Combinations are the central element in chess; they make the game so magical and captivating. The beautiful point of sacrificing a queen, the strongest piece, in order to checkmate with a lowly pawn b
Simple diagrams make examples easy to followTest-yourself puzzles with answers at the backClear cross-referencing of chess rules as players progress through the bookLively illustrations of snooty quee
Two Soviet titles, seven Olympiad team gold medals and three Olympiad golds for individual performance are just a few of Geller's accomplishments in chess. He crowned his long career by becoming World Senior Champion in 1992. Geller was also noted for his ability to share his wisdom - he coached World Champions Boris Spassky and Anatoly Karpov. In The Nemesis, Geller annotates over 130 of his greatest games with wit and insight.
Paraguayan grandmaster, Zenon Franco has long been a fan of Paul Keres and has now collected together 38 of his finest games, along with numerous extracts from other encounters.
In this book the highly experienced coach international master Andrew Martin explains the basic ideas behind all the different variations you can encounter after 1 d4 d5 2 c4.First Steps is a new open
Key Concepts of Gambit Play is an inspirational guide for those seeking to sharpen their game and fight for the win. By covering 14 gambits from a wide range of openings, this book offers ideas and in
The English often leads to situations where there are opportunities to employ tricky move orders. David explains how to navigate through these successfully and avoid any unfortunate pitfalls. This boo
Grandmaster Zenón Franco examines chess legend Boris Spassky’s chess style, selects and studies his favorite Spassky games, and demonstrates how we can all improve our chess by learning from Spassky’s
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, t
International Master Kevin Goh Wei Ming examines the most theoretically important and instructive games of recent years in the popular 6 Bg5 Sicilian Najdorf, highlighting the main developments and no
Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov: Part II is the second volume in a major three-volume series made unique by the fact that it records the greatest chess battles played by the greatest chessplayer of a
Opening expert David Vigorito examines the most important and instructive Grunfeld games in recent years. This book is packed with key new ideas and critical analysis.
"This is a continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works listing the results of men's chess competitions all over the world. The present volume covers 1968 through 1970. Entr
"This is a continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works listing the results of men's chess competitions all over the world. The present volume covers 1964 through 1967. Entr
The wait is over. Finally it’s here... the much anticipated 4th edition of John Watson’s Play the French – the must-have book for all French Defence players for over 20 years!Watson’s highly acclaime
Chess Camp is a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more c
Chess Camp is a new training system for beginning chessplayers, and for the parents and coaches who teach them. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts, and then progressing to more c
When Chess Putnam is ordered by an infamous crime boss--who also happens to be her drug dealer--to use her powers as a witch to solve a grisly murder involving dark magic, she knows she must rise to t
Grandmaster Glenn Flear presents a repertoire for Black based on the Semi-Slav Triangle, an ambitious way to fight the ever-popular Queen’s Gambit. Black’s weapons include the Abrahams-No
Opening expert David Vigorito examines the most important and instructive Sicilian Dragon games in recent years. This book is packed with key new ideas and critical analysis.
Artur Yusupov’s complete course of chess training stretches to nine volumes, guiding the reader towards a higher chess understanding using carefully selected positions and advice. To make sure that th
This book provides a repertoire for Black with the ever-popular Queen’s Gambit Declined. Opening expert John Cox covers not one but two key options for Black. The Tartakower Variation is a sophisticat
The King’s Indian remains a hugely popular opening ? unsurprising given the attacking opportunities it offers. In many of the ultra-sharp main lines, White wins the queenside battle but this often tur
Imagine you are a club player who has been given the opportunity to talk at length with a famous grandmaster. How would you make the most of this opportunity? Club players are unaware of the subtletie
Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor presents weapons for Black against the hugely popular Spanish Opening, basing his repertoire on the Modern Steinitz Defence. This opening can lead to razor-sharp
The Scotch Game is an ideal opening weapon for White: it’s ambitious and yet totally sound; it’s also easy to learn but leads to a wide variety of positions. It was a particular favourite for Garry Ka
The Sniper ? based on a system of development with 1...g6, ...Bg7 and ...c5! ? is a dynamic weapon for Black against both 1 e4 and 1 d4. Black allows White to occupy the centre but, in true hypermoder
Do you like setting your opponent problems from the very first move? And are you happy to roll the dice and take some risks? Then enter the intriguing world of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit! This title t
