Author: Rowena Cherry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780505526014
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the king of the galaxy comes to claim his virgin Earthling bride, he finds that winning her over is far more difficult than he expected in this futuristic romance. Original.
Forced Mate
Author: Rowena Cherry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780505526014
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the king of the galaxy comes to claim his virgin Earthling bride, he finds that winning her over is far more difficult than he expected in this futuristic romance. Original.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780505526014
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the king of the galaxy comes to claim his virgin Earthling bride, he finds that winning her over is far more difficult than he expected in this futuristic romance. Original.
Checkmate
Author: Bobby Fischer
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 1941270522
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A Look into Bobby’s Mind From December 1966 until January 1970, Bobby Fischer wrote a chess column for Boys’ Life, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. Now, for the first time, all of these columns have been collected in one volume. It is an eclectic mix, a fascinating look at Fischer’s writing and thinking as he reached his prime, maturing into the strongest player in the world. In these columns, he answers many readers’ questions – from basic to sophisticated. His answers provide a unique glimpse into Fischer’s thinking at the chessboard. The time period covered in these columns was one of the most critical in Fischer’s career. It was during this time period that his opus magnum, My Sixty Memorable Games, was released. And as player, he grew from one of a few super-grandmasters to the best player in the world. The only thing missing was an actual title match. That of course would soon come. These columns are a diverse collection of tips for players, comments on playing, annotated games and casual observations. The games and annotations are presented in modern English algebraic notation. As Andy Soltis notes in his foreword, “You read [Fischer’s Boys’ Life columns] to see what was going on in that remarkable mind. As quirky as Checkmate was, these columns tell us a lot.”
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 1941270522
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A Look into Bobby’s Mind From December 1966 until January 1970, Bobby Fischer wrote a chess column for Boys’ Life, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. Now, for the first time, all of these columns have been collected in one volume. It is an eclectic mix, a fascinating look at Fischer’s writing and thinking as he reached his prime, maturing into the strongest player in the world. In these columns, he answers many readers’ questions – from basic to sophisticated. His answers provide a unique glimpse into Fischer’s thinking at the chessboard. The time period covered in these columns was one of the most critical in Fischer’s career. It was during this time period that his opus magnum, My Sixty Memorable Games, was released. And as player, he grew from one of a few super-grandmasters to the best player in the world. The only thing missing was an actual title match. That of course would soon come. These columns are a diverse collection of tips for players, comments on playing, annotated games and casual observations. The games and annotations are presented in modern English algebraic notation. As Andy Soltis notes in his foreword, “You read [Fischer’s Boys’ Life columns] to see what was going on in that remarkable mind. As quirky as Checkmate was, these columns tell us a lot.”
The Art of Checkmate
Author: Georges Renaud
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 184994296X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
The Art of Checkmate, first published in Monaco in 1947, has remained one of the most popular and enduring chess books of all time, loved by chess players and regularly appearing in top ten lists of their favourites. Remarkably, despite its widespread popularity, the first English edition, published in the 1950s, was marred by careless and faulty translation. But now, for the first time, all these mistakes have been rectified so as to reflect accurately the authors' original work and thereby make the English edition of The Art of Checkmate an even better book. The Art of Checkmate offers the reader a systematic classification of all the principal types of checkmate and the procedures required to achieve these in actual play. Each chapter starts with the basic pattern of the checkmate under consideration and this is followed by an explanation of the process whereby the mate can be carried out. Examples from practical play and test yourself puzzle positions then reinforce the readers' understanding of the mechanics of the checkmate and their ability to deliver crushing and, at times, picturesque checkmates in their own games An enjoyable and easy-to-read book chess instructor that will benefit players of any ability.
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 184994296X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
The Art of Checkmate, first published in Monaco in 1947, has remained one of the most popular and enduring chess books of all time, loved by chess players and regularly appearing in top ten lists of their favourites. Remarkably, despite its widespread popularity, the first English edition, published in the 1950s, was marred by careless and faulty translation. But now, for the first time, all these mistakes have been rectified so as to reflect accurately the authors' original work and thereby make the English edition of The Art of Checkmate an even better book. The Art of Checkmate offers the reader a systematic classification of all the principal types of checkmate and the procedures required to achieve these in actual play. Each chapter starts with the basic pattern of the checkmate under consideration and this is followed by an explanation of the process whereby the mate can be carried out. Examples from practical play and test yourself puzzle positions then reinforce the readers' understanding of the mechanics of the checkmate and their ability to deliver crushing and, at times, picturesque checkmates in their own games An enjoyable and easy-to-read book chess instructor that will benefit players of any ability.
Forcing Chess Moves
Author: Charles Hertan
Publisher: New In Chess
ISBN: 9056918575
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Every chess fan marvels at the wonderful combinations with which famous masters win games. How do they find those fantastic moves? Do they have a special vision? And why do computers outwit us tactically? This rich book on chess tactics proposes a revolutionary method for finding winning moves. Charles Hertan has made an astonishing discovery: the failure to consider key moves is often due to human bias. Your brain tends to disregard many winning moves because they are counter-intuitive or look unnatural. We can no longer deny it, computers outdo us humans when it comes to tactical vision and brute force calculation. So why not learn from them? Charles Hertan’s radically different approach is: use computer eyes and always look for the most forcing move first. By studying forcing sequences according to Hertan’s method you will develop analytical precision, improve your tactical vision, overcome human bias and staleness, enjoy the calculation of difficult positions. This New and Extended Fourth Edition presents 50 pages with new and instructive combinations. With a foreword by three-time US chess champion Joel Benjamin.
Publisher: New In Chess
ISBN: 9056918575
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Every chess fan marvels at the wonderful combinations with which famous masters win games. How do they find those fantastic moves? Do they have a special vision? And why do computers outwit us tactically? This rich book on chess tactics proposes a revolutionary method for finding winning moves. Charles Hertan has made an astonishing discovery: the failure to consider key moves is often due to human bias. Your brain tends to disregard many winning moves because they are counter-intuitive or look unnatural. We can no longer deny it, computers outdo us humans when it comes to tactical vision and brute force calculation. So why not learn from them? Charles Hertan’s radically different approach is: use computer eyes and always look for the most forcing move first. By studying forcing sequences according to Hertan’s method you will develop analytical precision, improve your tactical vision, overcome human bias and staleness, enjoy the calculation of difficult positions. This New and Extended Fourth Edition presents 50 pages with new and instructive combinations. With a foreword by three-time US chess champion Joel Benjamin.
200 Capture Mates
Author: Fred Wilson/ Bruce Alberston
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
ISBN: 1580425208
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Veteran chess teachers and authors, Wilson and Alberston, who specialize in teaching chess to beginners and children, present 200 fascinating puzzles that are both instructional and fun. Large diagrams and clearly explained solutions will thrill players as they work their way through the concepts while they have fun with chess. This book is perfect for beginners and kids! The authors should know they have used these puzzles in their lessons for years.
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
ISBN: 1580425208
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Veteran chess teachers and authors, Wilson and Alberston, who specialize in teaching chess to beginners and children, present 200 fascinating puzzles that are both instructional and fun. Large diagrams and clearly explained solutions will thrill players as they work their way through the concepts while they have fun with chess. This book is perfect for beginners and kids! The authors should know they have used these puzzles in their lessons for years.
Find the Checkmate
Author: Gary Lane
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849943370
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
This title, suitable for both novices and children, allows readers to find the right way to deliver a checkmate in one, two or more moves from hundreds of positions provided by the author. By tackling these puzzles, they can begin to think like chessplayers and visualize, calculate and advance.
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849943370
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
This title, suitable for both novices and children, allows readers to find the right way to deliver a checkmate in one, two or more moves from hundreds of positions provided by the author. By tackling these puzzles, they can begin to think like chessplayers and visualize, calculate and advance.
A New Treatise on Chess
Author: George Walker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A New Treatise on Chess by George Walker
Author: George Walker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
The Automaton Chess-player
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The Black and White Jungle
Author: Aaron Venia
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257159917
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
"Starting at the very beginning with the rules of the game, a chess novice will learn step-by-step every lesson needed to be a great player. Learn about many chess openings and traps, tactical tricks, proper strategy and planning, and correct endgame technique."--Cover p. [4].
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257159917
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
"Starting at the very beginning with the rules of the game, a chess novice will learn step-by-step every lesson needed to be a great player. Learn about many chess openings and traps, tactical tricks, proper strategy and planning, and correct endgame technique."--Cover p. [4].