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  • Play the Sicilian Kan:

    A Dynamic And Flexible Repertoire For Black

    by Johan Hellsten ...
    The Kan is an ideal choice against 1 e4, as it is one of the easiest variations of the Sicilian to learn and play. It’s relatively theory free, and success is more likely to occur through the understanding of development systems and a deep study of the tactical and positional ideas.In this book Johan Hellsten reveals his Kan secrets and shows how Black can play this opening with confidence. He ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Mastering Chess Defence

    Study brings wisdom. Practice brings perfection.

    by Johan Hellsten ...
    All chess players know that they need to study tactics, calculation, endgames, and openings, but when it comes to defense, far too many wait until they're under pressure. The truth is that more games are lost because of defensive mistakes than strategic ones. By improving your defense, you could do more for your win rate than perhaps any other area of chess study. Mastering Chess Defence by GM ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Mastering Endgame Strategy

    by Johan Hellsten ...
    Study brings wisdom. Practice brings perfection.Following his highly acclaimed Mastering Chess Strategy and Mastering Opening Strategy, this book completes a trilogy of strategy books by Grandmaster and renowned chess teacher Johan Hellsten. In his new work Hellsten focuses exclusively on endgame play and covers every type of endgame: pawn, minor piece, rook and queen endgames. He examines not ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

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    by Andrew Soltis ...
    Every chess player needs to know how to handle his pawns. Pawns form the 'playing fields' of chess games, a semi-permanent 'structure' that can determine whether a player wins or loses. This comprehensive guide to pawn structure teaches the reader where pieces are best placed, which pawns should be advanced further or exchanged, and why certain structures are good and others disastrous. This ... Read more

    $14.79 USD

  • 100 Chess Master Trade Secrets

    From Sacrifices to Endgames

    by Andrew Soltis ...
    If you want to become a chess master, there are certain things you need to know – essential tips and techniques that the masters know, and you need to learn. This incredibly useful book collects all these techniques together in one volume, so you can try them out, tick them off, and start on your path towards chess greatness. Arranged in chapters covering every aspect of chess, from openings to ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • 300 Most Important Chess Positions

    by Thomas Engqvist ...
    An International Master's guide to the essential positions and strategies in chess.A great little book of understanding the most important chess positions in the opening of a game, the middle game and the endgame. It cuts to the chase on the most useful positions at all those stages. Perfect for players who want to reach a higher level but don't have time to sit for hours and hours each week in ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Your Kingdom for My Horse: When to Exchange in Chess

    tips to improve your chess strategy

    by Andrew Soltis ...
    The great Mikhail Botvinnik, world champion said: 'The foundation of chess is exchanging/' Knowing when and what to exchange or trade in chess is essential to improve your game, and this is the only book to help you do that.In chess an exchange or trade of chessmen is a series of closely related moves, typically sequential, in which the two players capture each other's pieces. All chess pieces may ... Read more

    $14.79 USD

  • What it Takes to Become a Grandmaster

    by Andrew Soltis ...
    Becoming a Grandmaster is the ultimate aim for serious chess players, but whatever your chess abilities, this book will take you to the next level. Packed with tips, tricks and practical exercises aimed at players of all skill levels who aspire to greatness.Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster as much as 75 percent of the time. The difference is that only the ... Read more

    $14.09 USD

  • Exploiting Small Advantages

    by Eduard Gufeld ...
    Learn how to convert advantages into points. One of the most important stages of a chess game is the exploitation of an advantage, gained in either the opening or middle game. It is at this point of the struggle that many points are lost, especially at the club level. ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • 300 Most Important Chess Exercises

    Study five a week to be a better chessplayer

    by Thomas Engqvist ...
    An informative and accessible new book by Thomas Engqvist, the practical follow up to his previous two authoritative chess books: 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions.Filled with 300 engaging chess exercises and complete solutions in the end of the book, this book will allow you to apply and consolidate your newfound knowledge. The book is divided into ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Chess Opening Essentials

    1.d4 d5 / 1.d4 Various / Queen's Gambits

    by Dimitri Komarov, Stephan Djuric, Claudio Pantaleoni ...
    The ideas & plans behind ALL chess openings!Volume 2 of an accessible primer and reference book about chess openings. Provides a solid foundation to build your opening repertoire on. Explains what you should be trying to achieve, with clear indications for further study.* Comprehensive: covers all main variations likely to arise* Easy-to-use: important moves and key positions are highlighted in ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Chess Strategy for Club Players

    The Road to Positional Advantage

    by Herman Grooten ...
    Every club player knows the problem: the opening has ended, and now what? With this new edition of his award winning book, International Master Herman Grooten presents to amateur players a complete and structured course on how to recognize key characteristics in all types of positions and how to make use of those characteristics to choose the right plan.His teachings are based on the famous ... Read more

    $22.99 USD