Brought together for the first time in one book Meeting 1d4 and 1e4 International Master Jacob Aagaard and Esben Lund provide an all-in-one solution to the popular opening move 1 d4 and other White sy
Prominent opening specialists take a revolutionary look at the Pirc and Modern Defences and select a wealth of ‘dangerous’ options for both White and Black.
Everyman Chess are proud to present a new title in their much-admired Dangerous Weapons series, which specializes in supplying the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting opening ideas. Many of the c
The Pirc is an ambitious counter-attacking response to White’s most popular opening move, 1 e4. James Vigus provides an up-to-date appraisal of the Pirc and its many variations. Using illustrat
In this book, Timothy Taylor gets to grips with the King’s Indian and Grunfeld, providing White with a number of easy-to-learn and effective weapons which are specially designed to cause Black maximum
Once a chess player has figured out how all the chess pieces move, what is the next step on the chess ladder? This helpful and entertaining book provides players with the complete answer. In this easy
In Volume 2 of Excelling at Chess ,we publish International Master Jacob Aagaard's Excelling at Combinational Play: Learn to Identify and Exploit Tactical Chances and Excelling at Chess Calculation: C
International Master Cyrus Lakdawala examines both openings in detail and provides a highly practical repertoire for White based on a mix of the Colle and the London.
There is no easier way to win a game of chess than by luring your opponent into a devious trap. Similarly, there’s nothing worse than being the one on the receiving end. Tricks, traps and swind
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
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
We have all experienced nasty gambits and ultra-aggressive opening play. It’s scary and it’s always been difficult to find good, practical advice on how to react. Now, however, help is at hand. In thi
Chess is an enthralling game that provides countless hours of enjoyment for players young and old, but it’s true that for the beginner it can often seem like an intimidating prospect. Have you
Features coverage of three of the most dangerous attacking set-ups available to White: the Colle-Zukertort, the Barry, and the 150 attacks. This book is a guide to d4 attacks and covers various main l
This book provides a rock solid opening repertoire for Black, using systems based on the move ...c6. The backbone of this repertoire is the Caro-Kann versus 1 e4 and the Semi-Slav (via a Slav move ord
The Kan is an ideal choice against 1 e4, as it is one of the easiest variations of the Sicilian to learn and play. It’s relatively theory free, and success is more likely to occur through the understa
The Bb5 Sicilian is a logical and practical weapon against Black''s most popular defence to 1 e4 and is an excellent choice for White players who are fed up of constantly trying to keep abreast of th
Fed up with getting difficult positions with the black pieces? Tired of always having to keep up with all the latest developments? Take a break from the mountains of opening theory and play 1...b6! W
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
Part of "Chess Secrets" series, this book studies five legends who have excelled in the art of classical chess. It describes major contributions that they have made, compares their differing styles an
Bird''s Opening is an underrated and dynamic choice for White that immediately directs the game into relatively unexplored territory, setting Black players early problems and forcing them to think fo
Eric Montany recommends the Saemish variation (5 f3) as the perfect balance between solidity and aggression when facing the dangerous King's Indian. The Saemisch is a flexible system that allows White
The Sicilian Defence is by far Black’s most popular answer to 1 e4 at all levels of chess. The reason is easy to understand: from the very first move Black unbalances the position and can play
This book fills an enormous void in chess literature. There are a countless number of players who are very happy to defend the black side of the Queen''s Gambit or play the Nimzo-Indian, Queen''s Ind
Focuses on three attacking chess players - Garry Kasparov, Mikhail Tal and Leonid Stein - and examines their differing approaches and styles, and highlights some crucial themes, including the idea of
David Vigorito presents a King’s Indian repertoire for Black and explains the key ideas and tactics. Volume 1 deals with the Main Line (Classical) and Samisch variations.
An introduction to the moves, strategies, and philosophy of chess, with clear explanations of the games fundamentals, instructive examples, question-and-answer sections, sample games, and psychologica
In Grandmaster Zenón Franco selects and examines his favorite games by chess legend Akiba Rubinstein, and demonstrates how we can all learn and improve our chess by studying Rubinstein's masterpieces.
International Master and chess coach Lorin D’Costa examines the popular Queen’s Indian Defence. He highlights the typical plans and tactics for both sides, constructs a repertoire for Black and provid
Grandmaster Nigel examines the Pirc Defense and its many variations. He shares his experience and knowledge with the opening, provides repertoire options for Black and tells you everything you need to