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Checkmate

Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess

by Ben Mezrich ...

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face
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How to Win at Chess

The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond

by Levy Rozman ...

Series series How to Win at Chess
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several ... Read more

$12.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several
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Opening Repertoire:

The Iron English

by Simon Williams ...

Grandmaster Simon Williams was taught the English Opening at the age of six and 1 c4 was his weapon of choice until long after he became an International Master. For this new work, he teamed up with acclaimed theoretician International Master Richard Palliser to explore his old favourite.1 c4 remains an excellent choice for the club and tournament player. This book focuses on the set-up ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Grandmaster Simon Williams was taught the English Opening at the age of six and 1 c4 was his weapon of choice until long after he became an International Master. For this new work, he teamed up with acclaimed theoretician International Master Richard Palliser to explore his old favourite.1 c4 remains an excellent choice for the club and tournament player. This book focuses on the set-up
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Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part 2

by Garry Kasparov ...

Part two features the play of champions Max Euwe (1935-1937) Mikhail Botvinnik (1946-1957, 1958-1961 and 1961-1963), Vassily Smyslov (1957-1958) and Mikhail Tal (1960-1961). These books are more than just a compilation of the games of these champions. Kasparov's biographies place them in a fascinating historical, political and cultural context. Kasparov explains how each champion brought his own ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Part two features the play of champions Max Euwe (1935-1937) Mikhail Botvinnik (1946-1957, 1958-1961 and 1961-1963), Vassily Smyslov (1957-1958) and Mikhail Tal (1960-1961). These books are more than just a compilation of the games of these champions. Kasparov's biographies place them in a fascinating historical, political and cultural context. Kasparov explains how each champion brought his own
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My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles

The Amazing True Story of One Boy’s Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion

by Tanitoluwa Adewumi ...

In their escape from Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria, Tani's family's journey to the United States was nothing short of a miracle. Then 8-year-old Tani started competing with his public school in the ultra-exclusive chess clubs of New York City – and winning. A true story of sacrificing everything for family and living with nothing but hope.Tani Adewumi didn’t know what Boko Haram was or ... Read more

$8.99 USD

In their escape from Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria, Tani's family's journey to the United States was nothing short of a miracle. Then 8-year-old Tani started competing with his public school in the ultra-exclusive chess clubs of New York City – and winning. A true story of sacrificing everything for family and living with nothing but hope.Tani Adewumi didn’t know what Boko Haram was or
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Chess Openings for Beginners

Essential Strategies Every Player Should Know

by Jessica Era Martin ...

Make your first move with confidenceDuring a chess match, your opening strategy can determine how the rest of the game will go—but how do you know which strategy to use? Stick to the most effective techniques, master the five opening principles, and become a worthy opponent with this beginner-friendly guide to the top 25 openers, from the Scotch Game to the French Defense.What sets this book apart ... Read more

$10.79 USD

Make your first move with confidenceDuring a chess match, your opening strategy can determine how the rest of the game will go—but how do you know which strategy to use? Stick to the most effective techniques, master the five opening principles, and become a worthy opponent with this beginner-friendly guide to the top 25 openers, from the Scotch Game to the French Defense.What sets this book apart
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Everyone's Second Chess Book

by Dan Heisman ...

You’ve just read a chess beginners’ manual and learned the rules of the game, some simple tactics, maybe a few opening moves. What’s next for the ambitious player? Everyone’s Second Chess Book, of course!Acclaimed chess teacher Dan Heisman equips the not-quite-novice with the practical tools and knowledge needed to get started in competitive play: how to develop board vision; what to do when you ... Read more

$11.99 USD

You’ve just read a chess beginners’ manual and learned the rules of the game, some simple tactics, maybe a few opening moves. What’s next for the ambitious player? Everyone’s Second Chess Book, of course!Acclaimed chess teacher Dan Heisman equips the not-quite-novice with the practical tools and knowledge needed to get started in competitive play: how to develop board vision; what to do when you
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All the Wrong Moves

A Memoir About Chess, Love, and Ruining Everything

by Sasha Chapin ...

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental ... Read more

$10.99 USD

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental
... Read more
First Steps:

1 e4 e5

by John Emms ...

Starting a chess game with 1 e4 e5 is so common that the resulting complex of opening systems traditionally commands its own sobriquet, “The Open Games” (1 e4 met by other replies are “Semi-Open Games” and everything else comes under “Closed Games”). The central structure with pawns on e4 and e5 often leads to play based around highly classical themes which are the bedrock of successful chess ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Starting a chess game with 1 e4 e5 is so common that the resulting complex of opening systems traditionally commands its own sobriquet, “The Open Games” (1 e4 met by other replies are “Semi-Open Games” and everything else comes under “Closed Games”). The central structure with pawns on e4 and e5 often leads to play based around highly classical themes which are the bedrock of successful chess
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My Best Games of Chess

1908-1937

by Alexander Alekhine ...

The Genius of Alekhine In chess literature, there have only been a very few chess books that have immediately - and permanently - established themselves as classics. Lasker's Manual of Chess by Emanuel Lasker, Masters of the Chessboard by Richard RÃ©ti and Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual by Mark Dvoretsky are three that come to mind. There are of course others, among them My Best Games of Chess, 1908 ... Read more

$11.99 USD

The Genius of Alekhine In chess literature, there have only been a very few chess books that have immediately - and permanently - established themselves as classics. Lasker's Manual of Chess by Emanuel Lasker, Masters of the Chessboard by Richard RÃ©ti and Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual by Mark Dvoretsky are three that come to mind. There are of course others, among them My Best Games of Chess, 1908
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Fun with Chess

Learning & Training Guide

by Praveen Sadasivam ...

This is a beginner’s chess learning and training guide embedded with a workbook. This book is filled with innovative learning and teaching methods using various activities, puzzles, mini games, quizzes, crosswords, etc. This book also includes several facts and historical information about the game of Chess.This book on chess is a good “Starter” for any student wanting to learn the “Royal Game Of ... Read more

$3.99 USD

This is a beginner’s chess learning and training guide embedded with a workbook. This book is filled with innovative learning and teaching methods using various activities, puzzles, mini games, quizzes, crosswords, etc. This book also includes several facts and historical information about the game of Chess.This book on chess is a good “Starter” for any student wanting to learn the “Royal Game Of
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Win At Chess: Teach Yourself

by William Hartson ...

Win at Chess is the ultimate beginner's guide to this complex tactical game. You will quickly get to grips with the pieces, basic moves and elementary tactics - to help you develop your strategy and win. You will build your skill and learn how to exploit your opponent's strengths and weaknesses to ultimately force checkmate. The book is packed with new interactive features which include tips and ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Win at Chess is the ultimate beginner's guide to this complex tactical game. You will quickly get to grips with the pieces, basic moves and elementary tactics - to help you develop your strategy and win. You will build your skill and learn how to exploit your opponent's strengths and weaknesses to ultimately force checkmate. The book is packed with new interactive features which include tips and
... Read more
100 Puzzles with Discovered Attack and Discovered Check

Practical Chess Exercises for Beginners

by Andon Rangelov ...

Series Book 1 - Kids Chess Book to Teach Your Child How to Think
The book offers 100 puzzles with discovered attack and discovered check. Real chess games are used to create those puzzles. Please keep in mind that these are do-it-yourself exercises, therefore you must be familiar with all of the basic chess principles. Use “look inside” for additional details.When a player moves a piece out of the way to expose a previously blocked attack by another piece, this ... Read more

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The book offers 100 puzzles with discovered attack and discovered check. Real chess games are used to create those puzzles. Please keep in mind that these are do-it-yourself exercises, therefore you must be familiar with all of the basic chess principles. Use “look inside” for additional details.When a player moves a piece out of the way to expose a previously blocked attack by another piece, this
... Read more
100 Chess Exercises with Zugzwang and Zwischenzug

Chess Tactics

by Andon Rangelov ...

Series Book 1 - How to Play Chess for no Dummies Book
This book contains 100 chess puzzles and their solutions, all of which are either zugzwang or zwischenzug tactics. The puzzles are intended for players of intermediate level.Zugzwang refers to a scenario in which one player is forced to make a move although any move will worsen his position.Zwischenzug is a tactic in which a player, instead of playing directly anticipated move (usually a recapture ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains 100 chess puzzles and their solutions, all of which are either zugzwang or zwischenzug tactics. The puzzles are intended for players of intermediate level.Zugzwang refers to a scenario in which one player is forced to make a move although any move will worsen his position.Zwischenzug is a tactic in which a player, instead of playing directly anticipated move (usually a recapture
... Read more
Practical Chess Exercises with Overloading, Trapped Piece and Hanging Piece

Chess Tactics

by Andon Rangelov ...

Series Book 1 - How to Play Chess for no Dummies Book
This book contains 99 chess puzzles and their solutions, which include Overloading, Trapped Piece, and Hanging Piece. The puzzles are intended for players of intermediate level.Real chess games are used to create puzzles. Please keep in mind that these are do-it-yourself exercises, therefore you must be familiar with all of the basic chess principles. Use “look inside” for additional details. ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains 99 chess puzzles and their solutions, which include Overloading, Trapped Piece, and Hanging Piece. The puzzles are intended for players of intermediate level.Real chess games are used to create puzzles. Please keep in mind that these are do-it-yourself exercises, therefore you must be familiar with all of the basic chess principles. Use “look inside” for additional details.
... Read more
CHESS FOR KIDS: The Fun Way to Learn and Win: A Fun Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Help Kids Learn Faster, Play Smarter, and Start Winning in Just Days

by Lucas Checkmate ...

CHESS FOR KIDS: The Fun Way to Learn and WinImagine your child learning how to think ahead, make smart decisions, and win with confidence, all while having fun.That's the power of chess, and this book makes it simple, exciting, and easy for every child to master.Created especially for beginners ages 6 and up, Chess for Kids turns a complex game into an adventure filled with discovery, strategy, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

CHESS FOR KIDS: The Fun Way to Learn and WinImagine your child learning how to think ahead, make smart decisions, and win with confidence, all while having fun.That's the power of chess, and this book makes it simple, exciting, and easy for every child to master.Created especially for beginners ages 6 and up, Chess for Kids turns a complex game into an adventure filled with discovery, strategy,
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MASTER YOUR CHESS SKILLS

100 ONE-MOVE CHECKMATE PUZZLES

by Shivar Gopaulsingh ...

Are you ready to elevate your chess game? Dive into "Master Your Chess Skills," a meticulously crafted collection of 100 chess puzzles designed to challenge and inspire players of all levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to sharpen your tactics or an experienced player seeking to refine your strategy, this ebook offers a diverse range of puzzles that will test your skills and enhance your ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to elevate your chess game? Dive into "Master Your Chess Skills," a meticulously crafted collection of 100 chess puzzles designed to challenge and inspire players of all levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to sharpen your tactics or an experienced player seeking to refine your strategy, this ebook offers a diverse range of puzzles that will test your skills and enhance your
... Read more
Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess

by Bruce Pandolfini ...

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume, ... Read more

$16.99 USD

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume,
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Endgame

Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness

by Frank Brady ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who was Bobby Fischer? In this “nuanced perspective of the chess genius” (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed biographer chronicles his meteoric rise and confounding fall, with an afterword containing newly discovered details about Fischer’s life.Possessing an IQ of 181 and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby Fischer memorized hundreds of chess books in several ... Read more

$13.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who was Bobby Fischer? In this “nuanced perspective of the chess genius” (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed biographer chronicles his meteoric rise and confounding fall, with an afterword containing newly discovered details about Fischer’s life.Possessing an IQ of 181 and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby Fischer memorized hundreds of chess books in several
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Chess

Be the King!

by Ellisiv Reppen ...

Illustrated by Flu Hartberg ...

Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In Chess: Be the King!, you’ll start by learning how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In Chess: Be the King!, you’ll start by learning how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up
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Learn to Play Chess Like a Boss

Make Pawns of Your Opponents with Tips and Tricks From a Grandmaster of the Game

by Patrick Wolff ...

Series series Learn to Play
Stop playing like a pawn and start playing like the kingYou already know just how enjoyable--and and challenging--the game of chess can be. For those who play, chess leads to a lifetime of fun. But how do you make the first move to learn the rules and transform from a pawn to a king?The path to a perfect checkmate is in your hands! In the pages of this book, you'll find an introduction to all the ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Stop playing like a pawn and start playing like the kingYou already know just how enjoyable--and and challenging--the game of chess can be. For those who play, chess leads to a lifetime of fun. But how do you make the first move to learn the rules and transform from a pawn to a king?The path to a perfect checkmate is in your hands! In the pages of this book, you'll find an introduction to all the
... Read more
The Immortal Game

A History of Chess

by David Shenk ...

A fresh, engaging look at how 32 carved pieces on a Chess board forever changed our understanding of war, art, science, and the human brain.Chess is the most enduring and universal game in history. Here, bestselling author David Shenk chronicles its intriguing saga, from ancient Persia to medieval Europe to the dens of Benjamin Franklin and Norman Schwarzkopf. Along the way, he examines a single ... Read more

$13.99 USD

A fresh, engaging look at how 32 carved pieces on a Chess board forever changed our understanding of war, art, science, and the human brain.Chess is the most enduring and universal game in history. Here, bestselling author David Shenk chronicles its intriguing saga, from ancient Persia to medieval Europe to the dens of Benjamin Franklin and Norman Schwarzkopf. Along the way, he examines a single
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March Comes in Like a Lion, Volume 1

by Chica Umino ...

Series series Sangatsu no Lion
Rei Kiriyama is a child prodigy. Rei Kiriyama is also an orphan who lives alone in an empty apartment. Rei Kiriyama is a teen working in an adult's world. Life is complicated for Rei. He's an up-and-coming shogi (Japanese chess) player on the verge of turning pro but he has no homelife or much of a life period outside his board game but thankfully with the help of some life-long friends he has an ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Rei Kiriyama is a child prodigy. Rei Kiriyama is also an orphan who lives alone in an empty apartment. Rei Kiriyama is a teen working in an adult's world. Life is complicated for Rei. He's an up-and-coming shogi (Japanese chess) player on the verge of turning pro but he has no homelife or much of a life period outside his board game but thankfully with the help of some life-long friends he has an
... Read more
The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games

New edn

by Graham Burgess, John Emms, Dr John Nunn ...

Series Book 200 - Mammoth Books
Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Anand versus Kramnik 2008, and featuring a foreword by World Champion Vishy Anand.The 125 greatest chess games of all time, selected, analysed, re-evaluated and explained by a team of British experts and illustrated with over 1,000 chess diagrams. Join the authors in studying these games, the ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Anand versus Kramnik 2008, and featuring a foreword by World Champion Vishy Anand.The 125 greatest chess games of all time, selected, analysed, re-evaluated and explained by a team of British experts and illustrated with over 1,000 chess diagrams. Join the authors in studying these games, the
... Read more

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