2006, ISBN: 9780071111911

144 pages with diagrams, bibliography and index. Octavo (8 1/2 x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First American edition. The Kalashnikov Variation is a close rel… More...

144 pages with diagrams, bibliography and index. Octavo (8 1/2 x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First American edition. The Kalashnikov Variation is a close relative of the Sveshnikov Variation, and is sometimes known as the Neo-Sveshnikov. The move 4...e5 has had a long history; Louis-Charles Mahé de La Bourdonnais used it in his matches against Alexander McDonnell in 1834, and it was also popular for a short time in the 1940s. These earlier games focused on the Lowenthal Variation with 4...e5 5.Nb5 a6 6.Nd6+ Bxd6 7.Qxd6 Qf6, where Black gives up the two bishops to achieve a lead in development. However, the move fell out of use once it was determined that White kept the advantage in these lines. Only in the late 1980s did Black players revive 4...e5 with the intention of meeting 5.Nb5 with 5...d6: this is the Kalashnikov Variation proper. The ideas in this line are similar to those in the Sveshnikov - Black accepts a backward pawn on d6 and weakens the d5-square but gains time by chasing the knight. The difference between the two variations is that Black has not developed his knight to f6 and White has not brought his knight out to c3, so both players have extra options. Black may forego ...Nf6 in favour of ...Ne7, e.g. after 6.N1c3 a6 7.Na3 b5 8.Nd5 Nge7, which avoids White's plan of Bg5 and Bxf6 to inflict doubled f-pawns on Black. Or, Black can delay bringing out the knight in favour of playing ...Be7-g5 or a quick ...f5. On the other hand, White has the option of 6.c4, which solidifies his grip on d5 and clamps down on ...b5, but leaves the d4-square slightly weak. Condition: Light edge wear else a very good to fine copy., Henry Holt and Company, 1995, 3, 155 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First American edition. Gary Lane is the author of over thirty chess books including the best selling Prepare to Attack (available in kindle) and The Greatest Ever Chess Tricks and Traps. The books Improve Your Chess in 7 Days and the sequel Sharpen Your chess in 7 Days continue to do well as they are often quoted by coaches and parents on lists of recommended reads.The winner of the best analysis by Chess Journalists of America and a well known chess player on the international tournament circuit. He is an International chess master and his victories include becoming the Australian champion and the commonwealth Champion. A well known coach having attended the World Junior Championships on numerous occasions guiding Australian and English players. Gary Lane is a regular contributor to publications including the British magazines, Chess, Kingpin and British Chess Magazine. He also reviews chess books for ChessMoves the magazine for the English chess Federation. Condition: Near fine., An Owl Book Henry Holt and Company, 1993, 4, 148+[12 ad] pages with diagrams an index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. Alex Dunne explains the rules, gives the history and many of its famous games and takes you on a complete tour of everything from computers to postcards. Also included is a list of organizations you may join, from domestic to international. Condition: Fine., Thinkers' Press, Inc, 1991, 5, 159 pages with diagrams and index. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 6 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition,. To achieve success in chess, a little talent is required--but it is even more important to have a thorough grounding in the different aspects of the game. This volume proceeds from the simple to the difficult, from checkmating with a couple of pieces to strategic planning. A highly suitable self-tutor for beginners and advanced players. Condition: light edge wear else near fine., Edition Olms, 2004, 4, viii+150 pages with diagrams and bibliography. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. The Slav is a reliable defence to the Queen's Gambit which has been popular for well over a century. The author, a Slav specialist, attempts to provide a detailed analysis of the opening, variation by variation, suggesting numerous improvements in key lines. Glenn Flear became a Grandmaster in 1987. He represented England at the Dubai Olympiad in l986. Condition: Pages becoming age toned, lightly soiled, light edge wear else very good., B T Batsford Ltd, 1988, 3, 171+[4 ad] pages with diagrams. Small octavo (7 1/4" x 4 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 1973. There are diagrams from actual chess games here, followed by hints on what to play, and solutions at the back. Then at the last chapter you rate yourself whether you are an ordinary or a good club player.Condition: Edge wear, corners bumped, rubbed and creased, some foxing else very good., Penguin Books Ltd, 1976, 3, 192 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/34") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Volume 10C (Lusis: 1177.8) First edition. Supersedes The Chess Player. Language-less annotation. Each volume contains a theory section, tournament and match results and an average of about 360 games arranged by openings. Condition: Font wrapper light edge wear else a very good copy., A & C Black, 1980, 3, xvi+109+[15 ad] pages with frontispiece, diagrams and supplement. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Expanded with a preface by David Hooper. First published in 1901 by G P Putnam. William Steinitz (1836-1900) has been called the father of modern chess. He developed many objective principles of chess play, putting chess strategy, for the first time, on a solid theoretical base. reigning for twenty-eight years as the world's foremost chess master, he, in Reinfeld's words, "was the most original thinker, the most courageous player, and the most remarkable personality in the fifteen centuries or so the game has been in existence." Unabridged republication of the 1901 edition, originally titled A Memorial to William Steinitz. New preface, match record, tournament record, corrections and six additional games added to the dover edition by David Hooper. Condition: Edge wear, corners bumped and rubbed else very good., Dover Publications Inc., 1974, 3, 86 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. The Djin 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 a6 is a refreshing and interesting alternative to the Queen's Indian Defense or Bogo-Indian, and it is an exciting way to play as Black. Condition: A near fine copy., Chess Enterprises, 1994, 4, x+234 pages with diagrams. Octavo (7 3/4" x 5") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. A reasonable book on the chess endgames, with some significant amount of time looking at the quite common variety of king and pawn endings. An older book, it uses old-style notation, so if you don't want to read that, get a more modern version. Following on from early work this is a reasonable piece of chess writing. Condition: Edge wear, corners bumped, hinges rubbed, previous owner's name in pencil to half title else very good., David McKay Company, Inc, 1957, 3, 32 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Second edition. The Nimzo-Indian is an interesting fighting defence to 1 d4. It was used in the 1985 and 1986 World Championship matches and is a favorite of many leading grandmasters. Andrew Martin, one of the growing band of London International Masters, has chosen 100 important games of 1985-19867 to reflect the qualities of this opening. Condition: Edge wear else very good., TUI Enterprises, Ltd, 1989, 3, 144 pages with diagrams. Royal octavo (9 3/4" x 6 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. A thorough understanding of the middlegame i s essential for any aspiring player wishing to improve their game. This book uses examples from practical play to develop tactical and positional skills and awareness to enable you to make the most of your opportunities in the middlegame. Condition: Light edge wear with bumped corners else better than very good, Everyman Chess, 2000, 3, 159 with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. In this book Grandmaster Edmar Mednis provides a thorough grounding in the principles of opening play. He begins with an explanation of the basics of opening strategy and covers a wide range of subjects that are of particular significance to club and tournament players. Condition: Corners bumped, head corner creased, light edge wear else very good., Cadogan Chess, 1997, 3, xx+348 pages with diagrams, photographs, drawings, glossary and index. Royal octavo (9" x 7 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 1997. Wolff is a U.S. Chess Champion and International Chess Grandmaster. He uses his wealth of knowledge to simplify the complexities of chess and make it much less intimidating to novices. The book contains over 20 pages of detailed answers, more than 400 illustrated chess boards, and clear explanations of the basic principles.Condition: Light edge wear, remainder mark at heal end pages else very good., Alpha Books, 2001, 3, 143 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. Checkmate! These fun-filled brain teasers will increase your skill. Each chessboard puzzle has its pieces in a specially conceived difficult arrangement. You must complete a given task in a specific number of moves: "White to play and mate in five moves", for example. Some puzzles sharpen both your defensive and offensive acumen, and many focus on your endgame-the most important phase of chess. Solutions are in the back. Condition: Light edge wear else very good to fine., Sterling Publishing Company, 1997, 3, 100 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. The Classical Variation of the Schliemann Defense is one of the most exciting and complicated openings in all of chess. Periodically 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5 4.Nc3 fxe4 5.Nxe5 d5!? 6.Nxe5 fxe4 7.Nxc6 Qg5 is refuted, but it keeps on coming back to life and is even seen at the highest levels of the tournament play. The middlegames are characterized by ferocious attacks on both kings. In the event that a decisive result is not achieved early in the game, fascinating endgames with rooks and minor pieces arise, often with Black enjoying a powerful passed pawn on the e-file. In this book, Grandmaster Leonid Shamkovich and National Master Eric Schiller continue their examination of this variation, which they have been writing about for over a dozen years. They present much new analysis and critically review the many publications which have appeared in recent years. No fan of the Schliemann should be without this book, and players of the Spanish Game (Ruy Lopez) will want it in their arsenal if they dare to enter the main lines.Condition: Near fine., Chess Enterprises, 1996, 0, 159 pages with diagrams and bibliography. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bond in original publisher's illustrated wrappers. First edition. IM's Donaldson and Silman are completing a series of volumes on the Slav Defense which will cover the opening in unprecedented detail, as well as bringing previous work up to date. This first volume to appear presents a number of gambit lines, including the Winawer and Slav Gambits. The first is one of today's hottest variations! Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners else very good., Chess Enterprises, 1994, 3, x+293 pages with diagrams, plates and appendixes. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Foreword by Garry Kasparov. First edition. In 1995, shortly before he was to play IBM's Deep Blue, World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov defeated challenger Viswanathan Anand in eighteen demanding and gripping games. Here for the first time are move-by-move analyses by International Grandmaster Leonid Shamkovich and by Master--and Kasparov second--Michael Khodarkovsky which provide insight into the mind of the world champion as he prepared for the match against Deep Blue. Garry Kasparov handily won his first match with Deep Blue, but it is clear from Khodarkovsky's description that even in 1996 the massively parallel computer could be a difficult opponent. Then, before the spring 1997 rematch, the IBM team let on that it had improved Deep Blue considerably and that it was spoiling for a fight . . . The analysis of these games in A New Era shows just how much IBM has improved the breed. Must-reading for anyone who is passionate about the world's most enduring game of strategy and wits, A New Era takes the reader inside the world of professional chess, offering insiders' insights (including those of Kasparov himself) into the politics and psychology of competition at the top levels of play, whether against human or machine. Condition: Edge wear, corners bumped and rubbed else very good., Ballantine Books, 1991, 3, 125 pages with diagrams and pictorial title page. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. Condition: Front wrapper head corner creased, spine sinned, soiled else good., Chess Digest, 1986, 2.5, 178 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 1981 by Farber and Farber. This entertaining and instructive book uses the author's own tried and tested training methods and is ideal for any player in the 100-160 BCF (1400-1900 ELO/USCF) grading range. Condition: Front wrapper bumped else near fine., Cadogan Chess, 1996, 4, 86 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. The French holds iuts position as a principal opening system for Black The MacCutcheon will give results at least as good as the Winawer variation with a fraction of the effort. Bobby Fischer said "The MacCutcheon Variation give rise to immediate complications." If Fischer thought it was complicated, chances are anyone you play will too. Of course, after reading this book you will understand the opening strategy. The author has played the variation for yeas with success. Conition: Near fine., Chess Enterprises, 4, 248 pages with folding frontispiece, diagrams and appendix. Small octavo (7 1/4" x 5") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 1985. The ultimate strategy guidebook for Chinese Chess. Chinese chess, or "elephant chess," has intrigued the powerful and the quizzical for centuries. Although its rules are similar to the well-known Western game, subtle and fascinating variations must be mastered in order to understand the strategies it requires. Author H. T. Lau breaks decades of silence for any publishing on this game and introduces Chinese chess to Westerners. With the aid of 170 diagrams, "Chinese Chess" walks players through the board, the movement and values of the pieces, basic rules for capturing and defeating an opponent, techniques and game winning tactics. This book includes eighty mid- and end-game exercises designed to sharpen playing skills and strategy, and concludes with two appendixes devoted to the elegantly constructed games found in "The Secret Inside the Orange" and "The Plum-Blossom Meter, " two classic seventeenth-century works on Chinese chess. Condition: Corners gently bumped else near fine., Charles E Tuttle Company, 1996, 4, xii+467 pages with photographs, diagrams, tables and index. Octavo (8" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Introduction by Robert Byrne. first published in 1942.This is the biography of Jose R. Capablanca, famous grandmaster of chess, with 113 of his greatest games. The fame of the great Cuban Master chess champion of the world from 1921 to 1927, is ample assurance that this superbly annotated collection of his choicest masterpieces is destined to take its place at once among the classics of chess literature. The book contains many games which have hitherto not been available in book form. The qualities of simplicity and artistry for which Capablanca was famous in his lifetime will be appreciated by every reader, whether he studies the games for the sheer pleasure of it, or for the purpose of increasing his playing strength. Capablanca was born in Havana, Cuba on November 19, 1888. He became the World Chess Champion in 1921 by beating Emanuel Lasker. He lost the title in 1927 to Alexander Alekhine. Even after his loss, most believed that Capablanca was still the better player. However, Alekhine refused to give him a rematch, a subject that is still controversial and discussed today. Alekhine would not even play in the same tournament with Capablanca until Alekhine lost the world title to Euwe in 1935. He died in New York City on 8 March 1942, just before the publication of this book.Condition: Spine ends rubbed, edge wear, corners bumped, rubbed and creased, some stain to fore edge pages else a good copy., Collier Books Macmillan Publishing Company, 1974, 2.5, x+171+[9 ad] pages with diagrams and indices. Octavo (8" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 1945 by David McKay. 58 two-move problems, 46 three-movers, and eight four-movers composed during the last 30 years and illustrative of the best work of 27 outstanding American problem composers. The author has included practical suggestions for solving each problem, an explanation of common terms and an exhaustive index. Invaluable for any player, even beginners interested in problems. Condition: Corners bumped, light edge wear else a very good copy., Dover Publications, 1961, 3, 46 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. The Slav Defense is a chess opening that begins with the moves:1. d4 d52. c4 c6The Slav is one of the primary defenses to the Queen's Gambit. Although it was analyzed as early as 1590, it was not until the 1920s that it started to be explored extensively, although Steinitz essayed it in the first official World Chess Championship of 1886. Many masters of Slavic descent helped develop the theory of this opening, including Alapin, Alekhine, Bogoljubov, and Vidmar.The Slav received an exhaustive test during the two AlekhineEuwe World Championship matches in 1935 and 1937. Played by 11 of the first 13 world champions, this defense was particularly favored by Euwe, Botvinnik, and Smyslov. More recently the Slav has been adopted by Anand, Ivanchuk, Lautier, Short, and other top grandmasters, including use in six of the eight games that Vladimir Kramnik played as Black in the 2006 World Championship.Condition: Light edge wear else better than very good., Trends Publications, 1990, 3, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2004. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:9780071111911, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2004, 0<

2004, ISBN: 9780071111911

155 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First American edition. Gary Lane is the author of over thirty chess books in… More...

155 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First American edition. Gary Lane is the author of over thirty chess books including the best selling Prepare to Attack (available in kindle) and The Greatest Ever Chess Tricks and Traps. The books Improve Your Chess in 7 Days and the sequel Sharpen Your chess in 7 Days continue to do well as they are often quoted by coaches and parents on lists of recommended reads.The winner of the best analysis by Chess Journalists of America and a well known chess player on the international tournament circuit. He is an International chess master and his victories include becoming the Australian champion and the commonwealth Champion. A well known coach having attended the World Junior Championships on numerous occasions guiding Australian and English players. Gary Lane is a regular contributor to publications including the British magazines, Chess, Kingpin and British Chess Magazine. He also reviews chess books for ChessMoves the magazine for the English chess Federation. Condition: Near fine., An Owl Book Henry Holt and Company, 1993, 4, 192 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/34") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. (Lusis: 1177.4) Volume 4D. First edition. Supersedes The Chess Player. Language-less annotation. Each volume contains a theory section, tournament and match results and an average of about 360 games arranged by openings. Condition: Font wrapper light edge wear, number scratched out on back wrapper else a very good copy., Pitman Publishing, 1978, 3, 143 pages with diagrams. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 6 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 2000. Grandmaster Chris Ward explains the important ideas behind every major opening, unravelling among others, the secrets of the Sicilian, the mysteries of the Modern and the fundamentals of the French. He emphasizes the need to understand the key elements of each opening rather than simply memorize a series of complicated variations which leave you stranded if the opponent varies from the expected route. Condition: Light edge wear, corners gently bumped else better than very good., Everyman Chess, 2003, 3, 160 pages with diagrams. Quarto (9 3/4" x 6 3/4') bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers First edition. In this ideal book for players wishing to improve their endgame play, Grandmaster Glenn Flear explains the fundamental principles which must be mastered. Taking examples from his own games and those of other players, he shows how drawn positions can be converted into victories and lost positions saved at the last moment. Condition: Old sticker price to back wrapper, light edge wear else a better than very good copy., Everyman Chess, 2000, 3, 40 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. This book is designed to help Black to win against the English Opening. The system of play recommended is based upon the initial reply 1... e5 and is one which enjoys a reputation for flexibility and solidity. It is also known to provide excellent opportunities for counterattack and while appealing to players of all styles, its most regular protagonists among top grandmasters are Spassky, Ljutcjevic, Nunn, Hort, Browne and oters. Condition: Light edge wear, gently bumped corners else very good., The Chess Player, 1985, 3, xvii+212+[25 ad] pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Translated with and introduction by Philip W Sergeant. New introduction to the Dover edition by Fred Reinfeld. Unabridged and unaltered republication of the first edition published by special arrangement with Chatto & Windas Ltd. What, really, is a chess combination? It is a maneuver generally employing surprise and a sacrifice, in which pieces work together to bring about a sudden advantage. It is perhaps the most aesthetically satisfying and successful technique in the game. Some players believe that the combination is a spontaneous creation with no guiding laws; the possibility springs up in the mind like a flash of genius. In this classic work, however, Znosko-Borovsky proves that combinations can be studied. He demonstrates conclusively that they need not be a haphazard occurrence, but may be prepared for as an integral part of a player's game. The great modern teacher begins by examining the games of master players, including Capablanca, Alekhine, Rubinstein, Nimzovich, Tarrasch, Reti, Mason, Morphy, Bird, Euwe, Emanuel Lasker, etc. The games are grouped according to common features, and perceptively analyzed to determine what conclusions may be drawn. Znosko-Borovsky shows that every combination, however complicated, begins in a simple idea, such as an undefended piece, the bad position of the hostile king, the promotion of a pawn, or a discovered check. Condition: Previous owner's name on front end paper and embossed imprint to title, edge wear with bumped corners else very good., Dover Publications, 1959, 3, 204 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial rappers. First edition. Surveys current theories on this defense, explains key ideas, and includes over seventy complete games.Condition: Edge wear, corners bumped, rubbed and creased else about very good., Maxwell Macmillan Chess, 1991, 3, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2004. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:9780071111911, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2004, 0<

2004, ISBN: 9780071111911

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