Chess

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781946000248Author BlueBeanPage Count 18Imprint Starry ForestPublisher Starry Forest

Why is it that the human brain so often refuses to consider winning chess tactics? Every chess fan marvels at the wonderful combinations with which famous masters win their games. How do they find those fantastic moves? Do they have special vision? And...

It has been 60 years since I took up chess as a serious pursuit. Considering that sufficient time has passed I think that now I should look back and discuss the results of this effort! In the course of writing, I sought to make the book biographical...

In his first book (we anticipate many more), the young Hungarian author makes a worthy attempt to walk his readers through a complete 1.d4 opening repertoire. Yet while he is taking you thru the opening he never forgets the other phases of the game. As a...

An instructional book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move - a checklist for all players to ask themselves before making their own moves. Beginners learn to ask themselves the key questions. As they improve,...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9785604676691Author Tomasz LissowskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 302Imprint Limited Liability Company Elk and Ruby Publishing HousePublisher Limited Liability...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789493257702Author Tibor KarolyiFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint New in ChessPublisher New in ChessWeight(grams) 491g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789056913977Author Franco MasettiFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint New in ChessPublisher New in ChessWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm) 240mm * 171mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906454272Author John NunnFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Gambit Publications LtdPublisher Gambit Publications Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789493257511Author Christof SieleckiFormat HardbackPage Count 416Imprint New in ChessPublisher New in ChessWeight(grams) 966g

The main part of the book is divided into exercises and solutions, with 110 positions taken from double fianchetto games. I have divided the exercises into chapters, with each chapter featuring games by players who have deployed the double fianchetto...

The revolutionary Wilhelm Steinitz (1836-1900) considered himself to be in the vanguard of an emerging, late-19th century 'Modern' school, which embraced a new, essentially scientific vitality in its methods of research, analysis, evaluation,...

The Winawer variation of the French is reached after 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4. This is one of the most exciting openings in the game. It's an alternative universe with alternative rules. In return for the Bishop Black gets a rock solid pawn structure...

New Chessable imprint! The Open Sicilian is not a phonebook crammed with computer lines but a textbook full of 21st-century chess wisdom. Saric covers the entire range of Sicilians, from obscure sidelines to the main lines: the Najdorf, the Taimanov, the...

International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis brings you a foolproof guide to choosing your best next chess move, every time. There are more than 30 moves you can choose from an average position, yet Chess Masters regularly manage to select the best moves -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789056919498Author Dirk Jan Ten GeuzendamFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint New in ChessPublisher New in ChessWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 262mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781890085056Author Jeremy SilmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Siles Press,U.S.Publisher Siles Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 710g

Based on his private course for students, America's foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix's The Queen's Gambit presents an easy-to-use guide that explains invaluable "inner circle" endgame concepts for players of any level.The endgame has...

Written by Barry Hymer and Peter Wells, Chess Improvement: It's all in the mindset is an engaging and instructive guide that sets out how the application of growth mindset principles can accelerate chess improvement. With Tim Kett and insights from...

Grandmaster Chris Ward explains the fundamental principles which must be mastered by players wishing to improve their game. Taking examples from his own games & those of other players, he shows how drawn positions can be converted into victories.About...

Start every game with confidence! The two greatest challenges for beginning chess players are not only to survive the openings phase, but also to choose appropriate attack and defence formations in the process. Winning Chess Openings shows players how...

Everyman Chess present three new books in their highly praised and best-selling Starting Out series. The series continues with coverage of two very popular openings among club and tournament players: the Trompowsky Attack and the Torre Attack. Added to...

As a chess player, Aron Nimzowitsch (1886-1935) belonged to the very best. In his peak years the Latvian-born maestro was ranked third in the world behind Capablanca and Alekhine. His greatest successes were first place in Dresden in 1926 (81/2/9, one...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910093887Author Alper Efe AtamanFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Gambit Publications LtdPublisher Gambit Publications Ltd

This book provides a basic foundation of strategy in all three phases of chess - the opening, middlegame and endgame - as well as an abundance of carefully selected exercises to monitor progress.About the AuthorJohan Hellsten is a Grandmaster, a former...

Improve Your Chess will help you to improve your technique and master your game. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist for the Independent. It is structured in 75 easy-to-follow lessons,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984862075Author Levy RozmanFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams) 782gDimensions(mm)...

When Bobby Fischer died in January 2008, he left behind a confounding legacy. Everyone knew the basics of his life: he began as a brilliant youngster, then became the pride of American chess, then took a sharp turn, struggling with paranoia and mental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781945278Author Garry KasparovFormat PaperbackPage Count 504Imprint Everyman ChessPublisher Everyman ChessWeight(grams) 794gDimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm...

The Grunfeld is an exciting and dynamic answer to 1 d4, and has become very popular at all levels of chess. A major reason for this is that it has been a long-time favourite of the World's strongest-ever chess player, Garry Kasparov, who used it many...

Grandmaster David Smerdon plays the Scandinavian, but not in the typically solid style of this popular opening. He gives the Scandinavian a welcome twist by using it as an all-out attacking weapon! The repertoire he presents in this book is an enhanced...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784831677Author Michael AdamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Quality Chess UK LLPPublisher Quality Chess UK LLPWeight(grams) 863gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784830687Author Artur YusupovFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint Quality Chess UK LLPPublisher Quality Chess UK LLPWeight(grams) 583gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789056913793Author Valeri BeimFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint New in ChessPublisher New in ChessWeight(grams) 458gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 173mm * 15mm

The Ruy Lopez is arguably the most classic of chess openings. White immediately starts the battle for the centre, fighting for the initiative. This strategic clarity has made the Ruy Lopez, or Spanish Opening, an eternal favourite with chess players at...

In this book on the 3.Nc3 French, Harikrishna offers practical ideas from White's perspective to make your preparation more effective. At times, this means suggesting the 2nd or 3rd choice of the engine. He builds on the material from his earlier...

Batsford's Chess Bible is a landmark, full-colour chess instruction book, ideal for both beginners and more experienced players wanting to improve their game. The book takes the form of a course, with quick-start guides to help to retain the information...

Ilya Maizelis's masterpiece is the definitive introduction to the game of chess. It has inspired generations of Russians to take up the game, including arguably the two greatest players of all time, the 12th and 13th World Champions. In the original...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486434612Author David RicardoFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...