Author: Karsten Müller
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 193649017X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Defend to the End! One of the most important skills a chessplayer needs is the ability to defend a position that is under siege. In this third volume in the highly acclaimed, best-selling ChessCafe Puzzle Book series, International Grandmaster Karsten Müller along with International Master Merij van Delft examine and expound upon the vital defensive concepts and techniques used to repulse enemy attacks. Major topics include (1) Principles and methods of defending; (2) Defending against a direct attack on the king; (3) Countering the initiative; (4) Saving the draw; (5) Passive versus active defense; and (6) Use and development of counterplay. Many of the world s greatest players Steinitz, Lasker, Petrosian were famous for their legendary defensive skills. Now International Grandmaster Karsten Müller along with International Master Merijn van Delft will show you how you can Test and Improve Your Defensive Skill.
True Lies in Chess
Author: Lluis Comas Fabrego
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789197600576
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For the author, chess is about more than just winning as many games as possible, it is a creative search for the truth. In True Lies in Chess, Comas Fabrego takes on the challenging task of separating the truth from lies in chess literature. Guided by many practical examples and clear advice, the readers will learn how to reduce the complexity of chess towards the essential features of each position, and so improve their play.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789197600576
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For the author, chess is about more than just winning as many games as possible, it is a creative search for the truth. In True Lies in Chess, Comas Fabrego takes on the challenging task of separating the truth from lies in chess literature. Guided by many practical examples and clear advice, the readers will learn how to reduce the complexity of chess towards the essential features of each position, and so improve their play.
Play Like a Girl!
Author: Jennifer Shahade
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936277032
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of tactical positions from the world's best women chessplayers. Chess lovers of all levels can enjoy the puzzles, as the difficulty goes all the way from one-move killer blows to deep, complex combinations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936277032
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of tactical positions from the world's best women chessplayers. Chess lovers of all levels can enjoy the puzzles, as the difficulty goes all the way from one-move killer blows to deep, complex combinations.
Modern Ideas in Chess
Author: Richard Reti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258823153
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Modern Ideas in Chess is a series of 45 essays dealing with the evolution of game, its leading players, their ideas and contributions to their respective periods. The chronology starts in the Romantic era of Anders-sen and Morphy, continues through the Classical School of Steinitz, Tarrasch, Lasker, and runs to the dawn of the Hypermodern Revolution; the 70 year stretch from 1852 to 1922. Working in small chunks Rti had to be selective in what he extracted from each player and period. Plus the individual elements all had to tie in with the larger canvass Rti was painting for his readers. You dont have to get too far into the book to realize that Rti was a creative artist using the tension of chess ideas to reflect the larger intellectual struggle of mankind. How does Rti do it? A solid chess foundation obviously helps, also keen observation of the human experience coupled with a powerful command of language. Together these serve up indelible images that stick in the mind of the reader and lift this work far above the ordinary. Modern Ideas in Chess is one of the rare books that transcends the time frame in which it was written. It stands on its own, timeless, one of the true classics in the literature of the game.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258823153
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Modern Ideas in Chess is a series of 45 essays dealing with the evolution of game, its leading players, their ideas and contributions to their respective periods. The chronology starts in the Romantic era of Anders-sen and Morphy, continues through the Classical School of Steinitz, Tarrasch, Lasker, and runs to the dawn of the Hypermodern Revolution; the 70 year stretch from 1852 to 1922. Working in small chunks Rti had to be selective in what he extracted from each player and period. Plus the individual elements all had to tie in with the larger canvass Rti was painting for his readers. You dont have to get too far into the book to realize that Rti was a creative artist using the tension of chess ideas to reflect the larger intellectual struggle of mankind. How does Rti do it? A solid chess foundation obviously helps, also keen observation of the human experience coupled with a powerful command of language. Together these serve up indelible images that stick in the mind of the reader and lift this work far above the ordinary. Modern Ideas in Chess is one of the rare books that transcends the time frame in which it was written. It stands on its own, timeless, one of the true classics in the literature of the game.
Mating the Castled King
Author: Danny Gormally
Publisher: Quality Chess
ISBN: 9781907982712
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every chess player loves to win with a devastating attack. But even beginners know the importance of early castling, so the most significant attacking strategies are those against a castled king. Danny Gormally sheds light on this vital area of the game, arguing that pattern recognition is key to improvement. This book strips away the mystique surrounding successful attacking play, and identifies several recurring motifs which can be applied to specific pawn structures and scenarios. Well-chosen model examples and test positions are complemented by the author's lively writing style and original terminology. Clobber your opponents with motifs such as the "Shotgun" and the "Tower of Terror"!
Publisher: Quality Chess
ISBN: 9781907982712
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every chess player loves to win with a devastating attack. But even beginners know the importance of early castling, so the most significant attacking strategies are those against a castled king. Danny Gormally sheds light on this vital area of the game, arguing that pattern recognition is key to improvement. This book strips away the mystique surrounding successful attacking play, and identifies several recurring motifs which can be applied to specific pawn structures and scenarios. Well-chosen model examples and test positions are complemented by the author's lively writing style and original terminology. Clobber your opponents with motifs such as the "Shotgun" and the "Tower of Terror"!
Improve Your Chess at Any Age
Author: Andres D. Hortilosa
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857446180
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this original and thought-provoking book, Andres D. Hortillosa explains his ever-evolving system of chess improvement. If you are serious about improving your chess this book is for you.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857446180
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this original and thought-provoking book, Andres D. Hortillosa explains his ever-evolving system of chess improvement. If you are serious about improving your chess this book is for you.
The Chesscafe Puzzle Book 3
Author: Karsten Müller
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 193649017X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Defend to the End! One of the most important skills a chessplayer needs is the ability to defend a position that is under siege. In this third volume in the highly acclaimed, best-selling ChessCafe Puzzle Book series, International Grandmaster Karsten Müller along with International Master Merij van Delft examine and expound upon the vital defensive concepts and techniques used to repulse enemy attacks. Major topics include (1) Principles and methods of defending; (2) Defending against a direct attack on the king; (3) Countering the initiative; (4) Saving the draw; (5) Passive versus active defense; and (6) Use and development of counterplay. Many of the world s greatest players Steinitz, Lasker, Petrosian were famous for their legendary defensive skills. Now International Grandmaster Karsten Müller along with International Master Merijn van Delft will show you how you can Test and Improve Your Defensive Skill.
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 193649017X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Defend to the End! One of the most important skills a chessplayer needs is the ability to defend a position that is under siege. In this third volume in the highly acclaimed, best-selling ChessCafe Puzzle Book series, International Grandmaster Karsten Müller along with International Master Merij van Delft examine and expound upon the vital defensive concepts and techniques used to repulse enemy attacks. Major topics include (1) Principles and methods of defending; (2) Defending against a direct attack on the king; (3) Countering the initiative; (4) Saving the draw; (5) Passive versus active defense; and (6) Use and development of counterplay. Many of the world s greatest players Steinitz, Lasker, Petrosian were famous for their legendary defensive skills. Now International Grandmaster Karsten Müller along with International Master Merijn van Delft will show you how you can Test and Improve Your Defensive Skill.
The Villain Lives: Infinitesimal Star: Book 1
Author: Louis Bruno
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359721176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Domino Booth is young, talented, rich, and holds the keys to the kingdom of technology, has a penchant for the ladies, knows he has to watch his back from arms dealers. Knowing his past, he has to fulfill his destiny. Follow Domino Booth through the lifestyles of the mega-rich.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359721176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Domino Booth is young, talented, rich, and holds the keys to the kingdom of technology, has a penchant for the ladies, knows he has to watch his back from arms dealers. Knowing his past, he has to fulfill his destiny. Follow Domino Booth through the lifestyles of the mega-rich.
Ivory Vikings: The Mystery of the Most Famous Chessmen in the World and the Woman Who Made Them
Author: Nancy Marie Brown
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1466879130
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
“A fascinating tale of discovery and mystery.” —The Minneapolis Star Tribune In the early 1800's, on a Hebridean beach in Scotland, the sea exposed an ancient treasure cache: 93 chessmen carved from walrus ivory. The Lewis Chessmen are probably the most famous chess pieces in the world. Harry played Wizard's Chess with them in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Housed at the British Museum, they are among its most visited and beloved objects. Questions abounded: Who carved them? Where? Nancy Marie Brown's Ivory Vikings explores these mysteries by connecting medieval Icelandic sagas with modern archaeology, art history, forensics, and the history of board games. In the process, Ivory Vikings presents a vivid history of the 400 years when the Vikings ruled the North Atlantic, and the sea-road connected countries and islands we think of as far apart and culturally distinct: Norway and Scotland, Ireland and Iceland, and Greenland and North America. The story of the Lewis chessmen brings from the shadows an extraordinarily talented woman artist of the twelfth century: Margret the Adroit of Iceland.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1466879130
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
“A fascinating tale of discovery and mystery.” —The Minneapolis Star Tribune In the early 1800's, on a Hebridean beach in Scotland, the sea exposed an ancient treasure cache: 93 chessmen carved from walrus ivory. The Lewis Chessmen are probably the most famous chess pieces in the world. Harry played Wizard's Chess with them in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Housed at the British Museum, they are among its most visited and beloved objects. Questions abounded: Who carved them? Where? Nancy Marie Brown's Ivory Vikings explores these mysteries by connecting medieval Icelandic sagas with modern archaeology, art history, forensics, and the history of board games. In the process, Ivory Vikings presents a vivid history of the 400 years when the Vikings ruled the North Atlantic, and the sea-road connected countries and islands we think of as far apart and culturally distinct: Norway and Scotland, Ireland and Iceland, and Greenland and North America. The story of the Lewis chessmen brings from the shadows an extraordinarily talented woman artist of the twelfth century: Margret the Adroit of Iceland.
The Dark Side of Chess
Author: Alexander Graves
Publisher: Epic Readers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The Dark Side of Chess: Winning, Sacrifice, and the Lessons of Power explores the deeper, often unsettling lessons that chess can teach us about life. Beyond its reputation as a game of intellect and strategy, chess reveals insights into human behavior, power dynamics, and the moral complexities of competition.
Publisher: Epic Readers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The Dark Side of Chess: Winning, Sacrifice, and the Lessons of Power explores the deeper, often unsettling lessons that chess can teach us about life. Beyond its reputation as a game of intellect and strategy, chess reveals insights into human behavior, power dynamics, and the moral complexities of competition.
The Black Cloak
Author: R. S. Wilkinson
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1682891380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This is a laugh-out-loud collection of memories ranging from 1935 to 2015. Often politically incorrect, these naughty human reflections cover a wide range of subjects and experiences including: the baby's crib jail-break, the younger brother's devious manipulations, joint ventures of disaster and destruction, a totally illegal radio broadcast on a homemade transmitter, which blocked out a major Boston radio station in the town of Brookline, Mass. Featuring awkwardly botched attempts to communicate with girls, also included are a bathtub submarine explosion, several near death automobile experiences, and a wild, high speed, no brakes, bloody ride on a crude, homemade cart. This story is a charming glimpse into what it was like for a mischievous boy growing up in the 1930's, 40's and 50's and finally moving through the hard transitions of becoming a teacher and some of the successes and failures that he has had as an adult. From crib to old age, the author has always worn The Black Cloak of Disapproval, bestowed upon him by those who have led more conventional lives.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1682891380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This is a laugh-out-loud collection of memories ranging from 1935 to 2015. Often politically incorrect, these naughty human reflections cover a wide range of subjects and experiences including: the baby's crib jail-break, the younger brother's devious manipulations, joint ventures of disaster and destruction, a totally illegal radio broadcast on a homemade transmitter, which blocked out a major Boston radio station in the town of Brookline, Mass. Featuring awkwardly botched attempts to communicate with girls, also included are a bathtub submarine explosion, several near death automobile experiences, and a wild, high speed, no brakes, bloody ride on a crude, homemade cart. This story is a charming glimpse into what it was like for a mischievous boy growing up in the 1930's, 40's and 50's and finally moving through the hard transitions of becoming a teacher and some of the successes and failures that he has had as an adult. From crib to old age, the author has always worn The Black Cloak of Disapproval, bestowed upon him by those who have led more conventional lives.