• Tigran Petrosian: Master of Defence ; Petrosian's Best Games of Chess 1946-63 (Batsford Chess Books)

    The chess career of the former World Champion, Tigran Petrosian, is studied in this book through 60 of his best games, covering the period from 1946 to 1963, when he won the world title. Modern players can learn much from his approach to the game, which was based on iron will-power and tenacious defensive qualities. The author is a former English international player whose other works include "Mikhail Tal - Master of Sacrifice".

    • ASIN: 0713469005
    • ASIN: 0713469005
    • ISBN: 0713469005
    • Manufacturer: B T Batsford Ltd

  • The Grunfeld Defence, Vol. 2 (Grandmaster Repertoire 9)

    Grandmaster Repertoire is a series of high quality chess books based on the main lines, written by strong grandmasters. The aim is to provide the reader with a complete repertoire at a level good enough for elite tournaments, and certainly also for the club championship. In two volumes, The Grünfeld Defence offers a complete repertoire for Black against 1.d4. Avrukh's two previous Grandmaster Repertoire books White received universal rave reviews and have been hugely influential on chess players all over the world, including at the very highest level. This is Volume Two of Two.

    • ASIN: 1907982000
    • ASIN: 1907982000
    • ISBN: 1907982000
    • Brand: The House of Staunton
    • Manufacturer: Quality Chess UK LLP

  • The Art of Defence in Chess

    Most players prefer to attack, resulting in defensive technique being the weakest part of their game. There are a number of methods of playing against an attacker, which include passive defense, simplification, blockade, stalemate, or a trap. Alternatively a player can defend actively or launch a counterattack.

    • ASIN: B00UI8CZE8
    • ASIN: B00UI8CZE8
    • Brand: Batsford
    • Manufacturer: Ishi Press

  • Grandmaster Repertoire 10: The Tarrasch Defence

    The Tarrasch Defense arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.¤c3 c5 and leads to wildly complex and dynamic play. With deep analysis and countless novelties, Ntirlis and Aagaard have revived the coolest classical chess opening for use by grandmasters and amateurs in the 21st century.* Expert guidance on an attacking chess opening * Hundreds of novelties * A blend of human expertise and state-of-the-art computer analysis

    • ASIN: 1906552916
    • ASIN: 1906552916
    • ISBN: 1906552916
    • Brand: The House of Staunton
    • Manufacturer: Quality Chess UK LLP

  • New Ideas in The French Defense - Chess Lecture - Volume 56 Chess DVD

    GM Jesse Kraai reviews ECO C02 The French, Advance from Blacks Perspective 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 e5 ECO C00 The Basic French Defense but with a new twist. 1 e4 e6, Jesse Shows you a new move that surprised even him and is very playable. Inspired from a discussion with Grandmaster Vinay Bhat of a recent game .ECO C10 The Fort Knox variation of the French 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 Nc3ECO: C02, C00, C10

    • ASIN: B00HXYDQWK
    • ASIN: B00HXYDQWK
    • Brand: Chess Lecture
    • Manufacturer: ChessLecture.com

  • Philidor Files: Detailed Coverage Of A Dynamic Opening (Everyman Chess)

    The Philidor is a dynamic and underrated answer to White's most popular opening move, 1 e4. Christian Bauer, himself a renowned Philidor expert, uncovers the secrets behind this intriguing opening. Using his own experience and other top-class Philidor games, Bauer identifies both the critical main lines and the tricky sidelines. He also examines the key tactical and strategic ideas for both White and Black, while highlighting crucial issues such as move-order options – a major weapon for the modern Grandmaster.

    • ASIN: 1857444361
    • ASIN: 1857444361
    • ISBN: 1857444361
    • Manufacturer: Everyman Chess

  • How to Beat the Sicilian Defence: An Anti-Sicilian Repertoire For White

    The Sicilian Defence is by far the most popular chess opening. If you play 1 e4 as White, on average you are likely to meet the Sicilian in virtually every other game! You need to be prepared to face the Sicilian at all times, and a ready-to-use repertoire against it is an indispensible weapon.In this book, Gawain Jones confronts the challenge of meeting the Sicilian head on. He has constructed a comprehensive Anti-Sicilian repertoire for White, which is based on lines he has successfully employed at grandmaster level. These are sound, reliable options for White, but don't be fooled – they a... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1857446631
    • ASIN: 1857446631
    • ISBN: 1857446631
    • Manufacturer: Everyman Chess

  • Alexei Shirov: My Best Games In The Sveshnikov Chess Opening Software

    The Sveshnikov Variation of the Sicilian Defense is considered one of the most promising replies to 1.e4, often giving rise to sharp and complex positions which require precise and inventive play from both sides. Thus, an opening tailor-made for Alexei Shirov (FIDE World Cup finalist in 2007), who has included it in his repertoire with both White and Black and knows the mutual tricks and traps all too well. In more than four hours of video, the genius from Latvia presents and explains his best Sveshnikov games, from his first successes in 1992 through his latest achievements in the year 2007. ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 3866810652
    • ASIN: 3866810652
    • ISBN: 3866810652
    • Brand: ChessCentral
    • Manufacturer: ChessBase

  • Mikhail Chigorin: The Creative Genius

    Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908), the first great Russian chess master, belongs to that select group of exceptionally strong players who did not quite succeed in winning the world championship.The defining moment for Chigorin came when he blundered away a completely winning position in the decisive final game of his second title match against Steinitz.Chigorin remains universally admired for his creative and courageous style of play. He was not guided by Dr. Tarrasch's ‘general principles', prevalent at the time, but by the specific characteristics of each individual position. He would always pl... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 9056916017
    • ASIN: 9056916017
    • ISBN: 9056916017
    • Manufacturer: New In Chess,Csi

  • King's Indian Defence: Mar Del Plata Variation (Batsford Chess Books)

    Yugoslav Grandmaster Svetozar Gligoric is firmly established as one of the great pioneers of the King's Indian strategy and tactics. The variation he introduced in a tournament at Mar del Plata, Argentina, fifty years ago, is characterised by fierce attacks by the opposing sides - White on the queenside and Black on the castled king - making for exciting games and many dashing Black wins. This book contains not only up-to-date theory and illustrative games, but also the author's own fascinating narrative on the evolution, development and survival of his counterattacking system which has stood ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0713487674
    • ASIN: 0713487674
    • ISBN: 0713487674
    • Brand: Brand: Batsford
    • Manufacturer: Batsford

  • Vol.3 ten Ways to Get Bettter at Chess


    • ASIN: B01BW5TLII
    • ASIN: B01BW5TLII

  • Train Yourself in Chess: Attack, Defense, Space and Time - Easily Explained

    Volume four in this series concentrates on attack and defense, then space and time. IM Andrew Martin will teach you skills that will help you understand when to attack and the important of avoiding premature attacks. In order for an attack to succeed is you must have a lead in development and space. Timing is vital, so take advantage of opportunities and attack with as many pieces as possible. When defending you must create counter play to keep your opponent off balance and learn the value of patience, which is often overlooked by the average player. Running time: 2 hours 11 minutes. This fine... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B004M3NJ9U
    • ASIN: B004M3NJ9U
    • Brand: ChessCentral
    • Manufacturer: ChessonDVD

  • The Defense

    Nabokov's third novel, The Luzhin Defense, is a chilling story of obsession and madness. As a young boy, Luzhin was unattractive,  distracted, withdrawn, sullen--an enigma to his parents and an object of ridicule to his classmates. He takes up chess as a refuge from the anxiety of his everyday life.  His talent is prodigious and he rises to the rank of grandmaster--but at a cost:  in Luzhin' s obsessive mind, the game of chess gradually supplants the world of reality.   His own world falls apart during a crucial championship match, when the intricate defense he has devised withers  u... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0679727221
    • ASIN: 0679727221
    • ISBN: 0679727221
    • Manufacturer: Vintage

  • Queen's Indian Defence (Everyman Chess)

    The Queen¿s Indian Defence is one of Black¿s toughest and most respectable choices against queen¿s pawn openings and is a favorite among world class players such as Vladimir Kramnik, Vishy Anand, Michael Adams, and Judit Polgar. From the outset Black uses the dynamic principle of controlling the center with pieces rather than pawns, and this can lead to rich and complicated chess. The Queen¿s Indian is a multi-dimensional opening which appeals to aggressive and positional players alike. In this book, openings expert Jacob Aagaard delves into the many positional and tactical ideas available... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1857443004
    • ASIN: 1857443004
    • ISBN: 1857443004
    • Brand: Brand: Everyman Chess
    • Manufacturer: Everyman Chess

  • FOXY OPENINGS - VOLUME 109 - Modern Defence Repertoire for Black Part 2

    The Modern Defence is a tough system based on counterattack. In this new three-volume Foxy Openings series IM Andrew Martin maps out a repertoire for Black for use by players of any level. The Modern creates difficult positions which are ideal if you want to play to win with Black.

    • ASIN: B004FQRXNM
    • ASIN: B004FQRXNM
    • Brand: Foxy openings
    • Manufacturer: ChessDVDs

  • Best Choice Products 2x4ft 10-in-1 Combination Interchangeable Game Table Set w/ Billiards, Foosball, Ping Pong, Push Hockey, Chess, Checkers, Bowling, Shuffleboard, Backgammon, Cards

    This 10-in-1 arcade table is changing the game! Invite the family over and enjoy a night of intense competition with various surfaces that can be switched between playing pool, foosball, table tennis, and much more.

    • UPC: 249336242
    • Color: Multicolor

  • Point Games Classic Chess Board Game, with Super Durable Board, Best Folding Board Game for the Entire Family.

    Product Features: Point Games invents exciting, original, quality games and toys to spark imaginations, banish boredom, and open up a world of immense fun.  Because having fun never gets old! let the games begin! Challenge a worthy

    • UPC: 691668903
    • Color: Black

  • Cryptozoic The Walking Dead Board Game The Best Defense

    In this Cryptozoic The Walking Dead Board Game The Best Defense, players take on the roles of Rick, Glenn, Daryl, Michonne, and other characters. The Survivors are on the hunt for Walkers and must defend

    • UPC: 36909492
    • Model: 1550
    • Color: MulticolorMulti

  • Jumbo 2 in 1 oversized game set with Chess and Checkers by b4 Adventure

    Indoors or Outdoors, anywhere you can get the family together to play games is a good place to be! Great for parties, the beach, camping or anytime, this jumbo 2 in 1 oversized game set

    • UPC: 602358258
    • Model: Fun.002

  • Chess Set Boards Game for Kids, 8 in 1 TALKING CHESS ACADEMY Handheld Games Computer, Talking Electronic Chess Master Pro for Adults

    Chess set,Test you chess skills and challenge one of the strongest chess playing programs that gives you a professional level gaming experience.Play chess plus 7 more popular board game classics: Checkers (Draughts), Reversi, Halma, 4-in-a-row,

    • UPC: 425763373
    • Color: White
    • Rating: 1.0

  • Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening - Volume 1: Indian Defenses - eBook

    Winning Fast is Fun!Everybody wants to win fast, preferably straight out of the chess opening. This book is a collection of games played by top players in which either White or Black wins in 15

    • UPC: 102967480

  • How To Beat Anyone At Chess : The Best Chess Tips, Moves, and Tactics to Checkmate

    9781440592140

    • UPC: 45967195

  • Pawn Power in Chess

    Profoundly original book demonstrates how basic relationships of one or two pawns constitute winning strategy. Multitude of examples illustrate theory. 182 diagrams. Index of

    • UPC: 25672490

  • New in Chess Magazine 2017/6 : Read by Club Players in 116 Countries

    New in Chess has 8 issues a year with more than 800 pages of the very best in chess: on-the-spot tournament reports, columns, both serious and hilarious, in-depth interviews, chess opening surprises, chess history that

    • UPC: 56040086

  • Power Chess for Kids : Learn How to Think Ahead and Become One of the Best Players in Your School

    A power move, explains experienced chess teacher Charles Hertan, is a winning master tactic that requires thinking ahead. To become one of the best chess players in your school you need to be able to

    • UPC: 15438293

  • My Best Games in the Petroff Defense - Alexei Shirov Chess

    • UPC: 264081658363
    • Category: Hobbies & Leisure
    • Price: 37 USD

  • My Best Games in the Petroff Defense - Alexei Shirov Chess Software

    • UPC: 262152655009
    • Category: Hobbies & Leisure
    • Price: 37 USD

  • USCF Sales My Best Games in the Petroff Defense - Alexei Shirov Chess Software

    • UPC: 173251937190
    • Category: Hobbies & Leisure
    • Price: 37 USD

  • 10 Most UNBREAKABLE Defences for Black in Chess

    Chess Openings: Sicilian Defense

    BEST Chess Opening for Black: Sicilian Defense: Basic Strategy, Moves, Variations, Ideas & Tricks