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50 schémas d’échecs à apprendre sans effort

"Chess patterns" simples à reconnaître en un clin d’œil

par Rodolfo Pardi ...

Collections Livre 1 - Motifs d'échécs
Reconnaître un schéma tactique en deux secondes peut vous faire gagner une partie.Ce livre vous propose 50 "chess patterns" essentiels, à mémoriser comme le font les maîtres. Des positions fréquentes, claires, utiles — rien de plus, rien de moins.Dans la jungle des livres d’échecs trop longs et trop théoriques, ce manuel va droit à l’essentiel : les schémas que tout joueur jusqu'à 1700 Elo doit ... En savoir plus

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Reconnaître un schéma tactique en deux secondes peut vous faire gagner une partie.Ce livre vous propose 50 "chess patterns" essentiels, à mémoriser comme le font les maîtres. Des positions fréquentes, claires, utiles — rien de plus, rien de moins.Dans la jungle des livres d’échecs trop longs et trop théoriques, ce manuel va droit à l’essentiel : les schémas que tout joueur jusqu'à 1700 Elo doit
... En savoir plus
Searching for Bobby Fischer

A Father's Story of Love and Ambition

par Fred Waitzkin ...

The inspiration for the iconic film, this memoir by the father of a prodigy reflects on chess, competition, and childhood.Fred Waitzkin fell in love with chess during the Cold War–era showdown between Russian champion Boris Spassky and young American superstar Bobby Fischer. Twelve years later, Waitzkin's own son, Joshua, discovered chess in Washington Square Park and began displaying the telltale ... En savoir plus

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The inspiration for the iconic film, this memoir by the father of a prodigy reflects on chess, competition, and childhood.Fred Waitzkin fell in love with chess during the Cold War–era showdown between Russian champion Boris Spassky and young American superstar Bobby Fischer. Twelve years later, Waitzkin's own son, Joshua, discovered chess in Washington Square Park and began displaying the telltale
... En savoir plus
Interregnum

Inside the Gruelling and Glamorous Battle to Become the Next King of Chess

par Jordan Himelfarb ...

A riveting chronicle of the battle for chess supremacy and the brilliant, eccentric, extremely online grandmasters changing an ancient game.Every elite chess player dreams of becoming world champion, of wearing the wreath and going down in history. Yet for many of today's top grandmasters, that dream long seemed out of reach: Norwegian juggernaut Magnus Carlsen was just too good. So when Carlsen ... En savoir plus

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A riveting chronicle of the battle for chess supremacy and the brilliant, eccentric, extremely online grandmasters changing an ancient game.Every elite chess player dreams of becoming world champion, of wearing the wreath and going down in history. Yet for many of today's top grandmasters, that dream long seemed out of reach: Norwegian juggernaut Magnus Carlsen was just too good. So when Carlsen
... En savoir plus
400 Easy Checkmates in One Move for Beginners, Part 1

Chess Puzzles for Kids

par Andon Rangelov ...

Collections Livre 1 - Chess Puzzles for Kids
This book includes 400 simple mate-in-one chess puzzles with solutions (all in form of diagrams). The book is suitable for both children and beginners. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the fundamental chess rules. For further information, use the "see inside" option. ... En savoir plus

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This book includes 400 simple mate-in-one chess puzzles with solutions (all in form of diagrams). The book is suitable for both children and beginners. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the fundamental chess rules. For further information, use the "see inside" option.
... En savoir plus
Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess

par Bruce Pandolfini ...

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume, ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume,
... En savoir plus
How to Win at Chess

The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond

par Levy Rozman ...

Collections series How to Win at Chess
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several
... En savoir plus
The Chessmaster Checklist

par Andrew Soltis ...

An instructional book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move – a checklist for all players to ask themselves before making their own moves.Beginners learn to ask themselves the key questions. As they improve, they ask more sophisticated questions: 'What did my opponent's last move allow me to do?", 'Where is his position weakest?", 'Should I take an ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

An instructional book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move – a checklist for all players to ask themselves before making their own moves.Beginners learn to ask themselves the key questions. As they improve, they ask more sophisticated questions: 'What did my opponent's last move allow me to do?", 'Where is his position weakest?", 'Should I take an
... En savoir plus
Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 2:

Kasparov Vs Karpov 1975-1985

par Garry Kasparov ...

The history of sport has seen many great gladiatorial clashes: Ali v Frazier in boxing, McEnroe v Borg in tennis, Prost v Senna in motor racing. None however can quite compare to the intensity of the rivalry between those two great world chess champions: Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov. Between 1984 and 1990 they contested an astonishing five World Championship matches consisting of 144 ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

The history of sport has seen many great gladiatorial clashes: Ali v Frazier in boxing, McEnroe v Borg in tennis, Prost v Senna in motor racing. None however can quite compare to the intensity of the rivalry between those two great world chess champions: Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov. Between 1984 and 1990 they contested an astonishing five World Championship matches consisting of 144
... En savoir plus
160 Easy Checkmates in One Move for Kids, Part 4

Chess Brain Teasers for Kids and Teens

par Andon Rangelov ...

Collections Livre 4 - Chess Brain Teasers for Kids and Teens
This book includes 160 simple mate-in-one chess puzzles with solutions (all in form of diagrams). The book is suitable for both children and beginners. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the fundamental chess rules. For further information, use the "see inside" option. ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This book includes 160 simple mate-in-one chess puzzles with solutions (all in form of diagrams). The book is suitable for both children and beginners. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the fundamental chess rules. For further information, use the "see inside" option.
... En savoir plus
The Batsford Book of Chess for Children

par Sabrina Chevannes ...

Chess is experiencing a new wave of popularity in schools, and it's educational too. Organisations like Chess in Schools are promoting it as the perfect way to develop analytical thinking skills, foster the competitive instinct – and provide a lot of fun along the way.This cute, character-based book, aimed at children aged 7 and up, is a complete guide to chess for those starting out in the game. ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Chess is experiencing a new wave of popularity in schools, and it's educational too. Organisations like Chess in Schools are promoting it as the perfect way to develop analytical thinking skills, foster the competitive instinct – and provide a lot of fun along the way.This cute, character-based book, aimed at children aged 7 and up, is a complete guide to chess for those starting out in the game.
... En savoir plus
180 Checkmates Chess Puzzles in Two Moves, Part 1

The Right Way to Learn Chess With Chess Lessons and Chess Exercises

par Andon Rangelov ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Right Way to Learn Chess With Chess Lessons and Chess Exercises
180 mate-in-two moves chess problems with solutions are included in this book (all in form of diagrams). Both beginning and intermediate readers can benefit from the book. Please keep in mind that as these are self-study exercises, you must be familiar with all of the basic chess rules. Use the "Look Inside" option to get more details. ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

180 mate-in-two moves chess problems with solutions are included in this book (all in form of diagrams). Both beginning and intermediate readers can benefit from the book. Please keep in mind that as these are self-study exercises, you must be familiar with all of the basic chess rules. Use the "Look Inside" option to get more details.
... En savoir plus
Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 3:

1993-2005

par Garry Kasparov ...

Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov: Part III is the final volume in a major three-volume series made unique by the fact that it records the greatest chess battles played by the greatest chessplayer of all-time. Kasparov's series of historical volumes have received great critical and public acclaim for their rigorous analysis and comprehensive detail regarding the developments in chess that occurred ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov: Part III is the final volume in a major three-volume series made unique by the fact that it records the greatest chess battles played by the greatest chessplayer of all-time. Kasparov's series of historical volumes have received great critical and public acclaim for their rigorous analysis and comprehensive detail regarding the developments in chess that occurred
... En savoir plus
The Game of Chess

par Nicolae Sfetcu ...

A comprehensive guide of chess: history, famous games and players, rules, strategy, tactics, chess and the computer, documentation and literature, variants.Chess (the "Game of Kings") is a board game for two players, which requires 32 chesspieces (or chessmen) and a board demarcated by 64 squares. Gameplay does not involve random luck; consisting solely of strategy, (see also tactics, and theory). ... En savoir plus

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A comprehensive guide of chess: history, famous games and players, rules, strategy, tactics, chess and the computer, documentation and literature, variants.Chess (the "Game of Kings") is a board game for two players, which requires 32 chesspieces (or chessmen) and a board demarcated by 64 squares. Gameplay does not involve random luck; consisting solely of strategy, (see also tactics, and theory).
... En savoir plus
The Chess Artist

Genius, Obsession, and the World's Oldest Game

par J. C. Hallman ...

In the tradition of The Professor and the Madman, Longitude, and The Orchid Thief, Hallman transforms an obsessive quest for obscure things into a compulsively readable and entertaining weaving of travelogue, journalism, and chess history.In the tiny Russian province of Kalmykia, obsession with chess has reached new heights. Its leader, a charismatic and eccentric millionaire/ex--car salesman ... En savoir plus

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In the tradition of The Professor and the Madman, Longitude, and The Orchid Thief, Hallman transforms an obsessive quest for obscure things into a compulsively readable and entertaining weaving of travelogue, journalism, and chess history.In the tiny Russian province of Kalmykia, obsession with chess has reached new heights. Its leader, a charismatic and eccentric millionaire/ex--car salesman
... En savoir plus
the Catalan System Unlocking Positional Mastery

Winning Chess Openings for White, #3

par Özer Mumcu ...

Collections Livre 3 - Winning Chess Openings for White
Chess Openings for White SeriesThe Catalan is a reliable, positional and sophisticated chess opening for White. With the powerful fianchettoed bishop on g2, it delivers long-term pressure on the center and queenside, subtle edges, and excellent endgame prospects — a favorite of world champions.Ideal for players wanting a solid chess opening repertoire with depth, flexibility, and minimal sharp ... En savoir plus

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Chess Openings for White SeriesThe Catalan is a reliable, positional and sophisticated chess opening for White. With the powerful fianchettoed bishop on g2, it delivers long-term pressure on the center and queenside, subtle edges, and excellent endgame prospects — a favorite of world champions.Ideal for players wanting a solid chess opening repertoire with depth, flexibility, and minimal sharp
... En savoir plus
How to Swindle in Chess

snatch victory from a losing position

par Andrew Soltis ...

A book by stalwart chess writer on an aspect of chess that is quite common, but little is written about, swindling in chess. In chess, a swindle is a ruse by which a player in a losing position tricks his opponent, and thereby achieves a win or draw instead of the expected loss. Renown chess writers Horowitz and Reinfeld observe that swindles, "though ignored in virtually all chess books", "play ... En savoir plus

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A book by stalwart chess writer on an aspect of chess that is quite common, but little is written about, swindling in chess. In chess, a swindle is a ruse by which a player in a losing position tricks his opponent, and thereby achieves a win or draw instead of the expected loss. Renown chess writers Horowitz and Reinfeld observe that swindles, "though ignored in virtually all chess books", "play
... En savoir plus
The Queen of Katwe

A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Rise from an African Slum

par Tim Crothers ...

Phiona Mutesi, is a 15-year-old girl born and raised in a miserable slum called Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. She sleeps in a decrepit mud hut with her mother and four siblings and struggles to find a single meal each day. Phiona has been in and out of school her whole life because her mother cannot afford to send her, so she is only now learning to read and write. Phiona Mutesi is also one of the top ... En savoir plus

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Phiona Mutesi, is a 15-year-old girl born and raised in a miserable slum called Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. She sleeps in a decrepit mud hut with her mother and four siblings and struggles to find a single meal each day. Phiona has been in and out of school her whole life because her mother cannot afford to send her, so she is only now learning to read and write. Phiona Mutesi is also one of the top
... En savoir plus
Endgame

Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness

par Frank Brady ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who was Bobby Fischer? In this “nuanced perspective of the chess genius” (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed biographer chronicles his meteoric rise and confounding fall, with an afterword containing newly discovered details about Fischer’s life.Possessing an IQ of 181 and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby Fischer memorized hundreds of chess books in several ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who was Bobby Fischer? In this “nuanced perspective of the chess genius” (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed biographer chronicles his meteoric rise and confounding fall, with an afterword containing newly discovered details about Fischer’s life.Possessing an IQ of 181 and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby Fischer memorized hundreds of chess books in several
... En savoir plus
Chess For Dummies

par James Eade ...

Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.From Netflix's “The Queen’s Gambit” to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp. Chess For Dummies is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and sharpen their ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.From Netflix's “The Queen’s Gambit” to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp. Chess For Dummies is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and sharpen their
... En savoir plus
A History of Chess

The Original 1913 Edition

par H. J. R. Murray ...

An epic work that took more than a decade to complete, A History of Chess, originally published in 1913, is a historic undertaking that shattered preconceptions about the game upon publication. Over a century later, Murray’s research and conclusions, in which he argues that chess originated in India, are still widely accepted by most chess historians.Undertaking such a pioneering task, the scope ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

An epic work that took more than a decade to complete, A History of Chess, originally published in 1913, is a historic undertaking that shattered preconceptions about the game upon publication. Over a century later, Murray’s research and conclusions, in which he argues that chess originated in India, are still widely accepted by most chess historians.Undertaking such a pioneering task, the scope
... En savoir plus
Le Guide Des Ouvertures Aux Echecs

Ou comment développer sa connaissance et sa maîtrise des 21 ouvertures les plus célèbres du jeu d'échecs

par Alan Scott ...

Ce livre aborde les ouvertures du jeu d’échecs d’une façon très originale et très efficace. L’époque des livres de 200 pages pour expliquer une seule ouverture est révolue ! Dans cet ouvrage, ce n’est pas moins de 21 ouvertures qui vous sont exposées. Les outils fournis dans ce livre vous permettront d’apprendre et d’expérimenter très facilement les ouvertures les plus répandues. Les variantes et ... En savoir plus

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Ce livre aborde les ouvertures du jeu d’échecs d’une façon très originale et très efficace. L’époque des livres de 200 pages pour expliquer une seule ouverture est révolue ! Dans cet ouvrage, ce n’est pas moins de 21 ouvertures qui vous sont exposées. Les outils fournis dans ce livre vous permettront d’apprendre et d’expérimenter très facilement les ouvertures les plus répandues. Les variantes et
... En savoir plus
Chess

A complete guide to Chess and Chess strategies, helping you to master Chess fast!

par Michael West ...

CHESSThis book aims to serve as a beginner’s guide to playing Chess. Inside, you will learn everything you need to know to become a proficient Chess player.This book begins with the basics, such as the rules, what movements each Chess piece is allowed to make, and how Chess notation works.After that, you will learn about the three different stages of a chess match, as well as specific and proven ... En savoir plus

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CHESSThis book aims to serve as a beginner’s guide to playing Chess. Inside, you will learn everything you need to know to become a proficient Chess player.This book begins with the basics, such as the rules, what movements each Chess piece is allowed to make, and how Chess notation works.After that, you will learn about the three different stages of a chess match, as well as specific and proven
... En savoir plus
Chess

5334 Problems, Combinations and Games

par Bruce Pandolfini ...

Win at chess with practical instruction from one of the world's leading teachers! With clever strategies for more than 5000 situations and clear diagrams, Chess is for the enthusiastic novice as well as the competitor taking the game to the next level.Chess takes you through more than 5,000 unique instructional situations, many taken from actual matches, including 306 problems for checkmate in one ... En savoir plus

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Win at chess with practical instruction from one of the world's leading teachers! With clever strategies for more than 5000 situations and clear diagrams, Chess is for the enthusiastic novice as well as the competitor taking the game to the next level.Chess takes you through more than 5,000 unique instructional situations, many taken from actual matches, including 306 problems for checkmate in one
... En savoir plus
Lasker's Manual of Chess

par Lasker Emanuel ...

Lasker's Manual of Chess" is one of the greatest chess books ever written. The fact that it was first published over 80 years ago has diminished neither its relevance nor significance in today's modern chess world. Lasker was both a wonderful fighter and a deep thinker; his book is the quintessence of the exceptionally successful experiences he had over many long years and his thoughts about them ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Lasker's Manual of Chess" is one of the greatest chess books ever written. The fact that it was first published over 80 years ago has diminished neither its relevance nor significance in today's modern chess world. Lasker was both a wonderful fighter and a deep thinker; his book is the quintessence of the exceptionally successful experiences he had over many long years and his thoughts about them
... En savoir plus

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