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Checkmate

Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess

de Ben Mezrich ...

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face
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Interregnum

Inside the Grueling and Glamorous Battle to Become the Next King of Chess

de Jordan Himelfarb ...

A riveting chronicle of the battle for chess supremacy and the brilliant, eccentric, extremely online grandmasters changing an ancient game."What stands out is Himelfarb’s his insights regarding the psychologies of people. The beauty of chess goes beyond logic; it includes desires, ideas, and feelings**.”—The New Yorker**Every elite chess player dreams of becoming world champion, of wearing the ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

A riveting chronicle of the battle for chess supremacy and the brilliant, eccentric, extremely online grandmasters changing an ancient game."What stands out is Himelfarb’s his insights regarding the psychologies of people. The beauty of chess goes beyond logic; it includes desires, ideas, and feelings**.”—The New Yorker**Every elite chess player dreams of becoming world champion, of wearing the
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All the Wrong Moves

A Memoir About Chess, Love, and Ruining Everything

de Sasha Chapin ...

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental
... Leer más
Chess Openings by Example: Scandinavian Defense

de J. Schmidt ...

Chess Openings by Example - Scandinavian Defense, is a collection of notable chess games - carefully selected and edited - complete with lots of chess diagrams so as to follow every game step-by-step. All games are accompanied with the standard algebraic notation, along with position evaluations following each move provided by the StockFish chess engine, so than you can easily see how the games ... Leer más

$4.26 USD

Chess Openings by Example - Scandinavian Defense, is a collection of notable chess games - carefully selected and edited - complete with lots of chess diagrams so as to follow every game step-by-step. All games are accompanied with the standard algebraic notation, along with position evaluations following each move provided by the StockFish chess engine, so than you can easily see how the games
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Masters of the Chessboard

de Richard Reti ...

RÃ©ti's "Otherâ€ Classic Ask most chessplayers about the works by Richard RÃ©ti, and most will quickly reply Modern Ideas in Chess. His Masters of the Chessboard will be a distant second and that is unfortunate, because in many ways Masters is more comprehensive and instructive than its better-known predecessor. He packs it with advice, even for beginners. Opening theory is a priority. RÃ©ti tells ... Leer más

$6.47 USD

RÃ©ti's "Otherâ€ Classic Ask most chessplayers about the works by Richard RÃ©ti, and most will quickly reply Modern Ideas in Chess. His Masters of the Chessboard will be a distant second and that is unfortunate, because in many ways Masters is more comprehensive and instructive than its better-known predecessor. He packs it with advice, even for beginners. Opening theory is a priority. RÃ©ti tells
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Deep Thinking

Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins

de Garry Kasparov ...

**Garry Kasparov gives his account of his landmark 1997 chess match with the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue, and explains why, twenty years later, he's become convinced that artificial intelligence is good for humans."This important and optimistic book explains what we as humans are uniquely qualified to do. Instead of wringing our hands about robots, we should all read this book and embrace the ... Leer más

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**Garry Kasparov gives his account of his landmark 1997 chess match with the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue, and explains why, twenty years later, he's become convinced that artificial intelligence is good for humans."This important and optimistic book explains what we as humans are uniquely qualified to do. Instead of wringing our hands about robots, we should all read this book and embrace the
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Chess Openings by Example: Ruy Lopez

de J. Schmidt ...

Chess Openings by Example - Ruy Lopez, is a collection of notable chess games - carefully selected and edited - complete with lots of chess diagrams so as to follow every game step-by-step. All games are accompanied with the standard algebraic notation, along with position evaluations following each move provided by the StockFish chess engine, so than you can easily see how the games progress and ... Leer más

$4.26 USD

Chess Openings by Example - Ruy Lopez, is a collection of notable chess games - carefully selected and edited - complete with lots of chess diagrams so as to follow every game step-by-step. All games are accompanied with the standard algebraic notation, along with position evaluations following each move provided by the StockFish chess engine, so than you can easily see how the games progress and
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Chess

Be the King!

de Ellisiv Reppen ...

Ilustraciones de Flu Hartberg ...

Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In Chess: Be the King!, you’ll start by learning how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In Chess: Be the King!, you’ll start by learning how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up
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The Right Way to Play Chess

de David Pritchard ...

Since its first publication in 1950, The Right Way to Play Chess has taught chess to generations of beginners, taking them to the standard expected of good club players.It gives full details of exactly how to play the game, explains basic theory and includes many examples of play.There are separate chapters on the openings, middle and end games, plus a chapter of master games which illustrate how ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

Since its first publication in 1950, The Right Way to Play Chess has taught chess to generations of beginners, taking them to the standard expected of good club players.It gives full details of exactly how to play the game, explains basic theory and includes many examples of play.There are separate chapters on the openings, middle and end games, plus a chapter of master games which illustrate how
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Play American Mah Jongg! Kit Ebook

Everything you Need to Play American Mah Jongg

de Elaine Sandberg ...

Learn and play the fascinating game of Mahjong with this comprehensive kit.Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is not called "The Game of a Thousand Intellingences" for nothing. It's relaxing, social, and allows people to focus on something completely unrelated to everyday concerns. And it's thrilling—there's nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping, and your palms ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

Learn and play the fascinating game of Mahjong with this comprehensive kit.Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is not called "The Game of a Thousand Intellingences" for nothing. It's relaxing, social, and allows people to focus on something completely unrelated to everyday concerns. And it's thrilling—there's nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping, and your palms
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Complete Defense to Queen Pawn Openings

de Eric Schiller ...

This aggressive counterattacking repertoire covers Black opening systems against virtually every opening except for 1.e4 (plus most flank games), based on the exciting and powerful Tarrasch Defense, which helped win Kasparov and Spassky championships. Black learns the Classical Tarrasch, Symmetrical Tarrasch, Asymmetrical Tarrasch, Marshall and Tarrasch gambits, and Tarrasch without Nc3, to ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

This aggressive counterattacking repertoire covers Black opening systems against virtually every opening except for 1.e4 (plus most flank games), based on the exciting and powerful Tarrasch Defense, which helped win Kasparov and Spassky championships. Black learns the Classical Tarrasch, Symmetrical Tarrasch, Asymmetrical Tarrasch, Marshall and Tarrasch gambits, and Tarrasch without Nc3, to
... Leer más
Rebel Queen

The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster

de Susan Polgar ...

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess ... Leer más

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A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess
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A History of Chess

The Original 1913 Edition

de H. J. R. Murray ...

An epic work that took more than a decade to complete, A History of Chess, originally published in 1913, is a historic undertaking that shattered preconceptions about the game upon publication. Over a century later, Murray’s research and conclusions, in which he argues that chess originated in India, are still widely accepted by most chess historians.Undertaking such a pioneering task, the scope ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

An epic work that took more than a decade to complete, A History of Chess, originally published in 1913, is a historic undertaking that shattered preconceptions about the game upon publication. Over a century later, Murray’s research and conclusions, in which he argues that chess originated in India, are still widely accepted by most chess historians.Undertaking such a pioneering task, the scope
... Leer más
How to Win at Chess

The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond

de Levy Rozman ...

Series series How to Win at Chess
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several
... Leer más
Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess

de Bruce Pandolfini ...

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume, ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume,
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Endgame

Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - from America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness

de Frank Brady ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who was Bobby Fischer? In this “nuanced perspective of the chess genius” (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed biographer chronicles his meteoric rise and confounding fall, with an afterword containing newly discovered details about Fischer’s life.Possessing an IQ of 181 and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby Fischer memorized hundreds of chess books in several ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who was Bobby Fischer? In this “nuanced perspective of the chess genius” (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed biographer chronicles his meteoric rise and confounding fall, with an afterword containing newly discovered details about Fischer’s life.Possessing an IQ of 181 and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby Fischer memorized hundreds of chess books in several
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Chess For Dummies

de James Eade ...

Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.From Netflix's “The Queen’s Gambit” to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp. Chess For Dummies is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and sharpen their ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.From Netflix's “The Queen’s Gambit” to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp. Chess For Dummies is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and sharpen their
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Learn to Play Chess Like a Boss

Make Pawns of Your Opponents with Tips and Tricks From a Grandmaster of the Game

de Patrick Wolff ...

Series series Learn to Play
Stop playing like a pawn and start playing like the kingYou already know just how enjoyable--and and challenging--the game of chess can be. For those who play, chess leads to a lifetime of fun. But how do you make the first move to learn the rules and transform from a pawn to a king?The path to a perfect checkmate is in your hands! In the pages of this book, you'll find an introduction to all the ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Stop playing like a pawn and start playing like the kingYou already know just how enjoyable--and and challenging--the game of chess can be. For those who play, chess leads to a lifetime of fun. But how do you make the first move to learn the rules and transform from a pawn to a king?The path to a perfect checkmate is in your hands! In the pages of this book, you'll find an introduction to all the
... Leer más
Searching for Bobby Fischer

A Father's Story of Love and Ambition

de Fred Waitzkin ...

The inspiration for the iconic film, this memoir by the father of a prodigy reflects on chess, competition, and childhood.Fred Waitzkin fell in love with chess during the Cold War–era showdown between Russian champion Boris Spassky and young American superstar Bobby Fischer. Twelve years later, Waitzkin's own son, Joshua, discovered chess in Washington Square Park and began displaying the telltale ... Leer más

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The inspiration for the iconic film, this memoir by the father of a prodigy reflects on chess, competition, and childhood.Fred Waitzkin fell in love with chess during the Cold War–era showdown between Russian champion Boris Spassky and young American superstar Bobby Fischer. Twelve years later, Waitzkin's own son, Joshua, discovered chess in Washington Square Park and began displaying the telltale
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Learn Chess the Right Way!

Book 1: Must-know Checkmates

de Susan Polgar ...

THE POLGAR WAY TO BETTER CHESS! Learn Chess the Right Way is a five-volume chess puzzle book series aimed at the novice, beginner and intermediate level player, using the unique methods of the award-winning coach and former world champion Susan Polgar. It introduces the most important checkmate and material-winning tactics, as well as defensive techniques to the new chess player. Each of the five ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

THE POLGAR WAY TO BETTER CHESS! Learn Chess the Right Way is a five-volume chess puzzle book series aimed at the novice, beginner and intermediate level player, using the unique methods of the award-winning coach and former world champion Susan Polgar. It introduces the most important checkmate and material-winning tactics, as well as defensive techniques to the new chess player. Each of the five
... Leer más
Go! More Than a Game

de Peter Shotwell ...

Master the fascinating game of Go with this expert guidebook.Go is a two-player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast—even when compared to chess.Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of ... Leer más

$10.43 USD

Master the fascinating game of Go with this expert guidebook.Go is a two-player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast—even when compared to chess.Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of
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First Chess Openings

de Eric Schiller ...

First Chess Openings teaches you solid, near-foolproof openings that will help you win. You'll learn the most important openings, plus the four goals you should accomplish in the early moves of the game of chess. This base of knowledge will take your overall game to the next level -- and make playing more fun! ... Leer más

$6.47 USD

First Chess Openings teaches you solid, near-foolproof openings that will help you win. You'll learn the most important openings, plus the four goals you should accomplish in the early moves of the game of chess. This base of knowledge will take your overall game to the next level -- and make playing more fun!
... Leer más
The Beginner to Winner Chess Opening Formula

de 5minchess ...

Struggling to improve your chess? Want to learn chess the fast, fun and easy way?This book covers everything you need to know to start improving your game right away.You will learn how to start the game like a pro, create a killer strategy and use tactics to control the board and crush your opponents.Whether you have never played chess, or you are a seasoned player, this book will give you enough ... Leer más

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Struggling to improve your chess? Want to learn chess the fast, fun and easy way?This book covers everything you need to know to start improving your game right away.You will learn how to start the game like a pro, create a killer strategy and use tactics to control the board and crush your opponents.Whether you have never played chess, or you are a seasoned player, this book will give you enough
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Chess Openings: Traps And Zaps

de Bruce Pandolfini ...

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, ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

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,
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