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SECRETOS DE LA ESTRATEGIA MODERNA EN AJEDREZ "OFERTA" Autor: John Watson Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 60 9 Páginas: 304 Precio: 27,50 Euros Idioma: Castellano  Se cumplen ahora setenta y cinco años desde que Nimzowitsch escribió su obra monumental Mi sistema. Aunque se mantiene como una obra fundamental en la estrategia de ajedrez, el enfoque de las posiciones de ajedrez ha cambiado notablemente desde los tiempos de Nimzowitsch. Este libro satisface la necesidad de realizar un exhaustivo y profundo trabajo del moderno tratamiento de las posiciones de ajedrez. |
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AJEDREZ JUGADA A JUGADA "OFERTA" Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 61 7 Páginas: 256 Precio: 23,50 Euros Idioma: Castellano En este libro John Nunn ha seleccionado treinta partidas modernas para ayudar al lector a entender los aspectos más importantes del ajedrez e ilustrar los modernos principios de ajedrez. Cada partida contiene muchas lecciones, pero en esencia se pretende guiar al lector a través de las ideas más importantes de cada fase de la partida. |
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CAMINO HACIA EL PROGRESO EN AJEDREZ "OFERTA" Autor: Alex Yermolinsky Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 62 5 Páginas: 240 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Castellano "¿Cómo puedo mejorar mi juego?" es una eterna pregunta que se hacen todos los jugadores de ajedrez. Como no hay respuestas sencillas, Alex Yermolinsky está mejor cualificado que la mayoría para darnos un buen consejo. Una vez fundada la conocida 'Escuela Soviética de Ajedrez' se entrena a sí mismo, lentamente pero con firmeza, consiguiendo mejorar su juego hasta convertirse en un gran maestro de la elite mundial. En este libro pasa revista a muchos de las experiencias adquiridas a través de los años. |
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AJEDREZ "OFERTA" Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 63 3 Páginas: 192 Precio: 9,95 Euros Idioma: Castellano Empezando por temas muy básicos, este libro te cuenta todo lo que necesitas para llegar a ser un triunfador en ajedrez. El Dr. John Nunn se ha labrado una inmejorable reputación a nivel mundial gracias a la extraordinaria claridad de sus escritos en una amplia selección de temas de ajedrez. Este es su primer libro en el que aborda los fundamentos del ajedrez. |
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GANAR A TU PAPA AL AJEDREZ "OFERTA" Autor: Murray Chandler Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 64 1 Páginas: 128 Precio: 13,90 Euros Idioma: Castellano Los expertos están de acuerdo en que las pautas son vitales para el éxito en el ajedrez, y este libro proporciona numerosas normas de gran valor. Para el principiante simplemente aprender las ideas conectadas con el jaque mate y disfrutar de los ejemplos le ayudará a desarrollar la intuición táctica siempre necesaria para llevar a cabo ataques, combinaciones y sacrificios. |
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ESSENTIAL CHESS LESSONS - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, ENERO 2006) Autor: Steve Giddins Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 41 7 Páginas: 160 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés Steve Giddins has chosen 50 supremely instructive games - some old, some new, and including many that few readers will have seen before. He has annotated these games in detail from a modern perspective, explaining the useful lessons that can be learnt from them, while avoiding the harmful dogma that characterized many older works of this type. Topics include: Attacking the King, Defence, Piece Power, and Endgame Themes. Each game is followed by a recap of the main lessons to be learned. Giddins writes in a highly accessible down-to-earth style that appeals to club players seeking to improve their understanding of practical chess. His knowledge of Russian-language chess literature has enabled him to find many excellent examples that have not appeared in previous western literature. |
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ATTACKING IDEAS IN CHESS Autor: Joe Gallagher Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 20 X Páginas: 128 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Precio: 24,95 Euros Grandmaster Joe Gallagher serves up a plethora of ideas to help you root out the enemy king whenever you have the chance. He shows how to mate an exposed king, how to and what to sacrifice, and how to spot key weaknesses. Gallagher also reveals when it is wiser to opt for a positional onslaught, with guidance on the queenside minority attack and other less violent attacking methods. Joe Gallagher is an English grandmaster who has lived in Switzerland for many years. He is a regular member of the Swiss national team. He has established a reputation as a top-class chess writer, in particular for his work on aggressive openings such as the King's Gambit, Sicilian and King's Indian Defence. |
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BRILLIANT CHESS MINIATURES Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 16 1 Páginas: 176 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés One of the world's finest writers on chess presents his selection of brilliant modern games of 25 moves or fewer. Much can be learned from these sparkling miniatures. John Nunn examines how the loser might have avoided disaster, and explains how the winner managed to punch home his advantage so effectively. The games themselves are absolute gems. In a roll-call of the world elite, grandmasters and World Champions feature as both victor and victim. Fischer, Timman, Kramnik and Shirov all have wins. There are two wins apiece for Spassky and Korchnoi, five by Tal and seven by Kasparov. The format (with three diagrams per page, and up to six per game) enables the book to be enjoyed even if a chess set is not handy. |
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CHESS OPENING SURPRISES Autor: Graham Burgess Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 02 1 Páginas: 128 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Most chess players are fed a set of dogmatic rules about how the opening must be played. The result: stereotyped, unimaginative play. The opening surprises in this book land like bombshells in the apparent calm of standard openings and disorientate your opponents as they grapple with original problems. This book is a treasure-trove of unusual ideas at an early stage of the opening, yet running against the grain of conventional play. Each idea has quick-strike potential and is supported by enough concrete analysis to enable you to try it with confidence. All major openings are covered. There are surprises for both White and Black, deeply researched and up-to-date. Each idea is assessed in terms of its soundness and its ability to surprise and shock. A thought-provoking introduction examines the underlying concepts of opening play and considers how the standard principles need to be modified in the light of the highly combative handling of the opening now favoured by the world's top players. |
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CHESS OPENING TRAPS Autor: Steve Giddins Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 13 7 Páginas: 112 Precio: 17,30 Euros Idioma: Inglés The only thing more humiliating than losing a game quickly is to lose a game quickly to a known opening trap. On the other hand, the easy point scored by the trapper is a great confidence booster, and allows the winner a good rest before the next game in a competition. This book shows that no-one should feel safe from an opponent armed to the teeth with cunning traps. Steve Giddins (who lived in Russia for a time) has collected his material from a wide variety of sources, some not normally available in the West. |
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WINNING CHESS STRATEGIES Autor: Angus Dunnington) Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 22 6 Páginas: 128 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Without strategy, a chess game is just a series of tactical tricks. A good strategy binds together the tactics, and enables a player to make methodical progress towards victory. This book makes sure you will never be short of winning strategies. Angus Dunnington utilizes his many years of chess playing and training to provide an arsenal of ideas that can be employed in many types of position. These plans have been proven in many grandmaster games, so you can be sure that by using them your game will be soundly based. |
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WAYS TO CHECKMATE Autor: Joe Gallagher Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 95 1 Páginas: 208 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés Tactics based on checkmate ideas against the enemy king decide a large proportion of chess games, so it is vital to be alert to these possibilities when they occur. Joe Gallagher provides 365 checkmate puzzles to help readers sharpen their skills. In each position, the task is to find a way to force a clear-cut win. The theme is always checkmate: either the enemy king perishes, or can only be saved at a decisive cost in material. Joe Gallagher is ideally qualified to write on this subject. Throughout his career, he has been especially feared for his attacking ability and tactical skills. The puzzles, most of which have never before been published, are grouped into categories, starting with easier positions and working up to more difficult ones. Full solutions are given, and all the positions have been carefully checked for alternative solutions and for soundness of the actual solution. |
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW IN CHESS Autor: John Walker Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 67 6 Páginas: 144 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés This is a basic primer for those who know how to play chess and are seeking to improve. Each 'thing' is explained in an easy-to-follow lesson, which is followed by exercises that enable the reader to check that he or she has fully understood the concept. Topics include: the basic checkmates; essential endgame knowledge; tactics and combinations; middlegame themes; typical checkmating patterns; opening play. |
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A GUIDE FOR BLACK Autor: Dorian Rogozenko Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 84 6 Páginas: 192 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Sicilian is far and away the most popular chess opening, and many players prefer to side-step the Open Sicilian with one of the Anti-Sicilian systems at White's disposal. This book equips Black to fight against all these lines. The Anti-Sicilian systems include: positionally motivated lines such as the 2 c3 Sicilian and the 3 Bb5 systems; slow but tricky attacking lines including the Closed Sicilian and the King's Indian Attack; aggressive but loosening ideas like the Grand Prix Attack and a variety of gambits. In the most critical variations, Rogozenko provides a choice between a solid and an aggressive option. He caters for those who meet 2 Nf3 with the three main moves, 2...d6, 2...e6 and 2...Nc6. |
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THE FIANCHETTO DEFENCES - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, MAYO 2006) Autor: Efstratios Grivas Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 48 4 Páginas: 176 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Grivas provides a full and detailed repertoire for White against five important openings: the Grünfeld, King's Indian, Benoni, Benko and Modern. In each case, he has recommended a line in which he has a wealth of experience, and has played a significant personal role in developing over many years. The recommendations are geared towards posing Black unconventional problems: your opponents will not be able to churn out lengthy memorized variations, but will need to solve problems at the board in positions that are somewhat different in character from those normally reached in these openings. Grivas has also chosen the repertoire so that it forms a seamless whole, and will fit alongside an English or Réti move-order, in addition to a standard 1 d4 repertoire. |
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THE GRANDMASTERS Autor: Christian Kongsted Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 27 1 Páginas: 176 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book pits readers against the grandmasters by placing them in real-game situations where there is a way to defeat a well-known player. Kongsted: "Your task is to find the moves which lead to the defeat of some of the strongest players in the world. Quite often one move can change the course of the game, and calculating with precision at the right moment can mean the difference between winning and losing. Even if you have had a lost position for a long time, you may suddenly get the chance to turn things around if your opponent drops his guard for a moment." Contains 351 puzzle positions with full solutions. All positions are taken from real game positions, and the reader is challenged to find the continuation that defeated a top-class player. Includes a self-rating system. |
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BOTVINNIK SEMI-SLAV Autor: Steffen Pedersen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 26 9 Páginas: 224 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Semi-Slav has been one of the most topical openings of the last decade, and its most critical variation is the Botvinnik System (5 Bg5 dxc4). Most of today's top grandmasters, including Kasparov, Kramnik and Shirov, have relied on it as Black, White, or both, especially in make-or-break situations. Written by IM Steffen Pedersen who achieved a GM norm at 16 and has written several highly-regarded books. Other Gambit titles: Test Your Chess, The Meran System, The Main Line French: 3 Nc3, The French: Tarrasch Variation, French: Advance and Other Lines, The Gambit Guide to the Bogo-Indian, The Gambit Guide to the Benko Gambit. |
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CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS Autores: Krzysztof Panczyk & Jacek Ilczuk Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 68 4 Páginas: 192 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Cambridge Springs is a popular defence to the Queen's Gambit that takes its name from the famous tournament in 1904 during which it was tested in a number of games. Since then it has become firmly established as a club-player's favourite, since Black sets a number of traps and can generate a very quick initiative if White fails to respond precisely. Several world champions have used the Cambridge Springs, most notably Alekhine and Smyslov, while Kasparov has played it on occasion, including a sensationally quick victory over Karpov in 1985. It currently has a good theoretical reputation and is frequently played at grandmaster level. This is the first major work on the Cambridge Springs. The authors combine thorough research with a wealth of original material to offer comprehensive coverage of this combative system. While the main body of the book covers both sides of the Cambridge Springs, it also offers Black a repertoire against White's alternative options in the Queen's Gambit, the most important of which is the Exchange Variation. |
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COLLEGE 1: STRATEGY - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU PUBLICACION,
MARZO 2006) Autor: Efstratios Grivas Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 45 X Páginas: 112 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess College is a new series of books to take intermediate players to new levels of chess understanding. New ideas are introduced and immediately illustrated by a number of entertaining and instructive examples, many drawn from the author's own practice. Volume 1: Strategy introduces a variety of topics, including: "Why do we lose?", Attack on the King, Two Bishops, Passed Pawn, Exchange Sacrifice, Positional Sacrifice, and Outpost. By drawing extensively upon his own games, Grivas is able to explain exactly what was going on over the board, and avoids the pitfall of providing overfamiliar, clichéd examples. This is part of a five-volume series that provides a wealth of instruction on many aspects of chess middlegames and endgames. |
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COLLEGE 2: PAWN PLAY- (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU PUBLICACION,
MAYO 2006) Autor: Efstratios Grivas Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 47 6 Páginas: 112 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess College is a new series of books to take intermediate players to new levels of chess understanding. New ideas are introduced and immediately illustrated by a number of entertaining and instructive examples, many drawn from the author's own practice. Volume 2: Pawn Play discusses aspects of pawn play that are vital to successful chess, such as: Semi-open File, Isolated Pawn, Doubled Pawns, Backward Pawn, Hanging Pawns, Pawn Majority, Pawn Minority, Central Break. By drawing extensively upon his own games, Grivas is able to explain exactly what was going on over the board, and avoids the pitfall of providing overfamiliar, clichéd examples. This is part of a five-volume series that provides a wealth of instruction on many aspects of chess middlegames and endgames. |
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ENDGAME TRAINING Autor: Bernd Rosen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 01 8 Páginas: 176 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés This is an endgame manual with a difference. As soon as a topic has been introduced and a few basic ideas discussed, you are immediately invited to immerse yourself in the subject by solving a series of relevant positions. The solutions to these positions feature a wealth of practical advice and further discussion of endgame principles and the key theoretical points. All the main types of endgames are covered: pawn endings, minor-piece endings, rook endings and queen endings. Rosen discusses important elements in endgame strategy, such as pawn-structure, passed pawns, space advantage, breakthrough and Zugzwang. Endgames are often highly tactical, and this is reflected throughout this book in exercises that require precise calculation, and in sections devoted to typical tactical themes. There is a wealth of exercises throughout the book. |
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ENDINGS MADE SIMPLE Autor: Ian Snape Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 97 8 Páginas: 144 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Most chess-players are all too painfully aware of how many half-points and even full points they squander due to poor endgame play. However, they tend to imagine that improving their endgame play involves a massive amount of study of dry technical positions, and prefer to spend their time on other aspects of the game, perhaps in the unrealistic hope of avoiding endgames entirely. In this book, Ian Snape helps them to tackle endgames with more confidence, so that they look forward to playing them, and are more willing to simplify when this is the best course of action. The first half of the book discusses the areas of endgame theory that are most relevant to practical success. The second half features 100 exercises for the reader to solve, together with full solutions. All the exercises are taken from real games. Ian Snape enjoyed considerable success in junior chess before concentrating on a career in banking, but has returned to the game in the last decade. In correspondence chess he has qualified as an ICCF International Master and registered a grandmaster norm. Over the board, he has played in the British Championship on three occasions and competes regularly in league chess and other events. |
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EXPLAINED: THE CLASSICAL SICILIAN- (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, FEBRERO 2006) Autor: Alex Yermolinsky Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 42 5 Páginas: 112 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess Explained is a new series of books about chess openings. They are not theoretical works in the traditional sense, but more a series of lessons from a chess expert with extensive over-the-board experience with an opening. You will gain an understanding of the opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans in your own games. It is as if you were sitting at the board with a chess coach answering your questions about the plans for both sides, the ideas behind particular moves, and what specific knowledge you need to have. The Classical Sicilian is one of the most popular and respected systems of the Sicilian, and has been used frequently by players such as Anand, Kramnik and Shirov. Black develops his pieces more quickly than in many Sicilian systems, and intricate piece-play often results. White's most popular and critical response is the Richter-Rauzer Attack, and recent years have seen a diversification in the plans for both sides in this perennially popular line. Against White's alternatives to the Rauzer, Yermolinsky covers lines that retain the independent significance of the Classical move-order, such as 6 Bc4 Qb6 - a line in which he is a leading specialist. |
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EXPLAINED: THE QUEEN'S INDIAN - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, MAYO 2006) Autor: Peter Wells Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 49 2 Páginas: 112 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess Explained is a new series of books about chess openings. They are not theoretical works in the traditional sense, but more a series of lessons from a chess expert with extensive over-the-board experience with an opening. You will gain an understanding of the opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans in your own games. It is as if you were sitting at the board with a chess coach answering your questions about the plans for both sides, the ideas behind particular moves, and what specific knowledge you need to have. The Queen's Indian is an important and popular opening at all levels of play. Black's flexible stance allows him to choose between a range of solid and dynamic structures. In turn, White can play flexibly, opposing Black's fianchetto, or can try to force the pace in the centre and start a hand-to-hand fight. It is an opening rich in nuances, and many of the modern main lines involve moves that look extravagant, but are backed up by a deep underlying logic. |
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FOR CHILDREN Autores: Murray Chandler & Helen Milligan Editorial: Gambit ISBN: ISBN 1 904600 06 9 Páginas: 112 Precio: 15,75 Euros Idioma: Inglés "...the best book of its type ever published" - Peter Connor reviewing on ChessCountry.com With this charming book, children will delight in learning the basic moves of chess - the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. All the rules of chess are clearly explained, step by step, assuming no prior knowledge. The lessons are reinforced by the inventive tales that George is told by his pet alligator Kirsty, self-proclaimed Grand Alligator of chess. Chess is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative thinking in children. Although chess can be regarded as a rather complex and mysterious game, the rules themselves are straightforward. It doesn't take long to learn how the pieces move, and even children as young as five can enjoy exciting games. They will also thoroughly enjoy outwitting friends and relatives! |
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FOR ZEBRAS Autor: Jonathan Rowson Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 85 4 Páginas: 256 Precio: 28,05 Euros Idioma: Inglés Jonathan Rowson, author of the highly acclaimed Seven Deadly Chess Sins, investigates three questions important to all chess-players: 1) Why is it so difficult, especially for adult players, to improve? 2) What kinds of mental attitudes are needed to find good moves in different phases of the game? 3) Is White's alleged first-move advantage a myth, and does it make a difference whether you are playing Black or White? In a strikingly original work, Rowson makes use of his academic background in philosophy and psychology to answer these questions in an entertaining and instructive way. This book assists all players in their efforts to improve, and provides fresh insights into the opening and early middlegame. |
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY Autor: Graham Burgess Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 21 8 Páginas: 208 Precio: 30,60 Euros Idioma: Inglés The best chess, 1900-1999, in historical context: like the rest of the world, the game of chess has changed enormously during the 20th century. This book surveys these developments by focusing on the top events, greatest achievements and most brilliant games, year-by-year. This instructive and engaging book places the chess material in its historical context with a review of the main stories of each year away from the chessboard. It will delight all those with a general interest in chess and its players, whether they are seeking to improve their game, gain a better appreciation of our chess heritage, or simply looking for entertainment. "The book is fun to browse through and the historical aspects are well handled. The production values are high with an impressive 16-page photo section accompanying a main text of 208 pages. The book looks good" - GM Jonathan Levitt, CLUB KASPAROV. |
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RECIPES FROM THE GRANDMASTER'S KITCHEN Autor: Graham Burgess Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 55 2 Páginas: 128 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés An experienced trainer and grandmaster explains key principles of chess strategy and thinking methods in chess. His 'recipes' include: tactical ideas in the middlegame; liquidation to the endgame; the technique of analysing variations; inverted thinking in chess. Readers are presented with new ways of looking at chessboard issues that will help them develop a deeper understanding of the game. Every chapter contains stunning examples of the themes, together with challenging exercises where you can put your new insights to the test. |
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SELF-IMPROVEMENT Autor: Zenón Franco Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 29 8 Páginas: 240 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés Zenon Franco guides readers through 50 top-level games, challenges them to guess key moves correctly, and poses questions at critical moments. Points are awarded for good answers, and at the end of each game, a score-chart rates the reader's performance. This material has never appeared in the English language before, and represents the pick of monthly articles that Franco has written for a quarter of a century in Spanish-language magazines, revised and rechecked for this book. |
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STRATEGY IN ACTION Autor: John Watson Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 69 2 Páginas: 288 Precio: 31,10 Euros Idioma: Inglés John Watson fleshes out the theory presented to enormous acclaim in Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy and extends it into new areas. He illustrates the modern practice of chess with many examples from imaginative players such as Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand, Ivanchuk and tempestuous innovators such as Shirov and Morozevich. In Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy, Watson broke new ground by describing the developments in chess strategy since the time of Nimzowitsch. He explained how modern players are more willing than their predecessors to favour dynamic considerations over static ones, and how they have increasingly transcended the limiting 'rules' which influenced play in earlier times. The dominant results of Garry Kasparov and the rise of a new generation of supergrandmasters testify to the effectiveness of this dynamic and open-minded philosophy which has enriched modern chess. Those who enjoyed Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy will welcome the clarification of important concepts. Chess Strategy in Action can also be read on its own as an outstanding collection of modern games with thoughtful and enlightening annotations. |
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TACTICS FOR KIDS Autor: Murray Chandler Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 99 4 Páginas: 128 Precio: 15,75 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find this book an instructive delight. In a simple, easy-to-understand format it explains how to bamboozle your chess opponents using commonly occurring tactical motifs. The illustrative positions, all taken from real games, show the 50 Tricky Tactics that experienced chess masters use to win their games. Recognising frequently-occurring tactical ideas is vital to success in chess. One of the fastest and most enjoyable ways to improve at chess is by learning these thematic manoeuvres. Beginners will benefit from the clear explanation of basic concepts, such as how to utilise a fork, pin, or skewer. Advanced players will delight in the many devious middlegame tricks - some classified here for the first time - which can catch out even grandmasters. Chess Tactics for Kids makes improving easy and fun, and is full of helpful explanations on how to approach chess games with confidence - and success. |
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TRAINING FOR BUDDING CHAMPIONS Autor: Jesper Hall Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 47 1 Páginas: 176 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés Many chessplayers find it difficult to improve their game beyond a certain level. They can see basic tactics, know a little about openings and can calculate a few moves ahead. However, so do their opponents. What is the next level, and how does one get there? This book is aimed at chess-players who have progressed well beyond beginner level and have acquired the basic skills required to play at club level, but need guidance to improve their understanding of chess. It is based on the training program that Hall himself followed when he was an up-and-coming player. The lessons are not based on 'quick fixes', but instead provide a well-rounded course in all aspects of chess that will equip the reader well for his or her chessboard battles, and provide a firm yet flexible basis for further improvement. Jesper Hall is a strong international master from Sweden. |
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE GRIVAS SICILIAN Autor: Efstratios Grivas Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 36 0 Páginas: 144 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book is in every way a definitive guide: Efstratios Grivas provides the inside story on a variation of the Sicilian Defence that he has worked for more than 20 years to perfect, and which rightly bears his name. The Grivas Sicilian (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Qb6) has proved itself sound and reliable in practice, but is also far less well investigated than most Sicilian systems. This gives it an extra sting in practice, which readers will be able to use to their advantage over the board - it is most unlikely that their opponents will have a well-worked-out response ready. The Grivas Sicilian generally leads to positions akin to the Scheveningen, but with some subtle differences. Grivas explains these subtleties at length, helping readers to exploit all their chances to seize the initiative. |
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COMPLETE SVESHNIKOV SICILIAN Autor: Yuri Yakovich Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 71 4 Páginas: 272 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Sveshnikov Variation is one of the most uncompromising lines of the Sicilian Defence. Black accepts an apparently loose pawn-structure in return for a great deal of piece activity. Decades of experience have shown that it is far from easy for White to neutralize Black's active play, and the Sveshnikov is now firmly established as a favourite weapon for players who wish to win games as Black. Leading grandmasters who have relied on the Sveshnikov include John Nunn, Michal Krasenkow, Joel Lautier, Miguel Illescas, Alexei Shirov, Peter Leko and, most notably, BGN World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. |
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CHESS STRATEGY Autor: Alfonso Romero Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 92 7 Páginas: 224 Precio: 28,05 Euros Idioma: Inglés A Spanish grandmaster explains how creativity can be used to overcome technical obstacles on the chessboard. Once they have obtained an advantage, too many players make the mistake of assuming that the exploitation of this advantage will just be a matter of technique, requiring accuracy but little imagination. Romero shows that the opposite is often the case: sometimes it is the paradoxical solution that works, whereas the mechanical method would fritter away the hard-earned advantage. By following Romero in his investigation of the many outstanding practical examples in this book, readers will inevitably increase their understanding of chess strategy in general, and fine-tune their instinct for sensing those critical moments when non-standard solutions are necessary. |
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AT THE CHESSBOARD Autor: Alfonso Romero Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 87 0 Páginas: 208 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess is a game of decisions. As well as deciding about which move to play and which plan to adopt, players must also make practical decisions about how to use their clock time and whether to use intuition rather than trying to calculate every line to a finish. Viacheslav Eingorn draws upon his vast experience to provide guidance on how to weigh the various factors in positions and decide on the best course of action. He examines many practical examples and explains how the critical decisions were made, and investigates whether they were correct. By following Eingorn on this voyage of discovery, the reader will gain a greater understanding of decision-making and develop an enhanced feel for the harmonious use of intuition and calculation. |
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DYNAMIC ENGLISH Autor: Tony Kosten Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 14 5 Páginas: 144 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés Grandmaster Tony Kosten concentrates on aggressive treatments of the English - an approach that has brought him great success in tournament play. His book provides everything you need to start attacking with the English Opening, supplying players of the white pieces with a set of weapons that will equip them to challenge any opponent they face. There is an ideal balance of explanation and analysis, and practical examples illustrate the key themes. |
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PAWN PLAY IN CHESS Autor: Drazen Marovic Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 43 9 Páginas: 256 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book tackles fundamental questions such as: 'How should pawns be used to fight for the centre?' and 'How does the central pawn formation affect planning for both sides?' These issues are central to understanding chess. Marovic discusses central pawn-structures and their impact on play both in the centre and on the wings. He begins by surveying how the pawn's role in controlling the centre has been developed over the last 150 years, and how this has led to the refinement of concepts such as the 'dynamic' backward pawn and the positional exchange sacrifice. The bulk of the book is devoted to discussions of the main type of centre: Open Centre; Closed/Blocked Centre; Fixed Centre; and in particular the Mobile/Dynamic Centre. |
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CHALLENGE Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 83 8 Páginas: 256 Precio: 28,05 Euros Idioma: Inglés John Nunn presents 250 challenging positions where your task is to find a cunning way to win or draw. In many cases the odds against success seem overwhelming, yet by using all the tactical resources in the position it is possible to achieve the goal. The studies were subjected to a rigorous checking procedure, during which thousands of unsatisfactory positions were weeded out. The 250 studies finally selected represent some of the finest creations of composers such as Kasparian, Troitsky, Pogosiants, Mitrofanov, Chéron and Réti. Nunn's detailed solutions contain many points and clarifications that have hitherto gone unmentioned, so readers will rarely be left to wonder whether their intended solution really did work. In an over-the-board game, the ability to use the pieces in harmony is paramount, and those players who can exploit every resource in a position are those who become champions. While the focus in this book is on tactics, readers will also develop a greater understanding of many important endgame topics, such as fortresses, stalemate defences, the opposition and zugzwang. |
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ENGLISH ATTACK Autor: Tapani Sammalvuo Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 57 9 Páginas: 272 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Najdorf Sicilian is one of the key battlegrounds of modern chess. This opening line occurs in a high proportion of top-level games, and is popular amongst players of all levels. World Champions Fischer and Kasparov are the Najdorf's most famous adherents - both made it their main defence, and scored a high proportion of wins with it, while very rarely losing. The English Attack (Be3 and f3) became popular as a direct attacking method against the Najdorf in the 1980s, following its successful use by Nunn, Short and Chandler. Since then, it has become established as the most critical line of the Najdorf, with Anand and even Kasparov himself using it to devastating effect at the highest level. This book is the first to be devoted to this most topical of openings, and its comprehensive coverage will enable players of all standards to play either side of the English Attack with confidence. Sammalvuo also discusses the trendy 6 f3 move-order, and the English Attack set-up against a variety of other Sicilian lines. |
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CHESS SACRIFICES Autor: David LeMoir Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 03 4 Páginas: 224 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Sacrifices are an essential part of chess. Those who never consider sacrificing will miss countless opportunities and find that promising positions repeatedly slip away. Players who do not appreciate their opponents' sacrificial possibilities will be unable to see danger signs, and find themselves on the wrong end of too many king-hunts. Rather than merely cataloguing the various possibilities and providing examples, LeMoir discusses the possible follow-ups to the sacrifices, the defensive options against them, and the positional factors that might suggest whether the sacrifice will be sound or unsound. There are many important types of chess positions that can only be played well by those who understand the thematic sacrifices that are possible. |
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EXPLOSIVE CHESS OPENING REPERTOIRE FOR BLACK Autores: Jouni Yrjölä & Jussi Tella Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 50 1 Páginas: 272 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book equips the reader with everything he or she needs to know to play Black in a game of chess. Two experienced Finnish players have described an exciting repertoire based on the move 1...d6 in reply to whatever White's first move happens to be. Black's strategy is hypermodern and dynamic: White is encouraged to seize space, while Black develops his pieces rapidly and actively, waiting for the ideal moment to attack and destroy White's central bastions. The variations advocated have been proven in top-level play and have quick-strike potential if White is at all careless or imprecise. The repertoire is based around the Pirc Defence and the variations 1 d4 d6 2 c4 e5 and 1 d4 d6 2 Nf3 Bg4, which fit seamlessly together with 1...d6 systems against White's various flank openings. |
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OF CHESS STRATEGY Autor: Lars Bo Hansen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 26 3 Páginas: 176 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess is a game where profound strategic thinking must be allied with clever short-term tactics. Most previous works on strategy focus on specific aspects of chess strategy, but Lars Bo Hansen's aims here are different. He creates a framework in which the various elements can be systematically included and organized - a framework that will help chess-players how to think about chess strategy during practical play. The theory of business strategy is extensively developed, and Hansen adopts the novel approach of investigating whether any of the vast amounts of research and modelling done for business purposes can be applied in chess. He finds that there are indeed many useful parallels, and focuses on how these ideas can be used to good effect by chess-players both in their preparation and when making over-the-board decisions. |
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ADVANCE AND OTHER LINES - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, NOVIEMBRE 2005) Autor: Steffen Pedersen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 40 9 Páginas: 144 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés In the third and final volume of his series on the French Defence, Steffen Pedersen covers all of White's alternatives to 3 Nc3 and 3 Nd2. These include the aggressive Advance, the quiet Exchange, and side-variations such as the Two Knights, King's Indian Attack and the Wing Gambit. In these lines, it is White who determines the central structure and sets the pace of the game. With the Advance Variation, White establishes a space advantage, and will often seek to exploit this by creating attacking chances on the kingside, or a bind on the queenside. Both sides have a variety of systems at their disposal, and the player who is better acquainted with the intricacies of these lines will tend to come out on top. It is a perennial favourite among players with a direct aggressive style: Shirov has played the Advance many times in recent years, while it has been employed by Sveshnikov and Kupreichik throughout their careers. The Exchange Variation leads to open and generally symmetrical positions. Pedersen carefully examines White's attempts to seize the initiative, and also recommends ways for Black to create play if White adopts a more stolid approach. |
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FRENCH: TARRASCH VARIATION - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, NOVIEMBRE 2005) Autor: Steffen Pedersen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 49 8 Páginas: 192 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book continues the coverage of the French Defence that was begun by Pedersen in The Main Line French: 3 Nc3. It is essential reading for all those who play the French, and for those who meet it with the popular and flexible Tarrasch Variation. The Tarrasch Variation provides a stern test for the French Defence, and has always been a favourite of strategically minded players, such as Michael Adams and Anatoly Karpov. By putting his knight on d2, White seeks to give his opponent little scope for counterplay, and in many of the traditional lines ends up with a slight positional advantage that can prove extremely difficult to neutralize. This has led to Black developing various sharper approaches, which complicate the play considerably at the cost of greater risk. Notable among these lines are systems with 3...Nf6 where Black sacrifices material to gain the initiative, and the modern main line 3...c5 4 exd5 Qxd5, where Black keeps his pawn-structure healthy at the cost of some tempi. To get the most out of these lines as either colour, thorough up-to-date knowledge is essential, and this book supplies it in abundance. |
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CHESS ENDINGS Autores: Karsten Müller & Frank Lamprecht Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 53 6 Páginas: 416 Precio: 31,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés In a major event in chess publishing, two German endgame experts have produced a masterly one-volume encyclopaedia that covers all major endgames. This is the first truly modern one-volume endgame encyclopaedia. It makes full use of endgame tablebases and analytical engines that access these tablebases; where previous authors could only make educated guesses, Müller and Lamprecht have often been able to state the definitive truth, or get much closer to it. New time-controls involve competitive games being played to a finish in one session, so it is especially important that chess-players understand the key endgame principles. This book provides comprehensive assistance for any players wishing to study the endgame. In addition to a feast of detailed analysis, the authors emphasize the practical side of endgame play, describing rules of thumb, principles, and thinking methods. Fundamental Chess Endings is both the ideal endgame reference work, and a book that can profitably and enjoyably be read from start to finish. |
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GAMBIT GUIDE TO THE BENKO GAMBIT Autor: Steffen Pedersen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 15 3 Páginas: 176 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Benko Gambit has enormous appeal to those who like to take the initiative with the black pieces. Black boldly sacrifices a pawn in the opening, and in return gets a secure position, and attractive prospects both in the short term and in the long term. This book provides complete and even-handed coverage of this popular gambit, using the unique GAMBIT 'Quick Summaries' system, introducing the main themes and where appropriate suggesting a coherent repertoire of reliable lines. Other Gambit titles: Test Your Chess, The Botvinnik Semi-Slav, The Meran System, The Main Line French: 3 Nc3, The French: Tarrasch Variation, French: Advance and Other Lines, The Gambit Guide to the Bogo-Indian. |
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GAMBIT GUIDE TO THE BOGO-INDIAN Autor: Steffen Pedersen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 04 8 Páginas: 160 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Bogo-Indian is one of the most solid defences at Black's disposal. The unique GAMBIT system makes it easy to use the book to the maximum practical advantage. Quick Summaries introduce the main themes of each system, where appropriate suggesting a coherent repertoire of reliable lines. Whether you're looking for a quick introduction to an opening system for surprise use, a refresher course in a favourite opening or to research an opening deeply, the GAMBIT guide is the ideal choice. Other Gambit titles: Test Your Chess, The Botvinnik Semi-Slav, The Meran System, The Main Line French: 3 Nc3, The French: Tarrasch Variation, French: Advance and Other Lines, The Gambit Guide to the Benko Gambit. |
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GAMBIT GUIDE TO THE ENGLISH OPENING 1...e5 Autor: Carsten Hansen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 19 6 Páginas: 256 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book is now OUT OF PRINT but we have a handful of copies left to sell on this website. The 1...e5 systems of the English Opening lead to positions rich in tactical and strategic subtleties, making them suitable for players of all standards and temperaments. These lines have not been properly covered in chess literature for twenty years, and this thoroughly-researched book fills a gaping void. The main systems covered include the Reversed Dragon, where the position is balanced on a tactical knife-edge; the tense Closed lines, where Black adopts a King's Indian set-up; the fashionable lines with a very early ...Bb4; and the main lines of the English Four Knights, as used in many top-level games. |
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GAMBIT GUIDE TO THE MODERN BENONI Autor: John Watson Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 23 4 Páginas: 208 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Modern Benoni is one of Black's most swashbuckling openings, used to devastating effect by such players as Tal, Fischer, Kasparov and Topalov. From the outset, Black creates extreme imbalance, setting his piece activity and queenside play against White's spatial preponderance and central majority. However, during the 1980s and much of the 1990s, the Benoni fell under a cloud as a result of some very direct attacking systems by White. In this book, John Watson particularly focuses on various subtle move-orders by which Black can try to avoid White's most dangerous systems and direct the game into more palatable channels. King's Indian players will also find this book invaluable, since Watson covers many lines that can arise from King's Indian move-orders. |
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GAMBIT GUIDE TO THE TORRE ATTACK Autor: John Watson Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 17 X Páginas: 192 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Torre Attack is a very attractive system for White as it allows him/her to set the agenda from the outset, preventing many counterattacking systems. It has quick-strike potential if Black is careless or unfamiliar with the subtleties. "A couple of books dealing with the Torre came out early in the nineties, but this superb work by Burgess surpasses them. The Torre is a very flexible set-up and gives White good chances of having a pleasant initiative after 1 d4 Nf6 2 Nf3 e6 with 3 Bg5. The Torre will repay careful study and provide interesting chess. The strategic introduction whets the reader's appetite right from the word go as Burgess shows, via 12 illustrative games, just how dangerous the Torre is, and readers will realise that by taking up the opening they will have excellent chances of a quick and decisive attack" - Richard Palliser, HULL CHESS CLUB MAGAZINE. |
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KASPAROV'S GREATEST CHESS GAMES 1 Autor: Igor Stohl Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 32 8 Páginas: 320 Precio: 35,00 Euros Idioma: Inglés Garry Kasparov has dominated the chess world for more than twenty years. His dynamism and preparation have set an example that is followed by most ambitious players. Igor Stohl has selected 74 of Kasparov's best and most instructive games from 1973 to 1993, and annotated them in detail. The emphasis is on explaining the thoughts behind Kasparov's decisions, and the principles and concepts embodied by his moves. Stohl provides a wealth of fresh insights into these landmark games, together with many new analytical points. This makes the book outstanding study material for all chess enthusiasts. In 1985 Garry Kasparov became the youngest world chess champion in history by defeating Anatoly Karpov in an epic struggle. Twenty years later he is still world number 1, and is an internationally renowned figure, famous even among the non-chess-playing public following high-profile events such as his matches against IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer, and the Kasparov vs. World game in 1999. |
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KASPAROV'S GREATEST CHESS GAMES 2 - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, MARZO 2006) Autor: Igor Stohl Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 43 3 Páginas: 336 Precio: 35,00 Euros Idioma: Inglés Garry Kasparov has dominated the chess world for more than twenty years. His dynamism and preparation have set an example that is followed by most ambitious players. Igor Stohl has selected the best and most instructive games from Kasparov's later years, and annotated them in great detail. The emphasis is on explaining the thoughts behind Kasparov's decisions, and the principles and concepts embodied by his moves. Stohl provides a wealth of fresh insights into these landmark games, together with many new analytical points. This makes the book outstanding study material for all chess enthusiasts. |
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CHESS MOVE BY MOVE Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 34 4 Páginas: 288 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés A collection of John Nunn's best games from 1994 to the present day, annotated in detail in the same style as the best-selling Understanding Chess Move by Move. Throughout, the emphasis is on what the reader can learn from each game, so the book is ideal study material for those seeking to progress to a higher level of chess understanding. There is also entertainment in abundance: Nunn has a direct aggressive style, and many of his opponents in these games are ambitious young grandmasters from the generation inspired by Kasparov's dynamic chess. The book also includes all of John Nunn's compositions - problems and studies - with full solutions. |
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GRANDMASTER'S MIND Autor: Amatzia Avni Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 19 0 Páginas: 176 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book investigates how chess-players find good ideas. Amatzia Avni, a psychologist by profession, pursues this goal by interviewing top players and analysts. The discussion focuses on their most interesting and instructive games and compositions. Avni has been careful to allow his interviewees to convey their own thoughts, rather than direct their answers to comply with any pre-existing theories. We experience the events on the board through the vivid recollections of the player. This gives us a realistic view of each struggle and how the critical decisions were really made. Avni also presents the players with some unfamiliar positions, and records their reactions upon encountering these new situations. Once we have heard from the grandmasters, Avni discusses the essence of what was said, and provides some insights and recommendations. The interviewees include famous grandmasters such as Boris Gelfand, Ilia Smirin and Lev Psakhis. |
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TO BEAT 1 d4 Autor: James Rizzitano Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 33 6 Páginas: 160 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Rizzitano, author of Understanding Your Chess, presents a full repertoire for Black against 1 d4, based on the Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA). The QGA is an extremely popular opening amongst players of all levels, as it gives Black free development and counterpunching potential, especially if White takes up the challenge and tries to set up a broad pawn centre. The QGA's soundness is shown by the number of top-class grandmasters who have used it in critical games - it was a key factor in Short's victory over Karpov, and has even been used by Garry Kasparov at world-championship level. Rizzitano has chosen to recommend dependable main lines of the QGA, and throughout emphasizes how Black can create winning chances and White's typical ways to go wrong. The repertoire is completed by a set of weapons against White's alternatives to offering the Queen's Gambit, ranging from the stolid Colle to the weird Hodgson Attack and the reckless Blackmar-Diemer. |
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TO BEAT YOUR DAD AT CHESS Autor: Murray Chandler Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 05 6 Páginas: 128 Precio: 15,75 Euros Idioma: Inglés This is not just a book for kids - for ‘Dad’ read any opponent who beats you regularly! This book teaches the 50 Deadly Checkmates - basic attacking patterns that occur repeatedly in games between players of all standards. Each mating motif is carefully and simply explained, and several illustrative examples are given. A final test enables the reader to grade his pattern recognition abilities, and the last chapter explains what to do if your Dad is Garry Kasparov. Fun, instructive - and guaranteed to improve your game. |
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TO BECOME A DEADLY CHESS TACTICIAN Autor: David LeMoir Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 59 5 Páginas: 240 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés A guide for chess-players to help them spot unlikely-looking tactical tricks and launch cunning attacks. Readers are shown how to hunt the enemy king and how to seize the initiative with surprising sacrifices. LeMoir shows that the key factors in becoming a deadly tactician are motivation (having the willingness to sacrifice and to consider tactical ideas during play), imagination (being aware of tactical concepts that lead to ideas which other players might miss) and calculation (being able to analyse and calculate effectively). This user-friendly and humorously written book contains many outstanding examples of seized opportunities, together with guidance on how to spot surprising tactics and handle positions of material imbalance. Throughout, there are exercises for the reader to tackle. |
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TO BE LUCKY IN CHESS Autor: David LeMoir Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 48 X Páginas: 176 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés Some players seem to have an inexhaustible supply of chessboard luck. No matter what trouble they find themselves in, they somehow manage to escape. Among world champions, Lasker, Tal and Kasparov are famed for peering into the abyss but somehow making sure it is their opponents who fall. This book aims to help ordinary players, who may have little time for studying chess, to make the most of their abilities. Unlike most previous literature on chess psychology, this is no heavyweight theoretical treatise, but rather a practical guide in how to lure opponents into error - and thus create what is often called 'luck'. |
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TO BUILD YOUR CHESS OPENING REPERTOIRE Autor: Steve Giddins Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 89 7 Páginas: 144 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés In this book, the first to focus on these issues, Steve Giddins provides common-sense guidance on one of the perennial problems facing chess-players. He tackles questions such as: whether to play main lines, offbeat openings or 'universal' systems; how to avoid being 'move-ordered'; how to use computers; if and when to depart from or change your repertoire. Giddins argues that from novice to grandmaster, a player's basic task when choosing a repertoire is the same: he needs to select openings that suit his playing style and that he can play with confidence. The repertoire should not require more memory work and study than he is capable of, or has time for. The book is rounded off with a look at the use of 'role models' and an investigation of the repertoires of leading players past and present. |
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TO CALCULATE CHESS TACTICS - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, ABRIL 2006) Autor: Valeri Beim Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 50 6 Páginas: 176 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Thinking methods are at the heart of the chess struggle, yet most players devote little conscious effort to improving their calculating ability. Much of the previous literature on the subject has presented idealized models that have limited relevance to the hurly-burly of practical chess, or else provide little more than ad hoc suggestions. Here, experienced trainer Valeri Beim strikes a balance by explaining how to use intuition and logic together to solve tactical problems in a methodical way. He also offers advice on when it is best to calculate 'like a machine', and when it is better to rely on intuitive assessment. |
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TO PLAY DYNAMIC CHESS Autor: Valeri Beim Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 15 8 Páginas: 176 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess is fundamentally a dynamic game. Each move changes the situation and the possibilities for both sides. No piece is ever identically as valuable as any other, and their scope changes from move to move. The current generation of supergrandmasters plays unrelentingly dynamic chess, but a great deal of chess literature still deals with chess as if it were a predominantly static game. Much traditional chess teaching is based around rules of thumb that might work well 'on average' or in 'typical' situations, but these rules may not equip players for the specific and sometimes exceptional situations that they face in their games. In this book, Valeri Beim explains how to factor in dynamic considerations, and weigh initiative and time against material and other static factors. Topics include: dynamics, development, the king as a target, breakthrough, and the initiative. |
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TO USE COMPUTERS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHESS Autor: Christian Kongsted Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 02 6 Páginas: 192 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés Computers have permeated almost every facet of modern chess, yet few players know how to gain the maximum benefit from working with them. Computers function as playing partners, opening study tools, endgame 'oracles', tactics trainers, sources of information on opponents and searchable game databases. Kongsted provides practical advice on how to use computers in all these ways and more. He also takes a look at the history of the chess computer, and how its 'thinking' methods have developed since the early days. The book features an investigation of human vs. machine contests, including the recent Kasparov vs. Deep Junior and Kramnik vs. Deep Fritz matches, in which honours ended even. |
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YOUR ATTACKING CHESS Autor: Simon Williams Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 09 3 Páginas: 160 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés Checkmating the enemy king is the ultimate goal in chess. In this book Simon Williams helps readers to practice and improve their skills in this vital area of practical chess. A mating attack typically involves a build-up of forces, followed by an opening of lines, often involving a sacrifice. Once the enemy king is exposed, it is either checkmated, or only saved at a great cost in material. The puzzles in this book are pertinent to all these phases, and involve questions of where to attack and what pieces to use. Topics include: Attacking the king caught in the centre; Central breakthrough; Standard sacrifices against the castled king; Chasing the king; Endgame mates; Combinative themes. |
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YOUR POSITIONAL CHESS Autor: Carsten Hansen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 00 X Páginas: 192 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés Throughout a game of chess, the players must constantly make judgements and decisions that cannot be determined simply by calculation. They must then rely on their positional judgement. Good positional skills are primarily developed by experience, but they can also be learnt. In this book, Carsten Hansen provides a wealth of advice and ideas that will help give readers a helping hand up to new levels of positional understanding. Paramount in this discussion is the player's need to weigh up positional elements at the board, and decide which are most important for the situation at hand. Topics include: the quest for weaknesses, "what is the initiative?", understanding imbalances, the relative value of the pieces, decisions regarding pawn-structures, structural weaknesses, and where and how to attack. |
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MODERN CHESS MASTERPIECES Autor: Igor Stohl Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 42 0 Páginas: 320 Precio: 28,05 Euros Idioma: Inglés Igor Stohl has selected 50 outstanding games from recent years and analyzed them in painstaking depth. Here he presents his findings to chess enthusiasts, who will find the games entertaining and the annotations both instructive and illuminating. Stohl is an outstanding theoretical expert, so the opening phase of each game reads like a lesson in the key strategic aspects of the opening played, with an up-to-date survey of current trends. The middlegame is dissected and the critical decisions subjected to scrutiny by an author who invites readers inside his laboratory to join him in his quest for the truth. The endgame phase, if reached, is handled with similar erudition, with insights into the grandmaster's approach to questions of technique. |
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NUNN’S CHESS PUZZLE BOOK Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 08 0 Páginas: 208 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés Most chess puzzle books put you in an artificial situation: you are told a combination exists, what the theme is and what you are required to achieve. This one is different. In a real game situation, a player may sometimes need to find a combination. On the other hand, he/she may need to reject a tactical idea and simply find a good positional move. The task is to find the right move, whatever it may be. The puzzles in this book put you in precisely that situation. John Nunn, a top-class grandmaster and one of the world's best chess solvers, has selected 250 positions to test your skills to the full. In each case you are challenged to find the right move. Spectacular ideas abound in these positions, but it is for you to decide whether to go in for them, or whether you would be falling into a trap. If you need them, there are hints to help you on your way. |
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INDIAN AND GRÜNFELD: FIANCHETTO LINES Autor: Lasha Janjgava Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 74 9 Páginas: 320 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés By calmly fianchettoing his king's bishop in reply to the King's Indian and Grünfeld, White seeks to draw the sting from these dynamic defences and exert positional pressure throughout the middlegame. By refusing to create a massive pawn-centre, he offers Black no target for counterplay. Some of the lines become very sharp, especially if Black makes an all-out attempt to generate counterplay and provokes White into hand-to-hand fighting. These lines in particular call for accurate, detailed analysis, and Janjgava provides this in abundance. |
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CHESS Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 30 7 Páginas: 192 Precio: 12,70 Euros Idioma: Inglés Starting with the very basics, this book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful chess-player. No prior knowledge is assumed. The reader learns step-by-step, with each new point illustrated by clear examples. By the end of the book, the reader will be fully ready to take on opponents across the board, or on the Internet, and start winning. Dr John Nunn has built up a world-wide reputation for the outstanding clarity of his writings on a wide range of chess topics. This is his first book to tackle the fundamentals of chess. |
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CHESS TACTICS Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 98 6 Páginas: 160 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book teaches basic tactical ideas such as the fork, pin, and discovered attack, and introduces general ideas such as elimination, immobilization and compulsion. A basic knowledge of simple tactics will enable a novice to start winning games, by giving checkmate or capturing material. As the player progresses, his tactical arsenal will broaden, and he will start to play sacrifices and combinations, and develop a deeper understanding of the game. Players who fail to study tactics systematically tend to suffer from tactical blind-spots that plague them throughout their playing career, and thus they fail to realize their full potential. |
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IN CHESS STRATEGY Autor: Valeri Beim Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 93 5 Páginas: 176 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés Following on from his successful book Chess Recipes from the Grandmaster's Kitchen, Valeri Beim serves up a further series of lessons on important general chess topics. His helpful advice will help you to handle a whole range of typical situations with greater confidence and understanding. These include: geometry of the chessboard; symmetrical pawn-structures; space advantage; central passed pawn in the middlegame; static and dynamic features. In each chapter there are exercises for the reader, with full solutions given. |
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MAIN LINE FRENCH: 3 Nc3 Autor: Steffen Pedersen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 45 5 Páginas: 256 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The French is a sound and resilient defence, which also provides abundant opportunities for counterplay. As a result it has been favoured by such great fighting players as Lasker, Botvinnik and Korchnoi. Current adherents include Short, Shirov, Morozevich and Khalifman. By playing 3 Nc3, White confronts the French head-on. The upshot is often a ferocious battle as Black tries to destroy or damage White's central pawn phalanx. Some of the variations, such as the notorious Winawer Poisoned Pawn, are among the sharpest in opening theory. However, both sides have quieter, more positional, options at their disposal, so there is truly something for everyone in the Main Line French. This book, the first of two volumes by Pedersen on the French, covers all lines after 3 Nc3, including the Winawer (Nimzowitsch), Classical (including the Steinitz), MacCutcheon and Guimard Variations. There is also a full discussion of 3...dxe4, a move that has found favour among those seeking to avoid theory. |
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THE NAJDORF Autores: Julen Arizmendi & Javier Moreno Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 18 2 Páginas: 224 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Najdorf is the most popular line of the Sicilian Defence for a very good reason: Black can play for a win without taking undue risks. The Najdorf's fundamental soundness has been confirmed in countless top-level games, and in particular by Garry Kasparov's successful use of it throughout his career. White has tried a wide variety of approaches against the Najdorf, including quiet positional lines and the traditional main line with 6 Bg5. Recently the idea of a rapid kingside pawn advance has found favour. The Najdorf's landscape changes rapidly, and this presents its devotees with a complex task: they must not only keep up-to-date with sharp theoretical lines, but must also have a firm grasp of the strategies that underpin the main systems, both old and new. This book lends a helping hand to those who play the Najdorf or wish to take up this complex opening. Two Najdorf experts from Spain present a flexible repertoire for Black, including a wealth of original analysis of the critical variations. They also explain the key ideas behind the Najdorf, focusing on those plans that are most relevant to modern practice. |
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MERAN SYSTEM Autor: Steffen Pedersen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 28 5 Páginas: 224 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Meran is an opening rich in both strategy and tactics, making it ideal for players seeking to win with either colour. It occupies an important place in the repertoires of many of the world's top players, with Anand, Kramnik, Kasparov and Karpov regularly taking one side or the other. The book provides the most detailed coverage to date of the Meran, together with several related variations, and the various Anti-Meran options available to White. Together with the author's The Botvinnik Semi-Slav, it provides complete coverage of the Semi-Slav, the most combative line of the Queen's Gambit. Other Gambit titles: Test Your Chess, The Main Line French: 3 Nc3, The French: Tarrasch Variation, French: Advance and Other Lines, The Gambit Guide to the Bogo-Indian, The Gambit Guide to the Benko Gambit. |
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CHESS ANALYSIS Autor: Robin Smith Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 08 5 Páginas: 176 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess analysis is nearly as old as the game itself, with many of the pioneering works by the giants of chess history being devoted to the analysis of positions, openings and endings. Personal computers and powerful chess software are having a profound effect on chess analysis and theory - most grandmasters use them extensively. However, this book does far more than explain methods for computer-assisted analysis. Readers will develop a deeper understanding of the strengths and limitations of the human mind, and a greater understanding of many areas of chess while working through the examples that Robin Smith presents. The many topics in this wide-ranging book include: Schematic thinking; Dynamic play vs. quiet manoeuvring; Fortresses; King Hunts and 'King Drift'; The Problem of Exchanging; Interactive Analysis. |
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MOST AMAZING CHESS MOVES OF ALL TIME Autor: John Emms Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 29 3 Páginas: 192 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés Very occasionally, a chess move is played that astonishes the whole world. It may be a move of astounding complexity, unearthly beauty, deep paradox... or all three. The move is discussed and analysed around the world as chess-players attempt to fathom both why the move works, and how on earth anyone thought of it in the first place. In this book John Emms has selected, from hundreds of candidates, the 200 most amazing chess moves of all time. In each case, the reader is given the chance to try to find the move for himself - making this one of the most challenging chess puzzle books ever published. |
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NIMZO-INDIAN: 4 e3 Autor: Carsten Hansen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 58 7 Páginas: 320 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés Ever since Nimzowitsch introduced his flexible, dynamic defence to the queen's pawn, debate has raged over White's best reply. Many variations have been in and out of fashion, but one line in particular has proved an enduring weapon - the sound and solid 4 e3 line, known as the Rubinstein Variation. The 4 e3 Nimzo is extraordinarily rich in strategy. All manner of different central pawn-structures can arise, such as the blocked centre characteristic of the Hübner Variation and a variety of IQP positions. Moreover, in some lines the central tension persists well into the middlegame. The 4 e3 Nimzo provides a stern test of both players' understanding of chess, and so is an ideal choice for those who are looking to win as either colour. |
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PETROFF Autor: Lasha Janjgava Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 46 3 Páginas: 240 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Petroff has for a long time been regarded as a very solid defence. Black avoids the perils of the Scotch, the Italian Game and above all the dreaded Ruy Lopez, and instead opts to neutralize White's initiative with active piece-play. In the Petroff, it is quite common for Black to launch an early counterattack, often gambiting a pawn to do so. For many years, the Petroff enjoyed a steady following, with Karpov, Ivanchuk, Timman, Anand and in particular Yusupov among its supporters at the top level. Since 1998, however, the Petroff's popularity has soared, following its adoption by Vladimir Kramnik, who has played it regularly and considerably reinforced its theoretical standing. In this book, Janjgava gives a complete and detailed picture of the Petroff, taking recent developments fully into account. Readers will be fully equipped to take on either side of the Petroff with confidence in their own games. |
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THE 2 c3 SICILIAN Autores: Eduardas Rozentalis & Andrew Harley Editorial: Gambit ISBN: ISBN 1 901983 56 0 Páginas: 192 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés A book that guides readers in how to handle a popular variation of the Sicilian Defence, which is far and away the most popular chess opening. An intimidating body of theory has been developed around the Sicilian's main lines, in which White grants his opponent a central majority which may prove an important factor later on. Many players prefer to avoid the all-or-nothing attacks of the Open Sicilian, turning instead to the positionally sound 2 c3 line. White prepares to seize space and will develop his pieces rapidly to natural squares. Those who specialize in the 2 c3 Sicilian find it to be an excellent point-scorer, as Black has not only objective difficulties to contend with, but also has the psychological problem that he is battling just for equality, with little prospect of taking the initiative. |
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THE 4 f3 NIMZO-INDIAN Autor: Yuri Yakovich Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 16 6 Páginas: 128 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Nimzo-Indian is an extremely popular and reliable defence, upon which most world champions have relied at some point in their careers. Black controls the vital e4-square with his pieces, and retains total flexibility with his central pawns. By playing 4 f3, White challenges Black's idea head-on. Either Black grants White control of e4, or else he must commit his pawn to d5, whereupon White can begin concrete action in the centre. The result is sharp, forcing play of a type that is rare in the early stages of most Nimzo-Indians. 4 f3 is an excellent choice for ambitious players who are willing to prepare carefully, as it can be used to steamroller opponents who have not worked out an accurate response. The 4 f3 Nimzo enjoyed a period of great popularity in the early 1990s, following a number of spectacular victories by the teenage Alexei Shirov. However, good responses were found and the line's popularity declined. A number of players quietly worked away at revitalizing 4 f3, and it is now once again a potent weapon. Following its period out of the limelight, it has now regained its surprise value, which will be greatly valued by club players wishing to spring 4 f3 on their opponents. |
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THE CLASSICAL DUTCH Autor: Simon Williams Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 88 9 Páginas: 128 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés In this book, one of the most enthusiastic adherents of the Classical Dutch explains the workings of his favourite opening, and provides Black with a complete repertoire against 1 d4. Few opponents will be ready to take on the Classical Dutch, since it has received little attention in chess literature in recent decades. Simon Williams shows how Black can obtain counter-chances against each of White's main options. He also provides recommendations against all of White's alternative approaches against the Dutch, including a variety of sharp possibilities after 1 d4 f5. |
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THE OPEN GAMES AS BLACK Autor: John Emms Editorial: Gambit ISBN: ISBN 1 901983 27 7 Páginas: 224 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book fills a gaping chasm in chess literature. For years, those who wish to take on the black side of the Ruy Lopez have had to muddle their way through against the variety of alternative openings at White's disposal. This book gives a choice of systems for Black, to counter anything White might try in order to avoid the Ruy Lopez - the Scotch, King's Gambit, Italian Game, Four Knights, etc. Grandmaster Emms is ideally qualified to deal with this subject, having faced them as Black, but also having played many of them as White before graduating to the Ruy Lopez. |
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THE SICILIAN DRAGON Autor: Edward Dearing Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 17 4 Páginas: 256 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Dragon variation is one of the key battlegrounds of modern chess, and a perennial favourite of ambitious chess-players of all standards. Black develops his pieces so as to maximize the strategic pluses granted him in the Open Sicilian. If White is to expose a defect in the Dragon, it must be by a direct attack, and this leads to ferocious battles, with White trying to checkmate the black king via the h-file, while Black seeks to gain counterplay down the c-file and on the long diagonal. In the Dragon, many Sicilian themes are seen in their clearest form, with the ...Rxc3 exchange sacrifice particularly important. Even Dragon endgames tend to be very sharp, with Black often possessing a swathe of mobile pawns in return for an exchange, a piece, or even a whole rook. In hazardous territory, a guide is essential, and Edward Dearing has stepped up to offer his services. He explains at length the all-important general themes, and advises on how to choose plans and methods, drawing upon his many years of experience and study of the Dragon. Dearing also provides an up-to-date view of Dragon theory, including many new ideas and suggestions to help the reader tailor his Dragon repertoire to suit his own preferences. |
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QUEEN'S GAMBIT & CATALAN FOR BLACK Autor: Lasha Janjgava Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 37 4 Páginas: 192 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés Every chess-player needs a reliable defence against the Queen's Pawn Opening. The fundamental question is whether to go all-out for counterplay, which may involve a great deal of risk, or to adopt a more solid, classical approach, and first carefully neutralize White's initiative. This book shows the potential of the latter approach. By defending the Queen's Gambit Declined, Black puts a firm road-block in the way of White's ambitions. If, as often happens when faced by sturdy defence, White becomes careless or impatient, Black is ready to break out and seize the initiative. Janjgava also shows how White's more hypermodern Catalan treatment can be met with the same strategy, and explains how, once Black has equalized, he can unbalance the position, and play for a win. |
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QUEEN'S INDIAN Autores: Jouni Yrjölä - Jussi Tella Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 90 0 Páginas: 288 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book provides detailed coverage and strategic explanation of all lines of the Queen's Indian, with particular focus on the most critical and topical variations. The Queen's Indian is one of the most important modern chess openings. It was one of the key battlegrounds of the Kasparov vs. Karpov world championship matches. It is renowned for its resilience, but is nevertheless a good choice for those seeking to win with either colour. Both White and Black have plenty of ways to complicate, and there are few lines where either side is forced to exchange pieces off into a dull endgame. The Queen's Indian is the 'companion' opening of the Nimzo-Indian, and was also a brainchild of the great chess thinker Aron Nimzowitsch. Black establishes his light-squared bishop on the long diagonal, and if White is not careful, this can form the basis of a devastating attack. In the critical lines, White contests this diagonal, either by trying to block it with a pawn advance, or by opposing Black's bishop with a fianchetto of his own. |
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ROAD TO CHESS IMPROVEMENT Autor: Alex Yermolinsky Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 24 2 Páginas: 224 Precio: 28,05 Euros Idioma: Inglés Winner of the year 2000 Chess Journalists of America Cramer Award for Best Chess Book. "How can I improve my game?" is a perennial question facing chess-players. While there are no easy answers, Grandmaster Alex Yermolinsky is better qualified than most to offer advice. Having found the famed 'Soviet School of Chess' wanting, he trained himself, slowly but surely raising his game to top-class grandmaster standard. In this book he passes on many of the insights he has gained over the years, steering the reader away from 'quick-fix' approaches and focusing on the critical areas of chess understanding and over-the-board decision-making. Topics covered include: trend-breaking tools; the burden of small advantages; what exchanges are for; classics revisited; and computer chess. A large part of the book discusses a variety of important opening set-ups, including methods for opposing offbeat but dangerous lines, such as the Grand Prix Attack. |
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CHESS Autor: Paul Motwani Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 03 X Páginas: 240 Precio: 12,70 Euros Idioma: Inglés Acclaimed author and grandmaster Paul Motwani discusses four elements of successful chess (strategy, tactics, attack, reaction) with the same wit and clarity that has characterised his previous writings on the game. Here he applies his original, mnemonic-based approach to the strategy and tactics of attack, defence and counterattack. This book is packed with instructive model examples starting from a wide spectrum of opening systems, presenting a treasure-trove of ideas to surprise even the most experienced of opponents. Interspersed with the instruction are test positions and puzzles to improve your skills in reasoning. |
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OF ATTACKING CHESS Autor: Mihail Marin Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 30 1 Páginas: 192 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés In his previous work, Secrets of Chess Defence, Mihail Marin examined the task facing the defender. Now he considers the other side of the coin. In this wide-ranging treatise, he discusses many topics including: the balance between attack and defence; the premises for starting a successful attack; advantage in development; intuitive sacrifices; typical scenarios. The book features many practical examples from top-level play. |
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OF CHESS DEFENCE Autor: Mihail Marin Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 91 9 Páginas: 176 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Good defensive abilities earn players a great many half-points and full-points. The climax of the defense is the launching of a devastating counter-attack, a skill at which all the great chess champions have been adept. Of particular interest to club players is Marin's discussion of how to defend against unsound attacks, and the problem of how to parry the attack while retaining winning chances. Other topics include attack and defence in equal positions, where both sides must judge carefully how much of their resources to devote to the attack and the counter-attack. The main subject, though, is the case where the defender is fighting for his life, and must decide how to maximise his chances of survival. Marin considers psychological issues and explains the main options available to the defender: simplification, cold-blooded defence, a positional sacrifice, 'blackmailing' the attacker, or a counter-attack. |
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OF CHESS ENDGAME STRATEGY - (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU
PUBLICACION, MARZO 2006) Autor: Lars Bo Hansen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 44 1 Páginas: 176 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés A large proportion of chess games are decided in the endgame or in the transition to the endgame, but chess literature has provided relatively little guidance for players seeking to improve their skill in making the vital decisions in these phases of the game. Building on the ideas introduced in his ground-breaking work Foundations of Chess Strategy, Lars Bo Hansen provides a thought-provoking and convincing treatise on how players can maximize the practical problems for their opponents while emphasizing the strengths of their own position. Under his guidance, chess-players will more easily focus on the key elements in the position, and devise plans for exploiting them to the full, and develop a better understanding of which pieces need to be exchanged, and which weaknesses really matter. |
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OF CHESS INTUITION Autores: Alexander Beliavsky & Adrian Mikhalchishin Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 52 8 Páginas: 176 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés Intuition is central to all chess decision-making, and an understanding of its role is vital in improving one's game. Players who try to calculate everything to a finish are doomed to lose out to those who use their logical and intuitive abilities in harmony with one another. This book, the first devoted to the role of intuition in chess, explains how to allow your intuition to reach its full potential and provides guidance on the types of positions in which one should rely heavily on intuition, and on those where one ought to be more analytical. The two authors, both top-level authors and players, have drawn examples from modern practice and from the classics, with special emphasis on players whose intuition has been legendary, such as Mikhail Tal. The authors devote particular attention to the role of intuition in sacrifices, whether for attacking, defensive or positional purposes. |
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OF CHESS TRANSFORMATIONS Autor: Drazen Marovic Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 14 X Páginas: 208 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés One of the most important skills in chess is the ability to transform one type of advantage into another. The great champions effortlessly convert an initiative into an attack, an attack into a material gain, and move into an endgame where this advantage can be exploited smoothly. Readers know from their own games that this is not as simple as it looks. It is all too easy to miss the right moment to make the transformation, and suddenly encounter unnecessary difficulties. In this wide-ranging text, experienced trainer Drazen Marovic discusses all aspects of chess transformations, enabling readers to sense when they are necessary, and to decide how to bring them about. This understanding will also help them to frustrate their opponents' plans, and put up a resilient defence in difficult positions. Topics include: pseudo-sacrifices, sacrificial risks, real sacrifices, counter-sacrifices, development advantage, overextension, and simplification. |
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OF MODERN CHESS STRATEGY Autor: John Watson Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 07 2 Páginas: 272 Precio: 30,60 Euros Idioma: Inglés It is now seventy years since Nimzowitsch wrote his monumental work My System. While it remains a fundamental work on chess strategy, the way chess positions are handled has changed greatly since Nimzowitsch's time - both refinements to existing ideas, and completely new concepts. John Watson's book fulfils the need for a thorough, profound work on the modern handling of chess positions, and how Nimzowitsch's theories - still controversial and revolutionary at the time My System was written - have been refined and used alongside classical concepts. |
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OF PAWNLESS ENDINGS Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 65 X Páginas: 384 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés After the success of Secrets of Rook Endings, John Nunn turns his attention towards endgames without pawns. These occur surprisingly often in practice and are extremely tactical in nature. This book unites man and machine in the search for ultimate answers. The computer databases created by Ken Thompson, formerly of Bell Laboratories, can state with certainty the correct result of any position with five pieces or fewer. John Nunn has extracted the most important information from these databases and presented it in the form of guidelines and specific key positions, which can be more readily digested by the human mind. With most competitive games these days being played to a finish in a single session, this knowledge may prove invaluable over the board. |
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OF POSITIONAL CHESS Autor: Drazen Marovic Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 73 0 Páginas: 224 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés How can one determine if a piece is weak or strong? Or if a square is weak or strong? These are the principal questions that grandmaster and trainer Drazen Marovic addresses in this important book. By discussing carefully-chosen games and positions, Marovic explains how to recognize good and bad features of positions, and how to make use of one's advantages and exploit the opponent's weaknesses. One repeatedly sees 'weaknesses' that are unexploitable (and therefore are not weaknesses at all), possibilities of surrendering certain squares in order to gain more important ones, and material sacrifices to exploit major weaknesses. Topics include: outposts; strength and weakness on files and diagonals; vulnerabilities on the first and second ranks; static weakness and attack; and characteristics of the pieces. |
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OF PRACTICAL CHESS Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 01 3 Páginas: 176 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés What is the best way to improve your chess results? Memorising an opening encyclopedia, learning endgame theory, solving puzzle positions...there must be an easier way. How about making the most of your existing talent? In this book, John Nunn helps you to do precisely that. Drawing upon more than three decades of experience, he provides advice that will help players of all standards, playing styles and temperaments to achieve improved results. His methods take into account psychological factors and are firmly based on good common sense and the objectivity that has made John Nunn one of the world's favourite writers on chess. |
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OF ROOK ENDINGS Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 18 8 Páginas: 352 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés “Nunn's excellent explanations and the huge amount of interesting material sustains the reader's interest. Rook and Pawn v Rook endings frequently occur, and so knowledge of them is quite invaluable. Excellent value for money... the complete truth about the ending of Rook and Pawn v Rook” - Richard Palliser, HULL CHESS CLUB MAGAZINE. |
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SEVEN DEADLY CHESS SINS Autor: Jonathan Rowson Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 36 6 Páginas: 208 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés Everyone loses chess games occasionally, but all too often we lose a game due to moves that, deep down, we knew were flawed. Why do we commit these chess-board sins? Are they the result of general misconceptions about chess and how it should be played? And how can we recognize the warning signs better? In this thought-provoking and entertaining book, Jonathan Rowson investigates, in his inimitable style, the main reasons why chess-players sometimes go horribly astray, focusing on the underlying psychological pitfalls: thinking (unnecessary or erroneous); blinking (missing opportunities; lack of resolution); wanting (too much concern with the result of the game); materialism (lack of attention to non-material factors); egoism (insufficient awareness of the opponent and his ideas); perfectionism (running short of time, trying too hard); looseness ("losing the plot", drifting, poor concentration). |
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SICILIAN SOZIN Autor: Mikhail Golubev Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 38 2 Páginas: 272 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés A life-long Sozin devotee explains the subtleties of this aggressive system for White. The Sozin Attack is White’s most overtly aggressive counter to the Sicilian. White puts his bishop on c4, and often follows up with direct play against the black king. Unless Black defends with the utmost precision, the bishop’s influence often fuels a deadly attack leading to a cascade of sacrifices and a brutal king-hunt. The Sozin set-up can be employed against the Classical Sicilian, the Najdorf and even the Scheveningen. This book presents in detail the theory of the Sozin in all its forms, including the razor-sharp Velimirovic Attack. |
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SLAV Autor: Graham Burgess Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 44 7 Páginas: 256 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Slav's great popularity is due to its extreme solidity and abundant possibilities for dynamic counterplay. This book provides detailed coverage to help players as both White and Black face the challenges of this tough yet rewarding opening. All lines after 1 d4 d5 2 c4 c6 are discussed, except those that transpose to the Semi-Slav. The sharpest tactical lines of the Slav receive especially detailed coverage. These include the critical piece sacrifice in the main line (5...Bf5 6 Ne5 e6 7 f3 Bb4 8 e4 Bxe4), the Steiner line (5...Bg4) with 6 Ne5 Bh5 7 h3, and the possibly dubious but highly dangerous Geller Gambit (5 e4), which was a favourite of the young Kasparov. The trendy ...a6 lines are also covered systematically for the first time in chess literature. |
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IN STYLE Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 668 Páginas: 248 Precio: 20,35 Euros Idioma: Inglés In this book, John Nunn, a top-class grandmaster who is also one of the world's finest solvers, explains the methods by which chess problems and studies are solved. The logical and creative methods advocated, while targeted at the solving of composed positions, may also help players find startling tactical solutions in their games. Solving in Style also constitutes an entertaining and insightful introduction to the world of problems and studies. There are chapters on series problems and other unorthodox stipulations, and also a discussion of specific themes such as the Novotny interference. This classic text is one of few on this important subject, and is now available again, having been difficult to obtain for a decade. Chess positions for solving are as old as the game itself, and provide stimulating and beneficial exercise for chess-players. However, while there is an abundance of books on chess puzzles, and much specialist literature on studies and problems, there is an astonishing dearth of guidance for solvers. |
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THE BARRICADES Autor: Larry Christiansen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 25 0 Páginas: 176 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés Many books provide training in how to round off a successful attack with a final combination, but that's really just the easy part. The difficult thing is to decide how and where to attack in the first place, and to build up the offensive without giving the opponent real counterchances. Larry Christiansen is highly respected by his grandmaster colleagues for his ability to conjure up dangerous attacking chances from almost any position. In this book he takes more than 50 real-life positions, breaks each one down into its key elements and explains the right strategy for conducting a successful attack. The examples are selected to illustrate a wide variety of attacking themes and to provide an instructive and accurate picture of how modern players attack and defend. |
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SYMMETRICAL ENGLISH Autor: Carsten Hansen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 40 4 Páginas: 256 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Symmetrical systems of the English Opening constitute a large and important area of modern opening theory. The strategic variety to be found within this book is staggering: from the sedate Symmetrical Variation to the wild gambit lines of the Anti-Benoni, and almost everything in between! The book provides detailed coverage of the theory of all lines stemming from 1 c4 c5. It includes many variations that often arise from different openings entirely, such as the Semi-Tarrasch, or when White avoids a Benko or Benoni. A particular highlight is the discussion of the Hedgehog. Carsten Hansen is a young FIDE Master from Denmark. He has a wealth of experience at international level and a reputation as an original thinker and a thorough researcher. His first book for Gambit - The Gambit Guide to the English Opening: 1...e5 has received high praise in the chess press. |
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SYSTEM : A WORLD CHAMPION'S APPROACH TO CHESS Autor: Hans Berliner Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 10 2 Páginas: 176 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés Hans Berliner is one of the most successful correspondence chess players of all time, and was utterly dominant in the 5th World Championship. Here, for the first time, he explains the set of principles - The System - that he used to guide him to the right moves. Readers will be astonished by the simplicity and power of Berliner's methods as he takes several major openings and subjects them to System principles, and finds radically new approaches to them. "If you would like a different perspective on the openings and insights into both how (heuristic) computers and some humans play chess, this is an interesting book and deserves a wider audience. Like many books of this type before, there is something of the curio about it. Designed for humans rated 1800-2500 and computers of any rating, I think this book will be valuable to many and incomprehensible to others. I think the gamble is worth it. Buy this book" - Alex Dunn, CORRESPONDENCE CHESS NEWS. |
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TAIMANOV SICILIAN Autor: Graham Burgess Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 33 1 Páginas: 208 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Taimanov Variation is one of Black's most flexible approaches to the Sicilian. With his 'ideal' move-order, Black maintains plenty of options while side-stepping some of White's most dangerous attacking plans. The main game-plan is counterattack, but, unlike in many Sicilian lines, Black can tailor his plan of development according to how White arranges his pieces. The Taimanov has been used to good effect by many outstanding players of recent decades, notably Karpov, Polugayevsky, Andersson and, of course, Taimanov himself. This book discusses in detail all lines after 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 e6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nc6, including the 'pure' Taimanov approach with ...Nge7 and the more popular 'Paulsen' lines with ...Qc7. Move-order subtleties, including possible transpositions to the Scheveningen, are discussed in detail. All analysis has been scrupulously computer-checked. |
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YOUR CHESS Autor: Steffen Pedersen Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 35 8 Páginas: 160 Precio: 21,90 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book offers a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking exercises in fundamental chess skills. It will help players of all standards to identify strengths and pinpoint areas of their play that need more attention. The first half of the book tests your ability in each part of the game. Opening Exercises test your ability to develop harmoniously and to find creative solutions in the first part of the the game. The middlegame section assesses your proficiency at making decisions relating to attack and defence, prophylactic thinking and finding the correct plan. The endgame challenges focus on the basic essential knowledge that often decides real-life games. The second half of the book contains 'How Good is Your Chess' exercises, where you are asked to follow one side through a complete game, trying to guess each move as if you were playing a compete game. Points are awarded according to the accuracy of your decisions. Full, detailed solutions are given to all exercises. Other Gambit titles: The Botvinnik Semi-Slav, The Meran System, The Main Line French: 3 Nc3, The French: Tarrasch Variation, French: Advance and Other Lines, The Gambit Guide to the Bogo-Indian, The Gambit Guide to the Benko Gambit. |
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ULTIMATE CHESS PUZZLE BOOK Autor: John Emms Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 34 X Páginas: 249 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés This book provides a wealth of puzzle positions to test just about every facet of your tactical skills. The puzzles in this book have been selected by analysing games new and old in search of original puzzle positions. It is very unlikely that even seasoned solvers will recognise many of these positions. Emms, by allying his skills with those of powerful computers, has also made every effort to ensure that the solutions are sound, and that there are no unmentioned alternative solutions. The book begins with 100 relatively easy positions suitable for novices, and ends with 100 extremely tough puzzles, which provide a mind-bending challenge even for top-class players. There are 1001 puzzles in all. |
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CHESS MOVE BY MOVE Autor: John Nunn Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 41 2 Páginas: 240 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés John Nunn is one of the most highly regarded chess writers in the world. He has carefully selected thirty modern games to help the reader understand the most important aspects of chess and to illustrate modern chess principles in action. Virtually every move is explained using words that everyone can understand. Jargon is avoided as far as possible. Almost all the examples are taken from the 1990s and show how key ideas are handled by the grandmasters of today. The emphasis is on general principles that readers will be able to use in their own games, and detailed analysis is only given where it is necessary. Each game contains many lessons, but to guide the reader through the most important ideas in each phase of the game, the thirty games are grouped thematically into those highlighting opening, middlegame and endgame themes. |
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PAWN PLAY IN CHESS Autor: Drazen Marovic Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 31 5 Páginas: 208 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés Chess owes its extraordinary depth to pawns. These humble pieces can take on many roles in the chess struggle. They can be blockers, battering-rams, self-sacrificing heroes, and can even be promoted to the ranks of royalty. On the other hand, if mishandled, they can be weak and provide targets for enemy attack. In this book, experienced grandmaster and trainer Drazen Marovic elucidates the pawn's multi-faceted nature. By investigating high-quality games from grandmaster practice, he provides the reader with an armoury of pawn-play concepts that will help him or her to make the right judgements at the board. |
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THE CHESS OPENINGS Autor: Sam Collins Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 28 X Páginas: 224 Precio: 26,50 Euros Idioma: Inglés This major new work surveys all chess openings, providing a guide to every critical main line and featuring descriptions of the typical strategies for both sides. These commentaries will be welcomed by all club and tournament players, as they will help them to handle the middlegame positions arising from each opening better, and will equip them to find the best continuation when their opponents deviate from the standard paths. Covers all chess openings, with verbal explanations of the ideas. This is the first book of the modern era to do this. |
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THE GRÜNFELD Autor: Jonathan Rowson Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 09 9 Páginas: 240 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Grünfeld has always been a popular choice with players who aim to counterattack with the black pieces. World Champions Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov head a distinguished cast of grandmasters who swear by its solid and yet dynamic nature. In this original book, Jonathan Rowson delves deeply into the Grünfeld, steering the reader through the mysteries and intricacies of this complex opening. Now you too will be able to understand, play and win with the Grünfeld!. |
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THE LENINGRAD DUTCH Autor: Valeri Beim Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 72 2 Páginas: 192 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The Leningrad System of the Dutch Defence is an interesting hybrid of the Dutch and the King's Indian. For many years, it was viewed with some suspicion in view of the slight positional weaknesses created in Black's position. However, in the 1980s dynamic new approaches were introduced by such players as Sergei Dolmatov, Evgeny Bareev, Mikhail Gurevich and especially Vladimir Malaniuk. These players showed how an active approach could compensate for these defects, and offer Black excellent winning chances. Since then, the Leningrad has been a popular and effective opening choice for players of all levels. |
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YOUR CHESS Autor: James Rizzitano Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 07 7 Páginas: 192 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Rizzitano presents lessons from his own experiences that will be most relevant to club and tournament players. He shows how by analyzing their own games, players can gain a greater understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and he explains they can shape their approach to chess to make the most of their abilities. Major topics include: Developing a reliable and coherent opening repertoire; The importance of understanding opening theory rather than simply memorizing it; Theoretical novelties: finding your own, and facing the opponent's; Opening selection depending upon the nature of the game and event; Risk management and 'playing for a win'; Competing successfully against higher-rated opposition; Accumulating small advantages: a safe method when the opponent plays for a draw; The power of the initiative: lighting a fire and keeping it burning. |
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EDITION: VISHY ANAND: MY BEST GAMES OF CHESS Autor: Vishy Anand Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 54 4 Páginas: 336 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Crystal-clear explanations of grandmaster tactics and strategies from which players of all abilities can learn. Anand annotates the finest and most interesting games from his career. In this expanded edition by the official FIDE World Champion, he describes his best games and brings his career right up to date. This book features Anand's detailed and entertaining commentaries to 57 of his best games, culminating with the victory over Shirov that clinched the FIDE World Championship. Anand's renowned ability to penetrate to the heart of complex positions comes over supremely well in his notes, which will amply repay careful study. Flowing attacking masterpieces explained logically step-by-step. Practical hints from a World Champion. Puzzle positions to test your skill. |
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CHESS EXPLAINED- (FECHA PREVISTA DE SU PUBLICACION, ABRIL
2006) Autor: Zenón Franco Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 46 8 Páginas: 192 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés Zenon Franco has regularly annotated top-level games for more than a quarter of a century. He has drawn upon this vast experience to present 50 hugely instructive games illustrating a wide variety of chess ideas. Key themes are illustrated by several games, so that we gain a well-rounded appreciation of the relevant ideas, and develop foresight that will enable us to make the right decisions at the board by anticipating problems before they arise. Topics include: Pawn Sacrifice, Exchange Sacrifice, The Art of Manoeuvring, The Second Weakness, Permanent vs. Temporary Advantages, Regrouping, 'Strange' Exchanges, Denying the Opponent Squares, and The Central Breakthrough. |
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WITH THE LONDON SYSTEM Autores: Sverre Johnsen & Vlatko Kovacevic Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 904600 35 2 Páginas: 176 Precio: 23,45 Euros Idioma: Inglés The London System is a perennial favourite of club players, as it is a very sound and solid system with a real practical sting. The authors of this new book seek to maximize this sting in two principal ways. Firstly, by explaining in detail the typical plans for White, they help readers to make the most of their chances, whether they are based on a kingside attack, queenside penetration, central play, or transition to a favourable endgame. Secondly, they advocate some subtle move-orders that limit Black's options, and give White possibilities to change the nature of the game and go straight for the kill if Black responds casually or inappropriately. These move-orders have been tested successfully by co-author Kovacevic at grandmaster level, and much of the analysis presented here is of totally new variations, and is previously unpublished. Covers all responses to 1 d4 against which White can use the London System. |
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CHAMPION AT THE THIRD ATTEMPT Autor: Grigory Sanakoev Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 11 0 Páginas: 256 Precio: 24,95 Euros Idioma: Inglés It is rare that a Correspondence World Champion annotates a collection of the finest games from his career with detailed notes that penetrate deeply into the analytical and decision-making process. Yet this is precisely what Grigory Sanakoev (12th World Correspondence Champion, 1985-92) has done, and the result is a book packed with entertainment and instructive value, ideal for study by ambitious players. |
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CHAMPION FROM CHINA Autor: Xie Jun Editorial: Gambit ISBN: 1 901983 06 4 Páginas: 224 Precio: 12,70 Euros Idioma: Inglés Xie Jun’s meteoric rise to stardom is virtually unprecedented in chess history. Born in 1970, in 1988 she was just a promising junior who had never even seen a Grandmaster, let alone beaten one. Yet in 1991 she became Women’s World Champion by decisively beating Maya Chiburdanidze, Champion since 1978. This book provides a fascinating and frequently amusing look at the chess world through the eyes of a young Chinese woman, as she describes her unique life and career to date. Since she came to (western) chess via the highly tactical Chinese form of the game, it is no surprise that Xie Jun's style of play is extremely aggressive in nature. Her success shows that direct attacking play can be extremely effective in practice, and the reader is invited to sharpen his or her own skills by studying the 40 deeply annotated games and 12 puzzle positions in this book. Xie Jun is a Grandmaster and was Women's World Champion from 1991 up to her fateful and controversial match with Zsuzsa Polgar in 1996. She regularly competes with success against top-class male opposition, notably in the annual series of Women vs Veterans events. She is a talented linguist, as can be seen from her fluent, captivating English prose in this book. |
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