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This book contains 71 deeply annotated chess victories of Tigran Petrosian (World Champion from 1963 to 1969) against the leading players of his day, some of which are in print for the first time. The authors authoritative but accessible language makes it a good read for the amateur as well as a cast-iron network of interlocking variations to satisfy the professionals. Petrosian was underrated as world champion in his day (many of his achievements were drowned out by the furore surrounding Bobby Fischer) but he is now being critically reappraised Garry Kasparov paid fulsome tribute to him at a recent London lecture. This insightful book aims to restore him to his rightful position in the pantheon of chess greats.

Most chess games are not won they are lost. Many instructional chess books tell you how to improve a position when it is already (or may be) favourable. This book offers help when you definitely do not have the advantage. Every chess player needs a sound arsenal of defensive techniques. This book covers them all counterplay, when to accept sacrifices, how to anticipate short- and long-term threats, and how to minimise losses. It also helps you create a strong underlying psychological framework for defensive technique it teaches you how to stay cool under fire, how to stonewall and how to exploit your opponents weaknesses.

A comprehensive study book for players who would like to cultivate a reliable yet initiative-seeking opening repertoire as White, based on the opening moves 1 d4 followed by 2 c4. Specific main lines and side-variations are given to combat Blacks possible choices of the Kings, Queens and Bogoljubow-Indian defences as well as the modern Benoni and Benko Gambit. The author also recommends promising methods against the various Black defences to the Queens Gambit as well as a number of offbeat lines. A practical opening guide for competitive players who prefer to build their games on solid foundations rather than indulge in risky speculation.

No time to study but want to win more chess games? "Improve Your Chess in 7 Days" is packed with practical tips, hints on how to improve, learn from the champions and find out how to beat them - in just a week. With one short chapter for each day of the week, the book is ideal for social chess players and includes a sprinkling of chess cartoons to keep you smiling as you read. With comments and advice after each move, this is as clear a guide to improving your chess as you will ever need.

One of the longest established, yet still most innovative, introductory chess manuals.Laskers masterwork has already provided a generation of aspiring chess players with an entertaining course in the basics of mastering chess. This edition, edited by John Nunn, is the definitive chess teaching manual. Interactive chess exercises Superb examples by some of the all-time greats Written by a man who played chess at the highest levelLasker takes the reader through an interactive chess adventure. The reward for a correct answer is to proceed to the next concept; otherwise the reader is told why the answer is wrong, and encouraged to try again. All aspects of chess are covered, from the rules of the game through to advanced play.

Its a fact of chess life that if you want to win, you have to put a bit of study in. Every chess player, from near-beginner to experienced tournament player, needs to learn the openings and keep on top of current theory. But studying doesnt have to be dull. This indispensable book contains foolproof ways to help the information go in... and stay in. Acclaimed chess author Andrew Soltis reveals the key techniques: - Why you cant study chess the same way you study school subjects - How to acquire the most important knowledge: intuition - The role of memorizing (its not a bad thing, despite what people say) - How to get the most out of playing over a masters game - Adopting a chess hero as a means of learning - How great players study - Computers as a study tool - How to train someone else

This truly outstanding book, first published in Russian in the 1970s and regarded as a classic, contains everything you need to know about how to deliver checkmate. 1000 Checkmate Combinations contains a wealth of elegant and sophisticated chess tactics as well as systematic and effective instruction. Each chapter covers a different piece or combination of pieces that is able to deliver checkmate, and provides illustrative templates for just about every mating formation. By working through the book, readers will develop their ability to recognise the potential for checkmate, as well as the know-how to execute one.Clearly written and beautifully organised, it will appeal to all chess players but particularly club players.

When art meets strategy: Duchamps chess games as the hidden key to his creative universeKnight Moves to Remis. The Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp uncovers a fascinating side of one of the 20th centurys most influential artists: his lifelong passion for chess. More than just a hobby, the game shaped Duchamps thinking and artistic strategies. This book reveals how deeply chess influenced his creative practice and reconstructs his preserved games with scholarly precision. Highlights of the book include: 315 reconstructed games with position diagrams and expert analysis by Michail Chatzidakis Unique insights from art historian Astrid Honold, linking Duchamps artistic strategies with his chess practice A bridge between art and chess, offering both historical context and intellectual challenge for readers Richly illustrated and intellectually stimulating, this volume is indispensable for art lovers, chess enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the intersections of creativity and strategy.Astrid Honold (*1968, Saarbrucken) is an art historian specializing in artistic practice and the intersections between art and other disciplines. In Knight Moves to Remis. The Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp, she presents the first comprehensive study of Duchamps chess activities, combining art-historical research with insights into game strategy.Marcel Duchamp (18871968) is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for revolutionizing modern art with his groundbreaking concepts. Beyond his iconic works, Duchamp was also a passionate chess player. His 315 preserved games reveal how chess profoundly shaped his creative thinking, a connection explored in depth in Knight Moves to Remis.

When art meets strategy: Duchamps chess games as the hidden key to his creative universeKnight Moves to Remis. The Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp uncovers a fascinating side of one of the 20th centurys most influential artists: his lifelong passion for chess. More than just a hobby, the game shaped Duchamps thinking and artistic strategies. This book reveals how deeply chess influenced his creative practice and reconstructs his preserved games with scholarly precision. Highlights of the book include: 315 reconstructed games with position diagrams and expert analysis by Michail Chatzidakis Unique insights from art historian Astrid Honold, linking Duchamps artistic strategies with his chess practice A bridge between art and chess, offering both historical context and intellectual challenge for readers Richly illustrated and intellectually stimulating, this volume is indispensable for art lovers, chess enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the intersections of creativity and strategy.Astrid Honold (*1968, Saarbrucken) is an art historian specializing in artistic practice and the intersections between art and other disciplines. In Knight Moves to Remis. The Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp, she presents the first comprehensive study of Duchamps chess activities, combining art-historical research with insights into game strategy.Marcel Duchamp (18871968) is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for revolutionizing modern art with his groundbreaking concepts. Beyond his iconic works, Duchamp was also a passionate chess player. His 315 preserved games reveal how chess profoundly shaped his creative thinking, a connection explored in depth in Knight Moves to Remis.