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  • Tal-Botvinnik 1960: Match for the World Chess Championship

    Match for the World Chess Championship

    by Tal Mikhail ...
    One of the greatest books ever written about a world championship match.In 1960 Mikhail Botvinnik was the pillar of "scientific " chess and the ironwilled champion of the world. The young attacking genius Mihail Tal the "Wizard of Riga" put the magic back into the game by defeating Botvinnik with spectacular tactics in one of the most dramatic and celebrated world championship matches of all time ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Life & Games of Mikhail Tal

    by Mikhail Tal ...
    Mikhail Tal, the 'magician from Riga,' was the greatest attacking World Champion of them all, and this enchanting autobiography chronicles his extraordinary career with charm and humor. ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Study Chess with Tal

    chess tactics from the grandmaster

    by Mikhail Tal, Alexander Koblencs ...
    Mikhail Tal is one of the all-time chess greats. In 1960 he became the youngest champion in world history at the age of 23, sweeping to victory at his first attempt. His extraordinary tactical ability has never been bettered, and his reputation goes from strength to strength.This absorbing book, first published in the early 1980s, is based on diaries kept by Tal's coach from their training ... Read more

    $18.49 USD

  • Attack with Mikhail Tal

    by Mikhail Tal, Iakov Damsky ...
    The legendary Mikhail Tal was the finest ever exponent of attacking chess. His all-out sacrificial style took him all the way to the World Championship title. Dogged by ill-health, Tal's reign was a short one, and he was never able to regain his crown, but Tal remained an outstanding player right up to his death in 1992. His departure has taken away one of the chess world's most charismatic ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Draw!

    The Art of the Half-Point in Chess

    by Leonid Verkhovsky ...
    The Luck of the Draw!? We have all seen games – and perhaps even played them – in which a difficult or lost game is salvaged by a brilliant drawing combination. In the early 1970s, Soviet International Master Leonid Verkhovsky collected some of the most fantastic draws ever played. You will be captivated by combinations and threats, as inexhaustible imagination in defense and attack ... Read more

    $6.79 USD

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    Chess Fundamentals was first published thirteen years ago. Since then there have appeared at different times a number of articles dealing with the so-called Hypermodern Theory. Those who have read the articles may well have thought that something new, of vital importance, had been discovered. The fact is that the Hypermodern Theory is merely the application, during the opening stages generally, of ... Read more

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  • Pawn Structure Chess

    by Andrew Soltis ...
    Every chess player needs to know how to handle his pawns. Pawns form the 'playing fields' of chess games, a semi-permanent 'structure' that can determine whether a player wins or loses. This comprehensive guide to pawn structure teaches the reader where pieces are best placed, which pawns should be advanced further or exchanged, and why certain structures are good and others disastrous. This ... Read more

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  • The Blue Book of Chess

    Fundamentals of the Game and an Analysis of All the Recognized Openings

    by Howard Staunton ...
    The Blue Book of Chess is a book about chess by a chess master Howard Staunton intended for teaching the rudiments of the game of chess, and giving an analysis of all the recognized openings. The main goal was to simplify a great variety and the delicate distinctions of the openings, showing such moves as are recognized to be the best. At each opening, the student of the game is presented with the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Strategy of Chess

    Enriched edition. A Practical Guide to Openings, Middlegame Tactics, and Endgame Planning for Players of All Levels

    by Edward Lasker ...
    Translated by Jules Du Mont ...
    Edward Lasker's 'The Strategy of Chess' is a timeless classic that delves into the intricate strategies and tactics of the game of chess. Written in a clear and concise style, Lasker provides readers with a comprehensive guide to mastering the fundamental principles of chess, making it accessible to both novice and experienced players alike. The book explores various openings, middle game tactics, ... Read more

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  • How to Play the English Opening

    by Anatoly Karpov ...
    The English Opening, from the Flank Games group, was developed by Howard Staunton. In this opening, white avoids or delays the occupation of the centre with Pawns. Once considered a minor diversion, the English is now one of the main openings and all modern world champions have played it. One of the most famous world champions, Anatoly Karpov, brings his sharp eye and extensive experience to bear ... Read more

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  • Alexander Alekhine's Best Games

    Algebraic edition

    by Alexander Alekhine ...
    'Alekhine's games and writings inspired me from an early age...I fell inlove with the rich complexity of his ideas at the chessboard... I hope readers of this book will feel similarly inspired by Alekhine's masterpieces.' From the foreword by Garry KasparovAlexahnder Alekhine captivated the chess world with his dazzling combatitive play. His genius has been a strong influence on every great player ... Read more

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  • Exploiting Small Advantages

    by Eduard Gufeld ...
    Learn how to convert advantages into points. One of the most important stages of a chess game is the exploitation of an advantage, gained in either the opening or middle game. It is at this point of the struggle that many points are lost, especially at the club level. ... Read more

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