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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

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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 Opening Names - Volume 2

by Nathan Rose ...

Narrated by Nathan Rose ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

Even more of the people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You may know the names already: the Italian Game, the Cambridge Springs Defense, the Smith-Morra Gambit, the Max Lange Attack, the Colle System, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, the Paulsen Variation, the Damiano Defense, and so on.But most chess players don't ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Even more of the people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You may know the names already: the Italian Game, the Cambridge Springs Defense, the Smith-Morra Gambit, the Max Lange Attack, the Colle System, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, the Paulsen Variation, the Damiano Defense, and so on.But most chess players don't
... Read more
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Knowing The Rules Of Chess From The Masters

by Jastiece Morals ...

Narrated by John Macdonald ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Selected 13 gameplay of Chess of Grand Masters. If you are a Chess lover you are in a right place, this book is a perfect book for you. ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Selected 13 gameplay of Chess of Grand Masters. If you are a Chess lover you are in a right place, this book is a perfect book for you.
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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
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Finding Genius: Chess - Life Lessons From the Board

by Richard Jacobs ...

Narrated by Newton Lusambili ...

Unabridged

16 min

Amidst an uncertain world in constant flux, it’s easy to see the value of the chess player’s special skills: thinking ahead, taking preparatory moves, maintaining deep concentration, thinking outside themselves, and staying goal-oriented.These skills are not easily acquired; they require consistent effort, practice, mental discipline, and patience. However, these skills are essential for success ... Read more

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Amidst an uncertain world in constant flux, it’s easy to see the value of the chess player’s special skills: thinking ahead, taking preparatory moves, maintaining deep concentration, thinking outside themselves, and staying goal-oriented.These skills are not easily acquired; they require consistent effort, practice, mental discipline, and patience. However, these skills are essential for success
... Read more
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A Knight Without a Castle

A Story of Resilience and Hope

by Robert Katende ...

Narrated by Albert Mensah ...

Unabridged

6 hours 40 min

Robert Katende, named an African Ambassador to the Obama Foundation and voted the most influential man in Uganda by New Hope Newspaper.Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert’s legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope. His work was made famous in the Disney movie Queen of Katwe, a biographical drama about a 13-year-old girl who ... Read more

$32.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Robert Katende, named an African Ambassador to the Obama Foundation and voted the most influential man in Uganda by New Hope Newspaper.Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert’s legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope. His work was made famous in the Disney movie Queen of Katwe, a biographical drama about a 13-year-old girl who
... 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

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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
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Gambito de dama (Castellano)

by Walter Tevis ...

Narrated by Paula Iwasaki ...

Unabridged

9 hours 58 min

La serie de hoy. El libro del momento. El personaje de tu vida.El libro en el que se inspira la miniserie más vista de la historia de Netflix, ganadora del EMMY 2021 y del Globo de Oro 2021 a la mejor miniserie.«Walter Tevis ha recuperado el lugar que nunca debió perder [...] y ha provocado una insólita fiebre por el ajedrez. [...] Jaque mate.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo«Un libro que releo cada ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

La serie de hoy. El libro del momento. El personaje de tu vida.El libro en el que se inspira la miniserie más vista de la historia de Netflix, ganadora del EMMY 2021 y del Globo de Oro 2021 a la mejor miniserie.«Walter Tevis ha recuperado el lugar que nunca debió perder [...] y ha provocado una insólita fiebre por el ajedrez. [...] Jaque mate.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo«Un libro que releo cada
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Cómo la vida imita al ajedrez

by Garry Kasparov ...

Narrated by Carlos Zertuche ...

Unabridged

13 hours 3 min

El mejor ajedrecista de la historia nos enseña a ver la vida como un juego de estrategia.Garry Kasparov, el gran maestro del tablero, explica cómo las soluciones a los problemas cotidianos requieren de las mismas artes y técnicas que el ajedrez: conocimiento, preparación, estrategia y cálculo de las variantes.En el ajedrez, como en la realidad, es necesario analizar, descartar, organizar el ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

El mejor ajedrecista de la historia nos enseña a ver la vida como un juego de estrategia.Garry Kasparov, el gran maestro del tablero, explica cómo las soluciones a los problemas cotidianos requieren de las mismas artes y técnicas que el ajedrez: conocimiento, preparación, estrategia y cálculo de las variantes.En el ajedrez, como en la realidad, es necesario analizar, descartar, organizar el
... 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

$19.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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How to Win at Chess:

Strategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced Players (Master Openings, Middlegame Planning, and Endgame Techniques)

by Weston Clark ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How to Win at ChessStrategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced PlayersChess is more than a game—it’s a battle of the mind, a test of patience, and a path to mastery. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will provide you with the essential strategies, tactical techniques, and winning principles needed to ... Read more

$15.06 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How to Win at ChessStrategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced PlayersChess is more than a game—it’s a battle of the mind, a test of patience, and a path to mastery. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will provide you with the essential strategies, tactical techniques, and winning principles needed to
... Read more
Audiobook

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
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Chess: How To Win Every Single Time With Just These 10 Tips

by Trevor Clinger ...

Narrated by Rick Moore ...

Unabridged

18 min

Chess is more than just an advanced version of checkers; it's a game of skill and strategy, often considered both a professional game and a sport. The more you understand the intricacies of chess, the higher your chances of success. This book offers 10 essential tips that will significantly improve your win record. The author holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and an Associate's ... Read more

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Chess is more than just an advanced version of checkers; it's a game of skill and strategy, often considered both a professional game and a sport. The more you understand the intricacies of chess, the higher your chances of success. This book offers 10 essential tips that will significantly improve your win record. The author holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and an Associate's
... Read more
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Gambito de dama (latino)

by Walter Tevis ...

Narrated by Jane Santos ...

Unabridged

11 hours 34 min

La serie de hoy. El libro del momento. El personaje de tu vida.El libro en el que se inspira la miniserie más vista de la historia de Netflix, ganadora del EMMY 2021 y del Globo de Oro 2021 a la mejor miniserie.«Walter Tevis ha recuperado el lugar que nunca debió perder [...] y ha provocado una insólita fiebre por el ajedrez. [...] Jaque mate.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo«Un libro que releo cada ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

La serie de hoy. El libro del momento. El personaje de tu vida.El libro en el que se inspira la miniserie más vista de la historia de Netflix, ganadora del EMMY 2021 y del Globo de Oro 2021 a la mejor miniserie.«Walter Tevis ha recuperado el lugar que nunca debió perder [...] y ha provocado una insólita fiebre por el ajedrez. [...] Jaque mate.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo«Un libro que releo cada
... Read more
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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
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How to Play Chess and Outsmart Anyone at the Board

by Adid Khan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Prashanth G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Learn the fundamentals of chess and become a chess master with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of piece movement to advanced strategies and tactics, this book covers everything you need to know to improve your game. With clear explanations, diagrams, and examples, you'll be able to understand and apply the concepts to your own games. Whether ... Read more

$6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Learn the fundamentals of chess and become a chess master with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of piece movement to advanced strategies and tactics, this book covers everything you need to know to improve your game. With clear explanations, diagrams, and examples, you'll be able to understand and apply the concepts to your own games. Whether
... Read more
Audiobook

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

Dronning til h6 – Skakhistoriens dramaer fra krig til kunstig intelligens

by Morten Runge ...

Narrated by Morten Runge ...

Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

”Dronning til h6” handler om nogle af de mest medrivende skakpartier, der er blevet spillet gennem tiden. Historierne begynder med en spiller, et parti eller et træk, men ender med at handle om alt fra snyd, krig, køn og storpolitik til kunstig intelligens og revolutioner. Vi møder skakhistoriens hovedpersoner – bl.a. Garri Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen og Vera Menchik – når de bliver centrum for ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

”Dronning til h6” handler om nogle af de mest medrivende skakpartier, der er blevet spillet gennem tiden. Historierne begynder med en spiller, et parti eller et træk, men ender med at handle om alt fra snyd, krig, køn og storpolitik til kunstig intelligens og revolutioner. Vi møder skakhistoriens hovedpersoner – bl.a. Garri Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen og Vera Menchik – når de bliver centrum for
... Read more
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The Chess Revolution

Understanding the Power of an Ancient Game in the Digital Age

by Peter Doggers ...

Narrated by George Weightman ...

Unabridged

12 hours 25 min

'Chess is a staggering invention, if indeed it was invented. Maybe it just evolved. It is still evolving, now faster than ever, and Peter Doggers has traced and tracked its never-ending development with wit, vigour and insight. Nothing artificial about his intelligence' - Sir Tim RiceDespite being 1,500 years old, chess has never been more relevant tha****n it is today. But how did it become the ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

'Chess is a staggering invention, if indeed it was invented. Maybe it just evolved. It is still evolving, now faster than ever, and Peter Doggers has traced and tracked its never-ending development with wit, vigour and insight. Nothing artificial about his intelligence' - Sir Tim RiceDespite being 1,500 years old, chess has never been more relevant tha****n it is today. But how did it become the
... Read more
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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

$10.99 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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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

$15.00 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
... Read more
Audiobook

The Moves that Matter

A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life

by Jonathan Rowson ...

Narrated by Jonathan Rowson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 20 min

Bloomsbury presents The Moves that Matter written and read by Jonathan Rowson.'A powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all' Oliver Burkeman, author of The AntidoteRefined and perfected throughout human history, chess has long been a touchstone for shrewd tacticians and master strategists. But ... Read more

$22.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Moves that Matter written and read by Jonathan Rowson.'A powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all' Oliver Burkeman, author of The AntidoteRefined and perfected throughout human history, chess has long been a touchstone for shrewd tacticians and master strategists. But
... Read more
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Queen's Move

A Memoir

by Judit Polgár ...

Unabridged

13 hours

The extraordinary, inspiring, and enthralling life story of the legendary grandmaster Judit Polgár, the greatest female chess player of all timeJudit Polgár was born in communist Hungary in 1976. Her family lived modestly, but her father, László, had very unconventional, exceptional ideas about education. He believed genius could be cultivated in children. So, in the face of enormous opposition, ... Read more

$36.00 CAD

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The extraordinary, inspiring, and enthralling life story of the legendary grandmaster Judit Polgár, the greatest female chess player of all timeJudit Polgár was born in communist Hungary in 1976. Her family lived modestly, but her father, László, had very unconventional, exceptional ideas about education. He believed genius could be cultivated in children. So, in the face of enormous opposition,
... Read more
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How to Play Chess and Outsmart Anyone at the Board

by Adid Khan ...

Narrated by AI Voice ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Learn the fundamentals of chess and become a chess master with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of piece movement to advanced strategies and tactics, this book covers everything you need to know to improve your game. With clear explanations, diagrams, and examples, you'll be able to understand and apply the concepts to your own games. Whether you ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Learn the fundamentals of chess and become a chess master with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of piece movement to advanced strategies and tactics, this book covers everything you need to know to improve your game. With clear explanations, diagrams, and examples, you'll be able to understand and apply the concepts to your own games. Whether you
... Read more

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