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A Complete Repertoire for Black using the Sharpest Systems
Catalog Code: B0486EM
Brought together in one volume as part of Everyman Chess's series of compilation books: Play the Najdorf: Scheveningen Style and Play the King's Indian. These two classic titles from Everyman Chess provide a complete repertoire for Black in in these most dynamic of openings.
Brought together in one volume as part of Everyman Chess's series of compilation books: Play the Najdorf: Scheveningen Style and Play the King's Indian. These two classic titles from Everyman Chess provide a complete repertoire for Black in in these most dynamic of openings.
A Complete Repertoire for Black using the Sharpest Systems
$25.95
Opening Repertoire - 1. e4
Catalog Code: B0487EM
In this book, prolific chess author Cyrus Lakdawala recommends a repertoire for White players who like to open 1 e4. If you want to develop your repertoire with 1 e4 then this is the book for you.
In this book, prolific chess author Cyrus Lakdawala recommends a repertoire for White players who like to open 1 e4. If you want to develop your repertoire with 1 e4 then this is the book for you.
Opening Repertoire - 1. e4
$29.95
Strike Like Judit!
The Winning Tactics of Chess Legend Judit Polgar
The Winning Tactics of Chess Legend Judit Polgar
Catalog Code: B0202NIC
Award-winning author Charles Hertan has revisited the gold mine of Judit Polgar’s games and selected her best and most instructive tactics. They are arranged by theme and presented with helpful explanations and lots of practical advice. You will be inspired by her clever traps, stunning sacrifices and cunning endgame tricks. You will learn from her tactical vision, calculating skills and counter-intuitive ideas. Strike Like Judit is a riveting guide that will help you win more games as you will find killer moves more easily and more quickly.
Award-winning author Charles Hertan has revisited the gold mine of Judit Polgar’s games and selected her best and most instructive tactics. They are arranged by theme and presented with helpful explanations and lots of practical advice. You will be inspired by her clever traps, stunning sacrifices and cunning endgame tricks. You will learn from her tactical vision, calculating skills and counter-intuitive ideas. Strike Like Judit is a riveting guide that will help you win more games as you will find killer moves more easily and more quickly.
Strike Like Judit!
$24.95
Chess Life Magazine - July 2018 Issue
Shankland Shines in St. Louis at US Championship - Paikidze Prevails Wins Second US Women's Championship
Shankland Shines in St. Louis at US Championship - Paikidze Prevails Wins Second US Women's Championship
Catalog Code: CL0718
The July 2018 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on the 2018 US Men's and Women's Chess Championship, which were won by Sam Shankland and Nazi Paikidze respectively. Other articles include "Honoring the Hip-Hop Legacy with Chess" and the PRO Chess League Finals.
The July 2018 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on the 2018 US Men's and Women's Chess Championship, which were won by Sam Shankland and Nazi Paikidze respectively. Other articles include "Honoring the Hip-Hop Legacy with Chess" and the PRO Chess League Finals.
Chess Life Magazine - July 2018 Issue
$3.95
Improve Your Practical Play in the Middlegame
Catalog Code: B0027TH
The middlegame is arguably the most complicated aspect of chess. Through carefully selected examples from real games, Alexey wants to make you more familiar with various aspects of the middlegame. He believes that through careful reading and study of his book, any player regardless of level will significantly improve their skills.
The middlegame is arguably the most complicated aspect of chess. Through carefully selected examples from real games, Alexey wants to make you more familiar with various aspects of the middlegame. He believes that through careful reading and study of his book, any player regardless of level will significantly improve their skills.
Improve Your Practical Play in the Middlegame
$32.50
Chess Calculation Training - Vol. 3
Legendary Games
Legendary Games
Catalog Code: B0028TH
In this, the third volume of the Chess Calculation Training series, the author turns his attention to 'legendary games', so you can improve both your tactical skills and your chess culture. In this book, Romain presents not only many games played by legendary players such as Alekhine, Karpov, Kasparov and Fischer, but also many forgotten or unknown examples that will help you improve your calculation and knowledge of all areas of the game
In this, the third volume of the Chess Calculation Training series, the author turns his attention to 'legendary games', so you can improve both your tactical skills and your chess culture. In this book, Romain presents not only many games played by legendary players such as Alekhine, Karpov, Kasparov and Fischer, but also many forgotten or unknown examples that will help you improve your calculation and knowledge of all areas of the game
Chess Calculation Training - Vol. 3
$33.50
AMERICAN CHESS MAGAZINE Issue no. 7
Sam Shankland is Captain America
Sam Shankland is Captain America
Catalog Code: ACM0007
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 4 times per year.
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 4 times per year.
AMERICAN CHESS MAGAZINE Issue no. 7
$29.95
Chess Informant - Issue 136
Where Chess and Football Meet
Where Chess and Football Meet
Catalog Code: B0136INF
Chess Informant 136 contains hundreds games, annotated by strong players, crosstables, tournament results, separate chapters on combinations, endgames, problems, studies. It includes analysis of particular openings, regular columns of top players on various themes etc.
Chess Informant 136 contains hundreds games, annotated by strong players, crosstables, tournament results, separate chapters on combinations, endgames, problems, studies. It includes analysis of particular openings, regular columns of top players on various themes etc.
Chess Informant - Issue 136
$39.95
Chess Informant - ISSUE 136 on CD
Catalog Code: INFONCD-136
The periodical that pros use with pleasure is at the same time a must have publication for all serious chess students! Chess Informant 136 contains hundreds of games annotated by strong players, crosstables, tournament results, separate chapters on combinations, endgames, problems, studies. Expected are analysis of particular openings, regular columns of top players on various themes, etc.
The periodical that pros use with pleasure is at the same time a must have publication for all serious chess students! Chess Informant 136 contains hundreds of games annotated by strong players, crosstables, tournament results, separate chapters on combinations, endgames, problems, studies. Expected are analysis of particular openings, regular columns of top players on various themes, etc.
Chess Informant - ISSUE 136 on CD
$14.95
Strategic Chess Exercises
Find the Right Plan to Outplay Your Opponent
Find the Right Plan to Outplay Your Opponent
Catalog Code: B0198NIC
Books on chess exercises are usually about tactics. But in most of the positions that you think about during a game, there is no tactical solution. What you are doing most of the time is trying to find a way to improve your position or weaken your opponent's, by applying strategic rules. Experienced chess trainer Emmanuel Bricard has created a practical exercise manual with carefully selected and tested training positions that teach you how to develop the right plan.
Books on chess exercises are usually about tactics. But in most of the positions that you think about during a game, there is no tactical solution. What you are doing most of the time is trying to find a way to improve your position or weaken your opponent's, by applying strategic rules. Experienced chess trainer Emmanuel Bricard has created a practical exercise manual with carefully selected and tested training positions that teach you how to develop the right plan.
Strategic Chess Exercises
$24.95
Winning in the Chess Opening
700 Ways to Ambush Your Opponent
700 Ways to Ambush Your Opponent
Catalog Code: B0197NIC
Every chess player loves to win early in the opening. However you should never lose sight of the most important objective of your opening play: the proper development of your pawns and pieces. That is why this book is more than just an enjoyable collection of traps and tricks. Prolific Russian chess author Nikolai Kalinichenko has collected 700 brilliant miniatures, topical games from a wide variety of players, from World Champions to amateurs.
Every chess player loves to win early in the opening. However you should never lose sight of the most important objective of your opening play: the proper development of your pawns and pieces. That is why this book is more than just an enjoyable collection of traps and tricks. Prolific Russian chess author Nikolai Kalinichenko has collected 700 brilliant miniatures, topical games from a wide variety of players, from World Champions to amateurs.
Winning in the Chess Opening
$24.95
Modern Chess Opening Traps
Catalog Code: B0324IS
This is a collection of opening traps by Grandmaster William Lombardy. The traps are great and cover every opening system. They need to be studied.
This is a collection of opening traps by Grandmaster William Lombardy. The traps are great and cover every opening system. They need to be studied.
Modern Chess Opening Traps
$25.95
Play The Semi-Tarrasch! - Part 2
Catalog Code: B0047EV
Play the Semi-Tarrasch! - Part 2 is an up-to- date release about one of the most popular openings nowadays. On the recent Candidates tournament in Berlin, this was the most frequently played opening and the analysis of the author includes all those games as well. Tibor Károlyi is an expert of this opening, he teaches it to many of his pupils and now he shares his in-depth view about this opening. Together with the first part, the book gives the reader a full Semi-Tarrasch repertoire with black.
Play the Semi-Tarrasch! - Part 2 is an up-to- date release about one of the most popular openings nowadays. On the recent Candidates tournament in Berlin, this was the most frequently played opening and the analysis of the author includes all those games as well. Tibor Károlyi is an expert of this opening, he teaches it to many of his pupils and now he shares his in-depth view about this opening. Together with the first part, the book gives the reader a full Semi-Tarrasch repertoire with black.
Play The Semi-Tarrasch! - Part 2
$27.50
French Defense - Second Edition
The Solid Rubinstein Variation
The Solid Rubinstein Variation
Catalog Code: B0076RE
This book is an eye-opener, and even top grandmasters might find that they have underestimated Black’s resources in important positions…The average tournament and online player will appreciate Langrock’s straightforward, no-nonsense style. He keeps the complexity of the analysis within bounds, and highlights relevant details without drifting into obscure page-long analytical byways. General themes are clearly presented within the context of illustrative games…The result is a book that covers a broad swath of material in a modest number of pages. I’m sure that you will be well-rewarded for its study, and come out with a useful new weapon in your chess arsenal.'' From International Master John Watson's Foreword to the first edition.
This book is an eye-opener, and even top grandmasters might find that they have underestimated Black’s resources in important positions…The average tournament and online player will appreciate Langrock’s straightforward, no-nonsense style. He keeps the complexity of the analysis within bounds, and highlights relevant details without drifting into obscure page-long analytical byways. General themes are clearly presented within the context of illustrative games…The result is a book that covers a broad swath of material in a modest number of pages. I’m sure that you will be well-rewarded for its study, and come out with a useful new weapon in your chess arsenal.'' From International Master John Watson's Foreword to the first edition.
French Defense - Second Edition
$24.95
The Schliemann Defence - Move by Move
Catalog Code: B0482EM
White players who enjoy playing the Ruy Lopez (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5) often expect to have an easy time in the opening. Numerous Black systems allow White to complete development with natural moves which often results in a small but clear advantage. Not so The Schliemann. The Schliemann (3 ... f5) is a ferocious beast that immediately takes the fight to White.
White players who enjoy playing the Ruy Lopez (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5) often expect to have an easy time in the opening. Numerous Black systems allow White to complete development with natural moves which often results in a small but clear advantage. Not so The Schliemann. The Schliemann (3 ... f5) is a ferocious beast that immediately takes the fight to White.
The Schliemann Defence - Move by Move
$29.95
ChessGamer - Tactics Awaken
Catalog Code: B0046EV
The book introduces 10 common tactical topics in chess and allows the reader to learn a lot of new ideas and practice them throughout exercises in increasing strength. The book is recommended for sub 1600 rating level and good also for coaches as teaching material for starting chess lovers.
There are 40 exercises, growing in difficulty, starting with the easy ones and finishing with the most complicated. The solutions for each chapter can be found at the very end of the book. After you have worked through the 10 topics, you will find yourself at the test section, where you can challenge your new-found knowledge.
The book introduces 10 common tactical topics in chess and allows the reader to learn a lot of new ideas and practice them throughout exercises in increasing strength. The book is recommended for sub 1600 rating level and good also for coaches as teaching material for starting chess lovers.
There are 40 exercises, growing in difficulty, starting with the easy ones and finishing with the most complicated. The solutions for each chapter can be found at the very end of the book. After you have worked through the 10 topics, you will find yourself at the test section, where you can challenge your new-found knowledge.
ChessGamer - Tactics Awaken
$19.95
Great Games of Chess Legends - VOL. 2
Heroes of Classical Chess & The Giants of Strategy
Heroes of Classical Chess & The Giants of Strategy
Catalog Code: B0484EM
Two books from the Chess Secrets series brought together in one volume.
Chess Secrets is a series of books which uncover the mysteries of the most important aspects of chess: strategy, attack, classical play, opening play, endgames and preparation.
In Heroes of Classical Chess, Craig Pritchett selects five great players whose style exemplifies classically direct, clear, energetic, tough, ambitious yet fundamentally correct chess playing attributes.
The Giants of Strategy, Neil McDonald chooses his selection of the most prominent ones and highlights the major contributions they have made. He examines their differing approaches and styles, and from Nimzowitsch to Kramnik, how they followed in each other's footsteps.
Two books from the Chess Secrets series brought together in one volume.
Chess Secrets is a series of books which uncover the mysteries of the most important aspects of chess: strategy, attack, classical play, opening play, endgames and preparation.
In Heroes of Classical Chess, Craig Pritchett selects five great players whose style exemplifies classically direct, clear, energetic, tough, ambitious yet fundamentally correct chess playing attributes.
The Giants of Strategy, Neil McDonald chooses his selection of the most prominent ones and highlights the major contributions they have made. He examines their differing approaches and styles, and from Nimzowitsch to Kramnik, how they followed in each other's footsteps.
Great Games of Chess Legends - VOL. 2
$29.95
NIC Yearbook 126 - HARDCOVER EDITION
Anish Giri sovereign in the 1.c4 labyrinth
Anish Giri sovereign in the 1.c4 labyrinth
Catalog Code: B0126HYB
New in Chess Yearbook is the #1 guide to Chess Opening news! It is published four times per year, ensuring the most up-to-date and topic chess opening information. It includes 25-30 surveys per issue, covering all of the fashionable lines, wild gambits and even forgotten variations! If you're serious about chess, you need New in Chess Yearbooks!
New in Chess Yearbook is the #1 guide to Chess Opening news! It is published four times per year, ensuring the most up-to-date and topic chess opening information. It includes 25-30 surveys per issue, covering all of the fashionable lines, wild gambits and even forgotten variations! If you're serious about chess, you need New in Chess Yearbooks!
NIC Yearbook 126 - HARDCOVER EDITION
$39.95
NIC Yearbook 126 - PAPERBACK EDITION
Anish Giri sovereign in the 1.c4 labyrinth
Anish Giri sovereign in the 1.c4 labyrinth
Catalog Code: B0126PYB
New in Chess Yearbook is the #1 guide to Chess Opening news! It is published four times per year, ensuring the most up-to-date and topic chess opening information. It includes 25-30 surveys per issue, covering all of the fashionable lines, wild gambits and even forgotten variations! If you're serious about chess, you need New in Chess Yearbooks!
New in Chess Yearbook is the #1 guide to Chess Opening news! It is published four times per year, ensuring the most up-to-date and topic chess opening information. It includes 25-30 surveys per issue, covering all of the fashionable lines, wild gambits and even forgotten variations! If you're serious about chess, you need New in Chess Yearbooks!
NIC Yearbook 126 - PAPERBACK EDITION
$33.95
The Kaplan-Sheinwold System of Winning Bridge
By Two of the Greatest Champions of our Time
By Two of the Greatest Champions of our Time
Catalog Code: B0322IS
The Kaplan-Sheinwold Bidding System is the most popular bidding system among modern tournament players. It is easy to learn. All you have to do is read this book. You will know everything you need to know to play at and even win bridge tournaments.
The Kaplan-Sheinwold Bidding System is the most popular bidding system among modern tournament players. It is easy to learn. All you have to do is read this book. You will know everything you need to know to play at and even win bridge tournaments.
The Kaplan-Sheinwold System of Winning Bridge
$19.95
Chess Life Magazine - June 2018 Issue
Fabiano Caruana - America's World Championship Candidate
Fabiano Caruana - America's World Championship Candidate
Catalog Code: CL0618
The June 2018 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on Fabiano Caruana's win at the 2018 World Championship Candidates Match, where he was the first American to challenger for the World Championship since Bobby Fischer in 1972. Other articles include UT Rio Grand Valley's win at the Final Four College Championship.
The June 2018 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on Fabiano Caruana's win at the 2018 World Championship Candidates Match, where he was the first American to challenger for the World Championship since Bobby Fischer in 1972. Other articles include UT Rio Grand Valley's win at the Final Four College Championship.
Chess Life Magazine - June 2018 Issue
$3.95
Super Chess Kids
Win Like the World's Young Champions!
Win Like the World's Young Champions!
Catalog Code: B0199NIC
Super Chess Kids tells you all you need to know about recognizing and exploiting weaknesses in your opponent’s position. You will learn how to evaluate your position, develop a plan, and calculate moves of attack and defence. You will also see typical errors that even the best young players tend to make.
Super Chess Kids tells you all you need to know about recognizing and exploiting weaknesses in your opponent’s position. You will learn how to evaluate your position, develop a plan, and calculate moves of attack and defence. You will also see typical errors that even the best young players tend to make.
Super Chess Kids
$16.95
The Art of the Tarrasch Defence
Strategies, Techniques and Surprising Ideas
Strategies, Techniques and Surprising Ideas
Catalog Code: B0201NIC
The Tarrasch Defence is one of the most ambitious ways to play against 1.d4. Former Russian Champion Alexey Bezgodov has more than 30 years of experience with the Tarrasch and is one of the world’s greatest experts. The Art of the Tarrasch Defence is a deeply researched journey into the positional structures, the key moments in the fight for the initiative, the players and the variations.
The Tarrasch Defence is one of the most ambitious ways to play against 1.d4. Former Russian Champion Alexey Bezgodov has more than 30 years of experience with the Tarrasch and is one of the world’s greatest experts. The Art of the Tarrasch Defence is a deeply researched journey into the positional structures, the key moments in the fight for the initiative, the players and the variations.
The Art of the Tarrasch Defence
$29.95
How Ulf Beats Black
Ulf Andersson's Bulletproof Strategic Repertoire for White
Ulf Andersson's Bulletproof Strategic Repertoire for White
Catalog Code: B0200NIC
In his prime, in the 1970-s and 80-s, legendary Swedish chess grandmaster Ulf Andersson was a Top 10 player with a distinct, immediately recognizable style. He almost never lost a game and kept scoring wins from quiet positions.
In his prime, in the 1970-s and 80-s, legendary Swedish chess grandmaster Ulf Andersson was a Top 10 player with a distinct, immediately recognizable style. He almost never lost a game and kept scoring wins from quiet positions.
How Ulf Beats Black
$29.95
Chess Life For Kids Magazine - June 2018 Issue
Shankland Wins U.S. Championship! Paikidze Wins U.S. Women's Championship!
Shankland Wins U.S. Championship! Paikidze Wins U.S. Women's Championship!
Catalog Code: CL4K0618
The June 2018 issue of Chess Life for Kids is here! My First Move, Tournament Life, U.S. Championships, Shankland and Paikidze win the U.S. Men and Women's Championship, My First Move by FM Annie Wang and more in the latest issue of Chess Life for Kids!
The June 2018 issue of Chess Life for Kids is here! My First Move, Tournament Life, U.S. Championships, Shankland and Paikidze win the U.S. Men and Women's Championship, My First Move by FM Annie Wang and more in the latest issue of Chess Life for Kids!
Chess Life For Kids Magazine - June 2018 Issue
$2.95
Applying Logic in Chess
A top trainer demystifies modern chess thought
A top trainer demystifies modern chess thought
Catalog Code: B0202GB
Is chess a logical game? What constitutes an advantage in chess? How can we set problems and create psychologically difficult situations for the opponent? These are big questions, and Erik Kislik tackles them and others head-on in this thought-provoking, thoroughly modern, and original work.
Is chess a logical game? What constitutes an advantage in chess? How can we set problems and create psychologically difficult situations for the opponent? These are big questions, and Erik Kislik tackles them and others head-on in this thought-provoking, thoroughly modern, and original work.
Applying Logic in Chess
$28.95
A Shortcut to Winning Bridge
With My 100 Most Interesting Bridge Hands
With My 100 Most Interesting Bridge Hands
Catalog Code: B0323IS
This book, from one of the world's leading tournament bridge players and champions, highlights and summarizes the various bidding systems and the most widely used conventions. It gives deft insight into the strategy and psychology of playing Winning Bridge.
This book, from one of the world's leading tournament bridge players and champions, highlights and summarizes the various bidding systems and the most widely used conventions. It gives deft insight into the strategy and psychology of playing Winning Bridge.
A Shortcut to Winning Bridge
$18.95
British Chess
Britain In Pictures
Britain In Pictures
Catalog Code: B0320IS
British Chess is a picture book containing information almost available nowhere else. It has the first chess man, the first chess board, the first chess picture, the first chess diagram.
British Chess is a picture book containing information almost available nowhere else. It has the first chess man, the first chess board, the first chess picture, the first chess diagram.
British Chess
$9.95
Positional Repertoire - The Modernized Nimzo - Queen's Gambit Declined
Catalog Code: B0024TH
The Nimzo-Indian and Queen's Gambit Declined are amongst black's soundest and most universal answers to 1.d4. In his trademark style, Milos investigates the most positional ways to proceed after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6. He analyses all the critical lines whilst also taking a close look at all the sidelines and gives Black many new possibilities to spice up the game. We are convinced that this book will bring you inspirational games and results.
The Nimzo-Indian and Queen's Gambit Declined are amongst black's soundest and most universal answers to 1.d4. In his trademark style, Milos investigates the most positional ways to proceed after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6. He analyses all the critical lines whilst also taking a close look at all the sidelines and gives Black many new possibilities to spice up the game. We are convinced that this book will bring you inspirational games and results.
Positional Repertoire - The Modernized Nimzo - Queen's Gambit Declined
$36.95
First Steps - 1. e4 e5
Catalog Code: B0480EM
Starting a chess game with 1 e4 e5 is so common that the resulting complex of opening systems traditionally commands its own sobriquet, “The Open Games”. The central structure with pawns on e4 and e5 often leads to play based around highly classical themes which are the bedrock of successful chess understanding. First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.
Starting a chess game with 1 e4 e5 is so common that the resulting complex of opening systems traditionally commands its own sobriquet, “The Open Games”. The central structure with pawns on e4 and e5 often leads to play based around highly classical themes which are the bedrock of successful chess understanding. First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.
First Steps - 1. e4 e5
$24.95
Fighting Chess with Black
Two Great Books in One Volume!
Two Great Books in One Volume!
Catalog Code: B0481EM
Two great books for players who play the Sicilian Defence and King's Indian Defence in one volume. Fighting the anti-King's Indian by Yelena Denbo and Fighting the anti-Sicilians by Richard Palliser.
Two great books for players who play the Sicilian Defence and King's Indian Defence in one volume. Fighting the anti-King's Indian by Yelena Denbo and Fighting the anti-Sicilians by Richard Palliser.
Fighting Chess with Black
$29.95
First Steps - Caro-Kann Defence
Catalog Code: B0479EM
The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6. With this first move Black (as is also the case with the French Defence – 1 e4 e6) plans 2 ... d5, establishing a well-protected central pawn. The Caro-Kann has a reputation as a rock solid defence that minimises the risk of Black being subjected to undue early pressure. First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.
The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6. With this first move Black (as is also the case with the French Defence – 1 e4 e6) plans 2 ... d5, establishing a well-protected central pawn. The Caro-Kann has a reputation as a rock solid defence that minimises the risk of Black being subjected to undue early pressure. First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.
First Steps - Caro-Kann Defence
$24.95
A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play
Catalog Code: B0488EM
Brought together in one volume as part of Everyman Chess's series of compilation books: Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Accepted, Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Declined and Starting Out: Slav and Semi Slav. These three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series provide a complete repertoire with the Queen's Gambit.
Brought together in one volume as part of Everyman Chess's series of compilation books: Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Accepted, Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Declined and Starting Out: Slav and Semi Slav. These three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series provide a complete repertoire with the Queen's Gambit.
A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play
$29.95
Chess Lessons
Solving Problems & Avoiding Mistakes
Solving Problems & Avoiding Mistakes
Catalog Code: B0114RE
In this, his penultimate work, legendary chess instructor Mark Dvoretsky (1947-2016) explores identifying and dealing with problems on the chessboard. “While working on the games that I have included in this book, I have sought to uncover their core ideas which are important for a chessplayer’s improvement and demonstrate them as vividly as possible. Those may include both approaches to playing out certain typical situations and mastering various positional and tactical ideas, as well as improving technical skills and training an ability to search for decisions and to make them on the basis of the precise calculation of variations.
In this, his penultimate work, legendary chess instructor Mark Dvoretsky (1947-2016) explores identifying and dealing with problems on the chessboard. “While working on the games that I have included in this book, I have sought to uncover their core ideas which are important for a chessplayer’s improvement and demonstrate them as vividly as possible. Those may include both approaches to playing out certain typical situations and mastering various positional and tactical ideas, as well as improving technical skills and training an ability to search for decisions and to make them on the basis of the precise calculation of variations.
Chess Lessons
$24.95
Great Games of Chess Legends - VOL. 1
Games by Topalov, Geller, Bronstein, Alekhine, Morphy, Kasparov, Tal and Stein
Games by Topalov, Geller, Bronstein, Alekhine, Morphy, Kasparov, Tal and Stein
Catalog Code: B0477EM
Two books from the Chess Secrets series brought together in one volume. Chess Secrets is a series of books which uncover the mysteries of the most important aspects of chess: strategy, attack, classical play, opening play, endgames and preparation. In each book the author chooses and deeply studies a number of great players from chess history who have excelled in a particular field of the game and undeniably influenced those who have followed.
Two books from the Chess Secrets series brought together in one volume. Chess Secrets is a series of books which uncover the mysteries of the most important aspects of chess: strategy, attack, classical play, opening play, endgames and preparation. In each book the author chooses and deeply studies a number of great players from chess history who have excelled in a particular field of the game and undeniably influenced those who have followed.
Great Games of Chess Legends - VOL. 1
$29.95
Improve Your Chess x3
Catalog Code: B0463EM
These three titles, brought together for the first time in one volume, explain the important ideas behind every major opening, provide an understanding of the middlegame to the aspiring player and tips to all players wishing to improve their endgame play.
These three titles, brought together for the first time in one volume, explain the important ideas behind every major opening, provide an understanding of the middlegame to the aspiring player and tips to all players wishing to improve their endgame play.
Improve Your Chess x3
$29.95
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.
