• Marshall's Best Games of Chess

    Originally entitled “My Fifty Years of Chess”, this volume presents an account of the career of Frank J. Marshall, who was a United States Chess Champion between 1909-1936. With autobiographical information and detailed, move-by-move accounts of some of his more notable games, “Marshall's Best Games of Chess” is not to be missed by chess enthusiasts and professional players looking for inspiration and insight. Contents include: “My Chess Career”, “The Early Years”, “Winning my Spurs”, “The Year of Years”, “Commuting to Europe”, “Championship Years”, “Champions... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1447472519
    • ASIN: 1447472519
    • ISBN: 1447472519
    • Manufacturer: Read Books

  • DGT North American Chess Clock and Game Timer

    The brand-new DGT North American clock uses 10 built-in algorithms to give a complete range of timing choices, plus elegant design to satisfy the most demanding chess player. Even multi-period delay settings are easy! Quick-set options permit instant set-up. Manual programming options are fast and intuitive and are automatically stored in memory. Of course our new digital timer is a superb chess clock, but it also times any two-person board game-like go, shogi, checkers, and Scrabble©. All the bells and whistles, together with DGT's reputation for quality and accuracy! Time options: time, tim... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B00312D2OU
    • UPC: 885222070457
    • ASIN: B00312D2OU
    • Brand: DGT
    • Manufacturer: DGT

  • The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy and Its Geostrategic Imperatives

    Bestselling author and eminent foreign policy scholar Zbigniew Brzezinski's classic book on American's strategic mission in the modern worldIn The Grand Chessboard, renowned geostrategist Zbigniew Brzezinski delivers a brutally honest and provocative vision for American preeminence in the twenty-first century. The task facing the United States, he argues, is to become the sole political arbiter in Eurasian lands and to prevent the emergence of any rival power threatening our material and diplomatic interests. The Eurasian landmass, home to the greatest part of the globe's population, natural r... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 046509435X
    • ASIN: 046509435X
    • ISBN: 046509435X
    • Brand: Basic Books
    • Manufacturer: Basic Books

  • Pawn Power in Chess (Dover Chess)

    "One of the few books…which, at a glance, one can recognize as an immortal." — Chess. The proper use of pawns — of paramount importance in chess strategy — sometimes even puzzles experienced players. This profoundly original and stimulating book by an International Master and prolific chess writer offers superb instruction in pawn play by isolating its elements and elaborating on various aspects. After a lucid exposition of the fundamentals and the basic formations of one or two pawns that virtually constitute the keys to winning chess strategy, the reader is shown a multitude of examp... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0486264866
    • UPC: 800759264865
    • ASIN: 0486264866
    • ISBN: 0486264866
    • Brand: The House of Staunton
    • Manufacturer: Dover Publications

  • The Rookie: An Odyssey through Chess (and Life)

    Chess was invented more than 1,500 years ago, and is played in every country in the world. Stephen Moss sets out to master its mysteries, and unlock the secret of its enduring appeal. What, he asks, is the essence of chess? And what will it reveal about his own character along the way?In a witty, accessible style that will delight newcomers and irritate purists, Moss imagines the world as a board and marches across it, offering a mordant report on the world of chess in 64 chapters--64 of course being the number of squares on the chessboard. He alternates between “black” chapters--where he ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1408189704
    • ASIN: 1408189704
    • ISBN: 1408189704
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: Wisden

  • Behind Deep Blue: Building the Computer that Defeated the World Chess Champion

    On May 11, 1997, as millions worldwide watched a stunning victory unfold on television, a machine shocked the chess world by defeating the defending world champion, Garry Kasparov. Written by the man who started the adventure, Behind Deep Blue reveals the inside story of what happened behind the scenes at the two historic Deep Blue vs. Kasparov matches. This is also the story behind the quest to create the mother of all chess machines. The book unveils how a modest student project eventually produced a multimillion dollar supercomputer, from the development of the scientific ideas through tech... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0691090653
    • ASIN: 0691090653
    • ISBN: 0691090653
    • Brand: Brand: Princeton University Press
    • Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

  • Play American Mah Jongg! Kit: Everything you need to Play American Mah Jongg (includes instruction book and 152 playing cards)

    Learn and play the fascinating game of Mahjong with this comprehensive kit.Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is not called "The Game of a Thousand Intelligences" for nothing. It's relaxing, social, and allows people to focus on something completely unrelated to everyday concerns. And it's thrilling—there's nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping, and your palms sweating, you call "Mahjong!"Play American Mah Jongg! Kit contains a complete deck of 152 full-color, durable Mahjong playing cards, along with the best-selling book A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jon... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0804843198
    • ASIN: 0804843198
    • ISBN: 0804843198
    • Brand: Tuttle Publishing
    • Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing

  • The Immortal Game: A History of Chess

    A fresh, engaging look at how 32 carved pieces on a board forever changed our understanding of war, art, science, and the human brain.Chess is the most enduring and universal game in history. Here, bestselling author David Shenk chronicles its intriguing saga, from ancient Persia to medieval Europe to the dens of Benjamin Franklin and Norman Schwarzkopf. Along the way, he examines a single legendary game that took place in London in 1851 between two masters of the time, and relays his own attempts to become as skilled as his Polish ancestor Samuel Rosenthal, a nineteenth-century champion. With... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1400034086
    • ASIN: 1400034086
    • ISBN: 9781400034086
    • Brand: Shenk, David
    • Manufacturer: Anchor

  • The Hunt for Red October (A Jack Ryan Novel Book 1)


    • ASIN: B001PSEPLG
    • ASIN: B001PSEPLG
    • Manufacturer: Berkley

  • Paul Charles Morphy N(1837-1884) American Chess Player Wood Engraving 1858 Poster Print by (18 x 24)

    Paul Charles Morphy /N(1837-1884). American Chess Player. Wood Engraving, 1858. is a licensed reproduction that was printed on Premium Heavy Stock Paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. The overall paper size is 18.00 x 24.00 inches. This print is ready for hanging or framing and would make a great addition to your home or office decor.

    • ASIN: B07CG8G2PX
    • ASIN: B07CG8G2PX
    • Brand: Posterazzi
    • Size: 18 x 24 Inch
    • Manufacturer: Granger Collection

  • Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality

    "I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve. I used to not like God because God didn't resolve. But that was before any of this happened." ?Donald MillerIn Donald Miller's early years, he was vaguely familiar with a distant God. But when he came to know Jesus Christ, he pursued the Christian life with great zeal. Within a few years he had a successful ministry that ultimately left him feeling empty, burned out, and, once again, far away from God. In this intimate, soul-searching account, Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving G... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0785263705
    • UPC: 020049024874
    • ASIN: 0785263705
    • ISBN: 9780785263708
    • Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
    • Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson

  • American Flag USA Chess Player Game Master T-Shirt

    At Distressed America Patriotic Chess Tees & Gifts we take pride in creating an amazing design that you will show off proudly for years to come. Our mission is to bring you the coolest designs at the lowest prices. This Design is the best gift that will allow you to express yourself to the world and to your loved ones. At TomGiant Designs Antisocial, Introvert Sarcasm Phone Grip, we pride ourselves in offering a wide selection of shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and other goods that cover a variety of holidays and themes. American Flag USA Chess Player Game Master Copyright Distressed America Patr... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B07HVFN5K9
    • ASIN: B07HVFN5K9
    • Brand: Distressed America Patriotic Chess Tees & Gifts
    • Size: Male Small
    • Manufacturer: Distressed America Patriotic Chess Tees & Gifts

  • Ajedrez para ninos (Jaque mate/ Checkmate) (Spanish Edition)

    Aprender a jugar el ajedrez es sorprendentemente facil. Este libro ensena como se mueven las piezas, como se apuntan las jugadas y algo de estrategia basica. Pronto podras divertirte jugando con tus amistades o cualquier Gran Caiman del ajedrez que pase por ahi. El ajedrez esta reconocido en muchos paises como una herramienta util para desarrollar el pensamiento creativo en los ninos.

    • ASIN: 8425517893
    • ASIN: 8425517893
    • ISBN: 8425517893
    • Manufacturer: Editorial Hispano Europea

  • The Right Set: A Tennis Anthology


    • ASIN: 0375706461
    • ASIN: 0375706461
    • ISBN: 0375706461
    • Manufacturer: Vintage

  • Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg: How to Play the Game & Win

    Learn the fascinating game of American Mahjong with this expert guide.This affordable best-selling book is the only available game strategy guide that is specifically geared toward American Mahjong (Mah Jongg) and follows the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide to this complex game, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg includes simple, easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams to walk the reader through each step of the game, including how to select a hand, how to play and how to develop winning strategies. A key feature is the... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B007XKX42Q
    • ASIN: B007XKX42Q
    • Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing

  • Francois Andre Philidor N(1726-1795) French Chess Player And Composer Title Page Of The First Chess Book Published In South America A Spanish Translation Of PhilidorS Analysis Of The Game Of Chess Lim

    Francois Andre Philidor /N(1726-1795). French Chess Player And Composer. Title Page Of The First Chess Book Published In South America. A Spanish Translation Of Philidor'S 'Analysis Of The Game Of Chess ' Lima Peru 1847.

    • UPC: 740305953
    • Model: CNV435220261260
    • Color: Multicolor
    • Size: 24 x 36

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