Board games: Chess Books
Siles Press,U.S. How to Reassess Your Chess: Chess Mastery Through
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£27.89
Quality Chess UK LLP The Woodpecker Method 2
Book SynopsisSwedish Grandmaster Axel Smith returns with a sequel to his colossal bestseller, The Woodpecker Method, which was on the tactics of the World Champions. For The Woodpecker Method 2, he has found 1000 foundational positional exercises and prepared them for 'woodpecking' solve the puzzles repeatedly, and boost your positional intuition.
£20.25
Quality Chess UK LLP The Woodpecker Method
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£21.38
Quality Chess UK LLP Chess Structures: A Grandmaster Guide
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£18.99
Gambit Publications Ltd FCO - Fundamental Chess Openings
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£18.99
Batsford Ltd My 60 Memorable Games: chess tactics, chess
Book Synopsis‘Still seen as the classic games collection’ – English Chess Federation 'It is a work of genius' – The Compulsive Reader One of the most important chess books ever written, reissued in celebration of a chess genius, Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing his thoughts, the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one. You'll find beautifully simple positional play by out-of-this-world combinations that are just breathtaking. Fischer played nearly all of these games as a grandmaster so they are at the very highest level, but his lucid commentary makes every move and idea both accessible and understandable, meaning that every player will learn huge amounts from this book. It is an essential for each chess enthusiast, competitor and professional alike. The controversial alterations that were made to Bobby Fischer's words in the last edition have been omitted in this book, so only the author's own words are expressed, giving a true insight into one of the most gifted, troubled and controversial minds of the 20th century.Trade Review‘Still seen as the classic games collection’ English Chess Federation 'It is a work of genius... There are masterpieces here aplenty, undoubtedly, they will give pleasure to all who love chess.' The Compulsive Reader 'What is very attractive about the book – apart from the fact that Fischer was such an extraordinary player and analyst – is the honesty of his comments.' Five Books Dominic Lawson
£15.29
Siles Press,U.S. Complete Book of Chess Strategy: Grandmaster
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£17.99
Random House Publishing Group Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer
Book SynopsisA one-of-a-kind masterclass in chess from the greatest player of all time.Learn how to play chess the Bobby Fischer way with the fastest, most efficient, most enjoyable method ever devised. Whether you’re just learning the game or looking for more complex strategies, these practice problems and exercises will help you master the art of the checkmate. This book teaches through a programmed learning method: It asks you a question. If you give the right answer, it goes on to the next question. If you give the wrong answer, it explains why the answer is wrong and asks you to go back and try again. Thanks to the book’s unique formatting, you will work through the exercises on the right-hand side, with the correct answer hidden on the next page. The left-hand pages are intentionally printed upside-down; after reaching the last page, simply turn the book upside-down and work your way back. When you finish, not only will you
£8.07
Gambit Publications Ltd How to Beat Your Dad at Chess
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£13.29
Everyman Chess The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal
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£17.09
Quality Chess UK LLP The Soviet Chess Primer
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£15.19
Siles Press,U.S. Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into
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£18.89
Quality Chess UK LLP Calculation
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£17.99
Everyman Chess Mastering Chess Strategy
Book SynopsisThis book provides a basic foundation of strategy in all three phases of chess - the opening, middlegame and endgame - as well as an abundance of carefully selected exercises to monitor progress.
£17.99
Everyman Chess Play Winning Chess
Book SynopsisPlay Winning Chess is an introduction to the moves, strategies and philosophy of chess, with clear explanations of the games, fundamental and instructive examples, question-and-answer sections, sample games and psychological hints.
£15.99
New In Chess 100 Endgames You Must Know: Vital Lessons for
Book SynopsisNew (4th) and improved edition of an all-time classic. The good news about endgames is: there are relatively few endings you should know by heart. Once you know these endings, that's it. Your knowledge never goes out of date! The bad news is that, all the same, the endgame technique of most players is deficient. Modern time-controls make matters worse: there is simply not enough time to delve deep into the position. Jesus de la Vila debunks the myth that endgame theory is complex and he teaches you to steer the game into a position you are familiar with. This book contains only those endgames that: show up most frequently are easy to learn contain ideas that are useful in more difficult positions. Your performance will improve dramatically because this book brings you: simple rules detailed and lively explanations many diagrams clear summaries of the most important themes dozens of tests.Trade Review"If you really have no patience for endgames, at least read Jesus de la Villa's '100 Endgames You Must Know'." -- Gary Walters Chess "The greatest strength of the book: breaking things down into well-worded chunks of easily digestible information." March Towers Chess Reviews "There's not much to say about it - you just have to buy it and read it! De la Villa does a truly wonderful job of explaining useful endgames in a calm measured manner that is clear enough for any strength of player to understand while still being interesting for stronger players. If you've never read an endgame book before, this is the one you should start with." -- Matthew Sadler, Grandmaster, former British Champion "Former Women World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk said she had really enjoyed De la Villa's '100 Endgames You Must Know' and had made flashcards out of the 100 positions. One side of the card had the position, the solution was written out on the reverse, and she quizzed herself until she knew all 100." -- Elisabeth Vicary USCF Online "Though Nunn's comments are clear and to the point, I found De la Villa's discussions easier to digest." -- Ted Greiner, British Correspondence Chess Association, Comparing '100 Endgames' with John Nunn's 'Understanding Endgames' "De la Villa does the job quite well. He emphasizes the practical and prefers understanding to memorization." -- John Donaldson, International Master jeremysilman.com "A clear exposition of the most important endgames, with exercises to test your knowledge." British Chess Magazine "The instructional explanations, the many diagrams, and the pleasant presentation make this endgame book an interesting publication for club players with a rating from 1600." Max Euwe Centre, Amsterdam "An excellent book to enhance your endgame skills." -- Johan Hut Gooi-en Eemlander Daily Newspaper "Every clubplayer should study this splendid book." -- B.H. Wilders Nederlands Dagblad "The layout and explanation both stand out for their clarity." CHESS Magazine "I like it a lot. It may be the first chess book since more than 25 years I will study thoroughly." Women International Master Rike Wohlers-Armas "We all admired '100 Endgames' for its clarity and practical value." -- Danny King The Guardian
£17.95
Everyman Chess Winning Chess Tactics
Book SynopsisReaders will learn sure-fire tactics and combinations from one of the world's top chess players. Attack? Defend? Swap pieces? Tactics are the watchdogs of strategy that take advantage of short-term opportunities to trap or ambush opponents and quite possibly change the course of a game in a single move. Why should players only hope that opponents will blunder when International Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan can show them how to put the tactics of the world's chess legends to work. Choose from the double attack, the pin, the skewer, deflection, the decor, x-rays, windmills, and many more time-tested tactics. Using classic board situations arranged in chapters by tactical themes, Seirawan teaches readers how to: Board positions from actual games played by history's great chess tacticians are provided throughout. Review tests for each topic let them track their improvement. In no time they will be playing better, with more confidence than they ever thought possible.Trade Review"An excellent book to improve your tactical play."--Chesscorner.com "Seirawan does a remarkable job of discussing tactics that usually appear only in books for advanced players and communicating them to anyone with a grasp of playing fundamentals." --Alude.com "This book is the most thorough treatment of tactics that I have ever seen." --Evan Kreider, ChessPraxis
£14.39
Adams Media Corporation How To Beat Anyone At Chess
Book SynopsisLearn to take the king like a pro with this essential, easy-to-understand guidebook for chess players everywhere no matter what your skill level!Whether you’ve played a few matches or are completely new to the game, How to Beat Anyone at Chess helps you master leading strategies for one of the hardest games out there. Each page guides you through important moves with easy-to-understand explanations and tips for staying ahead of your opponent. From utilizing the queen''s power to slaying your rival’s king, you''ll learn all about the traps, squeezes, and sacrifices that give players an extra edge and how you can use these techniques to beat the competition. The ultimate guide to conquering the classic game, How to Beat Anyone at Chess will show you how to become a grandmaster in no time!
£11.97
New in Chess 1001 Chess Exercises for Beginners: The Tactics
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£17.05
Quarto Publishing PLC Chess Player's Bible
Book SynopsisMaster the ancient art of chess, the game of kings. Learn the key techniques and classic moves of the chess masters, including basic and advanced tactics, combinations, sacrifices, and pawn structures. Over 300 examples demonstrate attacking and defensive strategies for the opening, middle, and end phases of the game.Trade Review'The perfect gift for someone looking to take up chess, an experienced player, or someone looking to improve their game. This would make a lovely Father's Day gift.'
£13.59
Everyman Chess Winning Chess Strategies
Book SynopsisReaders will gain the advantage over their opponents with easy-to-remember strategies from one of the world's top chess players! Strategy--it's the ultimate secret weapon for championship players around the world. Drawing on his considerable experience in tournament play, International Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan shows players how to apply flexible strategic principles to every part of their game. Using Seirawan's simple and effective planning and analysis techniques, they will enter each game with confidence and energy, ready to play forcefully and intelligently--the way they need to play so they can win every time! Learn to: Diagrams throughout the book illustrate game positions, and readers wi'll meet history's greatest chess strategies--learning from them move by move! Whether for reference during practice games or simply for pleasure reading, Winning Chess Strategies is an information packed resource players will turn to again and again.Trade Review"Seirawan does a great job with this book."--Chesscorner.com "These two books will teach you enough to beat most of your friends and family and all the kids on your block."--Evan Kreider, ChessPraxis
£15.19
Gambit Publications Ltd The Seven Deadly Chess Sins
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£15.29
Quality Chess UK LLP Build Up Your Chess 1: The Fundamentals
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£17.55
Quality Chess UK LLP Theoretical Rook Endgames
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£22.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd Chess and other Games Pieces from Islamic Lands
Book SynopsisAmong the many treasures of The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, are hundreds of games pieces dating from the seventh to the nineteenth century CE. Intricately crafted in a rich variety of materials, including ivory, wood, ceramic, glass, jade, and agate, these tiny objects not only mark the evolution of familiar games into their modern forms, but also evoke the imperial palaces, military camps, and herders? tents in which they were played over many centuries.Some of the most beautiful are a famous group of rock-crystal chess pieces that were kept in a monastery church in northern Spain for more than 800 years. They are presented here alongside other spectacular examples, some of which have never before appeared in a publication, including both early figural chess pieces that originated in India and the Sasanian empire and the more abstract forms that later became popular throughout the Islamic world. Other games pieces, such as dice and pachisi sets and an important medieval Arabic treatise on chess, complete the collection.This volume provides the definitive catalogue of this outstanding group of games pieces, some of which scientific testing has dated with precision for the first time, and includes more than 300 striking images.Trade Review'Stunning' - Arab WeeklyTable of ContentsForeword by Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part One: Early Development of Chess and Backgammon Pieces • Essay: Chess and Backgammon in the Iranian World; Catalogue Section A: Figural Chessmen • Part Two: Abstract Chessmen, Backgammon and Other Games Pieces • Essay: Nishapur and Early Islamic Games Pieces; Catalogue Sections: B) Ivory and Bone; C) Wood and Jet; D) Ceramic; E) Stone; F) Rock Crystal and Other Hardstones; G) Glass; H) Other Games and Related Items • Part Three: Chessmen and Other Games Pieces in Museum and Private Collections
£36.00
Diversified Publishing Chess Tactics for Champions
Book SynopsisSusan Polgar became the first female Grandmaster at age 15—and it wasn't luck that got her there. Her use of tactics, combinations, and strategy during her games gave her the critical advantage she needed against her opponents. In Chess Tactics for Champions, Polgar gives insight into the kind of thinking that chess champions rely on while playing the game, specifically the ability to recognize patterns and combinations. With coauthor Paul Truong, Susan Polgar teaches the tactics she learned from her father, Laszlo Polgar, one of the world's best chess coaches.• Teaches players how to calculate the effect of a move in order to gain an edge over an opponent• For intermediate to advanced chess players of all ages
£15.29
Gambit Publications Ltd The Ultimate Chess Puzzle Book
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£17.99
Quality Chess The Woodpecker Method 2
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£26.55
Siles Press,U.S. Bobby Fischer and His World
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£27.89
Everyman Chess Opening Repertoire: The English Defence
Book SynopsisThe English Defence (1 d4 e6 2 c4 b6) is a dynamic, counter-attacking line, initially investigated by English grandmasters. Black aims to set White difficult problems to solve at the very earliest stage of the game. Black’s play is provocative – aiming to lure White into establishing a big pawn centre. This is a risky strategy as White falls behind in development and Black switfly becomes very active. However, if White’s response is more circumspect then Black can often manoeuvre into favourable structures reminiscent of positions arising from the Nimzo-Indian Defence, the Queen’s Indian Defence or even the Dutch. José González provides an excellent analysis of this complex opening and carves out a powerful repertoire for Black covering all lines after 1 d4. It is possible for White to avoid the "English battle" by playing either 2 Nf3 or even 2 e4 (a rare move for 1 d4 players but seen occasionally). Gonzalez champions an aggressive variant of the Dutch against 2 Nf3 and outlines a simple but effective French Defence repertoire to counter 2 e4. * A complete repertoire for Black to counter 1 d4. * The question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.
£16.99
Everyman Chess Art of Attack in Chess
Book SynopsisOne of the finest chess books ever written Vukovic expounds both the basic principles and the most complex forms of attack on the king. A study of this masterpiece will add new power and brilliance to any player's game.
£15.29
Quality Chess UK LLP Reimagining 1.e4
Book SynopsisEvery chess player faces an opening dilemma: big main lines are complicated and time-consuming to learn, while easy-to-learn sidelines usually suffer from other defects. Finding the best of both worlds has been an impossible dream until now!Reimagining 1.e4 offers the Holy Grail of a simple, easy-to-learn White repertoire, which packs a punch against all of Black's main defences. In some lines, White unleashes a surprise as early as move 3. In others, White follows the known paths for a little longer, but only when there are big rewards to justify a modest effort.
£26.55
Siles Press,U.S. Reassess Your Chess Workbook: How to Master Chess
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£18.89
Gambit Publications Ltd Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy: Advances Since
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£17.99
Quality Chess UK LLP Positional Play
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£17.99
Gambit Publications Ltd Chess Endgame Workbook for Kids
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£13.29
Quality Chess UK LLP Conceptual Rook Endgames
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£22.49
New in Chess Endgame Strategy: The Revised and Expanded
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£26.96
Quality Chess UK LLP Playing the English: A World-Class Repertoire
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£23.74
Quality Chess UK LLP Chess Tactics from Scratch: Understanding Chess
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£20.25
Quality Chess UK LLP Boost Your Chess 1: The Fundamentals
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£17.55
Quality Chess UK LLP Chess Evolution 2: Beyond the Basics
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£17.55
Quality Chess UK LLP Questions of Modern Chess Theory: A Soviet
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£14.39
Quality Chess UK LLP Positional Decision Making in Chess
Book SynopsisPositional Decision Making in Chess offers a rare look into the mind of a top grandmaster. In his efforts to explain his way of thinking, Boris Gelfand focuses on such topics as the squeeze, space advantage, the transformation of pawn structures and the transformation of advantages. Based on examples from his own games and those of his hero, Akiba Rubinstein, Gelfand explains how he thinks during the game.
£18.99
Siles Press,U.S. Silmans Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to
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£23.39
Penguin Books Ltd The Grass Arena
Book SynopsisJohn Healy''s The Grass Arena describes with unflinching honesty his experiences of addiction, his escape through learning to play chess in prison, and his ongoing search for peace of mind. This Penguin Classics edition includes an afterword by Colin MacCabe.In his searing autobiography Healy describes his fifteen years living rough in London without state aid, when begging carried an automatic three-year prison sentence and vagrant alcoholics prowled the parks and streets in search of drink or prey. When not united in their common aim of acquiring alcohol, winos sometimes murdered one another over prostitutes or a bottle, or the begging of money. Few modern writers have managed to match Healy''s power to refine from the brutal destructive condition of the chronic alcoholic a story so compelling it is beyond comparison.John Healy (b. 1943) was born into an impoverished, Irish immigrant family, in the slums of Kentish Town, North London. Out of school by 14, pr
£9.49
Quality Chess UK LLP Karpov's Strategic Wins 2: The Prime Years
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£19.94
Quality Chess UK LLP Pump Up Your Rating: Unlock Your Chess Potential
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£19.99
