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Chess Tactics & Move Prediction

Beginners Guide to Strategies and Basics Opening and Closing Tactics! Learn How to Visualize the Game and Predict Your Opponent’s Intentions!

by Magnus Fisher ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide
... Read more
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Move by Move

Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard

by Maurice Ashley ...

Narrated by Jeremy (Midnite) Michael Durm ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker.In Move by Move, Ashley guides listeners through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker.In Move by Move, Ashley guides listeners through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal
... Read more
Audiobook

Chess for Beginners

Comprehensive And Simplified Guide To Know Board, Pieces, Rules, Strategies And Tactics To Win!

by Magnus Fisher ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Chess - From Beginner to Grand Master
Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Unlock the Secrets of Chess Mastery with "CHESS FOR BEGINNERS"!♟️ Does the intricate world of chess leave you bewildered?♟️Are you grappling with the moves of the pawn, rook, knight, bishop, queen, and king?Whether you're a complete newcomer to chess or looking to elevate your game, "CHESS FOR BEGINNERS" is your gateway to unraveling the mysteries of ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Unlock the Secrets of Chess Mastery with "CHESS FOR BEGINNERS"!♟️ Does the intricate world of chess leave you bewildered?♟️Are you grappling with the moves of the pawn, rook, knight, bishop, queen, and king?Whether you're a complete newcomer to chess or looking to elevate your game, "CHESS FOR BEGINNERS" is your gateway to unraveling the mysteries of
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Skak

by Cecilie Bogh ...

Narrated by Thomas Jacob Clausen ...

Unabridged

7 min

Har du prøvet at spille skak?I denne bog kan du høre noget om skak.Og du kan lære at spille skak på flere måder.Kender du bondeskak? Eller måske skomageråbningen?Du kan også høre om nogle af de største skakspillere. Den danske forfatter Cecilie Bogh er oprindeligt uddannet lærer, men har efterfølgende taget en master i børnelitteratur og arbejdet som forlagsredaktør med særligt fokus på de yngste ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Har du prøvet at spille skak?I denne bog kan du høre noget om skak.Og du kan lære at spille skak på flere måder.Kender du bondeskak? Eller måske skomageråbningen?Du kan også høre om nogle af de største skakspillere. Den danske forfatter Cecilie Bogh er oprindeligt uddannet lærer, men har efterfølgende taget en master i børnelitteratur og arbejdet som forlagsredaktør med særligt fokus på de yngste
... Read more
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Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess

by Oliver Stevens ...

Narrated by Oliver Stevens ...

Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves
... Read more
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Rebel Queen

The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster

by Susan Polgar ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess
... Read more
Audiobook

How a King Plays

64 Chess Tips from a Kid Champion

by Oliver Boydell ...

Narrated by Oliver Boydell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.At only 11 ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.At only 11
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På stribe - din seriemorderpodcast (Alexander Pichushkin)

by Christoffer Greenfort, Andreas Illum ...

Narrated by Christoffer Greenfort, Andreas Illum ...

Series Audiobook 23 - På Stribe - din seriemorderpodcast
Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Alexander Pichushkin var fra den lavere arbejderklasse. Han voksede op i en betonghetto ved Bitsa Park i Moskva uden udsigt til at komme videre derfra. Men han ville mere end det. Han ville være den bedste til noget. Skak bragte ham ikke langt nok, hvorfor han fik nye interesser: Vodka, porno og Tjikatilo - en kombination, der ikke kan ende godt... Lyt med når vi fortæller om den morderiske ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Alexander Pichushkin var fra den lavere arbejderklasse. Han voksede op i en betonghetto ved Bitsa Park i Moskva uden udsigt til at komme videre derfra. Men han ville mere end det. Han ville være den bedste til noget. Skak bragte ham ikke langt nok, hvorfor han fik nye interesser: Vodka, porno og Tjikatilo - en kombination, der ikke kan ende godt... Lyt med når vi fortæller om den morderiske
... Read more
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Schachnovelle

by Stefan Zweig, Stefan Zweig ...

Narrated by Reiner Unglaub ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

Ein Meisterwerk der Literatur - dramatisch, fesselnd und spannend!An Bord eines Passagierdampfers auf dem Weg nach Buenos Aires trifft der Ich-Erzähler, ein österreichischer Emigrant, auf den Schachweltmeister Mirko Czentovic. Dann taucht auch der mysteriöse Dr. B. auf: Von den Nazis in Einzelhaft gesperrt, war seine einzige Ablenkung ein Buch mit Schachzügen, die er auswendig lernte. Doch das ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ein Meisterwerk der Literatur - dramatisch, fesselnd und spannend!An Bord eines Passagierdampfers auf dem Weg nach Buenos Aires trifft der Ich-Erzähler, ein österreichischer Emigrant, auf den Schachweltmeister Mirko Czentovic. Dann taucht auch der mysteriöse Dr. B. auf: Von den Nazis in Einzelhaft gesperrt, war seine einzige Ablenkung ein Buch mit Schachzügen, die er auswendig lernte. Doch das
... Read more
Audiobook

All the Wrong Moves

A Memoir About Chess, Love, and Ruining Everything

by Sasha Chapin ...

Narrated by Sasha Chapin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental
... Read more
Audiobook

The Grandmaster

Magnus Carlsen and the Match That Made Chess Great Again

by Brin-Jonathan Butler ...

Narrated by Jacques Roy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 59 min

“A bravura performance…An entertaining book” (Kirkus Reviews) about the dramatic 2016 World Chess Championship between Norway’s Magnus Carlsen and Russia’s Sergey Karjakin, which mirrored the world’s geopolitical unrest and rekindled a global fascination with the sport.The first week of November 2016, hundreds of people descended on New York City’s South Street Seaport to watch the World Chess ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

“A bravura performance…An entertaining book” (Kirkus Reviews) about the dramatic 2016 World Chess Championship between Norway’s Magnus Carlsen and Russia’s Sergey Karjakin, which mirrored the world’s geopolitical unrest and rekindled a global fascination with the sport.The first week of November 2016, hundreds of people descended on New York City’s South Street Seaport to watch the World Chess
... Read more
Audiobook

Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius Today

"Transform your thinking! Experience dynamic audio lessons crafted to unleash your inner genius for a brighter future."

by Lysander Vesperstone ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 38 min

Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius TodayAre you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding to unlock your full potential?Searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to discover limitless possibilities within yourself?Look no further!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your mindset, applying new skills, a... ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius TodayAre you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding to unlock your full potential?Searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to discover limitless possibilities within yourself?Look no further!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your mindset, applying new skills, a...
... Read more
Audiobook

The Immortal Game

A History of Chess

by David Shenk ...

Narrated by Rick Adamson ...

Abridged

6 hours 10 min

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over.Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it has touched? What is it about its thirty-two figurative pieces, moving about its sixty-four black and ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over.Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it has touched? What is it about its thirty-two figurative pieces, moving about its sixty-four black and
... Read more
Audiobook

Skaknovelle

by Stefan Zweig ...

Narrated by Anne-Mette Johansen ...

Unabridged

4 hours 37 min

””… den står forkert, helt forkert. De har trukket forkert. Alting står forkert på dette bræt … […]”Han stoppede brat op. Jeg havde grebet ham hårdt i armen eller rettere knebet ham så hårdt i armen, at han selv i sin feberomtågede forvirring måtte føle mit greb. Han vendte sig om og stirrede på mig som en søvngænger.”Hvad … er der i vejen?”Jeg sagde ikke andet end ”Remember!” og lod samtidig min ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

””… den står forkert, helt forkert. De har trukket forkert. Alting står forkert på dette bræt … […]”Han stoppede brat op. Jeg havde grebet ham hårdt i armen eller rettere knebet ham så hårdt i armen, at han selv i sin feberomtågede forvirring måtte føle mit greb. Han vendte sig om og stirrede på mig som en søvngænger.”Hvad … er der i vejen?”Jeg sagde ikke andet end ”Remember!” og lod samtidig min
... Read more
Audiobook

Thinking Sideways

How to Think Like a Chess Player and Win at Life

by Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrated by Jennifer Shahade ...

Unabridged

6 hours 51 min

Chess is the art of the possible - after all, there are more potential chess games than atoms in the universe.Great players are experts at exploring options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea or move that no one else saw. Two-time US chess champion Jennifer Shahade calls this 'thinking sideways'. And in today's hyper-competitive world, thinking sideways can help you win at lifeIn ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Chess is the art of the possible - after all, there are more potential chess games than atoms in the universe.Great players are experts at exploring options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea or move that no one else saw. Two-time US chess champion Jennifer Shahade calls this 'thinking sideways'. And in today's hyper-competitive world, thinking sideways can help you win at lifeIn
... Read more
Audiobook

Wer den vorletzten Fehler macht, gewinnt

Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens

by Elisabeth Pähtz ...

Narrated by Barbara Greshake ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens. Während der Pandemie hat das Schachspiel einen neuen Boom erlebt. Das freut auch Elisabeth Pähtz, Deutschlands beste Schachspielerin, die seit 17 Jahren unangefochten die deutsche Rangliste der Frauen anführt. Bereits im Alter von fünf Jahren saß sie das erste Mal am Brett und startete ihre einzigartige Schachkarriere, die sie aktuell auf Platz 13 der ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens. Während der Pandemie hat das Schachspiel einen neuen Boom erlebt. Das freut auch Elisabeth Pähtz, Deutschlands beste Schachspielerin, die seit 17 Jahren unangefochten die deutsche Rangliste der Frauen anführt. Bereits im Alter von fünf Jahren saß sie das erste Mal am Brett und startete ihre einzigartige Schachkarriere, die sie aktuell auf Platz 13 der
... Read more
Audiobook

Chess Opening Names - Volume 1

by Nathan Rose ...

Narrated by Nathan Rose ...

Unabridged

4 hours 53 min

The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are
... Read more
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Chess Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide

Learn the Basics and Master the Game

by Daniel Harper ...

Narrated by Daniel Harper ...

Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

Your comprehensive introduction to the ageless and mentally engaging game of chess can be found in "Chess Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide: Learn the Basics and Master the Game". This thorough book, intended for both beginners and experienced players, is a comprehensive guide that includes all the information you need to get started on the path to becoming a strong chess player.This book describes ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Your comprehensive introduction to the ageless and mentally engaging game of chess can be found in "Chess Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide: Learn the Basics and Master the Game". This thorough book, intended for both beginners and experienced players, is a comprehensive guide that includes all the information you need to get started on the path to becoming a strong chess player.This book describes
... Read more
Audiobook

Chess Queens

The True Story of a Chess Champion and the Greatest Female Players of All Time

by Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrated by Jennifer Shahade ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

For fans of The Queen's Gambit**, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-**dominated sport with the most famous players of all time.Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US women's chess champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

For fans of The Queen's Gambit**, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-**dominated sport with the most famous players of all time.Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US women's chess champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from
... Read more
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Chess Basics

Learn the Fundamentals and Strategies of Chess

by Charlotte Garcia ...

Narrated by Charlotte Garcia ...

Unabridged

3 hours 30 min

The indispensable handbook for learning the age-old game of chess is "Chess Basics: Learn the Fundamentals and Strategies of Chess." This book provides clear and concise instructions on all the information you need to play chess with confidence and skill, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate players.To provide you with a strong foundation, "Chess Basics" starts at the very ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The indispensable handbook for learning the age-old game of chess is "Chess Basics: Learn the Fundamentals and Strategies of Chess." This book provides clear and concise instructions on all the information you need to play chess with confidence and skill, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate players.To provide you with a strong foundation, "Chess Basics" starts at the very
... Read more
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Chess Champ: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Game

Strategies for Success on the Board

by David Mitchell ...

Narrated by David Mitchell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 1 min

"Chess Champ: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Game: Strategies for Success on the Board" will help you unlock the secrets of chess mastery. This thorough guide has all the information you need to succeed at the age-old chess game, regardless of your experience level.Start by mastering the fundamentals, which include the piece movements, regulations, and underlying ideas that serve as the ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Chess Champ: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Game: Strategies for Success on the Board" will help you unlock the secrets of chess mastery. This thorough guide has all the information you need to succeed at the age-old chess game, regardless of your experience level.Start by mastering the fundamentals, which include the piece movements, regulations, and underlying ideas that serve as the
... Read more
Audiobook

Der var engang en krig

by Morteza Seighali ...

Narrated by Erik Kempf ...

Unabridged

43 min

”’Nu sætter jeg springeren der,og hvis han ikke trækker sin konge,åbner jeg for min løbermed næste træk.Så skak, og skakmat.’Lasse siger det for sig selv, mens han retter på sine briller med den ene hånd og tager den hvide brik med den anden.Han ser igen på skakbrættet og venter spændt på sin modstander.”Lasse er ked af, at hans far og mor er gået fra hinanden. Derfor er han heller ikke glad, da ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

”’Nu sætter jeg springeren der,og hvis han ikke trækker sin konge,åbner jeg for min løbermed næste træk.Så skak, og skakmat.’Lasse siger det for sig selv, mens han retter på sine briller med den ene hånd og tager den hvide brik med den anden.Han ser igen på skakbrættet og venter spændt på sin modstander.”Lasse er ked af, at hans far og mor er gået fra hinanden. Derfor er han heller ikke glad, da
... Read more
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The Inner Game

by Dominic Lawson ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

25 min

The 1993 World Chess Championship was one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes in the game's rich history.On one side was Garri Kasparov, the greatest in a long line of Russian World Champions and a player whose remorseless aggression both in play and in person seemed to terrify his opponents.Across the board was Nigel Short, a bespectacled, guitar-playing twenty-eight-year-old Lancastrian who ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

The 1993 World Chess Championship was one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes in the game's rich history.On one side was Garri Kasparov, the greatest in a long line of Russian World Champions and a player whose remorseless aggression both in play and in person seemed to terrify his opponents.Across the board was Nigel Short, a bespectacled, guitar-playing twenty-eight-year-old Lancastrian who
... Read more
Audiobook

Brief History of Chess, A

by KJ Smith ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - A Brief History of - Sports Edition
Unabridged

8 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHESSJourney across centuries and continents with "A Brief History of Chess," an illuminating exploration that traces the remarkable evolution of humanity's most enduring game of strategy from its ancient origins to its digital future. From its birth as chaturanga in 6th century India to its refinement in medieval Persia and ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHESSJourney across centuries and continents with "A Brief History of Chess," an illuminating exploration that traces the remarkable evolution of humanity's most enduring game of strategy from its ancient origins to its digital future. From its birth as chaturanga in 6th century India to its refinement in medieval Persia and
... Read more

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