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The Modern English vol.2 de Kiril Georgiev et Semko Semkov
      This volume completes the coverage of the Modern English with a repertoire against 1...c5, 1...Nf6, and 1...e6. It is based on active fight for the centre by e3 and d4. It is written from White’s standpoint, but it should also serve Black players since the authors often discuss several alternatives to the main lines. The book follows the acclaimed Chess Stars structure with three sections in...
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      The Modern English vol.2 de Kiril Georgiev et Semko Semkov
          This volume completes the coverage of the Modern English with a repertoire against 1...c5, 1...Nf6, and 1...e6. It is based on active fight for the centre by e3 and d4. It is written from White’s standpoint, but it should also serve Black players since the authors often discuss several alternatives to the main lines. The book follows the acclaimed Chess Stars structure with three sections in...
          21,95 €Prix
          The Modern English vol.1 de Kiril Georgiev et Semko Semkov
              This book aims to arm White players adequately against Black’s most dangerous answer to 1.c4 - 1...e5. It is written from White’s standpoint and covers non-g3 set-ups. Some notable exceptions are 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 d6 3.g3, although 3.Nf3 and 3.d4 is also analysed. It should also serve Black players since the authors often discuss several alternatives to the main lines. The focus is on the modern...
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              The Modern English vol.1 de Kiril Georgiev et Semko Semkov
                  This book aims to arm White players adequately against Black’s most dangerous answer to 1.c4 - 1...e5. It is written from White’s standpoint and covers non-g3 set-ups. Some notable exceptions are 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 d6 3.g3, although 3.Nf3 and 3.d4 is also analysed. It should also serve Black players since the authors often discuss several alternatives to the main lines. The focus is on the modern...
                  21,95 €Prix
                  Learn from Bent Larsen de Mihail Marin
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                      Bent Larsen is one of the most celebrated chess players of the twentieth century. Larsen is the man who pushed Bobby Fischer down to Board 2 on the Rest of the World team in 1970. The Danish grandmaster had spectacular results, but chess fans appreciated even more his creativity and fighting spirit. For Larsen, a drawish-looking position was no reason to halt a game, as he had the ability to...
                      32,99 €Prix
                      Learn from Bent Larsen de Mihail Marin
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                          Bent Larsen is one of the most celebrated chess players of the twentieth century. Larsen is the man who pushed Bobby Fischer down to Board 2 on the Rest of the World team in 1970. The Danish grandmaster had spectacular results, but chess fans appreciated even more his creativity and fighting spirit. For Larsen, a drawish-looking position was no reason to halt a game, as he had the ability to...
                          32,99 €Prix
                          The Exchange Sacrifice Unleashed de Georg Mohr
                              • Compensation is a chess concept that we only fully understand when we enter the world of serious chess. • The relative value of pieces is perhaps the most difficult chess concept of all to explain. • It is one that every player must feel and believe in and can only be accepted with the help of our own practice, and when we feel it come together as though a part of us. ...
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                              The Exchange Sacrifice Unleashed de Georg Mohr
                                  • Compensation is a chess concept that we only fully understand when we enter the world of serious chess. • The relative value of pieces is perhaps the most difficult chess concept of all to explain. • It is one that every player must feel and believe in and can only be accepted with the help of our own practice, and when we feel it come together as though a part of us. ...
                                  33,50 €Prix
                                  The Nimzo Indian Bible for White vol.2 de Milos Pavlovic
                                      I have worked with the best, or perhaps it’s better to say that I have learned from the best; that’s how I can best describe this book, because I spent some time with Svetozar Gligoric in the early 2000s and the Nimzo-Indian was also present. I can’t really say that we went into great detail, but we certainly did discuss various systems. This book in particular is about the Rubinstein 4.e3...
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                                      The Nimzo Indian Bible for White vol.2 de Milos Pavlovic
                                          I have worked with the best, or perhaps it’s better to say that I have learned from the best; that’s how I can best describe this book, because I spent some time with Svetozar Gligoric in the early 2000s and the Nimzo-Indian was also present. I can’t really say that we went into great detail, but we certainly did discuss various systems. This book in particular is about the Rubinstein 4.e3...
                                          33,95 €Prix
                                          The Nimzo Indian Bible for White vol.1 de Milos Pavlovic
                                              This book is about the Nimzo-Indian Classical line 4.Qc2 (also known as the Capablanca Variation) and the 4.Bd2-line, for which basically I could not find an established name. As far as I know, the 4.Bd2 line has never been covered in such a comprehensive way in any book before. In the text I suggest that this line should have the combined name of Tartakower-Duchamp line because...
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                                              The Nimzo Indian Bible for White vol.1 de Milos Pavlovic
                                                  This book is about the Nimzo-Indian Classical line 4.Qc2 (also known as the Capablanca Variation) and the 4.Bd2-line, for which basically I could not find an established name. As far as I know, the 4.Bd2 line has never been covered in such a comprehensive way in any book before. In the text I suggest that this line should have the combined name of Tartakower-Duchamp line because...
                                                  38,95 €Prix
                                                  The Modernized Barry Attack de Vladimir Okhothik
                                                      The Barry Attack is somewhat defensive-looking from the start. It tempts Black forward, provocatively. The Barry Attack is, after all, a little rebellious, flouting, as it does, all those common sense development rules. Perhaps your game needs a good shot of tactics to boost your results - it’s one of the fastest ways to improve and this is true not only for young players. If your opponent...
                                                      31,95 €Prix
                                                      The Modernized Barry Attack de Vladimir Okhothik
                                                          The Barry Attack is somewhat defensive-looking from the start. It tempts Black forward, provocatively. The Barry Attack is, after all, a little rebellious, flouting, as it does, all those common sense development rules. Perhaps your game needs a good shot of tactics to boost your results - it’s one of the fastest ways to improve and this is true not only for young players. If your opponent...
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                                                          Korchnoi and his Chess Grandchildren de Vladimir Barsky
                                                              Korchnoi and his Chess Grandchildren features 25 of Viktor Korchnoi’s best games from the latter stages of his glorious career. The latest game is from 2011, when Korchnoi was still potent enough to defeat Fabiano Caruana. The annotations are mainly in Korchnoi’s own words, with insightful additions from other top players and the author. Between the annotated games are numerous...
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                                                              Korchnoi and his Chess Grandchildren de Vladimir Barsky
                                                                  Korchnoi and his Chess Grandchildren features 25 of Viktor Korchnoi’s best games from the latter stages of his glorious career. The latest game is from 2011, when Korchnoi was still potent enough to defeat Fabiano Caruana. The annotations are mainly in Korchnoi’s own words, with insightful additions from other top players and the author. Between the annotated games are numerous...
                                                                  32,99 €Prix
                                                                  The French Defense Revisited de Dragoljub Jacimovic et Broljub Zlatanovic
                                                                      For almost two centuries the French Defense has been a universally popular opening. Many authorities have made their contribution to establishing the theory. Thanks to their efforts, players nowadays can easily make a choice between the many and various options, whether peaceful or sharp, whether statically or dynamically orientated. Just as importantly, if not more so, fans of the French...
                                                                      34,95 €Prix
                                                                      The French Defense Revisited de Dragoljub Jacimovic et Broljub Zlatanovic
                                                                          For almost two centuries the French Defense has been a universally popular opening. Many authorities have made their contribution to establishing the theory. Thanks to their efforts, players nowadays can easily make a choice between the many and various options, whether peaceful or sharp, whether statically or dynamically orientated. Just as importantly, if not more so, fans of the French...
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                                                                          Pawn Endgames de Vlado Kovacevic
                                                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                              Grandmaster Vlado Kovačević is an expert in the field of chess endgame theory, offering an educational approach for players of various skill levels. The first of seven books, spanning 304 pages, provides a definite guide to pawn endgames. The book is organized based on the number of pawns in the endgame, creating a clear division for readers. Kovačević’s focus is on the clear explanation of...
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                                                                              Pawn Endgames de Vlado Kovacevic
                                                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                  Grandmaster Vlado Kovačević is an expert in the field of chess endgame theory, offering an educational approach for players of various skill levels. The first of seven books, spanning 304 pages, provides a definite guide to pawn endgames. The book is organized based on the number of pawns in the endgame, creating a clear division for readers. Kovačević’s focus is on the clear explanation of...
                                                                                  29,95 €Prix
                                                                                  The Modernized Anti-Sicilians vol.2 de Ravi Haria
                                                                                      Black is forced to make an immediate decision on move 3 and wait for the right moment to open the position. On top the author created practical difficulties for the Black. Naturally, it is not possible to find an advantage in every variation but Ravi added many detailed explanations to guide plans and aid understanding in the various positions White encounters. Ravi’s analysis...
                                                                                      33,95 €Prix
                                                                                      The Modernized Anti-Sicilians vol.2 de Ravi Haria
                                                                                          Black is forced to make an immediate decision on move 3 and wait for the right moment to open the position. On top the author created practical difficulties for the Black. Naturally, it is not possible to find an advantage in every variation but Ravi added many detailed explanations to guide plans and aid understanding in the various positions White encounters. Ravi’s analysis...
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                                                                                          The Safest Scandinavian Reloaded de Vassilios Kotronias
                                                                                              A completely revised edition, which retains the strucure of the first edition but is based on new analysis of all critical lines. This book presents a Black repertoire based on the Scandinavian Defence with 3...Qd6. This is the safest yet aggressive queen retreat. It allows Black to increase pressure on d4 with ...0-0-0 or ...Rd8 while keeping coordination in the centre. Kotronias...
                                                                                              21,95 €Prix
                                                                                              The Safest Scandinavian Reloaded de Vassilios Kotronias
                                                                                                  A completely revised edition, which retains the strucure of the first edition but is based on new analysis of all critical lines. This book presents a Black repertoire based on the Scandinavian Defence with 3...Qd6. This is the safest yet aggressive queen retreat. It allows Black to increase pressure on d4 with ...0-0-0 or ...Rd8 while keeping coordination in the centre. Kotronias...
                                                                                                  21,95 €Prix
                                                                                                  Smerdon's Scandinavian de David Smerdon
                                                                                                      Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                      Grandmaster David Smerdon plays the Scandinavian, but not in the typically solid style of this popular opening. He gives the Scandinavian a welcome twist by using it as an all-out attacking weapon! The repertoire he presents in this book is an enhanced version of the one he has successfully employed at grandmaster level over many years. The backbone of his repertoire in the main lines is...
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                                                                                                      Smerdon's Scandinavian de David Smerdon
                                                                                                          Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                          Grandmaster David Smerdon plays the Scandinavian, but not in the typically solid style of this popular opening. He gives the Scandinavian a welcome twist by using it as an all-out attacking weapon! The repertoire he presents in this book is an enhanced version of the one he has successfully employed at grandmaster level over many years. The backbone of his repertoire in the main lines is...
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                                                                                                          The King's Indian Attack... Properly Played de Jerzy Konikowski et Robert Ullrich
                                                                                                              Any player who prefers to rely on main lines will be weil acquainted with the problem of the sheer masses of opening theory. And as they do not stop growing, there's always the risk that sooner or later they will grow over one's head. Therefore, the wish for a simpler approach is understandable. The wish for an opening that does not necessarily aim for the earliest possible advantage....
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                                                                                                              The King's Indian Attack... Properly Played de Jerzy Konikowski et Robert Ullrich
                                                                                                                  Any player who prefers to rely on main lines will be weil acquainted with the problem of the sheer masses of opening theory. And as they do not stop growing, there's always the risk that sooner or later they will grow over one's head. Therefore, the wish for a simpler approach is understandable. The wish for an opening that does not necessarily aim for the earliest possible advantage....
                                                                                                                  24,80 €Prix
                                                                                                                  Magnus Carlsen's Norwegian Rat de Cyrus Lakdawala et Carsetn Hansen
                                                                                                                      A fun & tricky ambush weapon for Black against 1.e4? In this book, the authors cover the exciting 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Nf6!? which players like Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Richard Rapport, and other strong players have used with powerful effect to drag White players out of their comfort zones into Black's domain. The authors are pulling games from many resources, including their...
                                                                                                                      19,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                      Magnus Carlsen's Norwegian Rat de Cyrus Lakdawala et Carsetn Hansen
                                                                                                                          A fun & tricky ambush weapon for Black against 1.e4? In this book, the authors cover the exciting 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Nf6!? which players like Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Richard Rapport, and other strong players have used with powerful effect to drag White players out of their comfort zones into Black's domain. The authors are pulling games from many resources, including their...
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                                                                                                                          Playing for a Win with ...b6 de Semko Semkov
                                                                                                                              The author proposes a full repertoire against 1.d4 and 1.c4, which is theoretically sound and leads to sharp, strategically unbalanced positions. It is based on the so-called English Defence 1.d4 e6 2.c4 b6 or 1.c4 b6. A great deal of the book is devoted to White's tries to deviate from theoretical dispute and transfer the game into the Queen's Indian with g3.
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                                                                                                                              Playing for a Win with ...b6 de Semko Semkov
                                                                                                                                  The author proposes a full repertoire against 1.d4 and 1.c4, which is theoretically sound and leads to sharp, strategically unbalanced positions. It is based on the so-called English Defence 1.d4 e6 2.c4 b6 or 1.c4 b6. A great deal of the book is devoted to White's tries to deviate from theoretical dispute and transfer the game into the Queen's Indian with g3.
                                                                                                                                  23,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                  Mikhail Botvinnik de Andy Soltis
                                                                                                                                      The games of Mikhail Botvinnik, world chess champion from 1948 to 1963, have been studied by players around the world for decades. But little has been written about Botvinnik himself. This book explores his unusual dual career--as a highly regarded scientist as well as the first truly professional chess player--as well as his complex relations with Soviet leaders, including Josef Stalin, his...
                                                                                                                                      53,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                      Mikhail Botvinnik de Andy Soltis
                                                                                                                                          The games of Mikhail Botvinnik, world chess champion from 1948 to 1963, have been studied by players around the world for decades. But little has been written about Botvinnik himself. This book explores his unusual dual career--as a highly regarded scientist as well as the first truly professional chess player--as well as his complex relations with Soviet leaders, including Josef Stalin, his...
                                                                                                                                          53,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                          The Queens's Gambit Accepted de Max Dlugy
                                                                                                                                              Forging New Paths in an Ancient Opening The Queen’s Gambit Accepted is one of the oldest known openings in chess. It was first mentioned in chess literature in the late 15th century. Over 500 years later, American Grandmaster Max Dlugy demonstrates in this groundbreaking work that the QGA is still a fighting, uncompromising opening that allows Black to play for a win...
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                                                                                                                                              The Queens's Gambit Accepted de Max Dlugy
                                                                                                                                                  Forging New Paths in an Ancient Opening The Queen’s Gambit Accepted is one of the oldest known openings in chess. It was first mentioned in chess literature in the late 15th century. Over 500 years later, American Grandmaster Max Dlugy demonstrates in this groundbreaking work that the QGA is still a fighting, uncompromising opening that allows Black to play for a win...
                                                                                                                                                  29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                  Amazing Artist, Dangerous Tactician de Sofia Polgar
                                                                                                                                                      This special hardcover edition will be limited to 200 numbered copies. Each will be signed and dated by Sofia. A Truly Unique Chess Book The chess triumphs of the Polgar sisters are legendary. Now, in this very special book, Sofia Polgar tells her own exceptional story: from her development as a prodigy and remarkable tournament successes to her eventually...
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                                                                                                                                                      Amazing Artist, Dangerous Tactician de Sofia Polgar
                                                                                                                                                          This special hardcover edition will be limited to 200 numbered copies. Each will be signed and dated by Sofia. A Truly Unique Chess Book The chess triumphs of the Polgar sisters are legendary. Now, in this very special book, Sofia Polgar tells her own exceptional story: from her development as a prodigy and remarkable tournament successes to her eventually...
                                                                                                                                                          79,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                          The London Files de Vassilios Kotronias & Mikhail Ivanov
                                                                                                                                                              Although the London System was first played almost 200 years ago, it lay dormant until the beginning of the 21st century. Then chessplayers rediscovered it, realizing that the London could be played against most responses by Black, obtaining a good game with little preparation. Nowadays the London has evolved into an opening taken up by both club players and world champions. Magnus...
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                                                                                                                                                              The London Files de Vassilios Kotronias & Mikhail Ivanov
                                                                                                                                                                  Although the London System was first played almost 200 years ago, it lay dormant until the beginning of the 21st century. Then chessplayers rediscovered it, realizing that the London could be played against most responses by Black, obtaining a good game with little preparation. Nowadays the London has evolved into an opening taken up by both club players and world champions. Magnus...
                                                                                                                                                                  29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                  Chessboard Combat de Joel Benjamin
                                                                                                                                                                      Chess students love a Puzzle Rush. And solving tactics puzzles certainly helps you improve your pattern recognition and will help you find good moves in tournament games. But there is a downside to most tactics puzzles — we always know who is supposed to win! Chess in real life is different, not just because no one taps us on the shoulder and tells us to look for a tactic. Sometimes...
                                                                                                                                                                      27,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                      Chessboard Combat de Joel Benjamin
                                                                                                                                                                          Chess students love a Puzzle Rush. And solving tactics puzzles certainly helps you improve your pattern recognition and will help you find good moves in tournament games. But there is a downside to most tactics puzzles — we always know who is supposed to win! Chess in real life is different, not just because no one taps us on the shoulder and tells us to look for a tactic. Sometimes...
                                                                                                                                                                          27,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                          The Essential Sosonko de Genna Sosonko
                                                                                                                                                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                                                              Genna Sosonko is widely acclaimed as the most prominent chronicler of a unique era in chess history. In the Soviet Union chess was developed into an ideological weapon that was actively promoted by the country’s leadership during the Cold War. Starting with Mikhail Botvinnik, their best chess players grew into symbols of socialist excellence. Sosonko writes from a privileged dual...
                                                                                                                                                                              59,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                              The Essential Sosonko de Genna Sosonko
                                                                                                                                                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                                                                  Genna Sosonko is widely acclaimed as the most prominent chronicler of a unique era in chess history. In the Soviet Union chess was developed into an ideological weapon that was actively promoted by the country’s leadership during the Cold War. Starting with Mikhail Botvinnik, their best chess players grew into symbols of socialist excellence. Sosonko writes from a privileged dual...
                                                                                                                                                                                  59,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                                  Endgame Virtuoso Magnus Carlsen vol.2 de Tibor Karolyi
                                                                                                                                                                                      Magnus Carlsen’s brilliant endgame play is one of the key reasons for his success. The World Chess Champion can win positions which look drawn to anybody else. And more than any other player, he is able to save bad endings. For this second volume of Magnus Carlsen Endgame Virtuoso, International Master Tibor Karolyi has selected Carlsen’s best endgames from 2018-2022, whereas the...
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                                                                                                                                                                                      Endgame Virtuoso Magnus Carlsen vol.2 de Tibor Karolyi
                                                                                                                                                                                          Magnus Carlsen’s brilliant endgame play is one of the key reasons for his success. The World Chess Champion can win positions which look drawn to anybody else. And more than any other player, he is able to save bad endings. For this second volume of Magnus Carlsen Endgame Virtuoso, International Master Tibor Karolyi has selected Carlsen’s best endgames from 2018-2022, whereas the...
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                                                                                                                                                                                          Spassky's Best Games de Alexey Bezgodov et Dmitry Oleinikov
                                                                                                                                                                                              The Russian Boris Spassky was the perfect gentleman. He was a chess genius who became World Champion in 1969. But he was also gracious in defeat after he lost his title to the American Bobby Fischer in 1972 in the Match of the Century. This biography includes fifty of Spassky’s best games, annotated by former Russian champion Alexey Bezgodov, and a biographical sketch of a few dozen...
                                                                                                                                                                                              34,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                                              Spassky's Best Games de Alexey Bezgodov et Dmitry Oleinikov
                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Russian Boris Spassky was the perfect gentleman. He was a chess genius who became World Champion in 1969. But he was also gracious in defeat after he lost his title to the American Bobby Fischer in 1972 in the Match of the Century. This biography includes fifty of Spassky’s best games, annotated by former Russian champion Alexey Bezgodov, and a biographical sketch of a few dozen...
                                                                                                                                                                                                  34,95 €Prix