club level and beyond. Müller carefully guides us step-by-step through a fascinating range of endgame tactics and manoeuvres, helping us understand the underlying logic.
Chess Endgames for Kids
$16.95
