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Reimagining 1.e4 de Nikolaos Ntirlis
      Every 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...
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      Reimagining 1.e4 de Nikolaos Ntirlis
          Every 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...
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          Strategic Play with 1.e4 de Milos Pavlovic
              Many players approach the opening with a desire to learn sharp lines and out-prepare their opponents. This is an exhausting task, which gets more difficult by the day. However, there is a different strategy which is more practical and designed for longevity. This is to develop an advanced understanding of typical positions. Such a policy is the best approach against different move orders and...
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              Strategic Play with 1.e4 de Milos Pavlovic
                  Many players approach the opening with a desire to learn sharp lines and out-prepare their opponents. This is an exhausting task, which gets more difficult by the day. However, there is a different strategy which is more practical and designed for longevity. This is to develop an advanced understanding of typical positions. Such a policy is the best approach against different move orders and...
                  23,99 €Prix
                  Conceptual Rook Endgames Workbook de Jacob Aagaard
                      Rook endgames are the most frequently occurring endgames, as well as one of the most exciting and challenging areas of chess. In 2023, Quality Chess published Theoretical Rook Endgames by GM Sam Shankland and its sister volume Conceptual Rook Endgames by GM Jacob Aagaard – a dazzling dyad of domination in endgame literature. This new book tops off the triumphant trio...
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                      Conceptual Rook Endgames Workbook de Jacob Aagaard
                          Rook endgames are the most frequently occurring endgames, as well as one of the most exciting and challenging areas of chess. In 2023, Quality Chess published Theoretical Rook Endgames by GM Sam Shankland and its sister volume Conceptual Rook Endgames by GM Jacob Aagaard – a dazzling dyad of domination in endgame literature. This new book tops off the triumphant trio...
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                          Beating the Queen's Gambit - Indian Style! de Renier Castellanos
                              This book advocates the 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 move order for Black – with 3.Nc3 Bb4 having been covered in the sister volume Playing the Nimzo-Indian. By waiting for the knight to appear on f3 before transposing to a Queen’s Gambit, Black reduces White’s options. Spanish GM Renier Castellanos completes his cutting-edge repertoire for Black against 1.d4, with the Vienna Variation...
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                              Beating the Queen's Gambit - Indian Style! de Renier Castellanos
                                  This book advocates the 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 move order for Black – with 3.Nc3 Bb4 having been covered in the sister volume Playing the Nimzo-Indian. By waiting for the knight to appear on f3 before transposing to a Queen’s Gambit, Black reduces White’s options. Spanish GM Renier Castellanos completes his cutting-edge repertoire for Black against 1.d4, with the Vienna Variation...
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                                  Keep It Simple 1.e4 - 2.0 de Christof Sielecki
                                      Coach Christof has thoroughly revised and updated his 2018 best-selling chess opening manual. It covers everything you need to know when opening with 1.e4. You will get a complete White chess opening repertoire. Why is this opening repertoire called simple? For the simple reason that the variations are easy to remember and require little or no maintenance. International Master...
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                                      Keep It Simple 1.e4 - 2.0 de Christof Sielecki
                                          Coach Christof has thoroughly revised and updated his 2018 best-selling chess opening manual. It covers everything you need to know when opening with 1.e4. You will get a complete White chess opening repertoire. Why is this opening repertoire called simple? For the simple reason that the variations are easy to remember and require little or no maintenance. International Master...
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                                          Think like Ivanchuk de Viktor Moskalenko
                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                              Think Like Ivanchuk is a celebration of a true chess genius. This book is a collection of Vasyl Ivanchuk's best games, a chess biography and a highly entertaining training manual all in one. Vasyl Ivanchuk, a super-grandmaster from Ukraine, was born in 1969 and was the best player in the world in the 1990s behind World Champion Garry Kasparov. He has won the Olympiad, the...
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                                              Think like Ivanchuk de Viktor Moskalenko
                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                  Think Like Ivanchuk is a celebration of a true chess genius. This book is a collection of Vasyl Ivanchuk's best games, a chess biography and a highly entertaining training manual all in one. Vasyl Ivanchuk, a super-grandmaster from Ukraine, was born in 1969 and was the best player in the world in the 1990s behind World Champion Garry Kasparov. He has won the Olympiad, the...
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                                                  Capablanca's endgame technique de Alex Colovic
                                                      Although Jose Raul Capablanca was the World Chess Champion a century ago, his games remain among the most interesting to study. The clear logic and simplicity of his moves inspired other great players such as Mikhail Botvinnik and Bobby Fischer. And the clarity of his play will boost the confidence of any chess student. It all seems so easy when you read the explanations, says a student in a...
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                                                      Capablanca's endgame technique de Alex Colovic
                                                          Although Jose Raul Capablanca was the World Chess Champion a century ago, his games remain among the most interesting to study. The clear logic and simplicity of his moves inspired other great players such as Mikhail Botvinnik and Bobby Fischer. And the clarity of his play will boost the confidence of any chess student. It all seems so easy when you read the explanations, says a student in a...
                                                          19,95 €Prix
                                                          King's Anti-Sicilians for Black de Daniel King
                                                              This opening manual completes the Black repertoire against the Sicilian that uses the Kalashnikov as the main line. When possible, Black will opt for the adventurous moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5, covered in the book King’s Kalashnikov. But everyone playing 1... c5 has to be ready when White chooses to avoid the Open Sicilian. In this volume King gives you the answer...
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                                                              King's Anti-Sicilians for Black de Daniel King
                                                                  This opening manual completes the Black repertoire against the Sicilian that uses the Kalashnikov as the main line. When possible, Black will opt for the adventurous moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5, covered in the book King’s Kalashnikov. But everyone playing 1... c5 has to be ready when White chooses to avoid the Open Sicilian. In this volume King gives you the answer...
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                                                                  The Center Game de Arne Moll
                                                                      Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                      The Center Game is a wonderful opening for club players. White starts with a center push, develops quickly, looks for opposite castling, and launches an attack. The setup will feel very familiar to you in no time. And the chess engines show that this opening is both sound and correct, and at least as good as the over-analyzed Ruy Lopez and Italian Opening. With this opening, you'll...
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                                                                      The Center Game de Arne Moll
                                                                          Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                          The Center Game is a wonderful opening for club players. White starts with a center push, develops quickly, looks for opposite castling, and launches an attack. The setup will feel very familiar to you in no time. And the chess engines show that this opening is both sound and correct, and at least as good as the over-analyzed Ruy Lopez and Italian Opening. With this opening, you'll...
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                                                                          Accelerated Dragons de John Donaldson et Jeremy Silman
                                                                              Many players are attracted to the Dragon Sicilian, but are put off by the fierce mating attacks that White can launch. In the Accelerated Dragon, Black aims for an improved version, saving a move with his queen's pawn. If White tries to ignore the difference, Black's instant detonation of the centre will come as an unwelcome cold shower! The authors show that White's main reply, the...
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                                                                              Accelerated Dragons de John Donaldson et Jeremy Silman
                                                                                  Many players are attracted to the Dragon Sicilian, but are put off by the fierce mating attacks that White can launch. In the Accelerated Dragon, Black aims for an improved version, saving a move with his queen's pawn. If White tries to ignore the difference, Black's instant detonation of the centre will come as an unwelcome cold shower! The authors show that White's main reply, the...
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                                                                                  The Sicilian Accelerated Dragon de Peter Heine Nielsen et Carsten Hansen
                                                                                      In 1998, the authors set out to demonstrate the viability of the Accelerated Dragon as a weapon for Black, not fearing the Maroczy Bind or any other set-up White can come up with. In the intervening years, the opening has been apart of the opening repertoires of world top players such as Carlsen, Ivanchuk, and numerous other top grandmasters. Even though the material is now older, it is...
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                                                                                      The Sicilian Accelerated Dragon de Peter Heine Nielsen et Carsten Hansen
                                                                                          In 1998, the authors set out to demonstrate the viability of the Accelerated Dragon as a weapon for Black, not fearing the Maroczy Bind or any other set-up White can come up with. In the intervening years, the opening has been apart of the opening repertoires of world top players such as Carlsen, Ivanchuk, and numerous other top grandmasters. Even though the material is now older, it is...
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                                                                                          The Modernized Semi-Slav de Milos Pavlovic
                                                                                              The Semi-Slav Defense transcends its classification as a mere defensive response to 1.d4. It embodies a dynamic and multifaceted system that offers Black not only solidity in defense but also active counterplay and strategic flexibility. Here’s why the Semi-Slav is more than just a defense: Rather than passively defending, the Semi-Slav allows Black to counterattack in the center and...
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                                                                                              The Modernized Semi-Slav de Milos Pavlovic
                                                                                                  The Semi-Slav Defense transcends its classification as a mere defensive response to 1.d4. It embodies a dynamic and multifaceted system that offers Black not only solidity in defense but also active counterplay and strategic flexibility. Here’s why the Semi-Slav is more than just a defense: Rather than passively defending, the Semi-Slav allows Black to counterattack in the center and...
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                                                                                                  The Modernized London System de Milos Pavlovic
                                                                                                      Although known for a long time, the London started to catch up in popularity just in the last decade or so. I guess the reason for this is probably the desire of many players to focus more on the practical side of chess, with less use of engines and less memorization of long theoretical lines, and more about positional understanding of game. I must say, it received a huge boost not only in...
                                                                                                      41,95 €Prix
                                                                                                      The Modernized London System de Milos Pavlovic
                                                                                                          Although known for a long time, the London started to catch up in popularity just in the last decade or so. I guess the reason for this is probably the desire of many players to focus more on the practical side of chess, with less use of engines and less memorization of long theoretical lines, and more about positional understanding of game. I must say, it received a huge boost not only in...
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                                                                                                          Sicilian Najdorf 6.Be3 de Milos Pavlovic
                                                                                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                              This book is part of a new series from Quality Chess examining the cutting edge of opening theory. The idea is to identify the most important theoretical battlegrounds and then analyse as deeply as possible in search of improvements. Thus the reader will be ahead of the current state-of-the-art, rather than lagging behind trying to memorize old games. ...
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                                                                                                              Sicilian Najdorf 6.Be3 de Milos Pavlovic
                                                                                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                  This book is part of a new series from Quality Chess examining the cutting edge of opening theory. The idea is to identify the most important theoretical battlegrounds and then analyse as deeply as possible in search of improvements. Thus the reader will be ahead of the current state-of-the-art, rather than lagging behind trying to memorize old games. ...
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                                                                                                                  Attacking the Spanisch de Sabino Brunello
                                                                                                                      Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                      The Spanish opening, 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5, is so respected that many Black players immediately start defending. Brunello shows that Black can engage in a tense fight for the win right from the start. The three gambits considered in this book have all been tested by top-10 players, with good results, within the last year. The Marshall Attack The...
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                                                                                                                      Attacking the Spanisch de Sabino Brunello
                                                                                                                          Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                          The Spanish opening, 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5, is so respected that many Black players immediately start defending. Brunello shows that Black can engage in a tense fight for the win right from the start. The three gambits considered in this book have all been tested by top-10 players, with good results, within the last year. The Marshall Attack The...
                                                                                                                          23,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                          Playing the Nimzo-Indian de Renier Castellanos
                                                                                                                              The Nimzo-Indian Defence is an ideal weapon for Black at all levels. It has been popular for over a century due to its positional soundness, yet has experienced a revolution in recent years, with modern analysis increasingly highlighting its dynamic potential. Playing the Nimzo-Indian offers a complete repertoire for Black after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4, with an...
                                                                                                                              32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                              Playing the Nimzo-Indian de Renier Castellanos
                                                                                                                                  The Nimzo-Indian Defence is an ideal weapon for Black at all levels. It has been popular for over a century due to its positional soundness, yet has experienced a revolution in recent years, with modern analysis increasingly highlighting its dynamic potential. Playing the Nimzo-Indian offers a complete repertoire for Black after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4, with an...
                                                                                                                                  32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                  The Open Sicilian 1 de Milos Pavlovic
                                                                                                                                      Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                      This book is the first in a new series from Quality Chess examining the cutting edge of opening theory. The idea is to identify the most important theoretical battlegrounds of the moment and then analyse as deeply as possible in search of improvements. Thus the reader will be ahead of the current state-of-the-art, rather than lagging behind trying to memorize old games. In The Cutting...
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                                                                                                                                      The Open Sicilian 1 de Milos Pavlovic
                                                                                                                                          Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                          This book is the first in a new series from Quality Chess examining the cutting edge of opening theory. The idea is to identify the most important theoretical battlegrounds of the moment and then analyse as deeply as possible in search of improvements. Thus the reader will be ahead of the current state-of-the-art, rather than lagging behind trying to memorize old games. In The Cutting...
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                                                                                                                                          Fighting the London System de Kiril Georgiev
                                                                                                                                              This book presents a Black repertoire against the opening hit of the year - the London System, which arises after 1.d4 d5 2.Bf4. The author also covers various move orders with 2.Nf3 or 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 c5. Kiril Georgiev analyses several different set-ups for Black so the book would be of help to White players, too.
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                                                                                                                                              Fighting the London System de Kiril Georgiev
                                                                                                                                                  This book presents a Black repertoire against the opening hit of the year - the London System, which arises after 1.d4 d5 2.Bf4. The author also covers various move orders with 2.Nf3 or 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 c5. Kiril Georgiev analyses several different set-ups for Black so the book would be of help to White players, too.
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                                                                                                                                                      Opening Encyclopaedia 2024
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                                                                                                                                                        Soyez bien préparé avec la nouvelle Encyclopédie des Ouvertures 2024 ! Que vous souhaitiez vous constituer un répertoire d'ouvertures fiable et puissant ou trouver de nouvelles idées pour votre répertoire existant, l'Encyclopédie couvre l'ensemble de la théorie en un seul DVD et constitue le point de départ idéal pour votre formation en matière d'ouvertures. De nombreux nouveaux articles...
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                                                                                                                                                          Maîtrisez la Variante Kalashnikov de la Sicilienne de Fabien Libiszewski
                                                                                                                                                              Plongez dans l’univers fascinant de la variante Kalashnikov de la défense sicilienne ! Dans ce cours de vidéo captivant, découvrez les secrets de cette ouverture explosive qui vous permettra de prendre l’initiative dès les premiers coups après 1.e4 c5 2.♘f3 ♞c6 3.d4 cxd4 4.♘xd4 e5. Les Noirs consentent à des compromis stratégiques à long terme, mais en retour forcent les Blancs à...
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                                                                                                                                                              Maîtrisez la Variante Kalashnikov de la Sicilienne de Fabien Libiszewski
                                                                                                                                                                  Plongez dans l’univers fascinant de la variante Kalashnikov de la défense sicilienne ! Dans ce cours de vidéo captivant, découvrez les secrets de cette ouverture explosive qui vous permettra de prendre l’initiative dès les premiers coups après 1.e4 c5 2.♘f3 ♞c6 3.d4 cxd4 4.♘xd4 e5. Les Noirs consentent à des compromis stratégiques à long terme, mais en retour forcent les Blancs à...
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                                                                                                                                                                  Comprendre les finales de John Nunn
                                                                                                                                                                      La fin de partie aux échecs est souvent difficile à négocier. Connaître les méthodes de jeu typiques est alors un atout essentiel. Dans ce livre, le grand maître John Nunn, expert des finales, présente 100 idées clés à l'aide de 4 exemples pour chacune, sans noyer le lecteur dans les détails. Idéal pour qui recherche un livre sur les finales qui ne soit ni trop élémentaire, ni trop avancé,...
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                                                                                                                                                                      Comprendre les finales de John Nunn
                                                                                                                                                                          La fin de partie aux échecs est souvent difficile à négocier. Connaître les méthodes de jeu typiques est alors un atout essentiel. Dans ce livre, le grand maître John Nunn, expert des finales, présente 100 idées clés à l'aide de 4 exemples pour chacune, sans noyer le lecteur dans les détails. Idéal pour qui recherche un livre sur les finales qui ne soit ni trop élémentaire, ni trop avancé,...
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                                                                                                                                                                          Échecs: Londres ne répond plus de Vassilos Kotronias et Mikhail Ivanov
                                                                                                                                                                              Pour la plupart des joueurs, affronter le système de Londres a quelque chose d'agaçant. Longtemps délaissé par les grands joueurs, superficiellement peu agressif, c'est le type d'ouverture dont on se dit que si on la rencontre devant l'échiquier, on arrivera bien à la neutraliser avec un peu de bon sens et en respectant quelques grands principes. Or, ce système est loin d'être...
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                                                                                                                                                                              Échecs: Londres ne répond plus de Vassilos Kotronias et Mikhail Ivanov
                                                                                                                                                                                  Pour la plupart des joueurs, affronter le système de Londres a quelque chose d'agaçant. Longtemps délaissé par les grands joueurs, superficiellement peu agressif, c'est le type d'ouverture dont on se dit que si on la rencontre devant l'échiquier, on arrivera bien à la neutraliser avec un peu de bon sens et en respectant quelques grands principes. Or, ce système est loin d'être...
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                                                                                                                                                                                  The Chebanenko Slav According to Bologan de Victor Bologan
                                                                                                                                                                                      Chebanenko’s move 4…a6 in the Slav Defence has grown into one of the main systems for Black. It is an extremely flexible and almost universal weapon against the Queen’s Gambit. The Chebanenko Slav is very popular among top players. Club and internet players like it because it offers  Black solidity as well as active counterplay in all lines. The Chebanenko Slav According to...
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                                                                                                                                                                                      The Chebanenko Slav According to Bologan de Victor Bologan
                                                                                                                                                                                          Chebanenko’s move 4…a6 in the Slav Defence has grown into one of the main systems for Black. It is an extremely flexible and almost universal weapon against the Queen’s Gambit. The Chebanenko Slav is very popular among top players. Club and internet players like it because it offers  Black solidity as well as active counterplay in all lines. The Chebanenko Slav According to...
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