Author: Bruce Pandolfini
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439147043
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 278
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In the first completely instructional book ever written on chess openings, National Master and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit Bruce Pandolfini teaches players how to take charge of the game's crucial opening phase. Of the three traditional phases of chess play—the opening, the middle-game and the endgame—the opening is the phase average players confront most often. Unfortunately, though, many openings are not completed successfully, partly because until now most opening instruction has consisted of tables of tournament level moves that offer no explanations for the reasons behind them. Consequently, these classical opening patterns can serve as little more than references to the average player. In Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps, Bruce Pandolfini uses his unique "crime and punishment" approach to provide all the previously missing explanation, instruction, practical analyses, and much, much more. The book consists of 202 short "openers" typical of average players, arranged according to the classical opening variations and by level of difficulty. Each example includes: -the name of the overriding tactic -the name of the opening -a scenario that sets up the tactic to be learned -an interpretation that explains why the loser went wrong, how he could have avoided the trap, and what he should have done instead -a review of important principles and useful guidelines to reinforce each lesson Also included are a glossary of openings that lists all the classical "textbook" variations for comparison and reference and a tactical index. Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps is a powerful, pragmatic entry into a heretofore remote area of chess theory that will have a profound influence on every player's game.
Author: Edward Winter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 480
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A cornucopia of games, positions, biographies, mysteries, howlers, reviews, quotations, etc., featuring a cast of hundreds from the chess world of today and yesteryear -- the champions and the under-achievers; the scholars and the bunglers; the saints and the sinners. Every page provides fascinating, little-known material from an author who is prepared to name names.
Author: Bill Wall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780931462566
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 119
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Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 724
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Author: William Wall
Publisher: Brandon Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Outstanding collection of short stories ranging over the diverse geographies of Ireland, Italy and the USA. The haunting rubs shoulders with the mischievous and surreal - with Wall's poetic observation and characters carrying real meaning through the heart of each tale. 'He's such a writer - lyrical and cruel and brave with metaphors to die for.' - Kate Atkinson
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Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 588
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Author: Bill Wall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781708915124
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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700 Opening Traps is a unique collection of chess moves which set up the opponent to fall into a mating traps. All the games have been derived from practical play, from amateur to Grandmaster level. Opening traps are useful in blitz play, Internet play, and usually with players who do not study opening theory. And at one time or another, all players, from Grandmaster to novice, have fallen for a chess trap or sprung one on some unsuspecting opponent. This books contains basic chess instructions for the novice as well as hundreds of chess positions that will help even the most experience chess players master the art of the chess trap. Another great publication from notable chess Master and author Bill Wall!
Author: Leopold Hoffer
Publisher:
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Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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Author: John Emms
Publisher: Everyman Chess
ISBN: 1781940088
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 447
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Do you need to freshen up your chess openings? Stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas! Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. In this book, three opening experts team up and take a contemporary look at the Ruy Lopez, one of the most popular chess openings. Instead of analysing the well-trodden main lines they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover! * A modern study of the Ruy Lopez * Packed with original ideas and analysis * Ideal weapons to shock your opponents
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 3126
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