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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.).

Mat et mots vous propose également une sélection de logiciels, sous Windows ou sous Mac, qui vous permettent d'apprendre rapidement les règles de base, de vous approprier avec facilité les principes tactiques ou stratégiques, d'analyser vos parties afin de ne plus commettre les mêmes erreurs, d'affronter un adversaire façonnable à merci.

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The Big Book of World Chess Championship de Andre Schulz
      "Wilhelm Steinitz, the winner of the first official World Chess Championship in 1886, would have rubbed his eyes in disbelieve if he could have seen how popular chess is today. With millions of players all around the world, live internet transmissions of major and minor competitions, and educational programs in thousands of schools, chess has truly become a global passion. And what...
      22,95 €Prix
      The Big Book of World Chess Championship de Andre Schulz
          "Wilhelm Steinitz, the winner of the first official World Chess Championship in 1886, would have rubbed his eyes in disbelieve if he could have seen how popular chess is today. With millions of players all around the world, live internet transmissions of major and minor competitions, and educational programs in thousands of schools, chess has truly become a global passion. And what...
          22,95 €Prix
          The Fianchetto Solution de Emmanuel Neiman et Samy Shoker
              "Neiman knew that amateurs have little time to seriously study opening theory, so he had to come up with a practical, complete, easy-to-learn and solid opening repertoire that would not outdate rapidly. And that is what he did. Neiman advises amateurs to play (with both colours!) the flexible King’s Fianchetto system, where the Bishop is a defender of the King and at the same time...
              22,95 €Prix
              The Fianchetto Solution de Emmanuel Neiman et Samy Shoker
                  "Neiman knew that amateurs have little time to seriously study opening theory, so he had to come up with a practical, complete, easy-to-learn and solid opening repertoire that would not outdate rapidly. And that is what he did. Neiman advises amateurs to play (with both colours!) the flexible King’s Fianchetto system, where the Bishop is a defender of the King and at the same time...
                  22,95 €Prix
                  Black is Back de Andras Adorjan
                      Documentation échiquéenne
                      "Many chess players act intimidated and overly cautious when they have the Black pieces. They are so preoccupied with White’s advantage of the first move, that their predominant urge is to defend against possible threats and to safeguard their position. In this book, his ‘Swan Song', Adorjan takes stock. He presents a wealth of Black wins...
                      22,95 €Prix
                      Black is Back de Andras Adorjan
                          Documentation échiquéenne
                          "Many chess players act intimidated and overly cautious when they have the Black pieces. They are so preoccupied with White’s advantage of the first move, that their predominant urge is to defend against possible threats and to safeguard their position. In this book, his ‘Swan Song', Adorjan takes stock. He presents a wealth of Black wins...
                          22,95 €Prix
                          The Power of Pawns de Jörg Hickl
                              Documentation échiquéenne
                              "If you want to improve at chess, you must know the characteristics of typical pawn formations. Understanding the pawn structure is a key tool when you are evaluating a position on the board. One simple pawn move can ruin your position or win the game. Post-beginners should know the basic essentials of chess structures and that is what this modern training...
                              18,95 €Prix
                              The Power of Pawns de Jörg Hickl
                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                  "If you want to improve at chess, you must know the characteristics of typical pawn formations. Understanding the pawn structure is a key tool when you are evaluating a position on the board. One simple pawn move can ruin your position or win the game. Post-beginners should know the basic essentials of chess structures and that is what this modern training...
                                  18,95 €Prix
                                  Aron Nimzowitsch 1928-1935 de Rudolf Reinhardt
                                      "During several decades of research, German chess historian Rudolf Reinhardt compiled, from an immense variety of sources, all the games Nimzowitsch played after 1928. They are presented with notes by Nimzowitsch himself and, in some cases, by his contemporaries. In addition to the games, Reinhardt also collected the articles and essays that Nimzowitsch wrote during that...
                                      34,95 €Prix
                                      Aron Nimzowitsch 1928-1935 de Rudolf Reinhardt
                                          "During several decades of research, German chess historian Rudolf Reinhardt compiled, from an immense variety of sources, all the games Nimzowitsch played after 1928. They are presented with notes by Nimzowitsch himself and, in some cases, by his contemporaries. In addition to the games, Reinhardt also collected the articles and essays that Nimzowitsch wrote during that...
                                          34,95 €Prix
                                          Russian Silhouettes de Genna Sosonko
                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                              "The dissolution of the Soviet Union marked the end of a unique chapter in the history of chess. With hindsight we can only marvel at the pivotal place the royal game occupied in the biggest country in the world. Originally embraced by Lenin as ‘gymnastics of the mind’, chess developed into an ideological weapon during the Cold War. Supported by the Soviet leadership, chess...
                                              21,95 €Prix
                                              Russian Silhouettes de Genna Sosonko
                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                  "The dissolution of the Soviet Union marked the end of a unique chapter in the history of chess. With hindsight we can only marvel at the pivotal place the royal game occupied in the biggest country in the world. Originally embraced by Lenin as ‘gymnastics of the mind’, chess developed into an ideological weapon during the Cold War. Supported by the Soviet leadership, chess...
                                                  21,95 €Prix
                                                  Play 1...d6 Against Everything de Erik Zude et Jörh Hickl
                                                      "Renowned German chess trainers Erik Zude and Jörg Hickl have created an ideal club player’s repertoire for Black. This compact manual presents a set of lines that is conveniently limited in scope, yet varied, solid and complete.  The core repertoire is based on lines that the authors have successfully played at (grand)master level for decades: the Antoshin Variation of...
                                                      22,95 €Prix
                                                      Play 1...d6 Against Everything de Erik Zude et Jörh Hickl
                                                          "Renowned German chess trainers Erik Zude and Jörg Hickl have created an ideal club player’s repertoire for Black. This compact manual presents a set of lines that is conveniently limited in scope, yet varied, solid and complete.  The core repertoire is based on lines that the authors have successfully played at (grand)master level for decades: the Antoshin Variation of...
                                                          22,95 €Prix
                                                          Botvinnik-Smyslov de Mikhail Botvinnik
                                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                                              "In this book, Botvinnik writes the story of the three clashes with his compatriot Vasily Smyslov, matches full of tension between two virtually equal opponents. Botvinnik successfully defended his title by drawing the first match in 1954, but the younger Smyslov won in 1957. Botvinnik bounced back with incredible resilience to win...
                                                              28,95 €Prix
                                                              Botvinnik-Smyslov de Mikhail Botvinnik
                                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                  "In this book, Botvinnik writes the story of the three clashes with his compatriot Vasily Smyslov, matches full of tension between two virtually equal opponents. Botvinnik successfully defended his title by drawing the first match in 1954, but the younger Smyslov won in 1957. Botvinnik bounced back with incredible resilience to win...
                                                                  28,95 €Prix
                                                                  Techniques of Positional Play de Valeri Bronznik et Anatoli Terekhin
                                                                      "Opening preparation is essential, but for aspiring players understanding the middlegame is even more important. Techniques of Positional Play , an improved edition of a Russian classic, teaches amateur chess players 45 extremely effective skills in a crystal-clear manner. Quite a few of these techniques will be revelations for club players, as they offer solutions for...
                                                                      24,95 €Prix
                                                                      Techniques of Positional Play de Valeri Bronznik et Anatoli Terekhin
                                                                          "Opening preparation is essential, but for aspiring players understanding the middlegame is even more important. Techniques of Positional Play , an improved edition of a Russian classic, teaches amateur chess players 45 extremely effective skills in a crystal-clear manner. Quite a few of these techniques will be revelations for club players, as they offer solutions for...
                                                                          24,95 €Prix
                                                                          Centre-Stage and Behind the Scenes de Yuri Averbakh
                                                                              "The autobiography of an insider when chess was a vital factor in the USSR One of the most fascinating episodes in chess history is the rise and domination of Soviet chess. It would be hard to find a better qualified authority on this period than Yuri Averbakh , who was part of the successes in the international arena and witnessed the struggles for power behind the...
                                                                              28,90 €Prix
                                                                              Centre-Stage and Behind the Scenes de Yuri Averbakh
                                                                                  "The autobiography of an insider when chess was a vital factor in the USSR One of the most fascinating episodes in chess history is the rise and domination of Soviet chess. It would be hard to find a better qualified authority on this period than Yuri Averbakh , who was part of the successes in the international arena and witnessed the struggles for power behind the...
                                                                                  28,90 €Prix
                                                                                  My System & Chess Praxis de Aron Nimzovitsch
                                                                                      "As a chess player, Aron Nimzowitsch (1886-1935) belonged to the very best. In his peak years the Latvian-born maestro was ranked third in the world behind Capablanca and Alekhine. However, Nimzowitsch will first and foremost be remembered as the founder of the Hypermodern movement and the author of two undisputed masterpieces, unique landmarks in the history of chess.In My...
                                                                                      26,95 €Prix
                                                                                      My System & Chess Praxis de Aron Nimzovitsch
                                                                                          "As a chess player, Aron Nimzowitsch (1886-1935) belonged to the very best. In his peak years the Latvian-born maestro was ranked third in the world behind Capablanca and Alekhine. However, Nimzowitsch will first and foremost be remembered as the founder of the Hypermodern movement and the author of two undisputed masterpieces, unique landmarks in the history of chess.In My...
                                                                                          26,95 €Prix
                                                                                          Vive les échecs ! Vol.5 de Philippe Pierlot
                                                                                              "Avec ces 100 histoires et anecdotes sur les Maîtres du passé, débute une série passionnante constituée de 3  volumes de 240 pages, qui vous fera découvrir ô combien incertains étaient les destins anciens… Vous  revivrez avec jubilation les exploits démesurés, les catastrophes inattendues ou les farces malicieuses qui firent considérablement s’épaissir la...
                                                                                              25,00 €Prix
                                                                                              Vive les échecs ! Vol.5 de Philippe Pierlot
                                                                                                  "Avec ces 100 histoires et anecdotes sur les Maîtres du passé, débute une série passionnante constituée de 3  volumes de 240 pages, qui vous fera découvrir ô combien incertains étaient les destins anciens… Vous  revivrez avec jubilation les exploits démesurés, les catastrophes inattendues ou les farces malicieuses qui firent considérablement s’épaissir la...
                                                                                                  25,00 €Prix
                                                                                                  Ethnologie des joueurs d'échecs de Thierry Wendling
                                                                                                      "Comment peut-on être joueur d'échecs de compétition ? Pour répondre à cette question inédite, en ethnologie, l'auteur a privilégié le regard intérieur du « monde des échecs » en menant une longue et active observation auprès des joueurs, des arbitres et des dirigeants fédéraux. La description des paroles et des gestes ordinaires dans les clubs et lors dès tournois révèle ainsi une riche...
                                                                                                      22,00 €Prix
                                                                                                      Ethnologie des joueurs d'échecs de Thierry Wendling
                                                                                                          "Comment peut-on être joueur d'échecs de compétition ? Pour répondre à cette question inédite, en ethnologie, l'auteur a privilégié le regard intérieur du « monde des échecs » en menant une longue et active observation auprès des joueurs, des arbitres et des dirigeants fédéraux. La description des paroles et des gestes ordinaires dans les clubs et lors dès tournois révèle ainsi une riche...
                                                                                                          22,00 €Prix
                                                                                                          The Complete French Advance de Evgeny Sveshnikov et Vladimir Sveshnikov
                                                                                                              "The Advance Variation is the most ambitious way to meet the solid French Defence. Its popularity among club players is not difficult to understand: by advancing the e-pawn to e5 on the third move, White not only gains space but also blocks in Black’s c8 - bishop and hampers Black’s kingside development by taking away the f6-square. [...] <br...
                                                                                                              29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                              The Complete French Advance de Evgeny Sveshnikov et Vladimir Sveshnikov
                                                                                                                  "The Advance Variation is the most ambitious way to meet the solid French Defence. Its popularity among club players is not difficult to understand: by advancing the e-pawn to e5 on the third move, White not only gains space but also blocks in Black’s c8 - bishop and hampers Black’s kingside development by taking away the f6-square. [...] <br...
                                                                                                                  29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                  How Ulf Beats Black de Cyrus Lakdawala
                                                                                                                      Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                      "In his prime, in the 1970-s and 80-s, legendary Swedish chess grandmaster Ulf Andersson was a Top 10 player with a distinct, immediately recognizable style. He almost never lost a game and kept scoring wins from quiet positions.  Quiet positons? Acclaimed chess author Cyrus Lakdawala has played Andersson’s lines for decades and explains that those positions only LOOK quiet. Ulf...
                                                                                                                      27,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                      How Ulf Beats Black de Cyrus Lakdawala
                                                                                                                          Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                          "In his prime, in the 1970-s and 80-s, legendary Swedish chess grandmaster Ulf Andersson was a Top 10 player with a distinct, immediately recognizable style. He almost never lost a game and kept scoring wins from quiet positions.  Quiet positons? Acclaimed chess author Cyrus Lakdawala has played Andersson’s lines for decades and explains that those positions only LOOK quiet. Ulf...
                                                                                                                          27,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                          Chess Pattern Recognition for Beginners de Arthur van de Oudeweetering
                                                                                                                              "In his instant classics Improve Your Chess Pattern Recognition (2014) and Train Your Chess Pattern Recognition (2016) International Master Arthur van de Oudeweetering presented building blocks for experienced club players which often involved notable exceptions to a set of fundamental guidelines. To appreciate these books you had to know these basic principles. <br...
                                                                                                                              24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                              Chess Pattern Recognition for Beginners de Arthur van de Oudeweetering
                                                                                                                                  "In his instant classics Improve Your Chess Pattern Recognition (2014) and Train Your Chess Pattern Recognition (2016) International Master Arthur van de Oudeweetering presented building blocks for experienced club players which often involved notable exceptions to a set of fundamental guidelines. To appreciate these books you had to know these basic principles. <br...
                                                                                                                                  24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                  Bologan's Caro-Kann de Victor Bologan
                                                                                                                                      Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                      "Victor Bologan presents a complete Caro-Kann repertoire for Black that is much more than just a lucidly explained and highly playable set of responses. In many lines Bologan provides – as he has done in his other recent major chess opening books for New In Chess – two options to handle the Black position. Bologan’s explanations are accessible for a wide range of players and he...
                                                                                                                                      29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                      Bologan's Caro-Kann de Victor Bologan
                                                                                                                                          Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                          "Victor Bologan presents a complete Caro-Kann repertoire for Black that is much more than just a lucidly explained and highly playable set of responses. In many lines Bologan provides – as he has done in his other recent major chess opening books for New In Chess – two options to handle the Black position. Bologan’s explanations are accessible for a wide range of players and he...
                                                                                                                                          29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                          Strike Like Judit! de Charles Hertan
                                                                                                                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                              "Award-winning author Charles Hertan has revisited the gold mine of Judit Polgar’s games and selected her best and most instructive tactics. They are arranged by theme and presented with helpful explanations and lots of practical advice. You will be inspired by her clever traps, stunning sacrifices and cunning endgame tricks. You will learn from her tactical vision, calculating skills and...
                                                                                                                                              24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                              Strike Like Judit! de Charles Hertan
                                                                                                                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                                  "Award-winning author Charles Hertan has revisited the gold mine of Judit Polgar’s games and selected her best and most instructive tactics. They are arranged by theme and presented with helpful explanations and lots of practical advice. You will be inspired by her clever traps, stunning sacrifices and cunning endgame tricks. You will learn from her tactical vision, calculating skills and...
                                                                                                                                                  24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                  The Full English Opening de Carsten Hansen
                                                                                                                                                      "The English Opening (1.c4) is a popular choice at both club and master level, because it is a chess opening that suits all styles. Elite players as diverse as Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana and Vishy Anand include it in their repertoire. As White you can play aggressively or opt for a more strategic approach, depending on what kind of middlegame positions you are looking for. <br...
                                                                                                                                                      29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                      The Full English Opening de Carsten Hansen
                                                                                                                                                          "The English Opening (1.c4) is a popular choice at both club and master level, because it is a chess opening that suits all styles. Elite players as diverse as Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana and Vishy Anand include it in their repertoire. As White you can play aggressively or opt for a more strategic approach, depending on what kind of middlegame positions you are looking for. <br...
                                                                                                                                                          29,95 €Prix