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Game Changer
AlphaZero's Groundbreaking Chess Strategies and the Promise of AI
AlphaZero's Groundbreaking Chess Strategies and the Promise of AI
Catalog Code: B0213NIC
Game Changer offers intriguing insights into the opportunities and horizons of Artificial Intelligence. Not just in solving games, but in providing solutions for a wide variety of challenges in society
Game Changer offers intriguing insights into the opportunities and horizons of Artificial Intelligence. Not just in solving games, but in providing solutions for a wide variety of challenges in society
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Game Changer
$24.95
Attack and Counterattack in Chess
Catalog Code: B0119RE
Fred Reinfeld's timeless Attack and Counterattack in Chess starts with the basic premise that White plays to build on the natural initiative that is inherent in having the first move, while Black pplays to sap White's divine right to this initiative, only to take it over the moment it is possible
Fred Reinfeld's timeless Attack and Counterattack in Chess starts with the basic premise that White plays to build on the natural initiative that is inherent in having the first move, while Black pplays to sap White's divine right to this initiative, only to take it over the moment it is possible
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Opening Repertoire: The Sicilian Najdorf
Catalog Code: B0501EM
The Najdorf Sicilian is one of Black's most respected and popular responses to 1 e4. It was favoured by those two titans of the game, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov and in the modern game it features in the repertoire of many elite players. This rich opening creates a wealth of opportunities for vigorous attacks, causing most games to be tense and engaging.
The Najdorf Sicilian is one of Black's most respected and popular responses to 1 e4. It was favoured by those two titans of the game, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov and in the modern game it features in the repertoire of many elite players. This rich opening creates a wealth of opportunities for vigorous attacks, causing most games to be tense and engaging.
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Chess Life For Kids Magazine - February 2019 Issue
World Cadet: Yuvraj Chennareddy takes the Gold
World Cadet: Yuvraj Chennareddy takes the Gold
Catalog Code: CL4K0219
The February 2019 issue of Chess Life for Kids is here! It's Your Move, You can do it! by SIM Jon Edwards, Chess Kids Across The Board, Avoid The Trap! by Bruce Pandolfini, Tournament 101, World Cadet by GM Mesgen Amanov and more in the latest issue of Chess Life for Kids!
The February 2019 issue of Chess Life for Kids is here! It's Your Move, You can do it! by SIM Jon Edwards, Chess Kids Across The Board, Avoid The Trap! by Bruce Pandolfini, Tournament 101, World Cadet by GM Mesgen Amanov and more in the latest issue of Chess Life for Kids!
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Chess Life For Kids Magazine - February 2019 Issue
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CLEARANCE - Still More Fun with Chess Miniatures - Lincoln
Catalog Code: CB0086RB
Explore the artistry and thematic possibilities that can be mined with just seven chess pieces!
Explore the artistry and thematic possibilities that can be mined with just seven chess pieces!
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CLEARANCE - Still More Fun with Chess Miniatures - Lincoln
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Chess Life Magazine - February 2019 Issue
Face off: Magnus vs. Fabi
Face off: Magnus vs. Fabi
Catalog Code: CL0219
The February 2019 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on the First American world championship contender in decades loses a heartbreaker to Carlsen by GM Ian Rogers. Other articles include "In Memoriam of Ruth Haring" and "World Youth and World Cadet".
The February 2019 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on the First American world championship contender in decades loses a heartbreaker to Carlsen by GM Ian Rogers. Other articles include "In Memoriam of Ruth Haring" and "World Youth and World Cadet".
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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.
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The Queen's Indian Defence
Catalog Code: B0151QT
In this companion volume to the author's highly-regarded The Nimzo-Indian Defence, the starting point is 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6. The main focus is on 3.Nf3 b6 while Roiz also covers 3.g3 (Catalan) and miscellaneous options.
In this companion volume to the author's highly-regarded The Nimzo-Indian Defence, the starting point is 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6. The main focus is on 3.Nf3 b6 while Roiz also covers 3.g3 (Catalan) and miscellaneous options.
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The Chigorin Defence - Move by Move
Catalog Code: B0499EM
The Chigorin is a perfect counterattacking weapon and will appeal to players who like to throw opponents onto their own resources at an early stage. Jimmy Liew identifies and analyses the precise moments when specific theoretical knowledge is required and also discussed plans and strategies in the quieter variations.
The Chigorin is a perfect counterattacking weapon and will appeal to players who like to throw opponents onto their own resources at an early stage. Jimmy Liew identifies and analyses the precise moments when specific theoretical knowledge is required and also discussed plans and strategies in the quieter variations.
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A Complete Guide to Benoni Systems and Structuresz
Two Great Books Brought Together in One Volume!
Two Great Books Brought Together in One Volume!
Catalog Code: B0500EM
Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, Starting Out: Benoni Systems by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik and Starting Out: The Modern Benoni by Endre Vegh, brought together in one volume.
Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, Starting Out: Benoni Systems by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik and Starting Out: The Modern Benoni by Endre Vegh, brought together in one volume.
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A Complete Guide to Benoni Systems and Structuresz
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World Championship - Petrosian vs. Spassky 1966
Catalog Code: B0337IS
The 1966 World Championship Match was one of the hardest fought and most exciting matches of this series. It was played under the traditional rules of a 24 game match, time limit was 40 moves in 21/2 hours, and if a 12-12 tie the champion would retain his title.
The 1966 World Championship Match was one of the hardest fought and most exciting matches of this series. It was played under the traditional rules of a 24 game match, time limit was 40 moves in 21/2 hours, and if a 12-12 tie the champion would retain his title.
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World Championship - Petrosian vs. Spassky 1966
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Vladimir Kramnik - The Inside Story of a Chess Genius
Catalog Code: B0152QT
This book tells the remarkable story of Kramnik's top-level clashes, while providing an exciting view behind the scenes of the chess world. Added to this are Kramnik's own comments on some of his most memorable games, as well as numerous color photographs.
This book tells the remarkable story of Kramnik's top-level clashes, while providing an exciting view behind the scenes of the chess world. Added to this are Kramnik's own comments on some of his most memorable games, as well as numerous color photographs.
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Practical Chess Beauty
Catalog Code: B0153QT
Solving studies is well established as an effective method of chess improvement. In Practical Chess Beauty one of the world's greatest study composers, Yochanan Afek, shares his finest creations.
Solving studies is well established as an effective method of chess improvement. In Practical Chess Beauty one of the world's greatest study composers, Yochanan Afek, shares his finest creations.
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Self-Taught Chess for Beginners and Intermediates
Catalog Code: B0338IS
This book is perhaps unique in that it was written by a professional educator who also plays chess, rather than by a professional chess player who also wrote. Dr. Milton Finkelstein was Director of the New York City Department of Education who wrote several other books in the education field.
This book is perhaps unique in that it was written by a professional educator who also plays chess, rather than by a professional chess player who also wrote. Dr. Milton Finkelstein was Director of the New York City Department of Education who wrote several other books in the education field.
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Pawns, Time and Space In Modern Chess
Catalog Code: B0024SHV
The core of the book cosists of 49 deeply annotated games played by the elite players. On top of that, there are 127 practical tests, so the material presented as a whole may be extremely useful to a wide audience. Of course, chess trainers and will find many of the games and test positions adequate for their chess lectures.
The core of the book cosists of 49 deeply annotated games played by the elite players. On top of that, there are 127 practical tests, so the material presented as a whole may be extremely useful to a wide audience. Of course, chess trainers and will find many of the games and test positions adequate for their chess lectures.
Pawns, Time and Space In Modern Chess
$32.95
The Ultimate Guide to Antichess
Catalog Code: B0025SHV
The aim of this book is to give Antichess players a high-quality opening analysis. It is designed as an opening encyclopedia, or at least as my playing repertoire.
The aim of this book is to give Antichess players a high-quality opening analysis. It is designed as an opening encyclopedia, or at least as my playing repertoire.
The Ultimate Guide to Antichess
$48.95
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
Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player - Volume 2
Catalog Code: B0036TH
In his second volume Ris continues to explore the essential elements of practical play for any club player. Again, the result is that Ris offers a course to help chess students master all facts of the game.
In his second volume Ris continues to explore the essential elements of practical play for any club player. Again, the result is that Ris offers a course to help chess students master all facts of the game.
Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player - Volume 2
$35.95
Chess Pattern Recognition for Beginners
The Fundamental Guide to Spotting Key Moves in the Middlegame
The Fundamental Guide to Spotting Key Moves in the Middlegame
Catalog Code: B0211NIC
Chess Pattern Recognition for Beginners teaches the most important patterns you need to know in order to develop and mobilize your pieces, manoeuvre your pawns into positions of strength, put pressure on your opponent, attack the enemy king, and execute standard sacrifices to get the initiative.
Chess Pattern Recognition for Beginners teaches the most important patterns you need to know in order to develop and mobilize your pieces, manoeuvre your pawns into positions of strength, put pressure on your opponent, attack the enemy king, and execute standard sacrifices to get the initiative.
Chess Pattern Recognition for Beginners
$24.95
NIC Yearbook 128 - PAPERBACK EDITION
McShane paints the Ruy Lopez in KID colours 128
McShane paints the Ruy Lopez in KID colours 128
Catalog Code: B0128PYB
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 128 - PAPERBACK EDITION
$33.95
The Tactics Bible
Catalog Code: B0037TH
As will be shown, they occur in the games of Grandmasters and even World Champions, past and present! They belong to everybody’s games, even beginners’! Each mate’s theoretical pattern is presented as a diagram, with constructed examples and actual games.
As will be shown, they occur in the games of Grandmasters and even World Champions, past and present! They belong to everybody’s games, even beginners’! Each mate’s theoretical pattern is presented as a diagram, with constructed examples and actual games.
The Tactics Bible
$36.95
New In Chess Magazine - Issue 2018/7
Batumi Olympiad Special
Batumi Olympiad Special
Catalog Code: NIC1807
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 2018/7
$14.95
NIC Yearbook 128 - HARDCOVER EDITION
McShane paints the Ruy Lopez in KID colours 128
McShane paints the Ruy Lopez in KID colours 128
Catalog Code: B0128HYB
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 128 - HARDCOVER EDITION
$39.95
Complete Games of Alekhine vol. 1 1892-1921
Catalog Code: CB0488RB
Complete Games of Alekhine Vol, 1 by Jan Kalendovsky. No edition listed, presumed first. Published in 1992 by Moravian Press.
Complete Games of Alekhine Vol, 1 by Jan Kalendovsky. No edition listed, presumed first. Published in 1992 by Moravian Press.
Complete Games of Alekhine vol. 1 1892-1921
$7.95
Understanding Before Moving - Queen's Gambit Structures - Vol. 2
Catalog Code: B0038TH
This book, the second in its series, provides an overview of the positions and corresponding plans arising from the Queen's Gambit.
This book, the second in its series, provides an overview of the positions and corresponding plans arising from the Queen's Gambit.
Understanding Before Moving - Queen's Gambit Structures - Vol. 2
$31.95
New In Chess Magazine - Issue 2018/6
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov plays 'more wisely' and is better than ever
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov plays 'more wisely' and is better than ever
Catalog Code: NIC1806
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 2018/6
$14.95
Keep It Simple - 1. e4
A Solid and Straightforward Chess Opening Repertoire for White
A Solid and Straightforward Chess Opening Repertoire for White
Catalog Code: B0210NIC
International Master Christof Sielecki has created a reliable set of opening lines for chess players of almost all levels. The major objective is to dominate Black from the opening, by simple means. You don’t need to sacrifice anything or memorize long tactical lines. Unless Black plays something stupid, when tactics are the simplest punishment.
International Master Christof Sielecki has created a reliable set of opening lines for chess players of almost all levels. The major objective is to dominate Black from the opening, by simple means. You don’t need to sacrifice anything or memorize long tactical lines. Unless Black plays something stupid, when tactics are the simplest punishment.
Keep It Simple - 1. e4
$29.95
Modern Chess Strategy
With an appendix on Go, the oriental strategic game
With an appendix on Go, the oriental strategic game
Catalog Code: B0336IS
Modern Chess Strategy is a book about the strategies in modern chess by author Edward Lasker with introductions by Richard Bozukich and Sam Sloan. It also includes a special appendix on the game of Go. A Japanese variation of chess which will keep you as addicted to it as the game of chess.
Modern Chess Strategy is a book about the strategies in modern chess by author Edward Lasker with introductions by Richard Bozukich and Sam Sloan. It also includes a special appendix on the game of Go. A Japanese variation of chess which will keep you as addicted to it as the game of chess.
Modern Chess Strategy
$25.95
Chess Informant - One Year (Four Issue) Subscription
First Issue Ships Immediately!
First Issue Ships Immediately!
Catalog Code: B0SUBINF
Subscribe to Chess Informant - the publication the Pros Use and Create! Subscriptions come with tons of benefits: SAVE 20% off the cover price! Pay once-as soon as a new issue comes out, it is sent directly to you. Don't worry about ordering every issue-subscribe once and let us take care of it for you!
Subscribe to Chess Informant - the publication the Pros Use and Create! Subscriptions come with tons of benefits: SAVE 20% off the cover price! Pay once-as soon as a new issue comes out, it is sent directly to you. Don't worry about ordering every issue-subscribe once and let us take care of it for you!
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Chess Life Magazine - January 2019 Issue
2018 Olympiad Tiebreak Heartbreak
2018 Olympiad Tiebreak Heartbreak
Catalog Code: CL0119
The January 2019 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on the 43rd Chess Olympiad where China nabs historic double gold, the U.S. team takes silver on tiebreaks, and the women's team makes a splash by GM Maurice Ashley. Other articles include "The Eternal Pin and how to use it" and "The Collins manuscripts at Indiana University".
The January 2019 issue of Chess Life is here! It's Cover Story is on the 43rd Chess Olympiad where China nabs historic double gold, the U.S. team takes silver on tiebreaks, and the women's team makes a splash by GM Maurice Ashley. Other articles include "The Eternal Pin and how to use it" and "The Collins manuscripts at Indiana University".
Chess Life Magazine - January 2019 Issue
$3.95
Chess Informant - Issue 138
Catalog Code: B0138INF
Chess Informant 138 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 138 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 138
$39.95
Chess Informant - ISSUE 138 on CD
Catalog Code: INFONCD-138
The periodical that pros use with pleasure is at the same time a must have publication for all serious chess students! Chess Informant 138 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 138 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 138 on CD
$14.95
Sicilian Defense
Catalog Code: B0333IS
Sicilian Defense by Alexander Koblentz published in Russian in Moscow in 1955
Sicilian Defense by Alexander Koblentz published in Russian in Moscow in 1955
Sicilian Defense
$19.95
If You Must Play Chess
Catalog Code: B0334IS
This book was originally published in 1947 with 55 of his best games, the last game being against World Championship Botvinnik, which ended in a draw. In 1981, he sought to expand this book by adding ten more games including his draw against Fisher, the last game, bringing the total number of games to 65 and the last year to 1976.
This book was originally published in 1947 with 55 of his best games, the last game being against World Championship Botvinnik, which ended in a draw. In 1981, he sought to expand this book by adding ten more games including his draw against Fisher, the last game, bringing the total number of games to 65 and the last year to 1976.
If You Must Play Chess
$19.95
Basic Chess Endings
Catalog Code: B0335IS
The most important endgames to study and learn are King and Pawn Endgames and Rook and Pawn Endgames. Knowing rook and pawn endgames is like having money in a savings account, as they come up all the time. Be sure to take time and learn all the rook and pawn against rook endgames.
The most important endgames to study and learn are King and Pawn Endgames and Rook and Pawn Endgames. Knowing rook and pawn endgames is like having money in a savings account, as they come up all the time. Be sure to take time and learn all the rook and pawn against rook endgames.
Basic Chess Endings
$21.95
AMERICAN CHESS MAGAZINE Issue no. 9
Brothers in Arms
Brothers in Arms
Catalog Code: ACM0009
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. 9
$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.
