Abrahams, Gerald

Not Only Chess: A Selection of Chessays

Allen & Unwin, London, 1974. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Brown Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. 9780047940057 Titles, preface & contents to front. Gerald Abrahams here spreads his net over a range of chess-based subjects in such a way as to amuse and enlighten players and non-players alike. The author of the classic The Chess Mind uses dozens of examples to illustrate such engrossing topics as Ideas' in Chess, What is hard about Chess? Is Black a bad colour? Imagination and Memory in Chess, etc. He writes intriguingly about computers, about world champions past and present, about why the Jews are good at chess, about Russians - and, not least, he presents some of his own play. This is chess (and not only chess) writing at its best from one of Britain's leading exponents of, and commentators upon, the game. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 264 pages. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Top edge pink. Silver titles spine. illustrated by b/w. chess board diagrams . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0047940050. ISBN/EAN: 9780047940057. Inventory No: 5169.

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Alburt, Lev; Roman Dzindzichashvili & Eugene Perelshteyn,

Chess Openings for Black Explained: A Complete Repertoire

Chess Information and Research Center, New York, 2005. First Edition, Softcover. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. 9781889323121 Titles; note to the reader, table of contents & chess notation to the front. Chess Openings for Black, Explained gives you a complete repertoire of carefully selected, interrelated openings. Three-time U.S. champion and master teacher Lev Alburt, along with his grandmaster co-authors, provides everything you need to know to defend with confidence against each and every one of White's first moves. This second edition is fully updated to reflect new developments in chess during the last three years, thoroughly grounding the player in the grandmaster-openings of modern chess, teaching you the opening that scores highest against White on a master level. Fully illustrated with two-color chess diagrams throughout. 552 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Previous owner's name ink-stamped ontitle page. White titles spine. illustrated by b/w. & blue chess board diagrams & a few b/w. photo's.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 1889323128. ISBN/EAN: 9781889323121. Inventory No: 5170.

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Brace, , Edward R. (Introduction By Svetozar Gligoric)

An Illustrated Dictionary of Chess

Hamlyn, London, 1979. Reprint, Hardcover (Original Green Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. 9780600329206 Titles, preface & introduction to front. First published in 1977, this uses the older, but still easily understood, descriptive notation: P-K4 rather than the later short-form algebraic notation. The book has short and pithy entries on all aspects of chess from the essential moves and openings, historical moments and biographical notes on famous players up to Bobby Fischer, to the deepest arcana including many varieties of Fairy Chess. A thorough & interesting addition to the chess library. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 320 pages. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Gilt titles spine. illustrated by b/w. chess board diagrams . Includes appendix (1977 Elo ratings). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0600329208. ISBN/EAN: 9780600329206. Inventory No: 5164.

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Clarke, P. H. (selected and Annotated by)

100 Soviet Chess Miniatures

G. Bell and Sons Ltd. London, 1963. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Maroon Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. Tactics, audacity, and speed are the hallmarks of chess matches called "miniatures," games played in 25 moves or less. Games by the lesser-known - but still strong - players from the Soviet Union rarely reached the West but starting in 1955 the Shakhmatny Bulleten began to publish all of the games from important events in the Soviet Union; and this is where the author got his material. All of the games are from the '50s and '60s. Learn from 100 fascinating games played by Soviet chess masters, taken from the records of the Soviet Chess Bulletin. Selected and annotated by noted chess authority P. H. Clarke. 99 chess diagrams. Included is a comprehensive list of games, an index of openings, and an index of players. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xvi + 169. Margins contain marks and notes in ink scattered throughout, further notes to front e/p.. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Chess shop small label to fep.. Gilt titles spine. small paperclip rust mark to rear end-paper. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. Inventory No: 5163.

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Cunnington, Rev. E. E.

The Modern Chess Primer: Thirteenth Edition, Revised and Enlarged

Routledge, 1933. Reprint (13th edition), Hardcover. Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. Titles; contents & preface to front. Revised and Enlarged edition of the popular 1899 classic on chess play. Illustrated with many b/w. Diagrams of Chess Board & Pieces. Includes Checkmates, Openings, Gambits, Pawn Moves, Stratagems & tips and more. Buff Boards with Red & Black Title, Vignettes of Chess Board & Pieces. advert for chess books on the back. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. xiv + 375. Original spine missing, neatly taped with cloth binding tape. No Dust Jacket as published. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. Inventory No: 5174.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Chess/International Chess/Board Games/Games & Gaming/Sports & Pastimes Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. Unbranded Rev. E. E. Cunnington The Modern Chess Primer: Thirteenth Edition, Revised and Enlarged

Dunnington, Angus

The Chigorin Queen's Gambit

B. T. Batsford, London, 1996. First Edition, Softcover. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. 9780713480207 Titles; contents; symbols & introduction to front.Opening secrets from the founder of the Russian School of Chess, Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin (1850-1908). The Chigorin is no ordinary defence to the Queen's Gambit. Black ignores White's offer and sets about attacking the centre. This guide shows how this unusual defence is difficult for White to handle without careful preparation and provides complete coverage of this lively counter-attacking system. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 160 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Bookseller's small label inside front cover. Black titles spine. illustrated by b/w. chess board diagrams . Includes index of variations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0713480203. ISBN/EAN: 9780713480207. Inventory No: 5172.

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Eade, James

The Chess Player's Bible: Illustrated Strategies For Staying Ahead of the Game

B. T. Batsford, London, 2004. First Edition, Hardcover (Printed Black Boards with ring-bound pages) . Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. 9780713489255 Titles, contents list & introduction to front. Master the ancient art of chess, the game of kings. Now, novice players can learn quickly and at a glance the key techniques and classic moves of the chess masters. Includes basic and advanced tactics, combinations, sacrifices, pawn structures, and annotated illustrations to help players of every level hold their own against more advanced players. Elevate your game to new heights with The Chess Player's Bible , an essential guide that combines strategic insights, tactical wisdom, and expert advice to help you become a formidable chess player. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 256 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. White titles spine & front. colour illustrations throughout of chess moves & positions. Includes glossary; chess symbols; key to diagrams & notation; chess on the internet; further readind suggestion & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0713489251. ISBN/EAN: 9780713489255. Inventory No: 5165.

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Lasker, Edmund

Modern Chess Strategy

G. Bell and Sons Ltd. London, 1969. Revised British Edition, Hardcover (Original Red Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. 9780713506389 Titles, preface & contents list to front. This book can help you learn the fundamentals behind chess strategy and become a good player within a short period of time. The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and annotated games. The author uses a clear and conversational style to clarify problems that may seem difficult or confusing for the beginner or casual player. This book is an update of a previous work by Lasker (Chess strategy) that was consider the "Chess Bible" when published many years ago. The book is organized in two parts and five chapters as follows: Part I - "Fundamentals"; "The Rules of the Game"; "Elementary End-games"; "Fundamental Middle-game Combinations". Part II -" Principleof Chess Strategy"; "The Openings"; Middle-game and End-game". Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xii + 217 + 2. Slight foxing to page edges. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Previous owner's gift inscription in ink, neat. Gilt titles spine. Includes index & list of publisher's chess titles to rear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0713506385. ISBN/EAN: 9780713506389. Inventory No: 5162.

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Levy, David N.L. & Kevin J. O'Connell

How to Play the Sicilian Defence

B. T. Batsford, London, 1978. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Black Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. 9780713407570 Titles, contents list; preface & introduction to the Sicilian Defence to the front. It is much more important to understand an opening than to memorize long strings of variations. The Sicilian Defense, 1. P-K4 P-QB4, is the most popular defense in the king's pawn openings. Over 25% of master games are Sicilians, which reflects the fact that the Sicilian Defense is Black's most successful method of combating 1. P-K4. This book explains the ideas behind the Sicilian Defense and gives the reader many useful rules of thumb as a guide to playing all the standard types of positions that arise in the Sicilian. Any player who reads and understands the ideas explained in this book will be assured of scoring many more points in Sicilian Defense games. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 132 pages. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Bookseller's small label inside front cover. Gilt titles spine. illustrated by b/w. chess board diagrams . Includes index of players. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0713407573. ISBN/EAN: 9780713407570. Inventory No: 5168.

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Love, John

Tactical Ideas In Chess

Bell Chess Books Bell & Hyman Ltd. London, 1981. First Paperback Edition, Softcover. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. 9780713512526 Titles; contents & introduction to front. John Love is an experienced chess teacher and author. Every position reached in a chess game, from the initial moves to the endgame, contains possibilities which give scope for tactical imagination. The aim of this book, for players beyond the beginning stage who wish to further develop their strength of play, is to sharpen awareness of these possibilities, and to show how they can be used to gain the initiative and control of the board, as well as to win material and to checkmate. Each tactical theme - fork, pin, skewer, discovered attack, overload - is explained and illustrated, with positions for solution which develop the reader's ability to recognise and create opportunities for its use. In the second part of the book, ten games have been chosen and annotated to illustrate how tactical ideas in the minds of the players interact in the struggle of actual play. John Love is an experienced chess teacher and author, whose previous chess books include the innovatory and very popular Chess: A New Introduction. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 150 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. White titles spine. illustrated by b/w. chess board diagrams . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0713512520. ISBN/EAN: 9780713512526. Inventory No: 5173.

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Pachman, Ludek (international grand master)

Chess: Indian Systems, based on a MS by Ludek Pachman - Modern Chess Theory (Indian Defences)

Chess Ltd. Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, 1967. First Thus, Hardcover (Original Orange Cloth). Very Good Condition/Fair. A volume in the 'Chess for Modern Times' series. Contents; editor's preface; notes on notation etc. & move by move index to the front. This book covers the main lines of the Nizmo-Indian, the Queen's Indian, the King's Indian, the Gruenfeld, and the Benoni. the Nimzo-Indian, the Gruenfeld, the King's Indian, the Tchigorin (Old) and the Benoni SORT!!!!!!! Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 315 pages. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. illustrated by b/w. chess board diagrams . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. Inventory No: 5167.

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