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Weapons of Chess: An Omnibus of Chess Strategies (Fireside Chess Library) by Bruce Pandolfini Publisher Comments With Weapons of Chess, National Master and highly acclaimed teacher Bruce Pandolfini brings us the most accessible and easy-to-use chess strategy book ever. Written for beginning and intermediate players, Weapons of Chess is the first encyclopedia of... (read more) List Price $18.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Killer Chess Tactics: World Champion Tactics and Combinations by Eric Schiller Publisher Comments The greatest chess players in the world reveal their cutthroat insights, concepts, and strategies in this fascinating volume. For individuals looking to play killer chess, this is the definitive guide to ingenious moves, incredible combinations, and... (read more) Your price: $23.95 New - Trade Paper
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The United States Chess Championship, 1845-2011 by Andy Soltis Book News Annotation Soltis, a grandmaster and eight-time champion of the Marshall Chess Club, recounts the history of the US National Chess Championship from 1845 to 2011. He gives information on the tournament's history, each match, specific rounds, games, and plays... (read more) Your price: $56.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Tao Of Chess by Peter Kurzdorfer Publisher Comments 200 principles to transform your game and your life.... (read more) List Price $9.95 Your price: $8.83 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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Judgment and Planning in Chess by Max Euwe Publisher Comments Judgment And Planning In Chess focuses on that crucial point in the chess game eight or so moves into the game where the opening development breaks off and the middle game begins. This is precisely the part of the game that falls between... (read more) Your price: $9.50 Used - Trade Paper
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World Chess Championship: Steinitz to Alekhine by Pablo Moran Publisher Comments The World Chess Championship was officially founded by the Steinitz - Zukertort match of 1886. This thrilling account - Part One of the Hardinge Simpole complete history of the world chess championship- tells the stories of the champions and their... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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Meran System by Steffen Pedersen Publisher Comments A user-friendly guide to a chess opening that occupies an important place in the repertoires of many of the world's top players.... (read more) Your price: $20.50 New - Trade Paper
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Chinese Chess: An Introduction to China's Ancient Game of Strategy by H T Lau Publisher Comments Chinese chess, or "elephant chess," has intrigued game lovers for centuries. Similar in form to its well-known Western cousin, the Chinese game requires players to master subtle and fascinating variations of strategy. H. T. Lau introduces Chinese chess... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $5.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Chess World Title Contenders and Their Styles by Danny Kopec Publisher Comments A thoroughly annotated selection of the finest games played by the best young grandmasters of the 1980s. Presented by two international masters and former champions, players at every level will find inspiration and practical techniques. Player... (read more) Your price: $9.95 New - Trade Paper
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Chess for Dummies(r) (For Dummies) by James Eade Publisher Comments Your quick and easy guide to the rules, strategies, and etiquette of chess Make the right moves! Features over 350 chess diagrams Tried and true tips for avoiding chess tricks and traps Kings, queens, knights — you may think chess would be a royal... (read more) List Price $21.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Modern Chess Strategy by Ludek Pachman Publisher Comments Modern classic offers thorough, systematic analysis of the use of the queen, active king, exchanges, seven different uses of pawns, minority attack, dynamic elements, much more. Analyses of 129 great games featuring Capablanca, Alekhine, Lasker... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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Counter Gambits: Black to Play and Win by T. D. Harding Publisher Comments The author reveals how to win games with Black by proposing the method of calculated aggression, covering such topics as dynamic counterplay, counter-gambits in open games, Black sacrifices in the half-open games, counters to the Queen's Gambit, and... (read more) Your price: $8.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played (Chess) by Irving Chernev Publisher Comments 62 masterly demonstrations of the basic strategies of winning, featuring games by the greatest chess masters Capablanca, Tarrasch, Fischer, Alekhine, Lasker, others. Each game offers a classic example of a fundamental problem and its best... (read more) Your price: $9.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Middle Game in Chess by Eugene Znosko-borovsky Publisher Comments Superior introduction to most demanding part of chess. Basic concepts of middle game play are systematically and logically presented. Every significant idea is illustrated by well-chosen excerpts from master play, including games by Alekhine, Capablanca,... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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Starting Out: The Ruy Lopez (Everyman Chess) by John Shaw Publisher Comments The Ruy Lopez is one of the most famous of all chess openings. It has a long and distinguished history and has been played by virtually all of the strongest Grandmasters.... (read more) Your price: $23.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Sicilian Taimanov: Move by Move by John Emms Publisher Comments This new series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much... (read more) Your price: $31.50 New - Mass Market
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Easy Guide to the Nge2 King's Indian by Gyozo Forintos Publisher Comments The King's Indian seems to present White with a classic 'man or mouse' decision - take Black on in one of the critical main lines, or dodge the issue with an innocuous sideline. If you are tired of keeping up to date with rapidly changing main-line... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Alekhine's Defence (Starting Out) by John Cox Publisher Comments Alekhine's Defence is a sharp and controversial opening in which Black attacks from the very first move, provoking White into lunging forward in the center. White is often able to construct an impressively large central pawn formation, but Black's hope... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Usborne Guide to Advanced Chess (Usborne Chess Guides) by David Norwood Synopsis Colorfully illustrated activity books with step-by-step instructions and... (read more) List Price $7.95 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Modern Benoni (Everyman Chess) by Andrew Kinsman Publisher Comments The Modern Benoni (1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 c5 3 d5 e6) is one of Black's most dynamic queen's pawn openings. From the third move Black strives to create a permanent imbalance in the pawn structure, with exciting results. Both players must be utterly fearless in... (read more) Your price: $23.95 New - Trade Paper
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