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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
    NOW A MAJOR GOLDEN GLOBE-WINNING NETFLIX SERIES STARRING ANYA TAYLOR-JOYWhen she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings: playing chess with the janitor and taking the little green pills given to the children to keep them subdued.Before long, it becomes apparent that hers is an unusual talent, and as she progresses to the top of ... Read more

    R201,70

  • 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

    R146,04

  • 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

  • Chess Basics for Amateurs - Vol.1

    by Prabhanjan Panigrahi ...
    This book on the mind game of Chess explains every basic term, rule and concept of chess in an easy-to-understand language. The explanations are supported with pictures wherever necessary to further comprehend the chess terminologies, rules or concepts. Every amateur chess player will find this book highly informative and will definitely help in improving his/her fundamentals. The book is also ... 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

    R217,22

  • 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

    R146,04

  • 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

    R119,70

  • 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

    R94,17 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    R217,22

  • 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

    R146,04

  • The Beginner to Winner Chess Opening Formula

    by 5minchess ...
    Struggling to improve your chess? Want to learn chess the fast, fun and easy way?This book covers everything you need to know to start improving your game right away.You will learn how to start the game like a pro, create a killer strategy and use tactics to control the board and crush your opponents.Whether you have never played chess, or you are a seasoned player, this book will give you enough ... 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

  • 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

    R112,23

  • Great Mahjong Book

    History, Lore, and Play

    by Jelte Rep ...
    Translated by Jelte Rep ...
    Master the game of Mahjong while learning about its legends and history with this entertaining and useful guide.An excellent way to learn Mahjong or "Mah Jongg"—The Great Mahjong Book is the perfect resource for beginner or experienced mahjong players. Richly illustrated and easy to follow with detailed instructions and clear examples, it can help all players improve their game. Mahjong beginners ... Read more

    R303,59

  • I become a better player at the chess game and I win almost always

    + All the chess game rules and much better

    by Jean-Claude Grenon ...
    How to become better at the chess game and to win against the chess computers of top level. This chess game e-book contains all the chess game rules with the technical and tactical considerations, and full of diagrams in order to illustrate the chess game rules; also, guess 100 checkmate tests with diagrams (5 moves or less) + 100 quick winning chess of 23 moves or less + 47 winning chess in ... Read more

    R39,70

  • Why You Lose at Chess

    Second Edition

    by Tim Harding ...
    Series series Dover Chess
    This updated chess classic demonstrates how to learn from your losses by recognizing the warning signs as they develop and by analyzing games gone wrong. In addition to expert analysis of each stage of the game, this guide offers insights into why players lose from good positions as well as weak ones, and how the pressures of time can be a problem. The change from traditional correspondence chess ... Read more

    R104,75

  • The Chess Opening Secrets

    Master Every Opening and Outplay Your Opponents with Grandmaster’s Secret Strategies—A Step-by-Step Guide to Dominating the Board for Beginners and Advanced Players

    by James Sokolov ...
    Do you feel stuck or unsure during the opening moves of your chess games?Are you looking for a simple, step-by-step guide to master chess openings and gain a competitive edge?Do you want to impress your opponents and dominate the board like a true grandmaster?If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING…Unlock the Secrets to Dominating Chess Openings and Outplay ... Read more

    R145,94 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dark Squares: A cult leader, a child prodigy and the chess revolution

    by Danny Rensch ...
    'A powerful memoir'Garry Kasparov'Heart-breaking, hilarious, ultimately transcendent'Jeannette Wall'Compelling and unique'Ben Mezrich'I haven't been this inspired by an underdog story in a long time'Bobby Hall (aka Logic)___________Educated meets The Queen's Gambit in this extraordinary memoir by International Mas... ... Read more

    R388,00

  • The Centre Game Re-examined

    by Marek Soszynski ...
    The Centre Game Re-examined: 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.Qxd4. A re-examination of this aggressive old chess opening including analysis of all the queen retreats after 3...Nc6. Lots of new theory plus 26 annotated games right up to the present day. ... Read more

    R79,26

  • Kramnik-Kasparov, London 2000

    Match for the World Chess Championship

    by Karsten Mueller ...
    Garry Kasparov is considered by many to be the greatest chessplayer ever. Until the turn of the 21 st century, there did not appear to be anyone who could successfully challenge him. However, in October 2000, Kasparov met another Russian, Vladimir Kramnik, in a title match.Sponsored by BrainGames, the match would be 16 games, with the winner being the first to score 8 points. Kasparov would keep ... Read more

    R65,65

  • COLETÂNEA DE EXPERIÊNCIAS PARA ESTUDO DE MATEMÁTICA NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA

    by JALDEMIR CORRÊA CASTRO ...
    Essa obra mostrará uma coletânea de experiências pedagógicas para o ensino de matemática na educação básica, como: a utilização dos softwares SuperLogo e Linux Pandorga; as possibilidades de uso do Blog na visão sócio histórica de Vygotsky e a iniciação ao jogo de xadrez como ferramenta disponível a alunos e professores. ... Read more

    R146,12

  • Fritz & Fertig Schach-Knobel-Block

    Noch mehr Gehirnjogging rund um das Königsspiel

    by Jörg Hilbert, Björn Lengwenus ...
    Über 80 neue und spannende Schach-Rätsel, Knobelspaß und Gehirnjogging für unterwegs, von den Autoren der preisgekrönten Schach-Software-Reihe Fritz & Fertig! Der Schach-Rätsel-Block von Fritz & Fertig geht in die zweite Runde: noch mehr Matt-Aufgaben, knifflige Spezial-Knobeleien und spannende Taktikaufgaben setzen die Langeweile garantiert schachmatt. Schachtrainer Fred, Fritz und bianca sind ... Read more

    R133,00 or Free with Kobo Plus