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  • The Queen's Gambit

    Now a Major Netflix Drama

    by Walter Tevis ...
    Series series W&N Essentials
    THE NOVEL BEHIND THE MAJOR GOLDEN GLOBE-WINNING NETFLIX SERIES STARRING ANYA TAYLOR-JOY'Superb' Time Out'Mesmerizing' Newsweek'Gripping' Financial Times'Sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years - for the pure pleasure and skill of it' Michael OndaatjeWhen she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon di... ... Read more

    R219,41

  • Complete Defense to Queen Pawn Openings

    by 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 ... Read more

    R133,27

  • The Chess Puzzle Book 4

    Mastering the Positional Principles

    by Karsten Mueller ...
    Welcome to The Chess Puzzle Book 4! It mostly deals with the important technical question of how to convert a static advantage. As noted by Mark Dvoretsky in his Foreword: I cannot think of any books with high-quality exercises regarding such topics as domination, the do not hurry principle, the principle of two weaknesses, etc., all of which are discussed by Müller and his co-author Alexander ... Read more

    R133,27

  • Sharpen Your Chess Tactics in 7 Days

    by Gary Lane ...
    A follow-up to the bestselling 'Improve Your Chess in 7 Days', this essential chess instructor is perfect for players who are desperate to brush up on their tactics but don''t have time to devote to long hours of study. Handily arranged day by day, it is full of easy-to-follow advice on developing nifty tricks that will confound your opponent and help you win the game. It includes all the basic ... Read more

    R214,23

  • Encyclopedia of Chess Patterns part 1

    101 Patterns, 600 Pages, 300 Diagrams, Links to 300 Games

    by Rodolfo Pardi, Evelyne Nicod ...
    Series Book 2 - Chess Manuals
    I suggest you look inside:to check that you will understandto see 17 out of the 101 patternsto see figurines instead of piece initialsto appreciate the neat diagramsto link to sample gamesThis ebook is a combination of "Fundamental Chess Patterns 1-50 and 51-100", a directory of 101 patterns to be used as a reference, AND the complete analysis of the following patterns: Critical squares , Illusory ... Read more

    R80,95 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Chess Mazes 1

    by Bruce Alberston ...
    Stop Hanging Pieces! A completely new kind of chess puzzle helps you develop the necessary visualization skills to take your game to the next level The planning and visualization skills that come from working on Chess Mazes are valuable and instructive. If you are one who often loses games by hanging pieces or missing mates, then this is the book for you. "There are many good books which present ... Read more

    R108,66

  • Back to Basics: Openings

    by Carsten Hansen ...
    Chess Openings Can Be Simple! Because of the sheer volume of variations, possible transpositions and ever-changing theory, chess openings can be overwhelming � even intimidating. This book is an introduction to understanding and playing chess openings. The author, Danish Master Carsten Hansen, stresses opening play based on comprehending opening principles as well as useful, fundamental ... Read more

    R133,27

  • The Girl He Used to Know

    ‘A must-read author’ TAYLOR JENKINS REID

    by Tracey Garvis Graves ...
    'This book is just special' COLLEEN HOOVER'A must read author. Her voice is wise, tender and refreshing' TAYLOR JENKINS REIDWhat if you had a second chance at first love?Annika Rose likes being alone. She feels lost in social situations - she says the wrong thing or acts the wrong way. And it's not her fault, she just can't read people. So instead she prefers the solitude of her books or playing ... Read more

    R219,41

  • Chess for Beginners

    Chess for Beginners, #1

    by Craig Medina ...
    Series Book 1 - Chess for Beginners
    Are you searching for a complete, hands-on and interactive guide to help you learn and start playing chess?Perhaps you haven't ever played any games of chess in the past, but you want to test out your skills and see if you enjoy playing.Or maybe you have attempted to play chess matches before, but you are all too aware that you have a limited amount of knowledge when it comes to the rules and ... Read more

    R14,47

  • The Beginner to Winner Chess Opening Formula

    by 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 ... Read more

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  • Check & Mate

    the instant Sunday Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards winner - an enemies-to-lovers romance that will have you hooked!

    by Ali Hazelwood ...
    In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory's focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the ... Read more

    R219,41

  • The Polish Defense

    Systems for Black Based on ...b5

    by Jerzy Konikowski, Marek Soszynski ...
    The Dawn of the Planet of the b-Pawns! “There can be no Plan B because there is no Planet B,” said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. We disagree when it comes to chess. In this book you will see analyzed not only 1.d4 b5 (the Polish Defense) but also the St. George Defense (1.e4 e6 2.d4 a6 intending 3...b5), 1.Nf3 b5, also 1.f4 b5 and, most shocking of all, 1.e4 a6 2.d4 b5. Grandmasters have lost ... Read more

    R335,67

  • Chess For Beginners

    by Winton Mills ...
    Are You Interested In Chess, But Never Knew The Theory Behind All Killer Moves? With The Help Of This Easy-to-Follow Guide, You Will Not Only Win in Chess, But in Various Other Aspects of Life!Did you know that playing chess can actually raise your IQ levels and does well in promoting brain growth?There's quite a bit of scientific proof stating that games like chess stimulate numerous parts of the ... Read more

    R58,33

  • 202 Checkmates For Children

    by Fred Wilson, Bruce Alberston ...
    Veteran chess teachers and authors, Wilson and Alberston, who specialize in teaching chess to children, present 202 fascinating puzzles that are both instructional and fun. Large diagrams and clearly explained solutions will thrill kids as they work their way through the concepts while they have fun with chess. This book is perfect for kids! The authors should know - they have used these puzzles ... Read more

    R74,85

  • “Lo Que Me Enseñó El Ajedrez” O La Lógica De Cuando Los Sistemas Se Complican

    by zerreit ...
    Estimado lector: Este pequeño libro pretende introducirte en el arte del pensamiento del buen ajedrecista, que logra mediante el manejo de sus recursos el triunfo o la derrota, el primero te dará la satisfacción de haber vencido, la segunda el ímpetu para empezar de nuevo. Muy posiblemente, este es el primer libro de ajedrez, que no está dedicado a los ajedrecistas, para su lectura ni siquiera ... Read more

    R66,23

  • Strategy game strategies

    by Rolan Franco ...
    Strategy games have become one of the most commonly played online games by millions of gamers from various parts of the world. If you are among those who would like to become a better strategy game player, you will surely be interested in learning the best and most effective strategies that will make you a master of these amazing online games. In this book, you can find some of the unknown and yet ... Read more

    R49,83

  • Chess for Beginner Kids

    Understand BETTER the power of each piece, 600 easy chess puzzles to perfect your learning

    by Jerry Nice ...
    Chess for Beginner Kids Understand BETTER the power of each piece 600 easy chess puzzles to perfect your learning You now know the rules of chess! Well done! You have just taken a big step! Welcome to the great community of chess players. But, what to do now? Facing the chessboard, you feel a bit lost... and this is quite normal. How do you go about it? Whe... ... Read more

    R57,99

  • Learn to Play Chess

    by Jessica E Prescott ...
    35 easy and fun chess activities for children aged 7 years + ... Read more

    R330,84

  • Basic Endgame Strategy: Kings, Pawns & Minors

    by Bill Robertie ...
    Learn the mating principles and combinations needed to finish off opponents. From the 4 basic mates using the king and queen, rook, two bishops, and bishop/knight combinations, to king/pawn, king/knight and king/bishop endgames, youll learn the essentials of translating small edges into decisive checkmates. Learn the 50-move rule, and the combinations of pieces that cant force a mate against a ... Read more

    R74,85

  • 300 Most Important Chess Exercises

    Study five a week to be a better chessplayer

    by Thomas Engqvist ...
    An informative and accessible new book by Thomas Engqvist, the practical follow up to his previous two authoritative chess books: 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions.Filled with 300 engaging chess exercises and complete solutions in the end of the book, this book will allow you to apply and consolidate your newfound knowledge. The book is divided into ... Read more

    R271,16

  • 500 Easy Checkmates in One Move for Kids, Part 10

    Chess Puzzles for Kids

    by Charles Morphy ...
    Series Book 10 - Chess Puzzles for Kids
    This book includes 500 simple mate-in-one chess puzzles with solutions. The book is suitable for both children and beginners. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the fundamental chess rules. For further information, use the "see inside" option. ... Read more

    R43,71

  • Chess for beginners

    by Carl Volkov ...
    Do you want to prove your intelligence to your friends by beating them through effective strategies and thinking ahead?Then Chess for Beginners exactly what you've been looking for!Even if you have absolutely no idea how to identify the different pieces or how to move them on the board, this book will teach you amazing strategies, chess openings, and the ultimate basics.Learning how to play chess ... Read more

    R102,34

  • Learn Chess the Right Way

    Book 5: Finding Winning Moves

    by 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 ... Read more

    R265,98

  • 500 Checkmate Chess Puzzles in One Move, Part 2

    Chess Self Teacher

    by Charles Morphy ...
    Series Book 2 - Chess Self Teacher
    This book provides 500 chess puzzles with mates in one move and their answers. The puzzles are designed for children and novices. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the fundamental chess rules. For further information, use the "see inside" option. ... Read more

    R43,71