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Pawn Endgames

by Glenn Flear ...

Endgames involving only kings and pawns are the most fundamental of all chess positions, and a firm understanding of them is required in order to become confident of tackling more complex endings that preceded them. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster and distinguished endgames expert Glenn Flear focuses on the very basics of pawn endings. Beginning with the simplest of positions and only ... Read more

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Endgames involving only kings and pawns are the most fundamental of all chess positions, and a firm understanding of them is required in order to become confident of tackling more complex endings that preceded them. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster and distinguished endgames expert Glenn Flear focuses on the very basics of pawn endings. Beginning with the simplest of positions and only
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Play the Grunfeld:

Detailed Coverage Of This Kasparov Favourite

by Glenn Flear ...

The Grünfeld is an exciting and dynamic answer to 1 d4, and has become very popular at all levels of chess. A major reason for this is that it has been a long-time favourite of the World’s strongest-ever chess player, Garry Kasparov, who used it many times in his numerous World Championship battles. In Play the Grünfeld, Yelena Dembo produces a comprehensive and yet workable repertoire for Black, ... Read more

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The Grünfeld is an exciting and dynamic answer to 1 d4, and has become very popular at all levels of chess. A major reason for this is that it has been a long-time favourite of the World’s strongest-ever chess player, Garry Kasparov, who used it many times in his numerous World Championship battles. In Play the Grünfeld, Yelena Dembo produces a comprehensive and yet workable repertoire for Black,
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Dangerous Weapons:

The King's Indian: Dazzle Your Opponents!

by Glenn Flear, Yelena Dembo ...

Prominent opening specialists take a revolutionary look at the ever-popular King’s Indian and select a wealth of ‘dangerous’ options for both White and Black. ... Read more

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Prominent opening specialists take a revolutionary look at the ever-popular King’s Indian and select a wealth of ‘dangerous’ options for both White and Black.
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Slav & Semi-Slav

by Glenn Flear ...

The very closely linked Slav and Semi-Slav Defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that Black can play against the Queen's Gambit. They have provided the battleground for thousands of exciting encounters between the world's chess elite, including Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov, and Alexander Morozevich. Players of all levels are attracted to the ... Read more

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The very closely linked Slav and Semi-Slav Defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that Black can play against the Queen's Gambit. They have provided the battleground for thousands of exciting encounters between the world's chess elite, including Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov, and Alexander Morozevich. Players of all levels are attracted to the
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Chess Openings for Black, Explained

A Complete Repertoire

by Lev Alburt, Roman Dzindzichashvili, Eugene Perelshteyn ...

Every chess player needs a set of openings he can trust!Chess Openings for Black, Explained gives you a complete repertoire of carefully selected, interrelated openings. Three-time U.S. champion and master teacher Lev Alburt, along with his grandmaster co-authors, provides everything you need to know to defend with confidence against each and every one of White's first moves. This second edition ... Read more

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Every chess player needs a set of openings he can trust!Chess Openings for Black, Explained gives you a complete repertoire of carefully selected, interrelated openings. Three-time U.S. champion and master teacher Lev Alburt, along with his grandmaster co-authors, provides everything you need to know to defend with confidence against each and every one of White's first moves. This second edition
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Learning the Chess Openings

by Jef Kaan ...

Compared with many recent (paper) opening books, this E-book, (2025) is the only opening book that -most- chess players will ever need.Contents: in the 'royal game' of chess, an understanding of all the phases of the game, namely opening, middle game, and endgame, is important.While the importance of the opening phase often is overestimated by beginners, at higher levels it can make the difference ... Read more

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Compared with many recent (paper) opening books, this E-book, (2025) is the only opening book that -most- chess players will ever need.Contents: in the 'royal game' of chess, an understanding of all the phases of the game, namely opening, middle game, and endgame, is important.While the importance of the opening phase often is overestimated by beginners, at higher levels it can make the difference
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Dvoretsky’s Endgame Manual: FastTrack Edition

by Mark Dvoretsky, Alex Fishbein ...

The FastTrack to Endgame Expertise!Since it first appeared in 2003, Dvoretsky’s Endgame Manual has been acclaimed as the best single volume ever written on the endgame. With staggering depth and accuracy, it clearly reveals the secrets of this most important stage of the game.One of the unique characteristics of the Endgame Manual has been the highlighting of text considered to be essential to the ... Read more

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The FastTrack to Endgame Expertise!Since it first appeared in 2003, Dvoretsky’s Endgame Manual has been acclaimed as the best single volume ever written on the endgame. With staggering depth and accuracy, it clearly reveals the secrets of this most important stage of the game.One of the unique characteristics of the Endgame Manual has been the highlighting of text considered to be essential to the
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A Practical Guide to Rook Endgames

by Nikolay Minev ...

Rook endgames represent approximately half of all endings reached in master games, so, it's vital that chess players thoroughly familiarize themselves with this critical part of endgame study. Improve understanding and play of these most important endings, with these clear, comprehensive explanations. ... Read more

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Rook endgames represent approximately half of all endings reached in master games, so, it's vital that chess players thoroughly familiarize themselves with this critical part of endgame study. Improve understanding and play of these most important endings, with these clear, comprehensive explanations.
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Starting Out:

Classical Sicilian

by Alexander Raetsky, Maxim Chetverik ...

Everyman Chess are delighted to present two further offerings from their original and best-selling Starting Out opening series. The Classical Sicilian is one of Black’s most popular and highly regarded opening choices against 1 e4, and it’s been a favourite of such greats as Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov and Vishy Anand. White has a number of aggressive ways to battle against the Classical: the ... Read more

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Everyman Chess are delighted to present two further offerings from their original and best-selling Starting Out opening series. The Classical Sicilian is one of Black’s most popular and highly regarded opening choices against 1 e4, and it’s been a favourite of such greats as Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov and Vishy Anand. White has a number of aggressive ways to battle against the Classical: the
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Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual: Sixth Edition

by Mark Dvoretsky, Alex Fishbein ...

The Sixth Edition of a Modern MasterpieceWhen it appeared in 2003, the first edition of Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual was immediately recognized by novice and master alike as one of the best books ever published on the endgame. The enlarged and revised sixth edition – 504 pages – is better than ever! German grandmaster Karsten Müller, widely recognized as one of the best endgame theoreticians in the ... Read more

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The Sixth Edition of a Modern MasterpieceWhen it appeared in 2003, the first edition of Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual was immediately recognized by novice and master alike as one of the best books ever published on the endgame. The enlarged and revised sixth edition – 504 pages – is better than ever! German grandmaster Karsten Müller, widely recognized as one of the best endgame theoreticians in the
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BASIC MUSIC THEORY

by JOSEPH G PROCOPIO ...

BASIC MUSIC THEORY By JOE PROCOPIO The author of this text has always believed that the richest person in the world is poor without music. As a teacher, Joe Procopio has spent a lifetime successfully enhancing and enriching the lives of all he has taught. Basic Music Theory is an easy to read book about music. It is the first step to take for anyone who is not trained in music but wants to become ... Read more

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BASIC MUSIC THEORY By JOE PROCOPIO The author of this text has always believed that the richest person in the world is poor without music. As a teacher, Joe Procopio has spent a lifetime successfully enhancing and enriching the lives of all he has taught. Basic Music Theory is an easy to read book about music. It is the first step to take for anyone who is not trained in music but wants to become
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The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You'll Ever Need

Learn to Play--from Reading Your First Notes to Constructing Complex Cords

by Brooke Halpin ...

Lots of piano books offer either in-depth analysis or quick gimmicks that don’t really teach music theory. But The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You’ll Ever Need is different. For students who want to learn the basics and dive right into playing, this book skips all the unnecessary trivia on the history of pianos and avoids lengthy digressions on classical and contemporary musicians. Instead, ... Read more

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Lots of piano books offer either in-depth analysis or quick gimmicks that don’t really teach music theory. But The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You’ll Ever Need is different. For students who want to learn the basics and dive right into playing, this book skips all the unnecessary trivia on the history of pianos and avoids lengthy digressions on classical and contemporary musicians. Instead,
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