My Cart
Chess Books
Shopworn Books Save up to 50%! |
Clearance Books Up to 80% off! |
Sort By...
Publication Date |
Name |
Price |
The Power of Tactics - Volume 2
Become A Tactical Wizard
Become A Tactical Wizard
Catalog Code: B0061EV
Become a Tactical Wizard is the second book in the series The Power of Tactics. In this second volume, the authors continue to develop their ideas from the first book — Tactics According to Smyslov — where they explain that in chess there are four main tactical elements (check, pin, double attack and unprotected pieces).
Become a Tactical Wizard is the second book in the series The Power of Tactics. In this second volume, the authors continue to develop their ideas from the first book — Tactics According to Smyslov — where they explain that in chess there are four main tactical elements (check, pin, double attack and unprotected pieces).
The Power of Tactics - Volume 2
$27.50
500 Combinations To Train Yourself
Catalog Code: B0139OB
Alain Benlolo - trainer of the French Chess Federation - offers a large choice of combinations for the greater part extracted from games played in competitions by leading grand-masters.
Alain Benlolo - trainer of the French Chess Federation - offers a large choice of combinations for the greater part extracted from games played in competitions by leading grand-masters.
500 Combinations To Train Yourself
$24.95
Mind Master - Winning Lessons from a Champion's Life
Catalog Code: B0140OB
In Mind Master, Vishy looks back on a lifetime of games played, opponents tackled and circumstances overcome, and draws from its depths significant tools that will help every reader navigate life's challenges.
In Mind Master, Vishy looks back on a lifetime of games played, opponents tackled and circumstances overcome, and draws from its depths significant tools that will help every reader navigate life's challenges.
Mind Master - Winning Lessons from a Champion's Life
$24.95
Fundamental Chess Strategy in 100 Games
Catalog Code: B0061TH
This book is highly recommended for club players, advanced players and masters, although even higher rated players may also find it useful. There is no doubt that lower rated players will learn a lot about thinking processes and decision making, while some logical principles can be put to use by more advanced players too.
This book is highly recommended for club players, advanced players and masters, although even higher rated players may also find it useful. There is no doubt that lower rated players will learn a lot about thinking processes and decision making, while some logical principles can be put to use by more advanced players too.
Fundamental Chess Strategy in 100 Games
$38.95
Cheparinov's 1. d4! Volume 1 - King's Indian and Grunfeld
Catalog Code: B0062TH
In the book the author reveals many new ideas and concepts. The first volume of the series focuses on 3.f3 against the Grünfeld and King’s Indian, two of the most popular openings against 1.d4. he tried to discuss all possible lines for Black after 3.f3, but of course focused on the most principled ones. Most of the lines are very double-edged.
In the book the author reveals many new ideas and concepts. The first volume of the series focuses on 3.f3 against the Grünfeld and King’s Indian, two of the most popular openings against 1.d4. he tried to discuss all possible lines for Black after 3.f3, but of course focused on the most principled ones. Most of the lines are very double-edged.
Cheparinov's 1. d4! Volume 1 - King's Indian and Grunfeld
$29.95
Fight 1. d4 With The Tarrasch
A Complete Black Repertoire vs. 1. d4
A Complete Black Repertoire vs. 1. d4
Catalog Code: B0124RE
This book is exceptional! Tarrasch exponents have been blessed in the past years with some excellent works, and this book continues this happy trend. It is both a detailed reference manual and a source of inspiration. For example, in the main line 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.dxc5, I was intrigued to see such interesting analysis of the unusual gambit line 9...d4 as well as the main line 9...Bxc5.
This book is exceptional! Tarrasch exponents have been blessed in the past years with some excellent works, and this book continues this happy trend. It is both a detailed reference manual and a source of inspiration. For example, in the main line 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.dxc5, I was intrigued to see such interesting analysis of the unusual gambit line 9...d4 as well as the main line 9...Bxc5.
Fight 1. d4 With The Tarrasch
$29.95
Chess Strategy
Catalog Code: B0349IS
This book has taught two generations of chess players how to play forcefully and intelligently. Thousands of people, absolute novices at the game and skilled players alike, have profited from "Chess Strategy," with such famous Grandmasters as Paul Keres and Reuben Fine acclaiming it as the work which first showed them the way to successful chess.
This book has taught two generations of chess players how to play forcefully and intelligently. Thousands of people, absolute novices at the game and skilled players alike, have profited from "Chess Strategy," with such famous Grandmasters as Paul Keres and Reuben Fine acclaiming it as the work which first showed them the way to successful chess.
Chess Strategy
$19.95
New In Chess Magazine - Issue 2019/6
The Meteoric Rise of Gukesh
The Meteoric Rise of Gukesh
Catalog Code: NIC1906
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. It features on the spot tournament reports, in-depth interviews with top players, comprehensive analysis.
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. It features on the spot tournament reports, in-depth interviews with top players, comprehensive analysis.
New In Chess Magazine - Issue 2019/6
$14.95
Understanding Before Moving Volume 3 - Sicilian Structures - Part 1
Catalog Code: B0056TH
This book, the third in its series, provides an overview of the positions and corresponding plans arising from the Sicilian Structures and in this first part the Najdorf & Scheveningen. The method is based on the column Understanding Before Moving in the chess magazine of the Royal Dutch Chess Federation; readers who follow it may hope to significantly increase their skill.
This book, the third in its series, provides an overview of the positions and corresponding plans arising from the Sicilian Structures and in this first part the Najdorf & Scheveningen. The method is based on the column Understanding Before Moving in the chess magazine of the Royal Dutch Chess Federation; readers who follow it may hope to significantly increase their skill.
Understanding Before Moving Volume 3 - Sicilian Structures - Part 1
$36.95
Opening Repertoire - The Modern Defence
Catalog Code: B0517EM
Opening Repertoire: The Modern 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.
Opening Repertoire: The Modern 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.
Opening Repertoire - The Modern Defence
$29.95
Grivas Opening Laboratory - Volume 1
Catalog Code: B0060EV
The author presents a full opening repertory for the club player, which is analysed in six volumes. In the books you will find many novelties for both sides, with a full move-to-move presentation. Furthermore, the reader will get access to middlegame strategies, endgame techniques and common tactical motifs, which are patterning the proposed variations.
The author presents a full opening repertory for the club player, which is analysed in six volumes. In the books you will find many novelties for both sides, with a full move-to-move presentation. Furthermore, the reader will get access to middlegame strategies, endgame techniques and common tactical motifs, which are patterning the proposed variations.
Grivas Opening Laboratory - Volume 1
$27.50
Modern Chess Openings
Sixth Edition
Sixth Edition
Catalog Code: B0352IS
Modern Chess Openings was first published in 1911. It has been updated approximately every five years since and "the many recent master tournaments have rendered necessary an up-to-date book on the Openings". The book is intended to be a guide for match and tournament players.
Modern Chess Openings was first published in 1911. It has been updated approximately every five years since and "the many recent master tournaments have rendered necessary an up-to-date book on the Openings". The book is intended to be a guide for match and tournament players.
Modern Chess Openings
$19.95
The Modernized Scotch Game
A Complete Repertoire for White and Black
A Complete Repertoire for White and Black
Catalog Code: B0058TH
In his sixth book for Thinkers Publishing, Milos Pavlovic has taken a close look at the popular but rather unexplored Scotch Game. Drawing upon his considerable opening experience and with the help of many illustrative games, he explores the secrets behind this dynamic opening. Milos has created a comprehensive repertoire for White and Black, highlighting the many tactical and positional themes this underrated opening has to offer.
In his sixth book for Thinkers Publishing, Milos Pavlovic has taken a close look at the popular but rather unexplored Scotch Game. Drawing upon his considerable opening experience and with the help of many illustrative games, he explores the secrets behind this dynamic opening. Milos has created a comprehensive repertoire for White and Black, highlighting the many tactical and positional themes this underrated opening has to offer.
The Modernized Scotch Game
$34.95
The Modernized Berlin Wall Defense
Catalog Code: B0051TH
In his first book for Thinkers Publishing, Priyadharshan shares all of his knowledge of his favorite Berlin Defense, which he started playing in 2003. He presents the latest cutting-edge theory and also suggests less-explored lines so that you can tread new theoretical paths and get to understand the beauty of this evergreen opening line.
In his first book for Thinkers Publishing, Priyadharshan shares all of his knowledge of his favorite Berlin Defense, which he started playing in 2003. He presents the latest cutting-edge theory and also suggests less-explored lines so that you can tread new theoretical paths and get to understand the beauty of this evergreen opening line.
The Modernized Berlin Wall Defense
$30.95
The Modernized Delayed Benoni
Catalog Code: B0057TH
The Benoni is one of the most dynamic answers to 1. d4. The author investigated the different delayed move orders for Black and rehabilitating the whole set-up. We are convinced he will inspire the Benoni devotee seeking to outplay an unprepared opponent.
The Benoni is one of the most dynamic answers to 1. d4. The author investigated the different delayed move orders for Black and rehabilitating the whole set-up. We are convinced he will inspire the Benoni devotee seeking to outplay an unprepared opponent.
The Modernized Delayed Benoni
$34.95
The Richter-Rauzer Reborn - The Kozul Variation
Catalog Code: B0060TH
The Richter-Rauzer is one of the most complex and rich battlegrounds in the Open Sicilian. This book is the distillation of the authors' decade-long experience in this variation, offering a practical approach based on understanding and knowledge of typical ideas.
The Richter-Rauzer is one of the most complex and rich battlegrounds in the Open Sicilian. This book is the distillation of the authors' decade-long experience in this variation, offering a practical approach based on understanding and knowledge of typical ideas.
The Richter-Rauzer Reborn - The Kozul Variation
$37.95
Planning - Move by Move
First the Idea and Then the Move!
First the Idea and Then the Move!
Catalog Code: B0518EM
In this book, grandmaster and experienced author Zenón Franco explains planning in detail. He organizes material in terms of: typical structures, advantage in space, maneuvering play, simplification and, finally attack and defence. Using games played by elite players he explains how plans are formed and carried out in these different scenarios.
In this book, grandmaster and experienced author Zenón Franco explains planning in detail. He organizes material in terms of: typical structures, advantage in space, maneuvering play, simplification and, finally attack and defence. Using games played by elite players he explains how plans are formed and carried out in these different scenarios.
Planning - Move by Move
$29.95
Monster Your Endgame Planning - Volume 2
Catalog Code: B0059EV
We would like to inform you about our new release, the second volume of the Monster your endgame planning by GM Efstratios Grivas. The book follows the unique concept of its predecessors (also the Monster your middlegame planning Volume 1 and 2 for middlegames) as the author goes through the most important endgame topics in a testing format, so the reader not only masters various endgames, but also tests his actual knowledge.
We would like to inform you about our new release, the second volume of the Monster your endgame planning by GM Efstratios Grivas. The book follows the unique concept of its predecessors (also the Monster your middlegame planning Volume 1 and 2 for middlegames) as the author goes through the most important endgame topics in a testing format, so the reader not only masters various endgames, but also tests his actual knowledge.
Monster Your Endgame Planning - Volume 2
$27.50
Small Steps 2 Success
Mastering Passed Pawn Play
Mastering Passed Pawn Play
Catalog Code: B0160QT
Pawn play is a fundamental aspect of chess strategy, yet often neglected in chess literature. In this, his second book on pawn play, Super-GM Sam Shankland sheds light on the vital topic of Passed Pawns.
Pawn play is a fundamental aspect of chess strategy, yet often neglected in chess literature. In this, his second book on pawn play, Super-GM Sam Shankland sheds light on the vital topic of Passed Pawns.
Small Steps 2 Success
$34.95
Openings - The King's Indian Defense
Catalog Code: B0011SU
What does a chess player need who is familiar with the rules, but often gets into trouble right away in the opening? This question was the starting point for the authors before they began to compile their material. The result is a book that gives explanations to help the reader understand the King's Indian Defense – and instructions to show him how to use it.
What does a chess player need who is familiar with the rules, but often gets into trouble right away in the opening? This question was the starting point for the authors before they began to compile their material. The result is a book that gives explanations to help the reader understand the King's Indian Defense – and instructions to show him how to use it.
Openings - The King's Indian Defense
$23.95
The Anand Files
The World Championship Story 2008-2012
The World Championship Story 2008-2012
Catalog Code: B0161QT
The Anand Files offers a detailed insight into the strategies Viswanathan Anand used to win three World Championship matches in a row. It takes the reader behind the scenes to show the inner workings of Team Anand, including pre-game planning and preparing opening novelties, some of which have yet to be used.
The Anand Files offers a detailed insight into the strategies Viswanathan Anand used to win three World Championship matches in a row. It takes the reader behind the scenes to show the inner workings of Team Anand, including pre-game planning and preparing opening novelties, some of which have yet to be used.
The Anand Files
$39.95
The Anand Files - PAPERBACK
The World Championship Story 2008-2012
The World Championship Story 2008-2012
Catalog Code: B0168QT
The Anand Files offers a detailed insight into the strategies Viswanathan Anand used to win three World Championship matches in a row. It takes the reader behind the scenes to show the inner workings of Team Anand, including pre-game planning and preparing opening novelties, some of which have yet to be used.
The Anand Files offers a detailed insight into the strategies Viswanathan Anand used to win three World Championship matches in a row. It takes the reader behind the scenes to show the inner workings of Team Anand, including pre-game planning and preparing opening novelties, some of which have yet to be used.
Out of Stock
The Anand Files - PAPERBACK
$32.95
Intermediate Puzzles
50 Mate in Two Chess Puzzles for Intermediate Players
50 Mate in Two Chess Puzzles for Intermediate Players
Catalog Code: B0137OB
This book contains 50 mate in two puzzles for the intermediate-level chess player. As you work through the book, you’ll not only be looking for your best moves to solve the problems, but also to give your opponent their best moves in response.
This book contains 50 mate in two puzzles for the intermediate-level chess player. As you work through the book, you’ll not only be looking for your best moves to solve the problems, but also to give your opponent their best moves in response.
Intermediate Puzzles
$4.95
Small Steps 2 Success - PAPERBACK
Mastering Passed Pawn Play
Mastering Passed Pawn Play
Catalog Code: B0167QT
Pawn play is a fundamental aspect of chess strategy, yet often neglected in chess literature. In this, his second book on pawn play, Super-GM Sam Shankland sheds light on the vital topic of Passed Pawns.
Pawn play is a fundamental aspect of chess strategy, yet often neglected in chess literature. In this, his second book on pawn play, Super-GM Sam Shankland sheds light on the vital topic of Passed Pawns.
Small Steps 2 Success - PAPERBACK
$34.95
Daily Chess Training - Chess Tactics - Vol. 2
Catalog Code: B0017CH
In the present book, you will be challenged 404 times but unlike most tactics puzzle books you don't know what your objective is: do I need to find a mate, find an opportunity skewer or pin a piece, use a tactical turn to gain a positional advantage and how far do I need to calculate?These questions are you are faced with when you play your own games and therefore this book tries to replicate this position.
In the present book, you will be challenged 404 times but unlike most tactics puzzle books you don't know what your objective is: do I need to find a mate, find an opportunity skewer or pin a piece, use a tactical turn to gain a positional advantage and how far do I need to calculate?These questions are you are faced with when you play your own games and therefore this book tries to replicate this position.
Daily Chess Training - Chess Tactics - Vol. 2
$21.95
Chess Life Magazine - December 2019 Issue
80 Years of US Chess
80 Years of US Chess
Catalog Code: CL1219
The December 2019 Issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on 80 Years of US Chess. Other articles include "U.S. Masters Grand Prix Event" and "Dubrovnik Olypiad History". This issue also includes the USCF Sales 2020 Buying Guide!
The December 2019 Issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on 80 Years of US Chess. Other articles include "U.S. Masters Grand Prix Event" and "Dubrovnik Olypiad History". This issue also includes the USCF Sales 2020 Buying Guide!
Chess Life Magazine - December 2019 Issue
$3.95
Chess Life Magazine - November 2019 Issue
GM Pal Benko 1928-2019
GM Pal Benko 1928-2019
Catalog Code: CL1119
The November 2019 Issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on Remembering a Chess Giant: GM Pal Benko. Other articles include "120th U.S. Open" and "World Cup Wonder".
The November 2019 Issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on Remembering a Chess Giant: GM Pal Benko. Other articles include "120th U.S. Open" and "World Cup Wonder".
Chess Life Magazine - November 2019 Issue
$3.95
New In Chess Magazine - Issue 2019/7
Read by Club Players in 116 Countries
Read by Club Players in 116 Countries
Catalog Code: NIC1907
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. It features on the spot tournament reports, in-depth interviews with top players, comprehensive analysis.
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. It features on the spot tournament reports, in-depth interviews with top players, comprehensive analysis.
New In Chess Magazine - Issue 2019/7
$14.95
Kaufman's New Repertoire for Black and White
A Complete, Sound and User-friendly Chess Opening Repertoire
A Complete, Sound and User-friendly Chess Opening Repertoire
Catalog Code: B0225NIC
Larry Kaufman presents a completely new White repertoire with 1.e4 aiming for an objective advantage in the simplest practical manner. You are presented with two options, while you don’t have to play the sharpest lines. The Black repertoire has been thoroughly revised and updated, and three new chapters have been added.
Larry Kaufman presents a completely new White repertoire with 1.e4 aiming for an objective advantage in the simplest practical manner. You are presented with two options, while you don’t have to play the sharpest lines. The Black repertoire has been thoroughly revised and updated, and three new chapters have been added.
Kaufman's New Repertoire for Black and White
$32.95
Alexander Alekhine - Great Chess Combinations
Catalog Code: B0019RCH
This book is a collection of the best combinations played by Alexander Alekhine in chronological order. Each exercise features a number of points - 1 to 4 - given for solving it, depending on the exercises's difficulty. This allows trainers and teachers to use this book both for self training and in lessons for their students.
This book is a collection of the best combinations played by Alexander Alekhine in chronological order. Each exercise features a number of points - 1 to 4 - given for solving it, depending on the exercises's difficulty. This allows trainers and teachers to use this book both for self training and in lessons for their students.
Alexander Alekhine - Great Chess Combinations
$14.95
600 Combinations
Catalog Code: B0003RCH
The book is intended for general education and sports schools, universities, chess teams of non-school institutions, as well as for self-education.
The book is intended for general education and sports schools, universities, chess teams of non-school institutions, as well as for self-education.
600 Combinations
$10.95
Games of the Orient
Catalog Code: B0350IS
This collection includes every known game of the Orient, including many otherwise unknown games. These games have different names in Chinese or Korean than the names by which we know them in the West.
This collection includes every known game of the Orient, including many otherwise unknown games. These games have different names in Chinese or Korean than the names by which we know them in the West.
Games of the Orient
$19.95
2000 Chess Exercises - 4 Books
Catalog Code: B0024RCH
These are the best chess books for children in our country today!
These are the best chess books for children in our country today!
2000 Chess Exercises - 4 Books
$39.95
Chess Openings for Juniors
Catalog Code: B0011RCH
The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises.
The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises.
Chess Openings for Juniors
$29.95
Jose Raul Capablanca - Great Chess Combinations
Catalog Code: B0018RCH
This book is a collection of the best combinations played by Jose Raul Capablanca in chronological order. Each exercise features a number of points - 1 to 4 - given for solving it, depending on the exercises's difficulty. This allows trainers and teachers to use this book both for self training and in lessons for their students.
This book is a collection of the best combinations played by Jose Raul Capablanca in chronological order. Each exercise features a number of points - 1 to 4 - given for solving it, depending on the exercises's difficulty. This allows trainers and teachers to use this book both for self training and in lessons for their students.
Jose Raul Capablanca - Great Chess Combinations
$9.95
The Manual of Chess Combinations - Vol. 1a
Catalog Code: B0008RCH
The book is a new edition of a bestseller by an experienced coach Sergey Ivashchenko. Over 200,000 copies of his books were sold in the Soviet Union in the late 1980's! This book is intended for beginners, both children and adults. The themes are: Mate in one, Mate in two, Win a queen, Win a rook, Win a piece, etc. The book designed for chess players with ELO 900-1200 points. Includes more than 700 tactical problems classified according to themes and difficulty.
The book is a new edition of a bestseller by an experienced coach Sergey Ivashchenko. Over 200,000 copies of his books were sold in the Soviet Union in the late 1980's! This book is intended for beginners, both children and adults. The themes are: Mate in one, Mate in two, Win a queen, Win a rook, Win a piece, etc. The book designed for chess players with ELO 900-1200 points. Includes more than 700 tactical problems classified according to themes and difficulty.
The Manual of Chess Combinations - Vol. 1a
$19.95
Chess Books
Choose from a huge selection of chess books, including a wide variety of topics, players and strategies from The House of Staunton. There is a chess book for nearly every chess move or chess defense you can think of. Looking for a chess book talking about a specific chess player? Browse the many different miscellaneous chess books available. Need to strengthen your opening game? Middle game? Or maybe your end game is lacking. There are chess books covering all of these topics and much more. The purpose of a majority of the chess books available is to serve as guides for beginners and advanced chess players alike, and to address different tactics and strategies to help improve your game. There are also biographical chess books that talk about specific Chess Players such as Magnus Carlsen or Vishwanthan Anand if you are interested in reading about a chess player and their life.
