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  • Fabiano Caruana: 60 Memorable Games

    by Andrew Soltis ...
    Following on from the enduring success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, and the recently released Magnus Carlsen: 50 Memorable Games, celebrated chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on Fabiano Caruana, the Grandmaster set to rival current world champion Magnus Carlsen.This book details Caruana's remarkable rise from chess prodigy to ... Read more

    R254,14

  • The Queen's Gambit

    Now a Major Netflix Drama

    by Walter Tevis ...
    Series series W&N Essentials
    THE NOVEL BEHIND THE MAJOR GOLDEN GLOBE-WINNING NETFLIX SERIES STARRING ANYA TAYLOR-JOY'Superb' Time Out'Mesmerizing' Newsweek'Gripping' Financial Times'Sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years - for the pure pleasure and skill of it' Michael OndaatjeWhen she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon di... ... Read more

    R227,34

  • The Rules of Chess

    by Bruce Pandolfini ...
    Chess is one of the most challenging - and enjoyable - games that has ever been played. It has a history that goes back over a thousand years, and there is some evidence that perhaps it is even older than that. The Rules of Chess is a free book, in electronic format, that will teach young and old how to play the “Royal Game.†Written by one of the great instructors of the modern era, Bruce ... Read more

    Free

  • The Girl He Used to Know

    ‘A must-read author’ TAYLOR JENKINS REID

    by Tracey Garvis Graves ...
    'This book is just special' COLLEEN HOOVER'A must read author. Her voice is wise, tender and refreshing' TAYLOR JENKINS REIDWhat if you had a second chance at first love?Annika Rose likes being alone. She feels lost in social situations - she says the wrong thing or acts the wrong way. And it's not her fault, she just can't read people. So instead she prefers the solitude of her books or playing ... Read more

    R227,34

  • Complete Defense to Queen Pawn Openings

    by Eric Schiller ...
    This aggressive counterattacking repertoire covers Black opening systems against virtually every opening except for 1.e4 (plus most flank games), based on the exciting and powerful Tarrasch Defense, which helped win Kasparov and Spassky championships. Black learns the Classical Tarrasch, Symmetrical Tarrasch, Asymmetrical Tarrasch, Marshall and Tarrasch gambits, and Tarrasch without Nc3, to ... Read more

    R152,82

  • The Game of Chess

    by 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). ... Read more

    Free

  • Checkmate

    Genius, Scandal and the Billion-Dollar Rise of Chess

    by Ben Mezrich ...
    ‘Mezrich’s books are the sort of engrossing reads you pick up in the airport then find the blockbuster film on the plane’ – Evening StandardFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes this cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.In September 2022, the chess world watched in disbelief as Magnus Carlsen, widely considered the ... Read more

    R370,52

  • Encyclopedia of Chess Patterns part 1

    101 Patterns, 600 Pages, 300 Diagrams, Links to 300 Games

    by Rodolfo Pardi, Evelyne Nicod ...
    Series Book 2 - Chess Manuals
    I suggest you look inside:to check that you will understandto see 17 out of the 101 patternsto see figurines instead of piece initialsto appreciate the neat diagramsto link to sample gamesThis ebook is a combination of "Fundamental Chess Patterns 1-50 and 51-100", a directory of 101 patterns to be used as a reference, AND the complete analysis of the following patterns: Critical squares , Illusory ... Read more

    R96,62 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mah Jong Handbook

    How to Play, Score, and Win

    by Eleanor Noss Whitney ...
    Master the game of Mahjong with this must-have game strategy guide for Mahjong beginners and enthusiasts.Originally played with cards, and then piece carved from ivory or bamboo, the Chinese game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is well over a thousand years old. Said to have originated in the court of the Emperor of Wu, for centuries Mahjong remained a diversion exclusively for the royal class of China. ... Read more

    R288,87

  • Check & Mate

    the instant Sunday Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards winner - an enemies-to-lovers romance that will have you hooked!

    by Ali Hazelwood ...
    In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory's focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the ... Read more

    R227,34

  • The Chess Puzzle Book 4

    Mastering the Positional Principles

    by Karsten Mueller ...
    Welcome to The Chess Puzzle Book 4! It mostly deals with the important technical question of how to convert a static advantage. As noted by Mark Dvoretsky in his Foreword: I cannot think of any books with high-quality exercises regarding such topics as domination, the do not hurry principle, the principle of two weaknesses, etc., all of which are discussed by Müller and his co-author Alexander ... Read more

    R152,82

  • How to Win at Chess, Next Level

    The Ultimate Guide for Intermediate Play

    by Levy Rozman, GothamChess ...
    Take your chess game to the next level with this exciting and approachable guide for intermediate players from YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess)Unlock the secrets to mastering chess and move beyond the basics to dominate your matches with How to Win at Chess, Next Level. This comprehensive guide for mid-level players (1000-1600 Elo rating) teaches you everything you need to ... Read more

    R417,09

  • Back to Basics: Openings

    by Carsten Hansen ...
    Chess Openings Can Be Simple! Because of the sheer volume of variations, possible transpositions and ever-changing theory, chess openings can be overwhelming � even intimidating. This book is an introduction to understanding and playing chess openings. The author, Danish Master Carsten Hansen, stresses opening play based on comprehending opening principles as well as useful, fundamental ... Read more

    R152,82

  • Chess Mazes 1

    by Bruce Alberston ...
    Stop Hanging Pieces! A completely new kind of chess puzzle helps you develop the necessary visualization skills to take your game to the next level The planning and visualization skills that come from working on Chess Mazes are valuable and instructive. If you are one who often loses games by hanging pieces or missing mates, then this is the book for you. "There are many good books which present ... Read more

    R117,40

  • 303 Tricky Chess Puzzles

    by Fred Wilson, Bruce Alberston ...
    A carefully selected entertaining and instructive collection of tactical chess puzzles. The authors-both veteran professional chess instructors-have collected or created 303 typical game situations. Finding the right answer will bring about a forced checkmate or a winning material superiority. Divided into three chapters, each filled with 9.991 large, clear diagrams, the entire gamut of necessary ... Read more

    R122,23

  • The Chess Traveler and Pioneer

    by Michael Abron ...
    The Chess Traveler and Pioneer by Michael Abron__________________________________ ... Read more

    R162,37

  • Sofia Polgar

    Amazing Artist - Dangerous Tactician

    by Sofia Polgar ...
    A Truly Unique Chess Book The chess triumphs of the Polgar sisters are legendary. Now, in this very special book, Sofia Polgar tells her own exceptional story: from her development as a prodigy and remarkable tournament successes to her eventually settling down, with chess occupying a lesser role as she raised a family. Sofia presents many of her games, each with her own brand of fireworks. Clear, ... Read more

    R534,39

  • Chess Diagrams

    by Aa. Tt. ...
    Le più belle partite di scacchi illustrate mossa per mossa e con analisi sintetica ... Read more

    R49,69

  • Checkmate! Vol. 3: Historical Game Analysis

    Checkmate!, #3

    by Thomas Ip ...
    Series Book 3 - Checkmate!
    Dive into the fascinating world of chess with "Checkmate! Vol. 3: Historical Game Analysis" This compelling book offers a deep and insightful exploration of fifteen of the most celebrated and instructive matches in the history of chess. From the legendary "Immortal Game" of 1851 to the modern-day classics featuring grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren, this book unravels the ... Read more

    R83,10 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Scacchi for dummies

    by James Eade ...
    Re, regine, cavalieri: gli scacchi non ricordano una battaglia reale da combattere? Scacchi For Dummies è la guida che aiuta il lettore a conoscere le regole del gioco, a dare un senso a quei pezzi misteriosi e a iniziare a giocare come un vero campione. Non importa se sei un giocatore alle prime armi, se vuoi migliorare le tue abilità nel gioco o se partecipi già a tornei di livello: questo libro ... Read more

    R492,38

  • This Crazy World of Chess

    by Larry Evans ...
    Fascinating, intriguing, and controversial, the dean of American chess tells the never-before-told machinations and stories of world championship chess and what really goes on behind the scenes of the game at its highest level. If you think that chess and marbles are the only games free from politics, you can scratch that idea. These 9.991 entertaining dispatches from the front deal with the crazy ... Read more

    R122,23

  • Opening Originals

    Strong Sidelines for Club Cats

    by Daniel Lowinger ...
    Original Opening Ideas Sound – and Dangerous! Opening Originals focuses on both sound and dangerous opening ideas that have escaped wide notice. In some cases, they are artifacts of the past, too soon discarded and without good reason; in others, they are home-cooking, and may anticipate the future of theoretical developments. In all cases, the author’s explanations are concept-based, and ... Read more

    R191,00

  • Play American Mah Jongg! Kit Ebook

    Everything you Need to Play American Mah Jongg

    by Elaine Sandberg ...
    Learn and play the fascinating game of Mahjong with this comprehensive kit.Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is not called "The Game of a Thousand Intellingences" for nothing. It's relaxing, social, and allows people to focus on something completely unrelated to everyday concerns. And it's thrilling—there's nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping, and your palms ... Read more

    R152,82

  • Schach Problem Heft #02/2017

    Die rätselhaften Seiten von Fritz

    Edited by ChessBase GmbH ...
    Schach Problem - Die rätselhaften Seiten von Fritz Heft 02 / 2017 SCHACH PROBLEM ist ein Schachbuch, das Spaß macht: 100 Schach-Taktikaufgaben von "einfach" bis "Bundesliga"-Niveau, jede Aufgabe von ChessBase getestet, ELO-geeicht und mit Lösung. Außerdem 3 Trainingsbeiträge als Extra! Sämtliche Aufgaben stammen aus der ChessBase Onlinedatenbank mit 60.000 Stellungen! Tausende Spieler weltweit ... Read more

    R154,00 or Free with Kobo Plus