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Mat et mots vous propose un large choix de livres consacrés aux échecs, essentiellement en français (Olibris, Payot, Grasset, Le Pion passé, etc.) et en anglais (Quality chess, New in chess, Russell, Mongoose Press, etc.).

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Endgame Corner de Karsten Müller et Alex Fishbein
      There are already many endgame books, so why this one? Well, most books deal with elementary endgames, or are very advanced and contain few exercises. But you have only really learned something when you can execute it at the board, with the clock ticking. And solving exercises is very close to this scenario. The authors present 450 endgame exercises designed to improve your...
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      Endgame Corner de Karsten Müller et Alex Fishbein
          There are already many endgame books, so why this one? Well, most books deal with elementary endgames, or are very advanced and contain few exercises. But you have only really learned something when you can execute it at the board, with the clock ticking. And solving exercises is very close to this scenario. The authors present 450 endgame exercises designed to improve your...
          29,95 €Prix
          The Greatest de Cyrus Lakdawala
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              Who is the greatest chess player of all time, the GOAT? Who is in the top ten? Let the debate ensue! How do you measure greatness? Is Morphy "greater" than Carlsen? Can such judgements be made, and do they mean anything? This fascinating topic is tackled head on in The Greatest by prolific chess author Cyrus Lakdawala. Avoiding presentism with carefully established...
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              The Greatest de Cyrus Lakdawala
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                  Who is the greatest chess player of all time, the GOAT? Who is in the top ten? Let the debate ensue! How do you measure greatness? Is Morphy "greater" than Carlsen? Can such judgements be made, and do they mean anything? This fascinating topic is tackled head on in The Greatest by prolific chess author Cyrus Lakdawala. Avoiding presentism with carefully established...
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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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                                  Zwischenzug! de Natasha Regan et Matt Ball
                                      Zwischenzug! is the first-ever comprehensive guide to the chess tactic also known as the intermediate move, or intermezzo. This exciting manoeuvre can catch opponents off guard because it is against the expected run of play. You will learn how to spot Zwischenzugs, when to look out for them, and how to set them up in your games. The authors have studied thousands of games and...
                                      29,95 €Prix
                                      Zwischenzug! de Natasha Regan et Matt Ball
                                          Zwischenzug! is the first-ever comprehensive guide to the chess tactic also known as the intermediate move, or intermezzo. This exciting manoeuvre can catch opponents off guard because it is against the expected run of play. You will learn how to spot Zwischenzugs, when to look out for them, and how to set them up in your games. The authors have studied thousands of games and...
                                          29,95 €Prix
                                          Think like Ivanchuk de Viktor Moskalenko
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                                              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...
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                                                          100 exerices nouveaux pour progresser aux échecs de Nicolas Giffard et Jacques Elbilia
                                                              Après la lecture du premier tome de cette série et la résolution des 100 premiers exercices qu'il contient, vous pouvez consolider, voire améliorer votre niveau. Pour cela, il est nécessaire de vous entraîner sur des situations typiques, indispensables pour votre arsenal de connaissances, que des parties de compétitions, avec leurs aléas, ne peuvent occasionner à coup sûr. Ces 100...
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                                                              100 exerices nouveaux pour progresser aux échecs de Nicolas Giffard et Jacques Elbilia
                                                                  Après la lecture du premier tome de cette série et la résolution des 100 premiers exercices qu'il contient, vous pouvez consolider, voire améliorer votre niveau. Pour cela, il est nécessaire de vous entraîner sur des situations typiques, indispensables pour votre arsenal de connaissances, que des parties de compétitions, avec leurs aléas, ne peuvent occasionner à coup sûr. Ces 100...
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                                                                  Tout savoir sur les échecs de Jérôme Maufras
                                                                      À propos Découvrez tout sur les échecs et apprenez à y jouer facilement avec ce livre complet : Divisé en 14 chapitres riches en informations : de l'histoire des échecs aux anecdotes et records, en passant par les stratégies de jeu. Composé à 60% de contenu informatif et à 40% de jeux : des quiz et des exercices pour pratiquer ce que...
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                                                                      Tout savoir sur les échecs de Jérôme Maufras
                                                                          À propos Découvrez tout sur les échecs et apprenez à y jouer facilement avec ce livre complet : Divisé en 14 chapitres riches en informations : de l'histoire des échecs aux anecdotes et records, en passant par les stratégies de jeu. Composé à 60% de contenu informatif et à 40% de jeux : des quiz et des exercices pour pratiquer ce que...
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                                                                          The Sicilian de John Emms
                                                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                              This is an updated and largely expanded edition of Starting Out: The Sicilian, the highly acclaimed guide to the most popular and famous opening in chess. In this user-friendly book, Grandmaster John Emms goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Sicilian Defence and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises...
                                                                              18,95 €Prix
                                                                              The Sicilian de John Emms
                                                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                  This is an updated and largely expanded edition of Starting Out: The Sicilian, the highly acclaimed guide to the most popular and famous opening in chess. In this user-friendly book, Grandmaster John Emms goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Sicilian Defence and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises...
                                                                                  18,95 €Prix
                                                                                  The Colle and London Systems de Cyrus Lakdawala
                                                                                      The Colle and London are opening systems for White starting with 1 d4. They are very popular choices at club level and for two very good reasons: 1. Both openings are easy to learn and understand. 2. White’s attacking play is based on solid foundations. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala examines both openings in detail and provides a highly practical...
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                                                                                      The Colle and London Systems de Cyrus Lakdawala
                                                                                          The Colle and London are opening systems for White starting with 1 d4. They are very popular choices at club level and for two very good reasons: 1. Both openings are easy to learn and understand. 2. White’s attacking play is based on solid foundations. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala examines both openings in detail and provides a highly practical...
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                                                                                          The Chess Euclid de Joseph Kling
                                                                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                              While Josef Kling is mostly known for his partnership with Bernhard Horwitz in their classic work 'Chess Studies and Endgames', the present book of chess problems and endgame studies precedes that work by a few years. In this new edition, all of the compositions and accompanying analysis have been thoroughly reanalyzed by FIDE Master Carsten Hansen.
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                                                                                              The Chess Euclid de Joseph Kling
                                                                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                  While Josef Kling is mostly known for his partnership with Bernhard Horwitz in their classic work 'Chess Studies and Endgames', the present book of chess problems and endgame studies precedes that work by a few years. In this new edition, all of the compositions and accompanying analysis have been thoroughly reanalyzed by FIDE Master Carsten Hansen.
                                                                                                  14,00 €Prix
                                                                                                  The Two-Move Chess Problem de B.G. Laws
                                                                                                      The mate in two chess problems is the most popular category of problems because they can be solved by nearly everybody, simply through the process of elimination. That, however, does not mean that they are easy to solve, are not artistic, elegant, or even outright brilliant. In this work by the renowned writer, editor, and chess problem composer, B. G. Laws (1861-1931) goes over the...
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                                                                                                      The Two-Move Chess Problem de B.G. Laws
                                                                                                          The mate in two chess problems is the most popular category of problems because they can be solved by nearly everybody, simply through the process of elimination. That, however, does not mean that they are easy to solve, are not artistic, elegant, or even outright brilliant. In this work by the renowned writer, editor, and chess problem composer, B. G. Laws (1861-1931) goes over the...
                                                                                                          12,00 €Prix
                                                                                                          A selection of Chess Problems de Philip H. Williams
                                                                                                              In his day, Philip H. Williams was widely considered a genius in the world of chess problems. Like many of his age, he dies too young and suddenly, yet he made a name for himself with several books on chess problems and a broad production of excellent chess problems. This volume presents his compositions from 1891-1895. In this new edition, FIDE Master Carsten Hansen thoroughly...
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                                                                                                              A selection of Chess Problems de Philip H. Williams
                                                                                                                  In his day, Philip H. Williams was widely considered a genius in the world of chess problems. Like many of his age, he dies too young and suddenly, yet he made a name for himself with several books on chess problems and a broad production of excellent chess problems. This volume presents his compositions from 1891-1895. In this new edition, FIDE Master Carsten Hansen thoroughly...
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                                                                                                                  Someday I'll Be a Queen (Toolbox) de Christel Minne
                                                                                                                      This toolbox full of tips and games accompanies the picture book, Someday I’ll Be a Queen, which incorporates all the rules of chess. Teachers, parents, grandparents, and chess coaches learn how to build it up step by step. The message is, have fun! Enjoy the book and the game together. Take your time. Don’t go through the book all at once but learn piece to piece after which you...
                                                                                                                      20,00 €Prix
                                                                                                                      Someday I'll Be a Queen (Toolbox) de Christel Minne
                                                                                                                          This toolbox full of tips and games accompanies the picture book, Someday I’ll Be a Queen, which incorporates all the rules of chess. Teachers, parents, grandparents, and chess coaches learn how to build it up step by step. The message is, have fun! Enjoy the book and the game together. Take your time. Don’t go through the book all at once but learn piece to piece after which you...
                                                                                                                          20,00 €Prix
                                                                                                                          100 Tactical Patterns You Must Know. Workbook de Frank Erwich
                                                                                                                              This workbook offers over five hundred carefully selected exercises to accompany the book 100 Tactical Patterns You Must Know . Experienced chess trainer Frank Erwich has not only identified the 100 most important tactical patterns, he has also collected hundreds of exercises for you to train these patterns. Solving these puzzles will drive home the key ideas, refresh your...
                                                                                                                              24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                              100 Tactical Patterns You Must Know. Workbook de Frank Erwich
                                                                                                                                  This workbook offers over five hundred carefully selected exercises to accompany the book 100 Tactical Patterns You Must Know . Experienced chess trainer Frank Erwich has not only identified the 100 most important tactical patterns, he has also collected hundreds of exercises for you to train these patterns. Solving these puzzles will drive home the key ideas, refresh your...
                                                                                                                                  24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                  Play Like a Girl! de Jennifer Shahade
                                                                                                                                      If you think that “playing like a girl” implies a timid, passive approach to chess, you’re in for a big surprise! Jennifer Shahade showcases the slash-and-burn style of fifteen women, past and present, who – much to their opponents’ chagrin – mastered the violent art of tactics. An international constellation of feminine chess stars – from Women’s World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk of...
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                                                                                                                                      Play Like a Girl! de Jennifer Shahade
                                                                                                                                          If you think that “playing like a girl” implies a timid, passive approach to chess, you’re in for a big surprise! Jennifer Shahade showcases the slash-and-burn style of fifteen women, past and present, who – much to their opponents’ chagrin – mastered the violent art of tactics. An international constellation of feminine chess stars – from Women’s World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk of...
                                                                                                                                          15,00 €Prix
                                                                                                                                          Understanding Chess Exchanges de Amir Bagheri et Mohammad Reza Salehzadeh
                                                                                                                                              Have you ever wondered how chess grandmasters always seem to know which pieces need to be exchanged? Or how an attack is influenced by the number of pieces on the board? When should we keep the queens on, and when should we switch to an endgame? Understanding Chess Exchanges shares expert insights into using exchanges as a strategic weapon. Your newfound knowledge will then...
                                                                                                                                              32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                              Understanding Chess Exchanges de Amir Bagheri et Mohammad Reza Salehzadeh
                                                                                                                                                  Have you ever wondered how chess grandmasters always seem to know which pieces need to be exchanged? Or how an attack is influenced by the number of pieces on the board? When should we keep the queens on, and when should we switch to an endgame? Understanding Chess Exchanges shares expert insights into using exchanges as a strategic weapon. Your newfound knowledge will then...
                                                                                                                                                  32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                  Turbo-Charge your Tactics vol.2 de Vlaidmir Grabinsky et Mykhayalo Oleksiyenko
                                                                                                                                                      Turbo-Charge Your Tactics 2 concludes a multi-year effort by GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko and world-renowned trainer IM Vladimir Grabinsky to create the perfect chess puzzle books. This second volume builds upon the first, using games from the World Champions and their challengers. Most chess games are decided by tactics, so solving tactical puzzles is the most effective path to...
                                                                                                                                                      32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                      Turbo-Charge your Tactics vol.2 de Vlaidmir Grabinsky et Mykhayalo Oleksiyenko
                                                                                                                                                          Turbo-Charge Your Tactics 2 concludes a multi-year effort by GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko and world-renowned trainer IM Vladimir Grabinsky to create the perfect chess puzzle books. This second volume builds upon the first, using games from the World Champions and their challengers. Most chess games are decided by tactics, so solving tactical puzzles is the most effective path to...
                                                                                                                                                          32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                          Turbo-Charge your Tactics vol.1  de Vladimir Grabinsky et Mykhayalo Oleksiyenko
                                                                                                                                                              Turbo-Charge Your Tactics 1 is essentially a chess puzzle book, but not a typical one. It’s a multi-year effort by GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko and his world-renowned trainer IM Vladimir Grabinsky to introduce you to the world of “unnatural” tactical moves. Presenting examples of extreme beauty, no matter where they come from – be it online bullet or world-class grandmaster praxis...
                                                                                                                                                              32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                              Turbo-Charge your Tactics vol.1  de Vladimir Grabinsky et Mykhayalo Oleksiyenko
                                                                                                                                                                  Turbo-Charge Your Tactics 1 is essentially a chess puzzle book, but not a typical one. It’s a multi-year effort by GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko and his world-renowned trainer IM Vladimir Grabinsky to introduce you to the world of “unnatural” tactical moves. Presenting examples of extreme beauty, no matter where they come from – be it online bullet or world-class grandmaster praxis...
                                                                                                                                                                  32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                  Tiger's Chaos Theory de Tiger Hillarp Persson
                                                                                                                                                                      Have you ever admired an amazing game of chess, simultaneously thinking “I could never play like that”? In Tiger’s Chaos Theory , you will find a different perspective, treating extraordinary play and creativity as a learnable skill. Thinking outside the box is a stock phrase of the commentators; champions expand their box . GM Tiger Hillarp Persson is...
                                                                                                                                                                      32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                      Tiger's Chaos Theory de Tiger Hillarp Persson
                                                                                                                                                                          Have you ever admired an amazing game of chess, simultaneously thinking “I could never play like that”? In Tiger’s Chaos Theory , you will find a different perspective, treating extraordinary play and creativity as a learnable skill. Thinking outside the box is a stock phrase of the commentators; champions expand their box . GM Tiger Hillarp Persson is...
                                                                                                                                                                          32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                          1000 Chess Problems de Yakov Vladimirov
                                                                                                                                                                              1000 Chess Problems is a book where the title tells part of the story, but the vital point in such books is the care and expertise that the author has put into selecting just the right examples. Yakov Vladimirov is superbly qualified for this task, and has selected positions that will instruct and entertain competitive chessplayers. 1000 Chess Problems will develop...
                                                                                                                                                                              32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                              1000 Chess Problems de Yakov Vladimirov
                                                                                                                                                                                  1000 Chess Problems is a book where the title tells part of the story, but the vital point in such books is the care and expertise that the author has put into selecting just the right examples. Yakov Vladimirov is superbly qualified for this task, and has selected positions that will instruct and entertain competitive chessplayers. 1000 Chess Problems will develop...
                                                                                                                                                                                  32,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                                  The Woodpecker Method vol.2 de Axel Smith
                                                                                                                                                                                      Since its publication in 2018 The Woodpecker Method has been the go-to manual among chess players with a thirst for tactical improvement. The Woodpecker Method 2 is the long-awaited sequel, designed to skyrocket your positional decision-making skills. The Woodpecker Method means solving a large number of puzzles over a period of weeks; then solving the same...
                                                                                                                                                                                      34,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                                      The Woodpecker Method vol.2 de Axel Smith
                                                                                                                                                                                          Since its publication in 2018 The Woodpecker Method has been the go-to manual among chess players with a thirst for tactical improvement. The Woodpecker Method 2 is the long-awaited sequel, designed to skyrocket your positional decision-making skills. The Woodpecker Method means solving a large number of puzzles over a period of weeks; then solving the same...
                                                                                                                                                                                          34,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                                          L'essentiel des finales de tours de Vincent Moret
                                                                                                                                                                                              Aux échecs, les fins de partie les plus fréquentes sont celles où, outre les Rois, ne restent que des Tours et des pions. Or, elles sont très variées et difficiles à jouer, au point qu'il est pratiquement impossible de s'y retrouver sans un bon guide. Vincent Moret réussit le tour de force de rendre très claires les finesses des positions clés qui vous permettront de vous orienter dans ce...
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                                                                                                                                                                                              L'essentiel des finales de tours de Vincent Moret
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Aux échecs, les fins de partie les plus fréquentes sont celles où, outre les Rois, ne restent que des Tours et des pions. Or, elles sont très variées et difficiles à jouer, au point qu'il est pratiquement impossible de s'y retrouver sans un bon guide. Vincent Moret réussit le tour de force de rendre très claires les finesses des positions clés qui vous permettront de vous orienter dans ce...
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