"During a chess match, your opening strategy can determine how the rest of the game will go--but how do you know which strategy to use? Learn the most effective tactics, master five key opening principles, and become a worthy opponent with this beginner-friendly guide to the top twenty-five openers, from the Ruy L�opez to the Slav Defense."--

"Walter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis's rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Bringing together the 1981 short story collection Far From Home with a host of other previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis's characteristic...

"¿Preparación para torneos? Antes de unirme a un torneo, duermo mucho, si puedo. Es el único método de preparación para torneos que conozco."(H.N. Pillsbury)

Chess players! Are you having trouble facing 1.e4? Is your Spanish too sticky and your Sicilian too sickly? Wrongfoot White with the Nimzowitsch Defence. Correspondence Chess Master and experienced author Marek Soszynski analyses 1.e4 Nc6 in detail, including sidelines and novelties, to give you a complete deviant repertoire against White's most popular first move.

Le système de Londres est un système d'ouverture qui a gagné une popularité notable aussi bien parmi les grands maîtres que parmi les joueurs amateurs ces dernières années. Il existe plusieurs raisons principales à cette situation. La plus importante est probablement que, avec le soutien des programmes informatiques, la théorie des ouvertures est aujourd'hui incroyablement profonde, et les joueurs cherchent des moyens d'échapper à de longues...

Avoid the main lines of the Scotch Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4) with the under-rated Lolli Variation (3...Nxd4!?). New analysis shows its viability as a surprise, theory-dodging defence.

Chess would consecrate a match to select its best player called the World Chess Championship. It would begin with Steinitz and last for ages down to the present time. Here in this book, we will discuss this epic title, its match, and also the grandmaster star Fabiano Caruana. Here we will explore chess for the meaning of its best player, highest title, and greatest institution to the grandeur of the game.

"José Raúl Capablanca: The Chess Prodigy" is a captivating exploration of one of the greatest chess players in history, celebrating his exceptional intellect, revolutionary approach to the game, and enduring impact on the world of chess and beyond.The book also includes 14 annotated chess games by Capablanca.Chapters included:Chapter 1: The Early YearsChapter 2: Rise to ProminenceChapter 3: The Unconventional World ChampionChapter 4: Legendary MatchesChapter...

The ideas & plans behind all chess openings. Volume 3 of an accessible primer and reference book about chess openings. Provides a solid foundation to build your opening repertoire on. Explains what you should be trying to achieve, with clear indications for further study. Comprehensive: covers all main variations likely to arise Easy-to-use: important moves and key positions are highlighted in colour Long-lasting: it doesn't outdate because...