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Chess Opening Names - Volume 1

de Nathan Rose ...

Narrado por Nathan Rose ...

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4 hora 53 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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
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Checkmate

Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess

de Ben Mezrich ...

Narrado por Adam Verner ...

Completo

8 hora 22 minutos

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face ... Leer más

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**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face
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Knowing The Rules Of Chess From The Masters

de Jastiece Morals ...

Narrado por John Macdonald ...

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1 horas 43 minutos

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. ... Leer más

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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

de Susan Polgar ...

Narrado por Suzanne Toren ...

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12 hora 49 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

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

de Richard Jacobs ...

Narrado por Newton Lusambili ...

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16 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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
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A Knight Without a Castle

A Story of Resilience and Hope

de Robert Katende ...

Narrado por Albert Mensah ...

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6 hora 40 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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
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Schachnovelle

de Stefan Zweig, Stefan Zweig ...

Narrado por Reiner Unglaub ...

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2 hora 21 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Chess Revolution

From the Ancient World to the Digital Age

de Peter Doggers ...

Narrado por George Weightman ...

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12 hora 24 minutos

One of the world’s top chess journalists in the world explores why, after 1,500 years of existence, chess has never been more relevant than now.Chess is not just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers, painters, and filmmakers, and is a secret mover behind technical revolutions like artificial intelligence that are transforming society.In this fascinating pop culture ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

One of the world’s top chess journalists in the world explores why, after 1,500 years of existence, chess has never been more relevant than now.Chess is not just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers, painters, and filmmakers, and is a secret mover behind technical revolutions like artificial intelligence that are transforming society.In this fascinating pop culture
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The Moves that Matter

A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life

de Jonathan Rowson ...

Narrado por Jonathan Rowson ...

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10 hora 20 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$21.00 USD

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
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Queen's Move

A Memoir

de Judit Polgár ...

Completo

13 hora

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, ... Leer más

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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,
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The Inner Game

de Dominic Lawson ...

Narrado por Simon Vance ...

Completo

25 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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
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Dronning til h6 – Skakhistoriens dramaer fra krig til kunstig intelligens

de Morten Runge ...

Narrado por Morten Runge ...

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4 hora 4 minutos

”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 ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

”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
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På stribe - din seriemorderpodcast (Alexander Pichushkin)

de Christoffer Greenfort, Andreas Illum ...

Narrado por Christoffer Greenfort, Andreas Illum ...

Series Audiolibro 23 - På Stribe - din seriemorderpodcast
Completo

1 horas 3 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

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
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How a King Plays

64 Chess Tips from a Kid Champion

de Oliver Boydell ...

Narrado por Oliver Boydell ...

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1 horas 32 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$11.00 USD

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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Шахматы. Для тех, кто хочет все успеть

de Коллектив авторов ...

Narrado por Петр Каледин ...

Series series Энциклопедия быстрых знаний
Completo

3 hora 17 minutos

Игра дипломатов, королей и императоров завоевала весь мир! 64 клетки, 32 фигуры, два игрока — и миллиарды возможных партий. История шахмат — это история выдающихся умов и ярких побед, гениальных тактических приемов, хитроумных ловушек, интриг и тонкой психологической борьбы. Эта книга научит вас планировать партию, выстраивать тактику и анализировать ходы великих шахматистов. Вы разберетесь в ... Leer más

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Игра дипломатов, королей и императоров завоевала весь мир! 64 клетки, 32 фигуры, два игрока — и миллиарды возможных партий. История шахмат — это история выдающихся умов и ярких побед, гениальных тактических приемов, хитроумных ловушек, интриг и тонкой психологической борьбы. Эта книга научит вас планировать партию, выстраивать тактику и анализировать ходы великих шахматистов. Вы разберетесь в
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One Move at a Time

How to Play and Win at Chess and Life

de Orrin C. Hudson, Made for Success ...

Narrado por Gary J. Chambers ...

Series series The Made for Success Series
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3 hora 59 minutos

Learn to play chess the fun and easy way while you learn what it takes to be successful in life. One Move at a Time reveals twenty proven ways to succeed at the game of kings—or at anything else you desire. It uses kid- and teen-friendly language to teach you fun, simple ways to memorize how the game is set up and how the pieces move; the "smart start" that gains you a quick advantage from your ... Leer más

$13.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Learn to play chess the fun and easy way while you learn what it takes to be successful in life. One Move at a Time reveals twenty proven ways to succeed at the game of kings—or at anything else you desire. It uses kid- and teen-friendly language to teach you fun, simple ways to memorize how the game is set up and how the pieces move; the "smart start" that gains you a quick advantage from your
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Schach: Das 1500 Jahre alte Spiel der Könige, des Krieges und der Genialität

de Otto Oppermann ...

Narrado por Otto Oppermann ...

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2 hora 12 minutos

Diese Kulturgeschichte zeigt, wie ein antikes Kriegsspiel zur ultimativen Prüfung menschlicher Genialität heranreifte. Lass dich auf dem täglichen Pendelweg oder an ruhigen Abenden in eine Epoche entführen, in der Feldherren und Philosophen auf 64 Feldern um intellektuelle Vorherrschaft rangen. Eine atmosphärische und geistig anregende Reise durch die Jahrhunderte beginnt.Erlebe die spannende ... Leer más

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Diese Kulturgeschichte zeigt, wie ein antikes Kriegsspiel zur ultimativen Prüfung menschlicher Genialität heranreifte. Lass dich auf dem täglichen Pendelweg oder an ruhigen Abenden in eine Epoche entführen, in der Feldherren und Philosophen auf 64 Feldern um intellektuelle Vorherrschaft rangen. Eine atmosphärische und geistig anregende Reise durch die Jahrhunderte beginnt.Erlebe die spannende
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Les échecs : Un jeu vieux de 1 500 ans, entre rois, guerre et génie

de Alban Blondel ...

Narrado por Alban Blondel ...

Completo

2 hora 6 minutos

Revivez quinze siècles d'histoire et de stratégie militaire où soixante-quatre cases dictent le pouvoir des empires. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit épique transforme un simple jeu en véritable laboratoire de pensée. Laissez-vous emporter par une atmosphère captivante qui décode les mystères des élites royales et des grands maîtres.Idéal pour une écoute concentrée ou un ... Leer más

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Revivez quinze siècles d'histoire et de stratégie militaire où soixante-quatre cases dictent le pouvoir des empires. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit épique transforme un simple jeu en véritable laboratoire de pensée. Laissez-vous emporter par une atmosphère captivante qui décode les mystères des élites royales et des grands maîtres.Idéal pour une écoute concentrée ou un
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Der var engang en krig

de Morteza Seighali ...

Narrado por Erik Kempf ...

Completo

43 minutos

”’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 ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

”’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
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Game Of Go

de Li Wei ...

Narrado por Ross Pipkin ...

Completo

34 minutos

The game of go has been played for thousands upon thousands of years, in fact it is one of the oldest board games in the world. This audio book describes the history of go and how you too can enjoy this phenomenal board game! Covering everything from the rules of go to popular strategies you too will be a go expert in no time! ... Leer más

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The game of go has been played for thousands upon thousands of years, in fact it is one of the oldest board games in the world. This audio book describes the history of go and how you too can enjoy this phenomenal board game! Covering everything from the rules of go to popular strategies you too will be a go expert in no time!
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Thinking Sideways

How to Think Like a Chess Player and Win at Life

de Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrado por Jennifer Shahade ...

Completo

6 hora 50 minutos

Essential life lessons from the world of chess—from making smarter choices to building focus and confidence—from a former U.S. champion.Chess is the art of the possible—after all, there are more possible chess moves than atoms in the universe.Chess players are experts in considering their options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea, or move that no one else saw. Two-time U.S. chess ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

Essential life lessons from the world of chess—from making smarter choices to building focus and confidence—from a former U.S. champion.Chess is the art of the possible—after all, there are more possible chess moves than atoms in the universe.Chess players are experts in considering their options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea, or move that no one else saw. Two-time U.S. chess
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Chess: The 1,500-Year-Old Game of Kings, War, and Genius

de Victor Langley ...

Narrado por Victor Langley ...

Completo

1 horas 50 minutos

Explore the evolution of human conflict and intellectual strategy through history's ultimate board game of psychology. Perfect for an immersive commute or a quiet evening of deep focus, this dramatic narrative journeys from the ancient courts of India to modern digital arenas. It transforms sixty-four squares into a living, high-stakes theater of empire, technology, and imagination.Witness how ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Explore the evolution of human conflict and intellectual strategy through history's ultimate board game of psychology. Perfect for an immersive commute or a quiet evening of deep focus, this dramatic narrative journeys from the ancient courts of India to modern digital arenas. It transforms sixty-four squares into a living, high-stakes theater of empire, technology, and imagination.Witness how
... Leer más
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Searching for Bobby Fischer

The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess

de Fred Waitzkin ...

Narrado por Lloyd James ...

Completo

8 hora 44 minutos

Fred Waitzkin became smitten with chess during the historic Fischer-Spassky championship in 1972. When Fischer disappeared from public view, Waitzkin’s interest waned—until his own son, Josh, emerged as a chess prodigy.Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national ... Leer más

$16.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Fred Waitzkin became smitten with chess during the historic Fischer-Spassky championship in 1972. When Fischer disappeared from public view, Waitzkin’s interest waned—until his own son, Josh, emerged as a chess prodigy.Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national
... Leer más
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Chess Exercises for Beginners:

Tactics, Strategies, and Puzzles to Improve Your Game (Master Openings, Middlegame, and Endgame with Fun and Practical Exercises)

de Jonathan K. Hari ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Completo

2 hora 9 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Chess Exercises for BeginnersTactics, Strategies, and Puzzles to Improve Your GameChess is more than just a game—it's a battle of intellect, strategy, and foresight. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to sharpen your skills, this book provides the essential exercises to elevate your game.Every great chess player, from grandmasters to ... Leer más

$12.97 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Chess Exercises for BeginnersTactics, Strategies, and Puzzles to Improve Your GameChess is more than just a game—it's a battle of intellect, strategy, and foresight. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to sharpen your skills, this book provides the essential exercises to elevate your game.Every great chess player, from grandmasters to
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