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The ultimate quizzing companion for all trivia fans. Whether you're playing solo, putting your partner's brain to the test, or competing with friends and family, the possibilities are endless. With over 2,000 questions from the Official...

Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help. From Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit" to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781956453102Author Jeffro JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Pilum PressPublisher Pilum PressWeight(grams) 64gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 2mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780812936827Author Nick de FirmianFormat PaperbackPage Count 748Imprint Random House Puzzles and GamesPublisher Random House Puzzles and GamesWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615291000Author Joshua C QualtieriFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint ZombiesmithPublisher ZombiesmithWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...

The King's Indian has always been one of the sharpest, most complex, and popular openings that Black can play; it still provides the setting for many encounters at the elite level of Grandmaster chess. Straight from the start, Black fights for the...

This book by International Grand Master Yasser Seirawan provides a move-by-move account of the best chess games of the last 25 years, played by the world's foremost chess competitors. With an authoritative voice that is by turns poetic and analytical,...

Readers will gain the advantage over their opponents with easy-to-remember strategies from one of the world's top chess players! Strategy--it's the ultimate secret weapon for championship players around the world. Drawing on his considerable experience...

The Scotch Game is one of the oldest openings in chess and has a great history, but more recently it was catapulted back into the limelight due to the enterprise of World number one Garry Kasparov, who completely rejuvenated the opening with an abundance...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorThe legendary Mikhail Tal was the finest ever exponent of attacking chess. His all-out sacrificial style took him all the way to the World Championship title...

Play Winning Chess is an introduction to the moves, strategies and philosophy of chess, with clear explanations of the games, fundamental and instructive examples, question-and-answer sections, sample games and psychological hints.About the AuthorYasser...

An essential resource for all Scrabble enthusiasts Not sure if a word is valid in Scrabble play? Collins SCRABBLE (TM) Dictionary is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553263152Author Bobby FischerFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, IncPublisher Random House USA...

Settle family disputes with a Scrabble dictionary! The perfect companion to settle family Scrabble squabbles. This new, easy-to-use, paperback contains words between 2-8 letters in length and gives short, succinct definitions to help players...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780008660772Author Collins ScrabbleFormat HardbackPage Count 1216Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins PublishersWeight(grams) 270gDimensions(mm) 240mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorMark hails from Willesden, London, has a BSc honours degree in Maths and Stats from Bristol University, spent 10 years as Producer of Channel 4's Countdown and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906454135Author Paul van der SterrenFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Gambit Publications LtdPublisher Gambit Publications Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorYuri Averbakh was one of the leading Soviet grandmasters for two decades, competing in the USSR Championship 15 times between 1949 and 1969. He finished in an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999319451Author Jose CapablancaFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Sde PublishingPublisher Sde PublishingWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

There are many differing opinions among the top players in the world of chess, but there is one thing upon which World Champions, Grandmasters, and other experts all agree: the art of chess calculation is the absolute key to the success of a player...

The Modernized Dutch Defense leads to unbalanced structures and dynamic play. White must be well prepared to understand this most aggressive defense which we might even call an 'attack'. Adrien Demuth delivered a fighting repertoire for Black starting...

Win at chess with practical instruction from one of the world's leading teachers! With clever strategies for more than 5000 situations and clear diagrams, Chess is for the enthusiastic novice as well as the competitor taking the game to the next level...

WELCOME, ADVENTURER!Are you ready to take a journey through fifty years of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS?D&D is often referred to as the single most influential game of all time. The beloved fantasy role-playing game is now in its fifth edition, and during its...

Self-improvement manual for players who wish to develop their skills.About the AuthorGrandmaster Jonathan Tisdall is a professional player and an experienced chess journalist who has reported on many world championship matches. Originally hailing from...

Many players are attracted to the Dragon Sicilian, but are put off by the fierce mating attacks that White can launch. In the Accelerated Dragon, Black aims for an improved version, saving a move with his queen's pawn. If White tries to ignore the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784906574506Author Chikun ChoFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Japan Publications Trading CoPublisher Japan Publications Trading Co

Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide.This complete, easy-to-follow instructional Mahjong handbook includes over 150 full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce players to this captivating game. This is the first...

When should we exchange a piece in the endgame and when should we keep it? Why is it so important? How to make a right choice? Different types of endings and guidance on how to make the correct decision were the subject of my book The Correct Exchange in...

The classic chess reference book - as seen in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit. This text is a comprehensive guide to opening moves in the game of chess. Covering every standard line of play, it provides the essence of contemporary opening theory, and is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780008660741Author Collins ScrabbleFormat HardbackPage Count 912Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins PublishersWeight(grams) 270gDimensions(mm) 204mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951791391Author Game NestFormat PaperbackPage Count 86Imprint Drip DigitalPublisher Drip DigitalWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 5mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780859655507Author Coco BalderramaFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Plexus Publishing LtdPublisher Plexus Publishing Ltd

So you've decided to be an Adventurer. Good for you! Just a warning, though. There are some really horrible things lurking out there... Things with fangs and glowing eyes. Things that think you look delicious. Not to mention the magical mishaps, erratic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909905207Author Oliver JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 334Imprint Spark FurnacePublisher Spark FurnaceWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916064614Author Michael GoldmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint MagneticalPublisher MagneticalWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 11mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorThe legendary Mikhail Tal was the finest ever exponent of attacking chess. His all-out sacrificial style took him all the way to the World Championship title...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909905191Author Dave MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 316Imprint Spark FurnacePublisher Spark FurnaceWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 17mm

I have aimed to find a good balance of verbal explanations without ignoring the hardcore variations you have to know. In case you find some of the analyses a bit too long, don't be discouraged! They have been included mainly to illustrate the thematic...

This book is not a pure (auto)biography, rather a games collection. It consists mainly of interesting high-class games played by me, including many losses. Most of the games are preceded by accompanying texts, which vary from essays to tournament reports...

Theme is often described as the why of a game. Themes help with rules comprehension by giving reasons for the mechanics. Themes can help set players' expectations for what kind of experiences or emotions the game provides. Themes can also help to create...