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Chess eBooks

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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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Path of a Chess Amateur

    by David Dowson ...
    This is a book for the amateur chess player. For players graded 20100. ... Read more

    R72,44

  • American Mah Jongg for Everyone

    The Complete Beginner's Guide

    by Gregg Swain, Toby Salk ...
    Whether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, American Mah Jongg for Everyone is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game!Experienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg—introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning ... Read more

    R290,36

  • Chess History and Reminiscences

    Enriched edition. Development of the Game of Chess throughout the Ages

    by Henry Bird, Isla Caldwell ...
    In "Chess History and Reminiscences," author Henry Bird presents a captivating exploration of the evolution of chess, intricately weaving historical narrative with personal anecdotes. The book is structured to provide readers not only with a comprehensive overview of significant chess events and transformations but also with engaging reflections from Bird's own experiences in the chess world ... Read more

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Masters of the Chessboard

    by Richard Reti ...
    Réti's "Other†Classic Ask most chessplayers about the works by Richard Réti, and most will quickly reply Modern Ideas in Chess. His Masters of the Chessboard will be a distant second and that is unfortunate, because in many ways Masters is more comprehensive and instructive than its better-known predecessor. He packs it with advice, even for beginners. Opening theory is a priority. Réti tells ... Read more

    R122,23

  • Chess for the Gifted and Busy: A Short But Comprehensive Course From Beginner to Expert

    by Lev Alburt, Al Lawrence ...
    This right-to-the-point book by one of the game's foremost teacher-writing teams uses a breakthrough approach to teach chess fast!Studies tout the many benefits of chess for all ages. Want to learn chess or teach it to your child but are busy with lots of other activities as well? This innovative book is designed for you.You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner ... Read more

    R305,08

  • The Tactician's Handbook

    by Victor Charushin ...
    The Tactician’s Handbook In the late 1990s, American publisher Pickard & Son released five books, each dedicated to a unique tactical theme, and each with approximately 100 pages. Written by the late Russian correspondence master Victor Charushin, the books were Alekhine’s Block, Combination Cross, Lasker’s Combination, Mitrofanov’s Deflection, and The Steeplechase. They were very well-received by ... Read more

    R183,41

  • En finale - volume 1

    by Glenn Flear ...
    Translated by Christian Bauer ...
    La plupart des livres de finales traitent de positions à matériel très réduit, souvent inventées par d’habiles compositeurs. Certes, il est utile de connaître la théorie de ces finales élémentaires, mais nombre de joueurs peinent à s’y intéresser vraiment car ils ne rencontrent que rarement ce type de positions dans leurs parties. En effet, la transition entre milieu de partie et finale théorique ... Read more

    R253,00

  • 004 Las Damas: ciencia sobre un tablero. Tomo II

    by Govert Westerveld ...
    Los orígenes del juego de las damas, y su fascinante entorno histórico-cultural, son todavía parcialmente un mundo a medio desvelar. Algunos de estos velos dejan entrever sin embargo un paisaje de fondo muy concreto: La segunda mitad del siglo XV y la figura de una reina como Isabel de Castilla que tanto sobre el tablero de ajedrez como sobre el más grande de la política imprimió una profunda ... Read more

    R96,81

  • Roulettechess

    A Technology Of Systems Play For Roulette

    by Randall S. Marshall ...
    Utilizing Roulettechess Technology to play roulette is similar to athletic maneuvers in several major sports, especially boxing. The boxer maintains an offensive and defensive position at the same time. The boxer may jab once, twice, four, or five times before throwing a big punch. However executed, the jab is both offense and defense at the same time. The boxer who tries to win with a big punch, ... Read more

    R68,64