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  • Langue : anglais
  • Contenu : tactique
  • Niveau : experts
  • Niveau : joueurs de club
The Magnus Method de Emmanuel Neiman
      What is it that makes Magnus Carlsen the strongest chess player in the world? Why do his opponents, the best players around, fail to see his moves coming? Moves that, when you replay his games, look natural and self-evident? Emmanuel Neiman has been studying Carlsen’s games and style of play for many years. He now presents his findings that will surprise, delight and educate...
      27,95 €Prix
      The Magnus Method de Emmanuel Neiman
          What is it that makes Magnus Carlsen the strongest chess player in the world? Why do his opponents, the best players around, fail to see his moves coming? Moves that, when you replay his games, look natural and self-evident? Emmanuel Neiman has been studying Carlsen’s games and style of play for many years. He now presents his findings that will surprise, delight and educate...
          27,95 €Prix
          Universal Chess Training de Wojciech Moranda
              Are you struggling with your chess development? While dedicating hours and hours on improving your craft, your rating simply does not want to move upwards? Spending loads of money on chess books and DVDs, but feeling no real improvement at all? No worries – the book that you are holding in your hands might  represent a game changer!
              32,95 €Prix
              Universal Chess Training de Wojciech Moranda
                  Are you struggling with your chess development? While dedicating hours and hours on improving your craft, your rating simply does not want to move upwards? Spending loads of money on chess books and DVDs, but feeling no real improvement at all? No worries – the book that you are holding in your hands might  represent a game changer!
                  32,95 €Prix
                  Sherlock's Method de Elshan Moradiabadi et Sabina Foisor
                      "Their idea in the book is to help players train for tournaments by working on all aspects of the game and looking at problems in a wholesome way. They have a wide variety of topics from a wide variety of players." GM Magesh Panchanathan
                      31,95 €Prix
                      Sherlock's Method de Elshan Moradiabadi et Sabina Foisor
                          "Their idea in the book is to help players train for tournaments by working on all aspects of the game and looking at problems in a wholesome way. They have a wide variety of topics from a wide variety of players." GM Magesh Panchanathan
                          31,95 €Prix
                          Understanding before Moving vol.3 de Herman Grooten
                              The first volume dealt with the Najdorf and Scheveningen variations, and it is now time to pay attention to three other extremely popular systems: the Taimanov, Kan and Richter-Rauzer variations. After careful consideration within the Thinkers Publishing team, we decided that it made sense to group these variations together. In particular, the first two are closely related and share the...
                              33,95 €Prix
                              Understanding before Moving vol.3 de Herman Grooten
                                  The first volume dealt with the Najdorf and Scheveningen variations, and it is now time to pay attention to three other extremely popular systems: the Taimanov, Kan and Richter-Rauzer variations. After careful consideration within the Thinkers Publishing team, we decided that it made sense to group these variations together. In particular, the first two are closely related and share the...
                                  33,95 €Prix
                                  Your Jungle Guide to Chess Tactics de Peter Prohaszka
                                      There are two parts to this book. The first 17 chapters elaborate on the most important motifs in practical chess. The remaining 8 chapters showcase the art of attack and defense. Certain motifs feel like they belong together and the order of the chapters in which they are discussed reflects that. All 25 chapters of this book begin with an introduction which is always designed to clearly...
                                      33,95 €Prix
                                      Your Jungle Guide to Chess Tactics de Peter Prohaszka
                                          There are two parts to this book. The first 17 chapters elaborate on the most important motifs in practical chess. The remaining 8 chapters showcase the art of attack and defense. Certain motifs feel like they belong together and the order of the chapters in which they are discussed reflects that. All 25 chapters of this book begin with an introduction which is always designed to clearly...
                                          33,95 €Prix
                                          The Lasker Method to Improve in Chess de Gerard Welling and Steve Giddins
                                              Many club players think that studying chess is all about cramming as much information in their brain as they can. Most textbooks support that notion by stressing the importance of always trying to find the objectively best move. As a result amateur players are spending way too much time worrying about subtleties that are really only relevant for grandmasters. Emanuel Lasker, the...
                                              24,95 €Prix
                                              The Lasker Method to Improve in Chess de Gerard Welling and Steve Giddins
                                                  Many club players think that studying chess is all about cramming as much information in their brain as they can. Most textbooks support that notion by stressing the importance of always trying to find the objectively best move. As a result amateur players are spending way too much time worrying about subtleties that are really only relevant for grandmasters. Emanuel Lasker, the...
                                                  24,95 €Prix
                                                  The Art of Checkmate de Georges Renaud et Victor Kahn
                                                      In the early 1950s, two former French champions authored a book that clearly – and quite comprehensively – explained the basic mating patterns in chess. The Art of Checkmate by Georges Renaud and Victor Kahn was destined to be hailed as one of the most instructive chess books ever written. The basic elements of dozens of mating patterns are explored. Each is supported by simple,...
                                                      17,95 €Prix
                                                      The Art of Checkmate de Georges Renaud et Victor Kahn
                                                          In the early 1950s, two former French champions authored a book that clearly – and quite comprehensively – explained the basic mating patterns in chess. The Art of Checkmate by Georges Renaud and Victor Kahn was destined to be hailed as one of the most instructive chess books ever written. The basic elements of dozens of mating patterns are explored. Each is supported by simple,...
                                                          17,95 €Prix
                                                          Amateur to IM de Jonathan Hawkins
                                                              Documentation échiquéenne
                                                              How did Jonathan Hawkins manage to go from being an average tournament competitor to a player on the brink of clinching the Grandmaster title? The secret was knowing what to study and how to learn as efficiently as possible. Focusing his attention firmly on the endgame, Jonathan devised a number of building blocks and identified a number of very important areas of study. The...
                                                              24,99 €Prix
                                                              Amateur to IM de Jonathan Hawkins
                                                                  Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                  How did Jonathan Hawkins manage to go from being an average tournament competitor to a player on the brink of clinching the Grandmaster title? The secret was knowing what to study and how to learn as efficiently as possible. Focusing his attention firmly on the endgame, Jonathan devised a number of building blocks and identified a number of very important areas of study. The...
                                                                  24,99 €Prix
                                                                  Les échecs réformés de Lázló Polgár
                                                                      Des perspectives nouvelles et fascinantes pour le jeu d'échecs : plus facile, plus rapide et plus simple sur divers échiquiers.
                                                                      24,99 €Prix
                                                                      Les échecs réformés de Lázló Polgár
                                                                          Des perspectives nouvelles et fascinantes pour le jeu d'échecs : plus facile, plus rapide et plus simple sur divers échiquiers.
                                                                          24,99 €Prix
                                                                          Fundamentals of Chess Tactics de Qiyu Zhou
                                                                              What’s the easiest way to win a chess game? We all know finding a good tactic in a game can let you win a point immediately. Therefore, Fundamentals of Tactics is an excellent choice for you if you wish to learn how to start finding tactics in your games! Join me in learning about the most common tactical themes that appear in chess. I also provide extremely useful tips (which I use myself)...
                                                                              29,90 €Prix
                                                                              Fundamentals of Chess Tactics de Qiyu Zhou
                                                                                  What’s the easiest way to win a chess game? We all know finding a good tactic in a game can let you win a point immediately. Therefore, Fundamentals of Tactics is an excellent choice for you if you wish to learn how to start finding tactics in your games! Join me in learning about the most common tactical themes that appear in chess. I also provide extremely useful tips (which I use myself)...
                                                                                  29,90 €Prix
                                                                                  1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations de Fred Reinfeld
                                                                                      " 1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations is the companion volume to Reinfeld's 1001 Brilliant Ways to Checkmate . Of course each book can be taken on its own, but together they make a wonderful collection, and cover the full range of tactical chess. And they are now both available in 21st-century editions, using modern algebraic notation. Reinfeld has...
                                                                                      19,95 €Prix
                                                                                      1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations de Fred Reinfeld
                                                                                          " 1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations is the companion volume to Reinfeld's 1001 Brilliant Ways to Checkmate . Of course each book can be taken on its own, but together they make a wonderful collection, and cover the full range of tactical chess. And they are now both available in 21st-century editions, using modern algebraic notation. Reinfeld has...
                                                                                          19,95 €Prix
                                                                                          The Best I Saw in Chess de Stuart Rachels
                                                                                              "At the U.S. Championship in 1989, Stuart Rachels seemed bound for the cellar. Ranked last and holding no IM norms, the 20-year-old amateur from Alabama was expected to get waxed by the American top GMs of the day that included Seirawan, Gulko, Dzindzichashvili, deFirmian, Benjamin and Browne. Instead, Rachels pulled off a gigantic upset and became the youngest U.S. Champion since...
                                                                                              29,95 €Prix
                                                                                              The Best I Saw in Chess de Stuart Rachels
                                                                                                  "At the U.S. Championship in 1989, Stuart Rachels seemed bound for the cellar. Ranked last and holding no IM norms, the 20-year-old amateur from Alabama was expected to get waxed by the American top GMs of the day that included Seirawan, Gulko, Dzindzichashvili, deFirmian, Benjamin and Browne. Instead, Rachels pulled off a gigantic upset and became the youngest U.S. Champion since...
                                                                                                  29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                  A Modern Guide to Checkmating Patterns de Vladimir Barsky
                                                                                                      Giving mate is the ultimate goal of every chess player. Finding that all-decisive combination is immensely satisfying. But how are you supposed to spot a checkmate when you are sitting at the board with the clock ticking? In this guide International Master Vladimir Barsky teaches the method created by his mentor Viktor Khenkin (1923-2010). It’s based on an ingenious classification...
                                                                                                      24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                      A Modern Guide to Checkmating Patterns de Vladimir Barsky
                                                                                                          Giving mate is the ultimate goal of every chess player. Finding that all-decisive combination is immensely satisfying. But how are you supposed to spot a checkmate when you are sitting at the board with the clock ticking? In this guide International Master Vladimir Barsky teaches the method created by his mentor Viktor Khenkin (1923-2010). It’s based on an ingenious classification...
                                                                                                          24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                          The Complete Chess Swindler de David Smerdon
                                                                                                              "Chess is a cruel game. We all know that feeling when your position has gone awry and everything seems hopeless. You feel like resigning. But don’t give up! This is precisely the moment to switch to swindle mode. Master the art of provoking errors and you will be able to turn the tables and escape with a draw – or sometimes even steal the full point! Swindling is a...
                                                                                                              24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                              The Complete Chess Swindler de David Smerdon
                                                                                                                  "Chess is a cruel game. We all know that feeling when your position has gone awry and everything seems hopeless. You feel like resigning. But don’t give up! This is precisely the moment to switch to swindle mode. Master the art of provoking errors and you will be able to turn the tables and escape with a draw – or sometimes even steal the full point! Swindling is a...
                                                                                                                  24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                  On the Origin of Good Moves de Willy Hendriks
                                                                                                                      "The way a beginner develops into a strong chess player closely resembles the progress of the game of chess itself. This popular idea is the reason why many renowned chess instructors such as former World Champions Garry Kasparov and Max Euwe, emphasize the importance of studying the history of chess. Willy Hendriks agrees that there is much to be learned from the pioneers of our...
                                                                                                                      29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                      On the Origin of Good Moves de Willy Hendriks
                                                                                                                          "The way a beginner develops into a strong chess player closely resembles the progress of the game of chess itself. This popular idea is the reason why many renowned chess instructors such as former World Champions Garry Kasparov and Max Euwe, emphasize the importance of studying the history of chess. Willy Hendriks agrees that there is much to be learned from the pioneers of our...
                                                                                                                          29,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                          Chess Calculation Training for Kids and Club Players vol.1 de Romain Édouard
                                                                                                                              "In 2017, Romain Edouard launched a brand new series of exercise books, Chess Calculation Training. The series became one of the most popular tactics books amongst advanced players. This new series, Chess Calculation Training for Kids and Club Players, is based on the same model, but aimed at players of a more modest level. In this first volume, you can enjoy 276 chess problems, which arose...
                                                                                                                              21,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                              Chess Calculation Training for Kids and Club Players vol.1 de Romain Édouard
                                                                                                                                  "In 2017, Romain Edouard launched a brand new series of exercise books, Chess Calculation Training. The series became one of the most popular tactics books amongst advanced players. This new series, Chess Calculation Training for Kids and Club Players, is based on the same model, but aimed at players of a more modest level. In this first volume, you can enjoy 276 chess problems, which arose...
                                                                                                                                  21,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                  Chess Tests de Mark Dvoretsky
                                                                                                                                      " Chess Tests offers chessplayers material of very high quality for working on various themes, from training combinative vision to techniques of realizing advantages. I recommend using those materials for in-depth work in the directions mentioned in the book. If you follow this advice, then this volume will become a valuable addition to your chess studies and will help you reinforce...
                                                                                                                                      24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                      Chess Tests de Mark Dvoretsky
                                                                                                                                          " Chess Tests offers chessplayers material of very high quality for working on various themes, from training combinative vision to techniques of realizing advantages. I recommend using those materials for in-depth work in the directions mentioned in the book. If you follow this advice, then this volume will become a valuable addition to your chess studies and will help you reinforce...
                                                                                                                                          24,95 €Prix
                                                                                                                                          Advanced Chess Tactics de Lev Psakhis
                                                                                                                                              "A mastery of tactics is essential to a competitive chess player, and the original Advanced Chess Tactics became an instant classic in this field. “This book is absolutely superb. For serious players... this volume will provide a wonderful breadth of study material and act as a workbook to advance your skills and understanding of this important topic...” was Carsten Hansen’s comment...
                                                                                                                                              27,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                              Advanced Chess Tactics de Lev Psakhis
                                                                                                                                                  "A mastery of tactics is essential to a competitive chess player, and the original Advanced Chess Tactics became an instant classic in this field. “This book is absolutely superb. For serious players... this volume will provide a wonderful breadth of study material and act as a workbook to advance your skills and understanding of this important topic...” was Carsten Hansen’s comment...
                                                                                                                                                  27,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                  Mating the Castled King de Danny Gormally
                                                                                                                                                      "Every chess player loves to win with a devastating attack. But even beginners know the importance of early castling, so the most significant attacking strategies are those against a castled king. Danny Gormally sheds light on this vital area of the game, arguing that pattern recognition is key to improvement. This book strips away the mystique surrounding successful attacking play, and...
                                                                                                                                                      22,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                      Mating the Castled King de Danny Gormally
                                                                                                                                                          "Every chess player loves to win with a devastating attack. But even beginners know the importance of early castling, so the most significant attacking strategies are those against a castled king. Danny Gormally sheds light on this vital area of the game, arguing that pattern recognition is key to improvement. This book strips away the mystique surrounding successful attacking play, and...
                                                                                                                                                          22,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                          Chess Tactics from Scratch de Martin Weteschnik
                                                                                                                                                              "An improved and expanded second edition of a modern classic. 'Chess is 99 per cent tactics' is an old saying. This may be an exaggeration, but even the remaining 1 per cent still depends on tactics. When Martin Weteschnik started working as a trainer in his local chess club, he quickly realized that even the stronger club players had great weaknesses in their tactical play. He...
                                                                                                                                                              22,50 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                              Chess Tactics from Scratch de Martin Weteschnik
                                                                                                                                                                  "An improved and expanded second edition of a modern classic. 'Chess is 99 per cent tactics' is an old saying. This may be an exaggeration, but even the remaining 1 per cent still depends on tactics. When Martin Weteschnik started working as a trainer in his local chess club, he quickly realized that even the stronger club players had great weaknesses in their tactical play. He...
                                                                                                                                                                  22,50 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                  Attacking Manual vol.2 de Jacob Aagaard
                                                                                                                                                                      Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                                                      "The old masters dealt only with the static features of positional rules. But, these are insufficient to explain the basics of chess. The problem is that chess, like other sciences, has undergone a dynamic revolution, but chess literature does not yet reflect this. In this major work Aagaard explains the rules of attack (the exploitation of a dynamic advantage), balanced between...
                                                                                                                                                                      29,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                      Attacking Manual vol.2 de Jacob Aagaard
                                                                                                                                                                          Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                                                          "The old masters dealt only with the static features of positional rules. But, these are insufficient to explain the basics of chess. The problem is that chess, like other sciences, has undergone a dynamic revolution, but chess literature does not yet reflect this. In this major work Aagaard explains the rules of attack (the exploitation of a dynamic advantage), balanced between...
                                                                                                                                                                          29,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                          Soviet Middlegame Technique de Peter Romanovksy
                                                                                                                                                                              "Many of the classics of Soviet chess literature have struggled to see the light of day, but none more so than Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky. The original version of this famous guide to the middlegame was published in 1929 when Romanovsky was Soviet Champion. Romanovsky later decided to update and improve his work. As he finished his work in 1942, World War II was...
                                                                                                                                                                              23,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                              Soviet Middlegame Technique de Peter Romanovksy
                                                                                                                                                                                  "Many of the classics of Soviet chess literature have struggled to see the light of day, but none more so than Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky. The original version of this famous guide to the middlegame was published in 1929 when Romanovsky was Soviet Champion. Romanovsky later decided to update and improve his work. As he finished his work in 1942, World War II was...
                                                                                                                                                                                  23,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                                  The Soviet Chess Primer de Ilya Maizelis
                                                                                                                                                                                      Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                                                                      "Ilya Maizelis’s masterpiece is the definitive introduction to the game of chess. It has inspired generations of Russians to take up the game, including arguably the two greatest players of all time, the 12th and 13th World Champions. In the original Russian, this landmark work is simply called “Chess” – no other explanation was considered necessary. The Soviet Chess...
                                                                                                                                                                                      19,99 €Prix
                                                                                                                                                                                      The Soviet Chess Primer de Ilya Maizelis
                                                                                                                                                                                          Documentation échiquéenne
                                                                                                                                                                                          "Ilya Maizelis’s masterpiece is the definitive introduction to the game of chess. It has inspired generations of Russians to take up the game, including arguably the two greatest players of all time, the 12th and 13th World Champions. In the original Russian, this landmark work is simply called “Chess” – no other explanation was considered necessary. The Soviet Chess...
                                                                                                                                                                                          19,99 €Prix