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The Queen of Katwe - One Girl's Triumphant Path to Becoming a Chess Champion (Paperback): Tim Crothers The Queen of Katwe - One Girl's Triumphant Path to Becoming a Chess Champion (Paperback)
Tim Crothers
R395 R369 Discovery Miles 3 690 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Call To Adventure - Expanded Compendium of Fifth Edition Backgrounds (Hardcover): Jerry Joe Seltzer Call To Adventure - Expanded Compendium of Fifth Edition Backgrounds (Hardcover)
Jerry Joe Seltzer; Illustrated by Jerry Joe Seltzer
R705 Discovery Miles 7 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
American Mah Jongg for Everyone - The Complete Beginner's Guide (Hardcover): Swain, Salk American Mah Jongg for Everyone - The Complete Beginner's Guide (Hardcover)
Swain, Salk; Foreword by Grad.; Illustrated by Swain
R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Whether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, American Mah Jongg for Everyone is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game! Experienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg--introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and professional tips they share with their own students, this narrative-style instruction book offers an accessible way to learn this popular game. Topics include: Recognizing Mah Jongg tiles in different types of sets Building the walls and dealing the tiles Organizing your tiles and planning your play Understanding table rules and etiquette Winning strategies for various types of hands National Mah Jongg tournament director Gladys Grad contributes a foreword that explains why so many people love the game. Grad also has written a chapter that outlines the rules of Siamese Mah Jongg, a fun two-person game she created that you can't find in any other Mah Jongg book! This book comes with everything you need to get started playing, including: A timeless sample Mah Jongg scoring card A paper set to cut out and use while learning Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions Over 80 color illustrations Helpful practice exercises and quizzes that reinforce the lessons Access to a website that provides up to date information about the game A glossary of terms that every Mah Jongg player needs to know From the many different types of tiles and how to recognize them, personal stories about the game and historical trivia, American Mah Jongg for Everyone has something for anyone interested in this fascinating game.

Chess Strategy for Kids (Hardcover): Thomas Engqvist Chess Strategy for Kids (Hardcover)
Thomas Engqvist
R431 Discovery Miles 4 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Geheimnisse der Bauernfuhrung im Schach (German, Paperback): Drazen Marovic Geheimnisse der Bauernfuhrung im Schach (German, Paperback)
Drazen Marovic
R480 Discovery Miles 4 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Das Schachspiel verdankt den Bauern seine aussergewohnliche strategische Tiefgrundigkeit. Diese bescheidenen Figuren konnen im Schachkampf viele verschiedene Funktionen annehmen. Sie konnen Blockadefiguren sein, Rammbocke, Helden, die bereit sind, sich selbst zu opfern und sie konnen sogar in die koniglichen Range aufsteigen. Wenn man sie allerdings falsch behandelt, konnen sie schwach werden und fur den gegnerischen Angriff eine Zielscheibe darstellen. In diesem Buch erlautert der erfahrene Grossmeister und Trainer Drazen Marovic die facettenreiche Natur des Bauern. Dieses Buch enthalt Kapitel uber Isolierte Bauern, Hangende Bauern, Freibauern, Doppelbauern, Bauernketten und Bauerninseln.

The Absolute Correspondence Championship of the United States Chess Federation, 1976-2010 (Paperback, annotated edition): Alex... The Absolute Correspondence Championship of the United States Chess Federation, 1976-2010 (Paperback, annotated edition)
Alex Dunne
R1,341 R937 Discovery Miles 9 370 Save R404 (30%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This collection of the games, most annotated, features the United States Chess Federation's premiere invitational tournament, the Absolute Championship. Biographical details of the participants, opening statistics and yearly crosstables offer insight to the games. Features include statistical results of participants from 1976 to 2010, results of many opening variations as played in Absolutes, biographies of all winners and information on all participants, and indexes of players, opening variations and ECO codes.

The Complete Chess Workout - Train Your Brain with 1200 Puzzles! (Paperback): Richard Palliser The Complete Chess Workout - Train Your Brain with 1200 Puzzles! (Paperback)
Richard Palliser
R625 R554 Discovery Miles 5 540 Save R71 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

All top chess players agree that to keep your tactical muscles in shape it's imperative to continue training, and the easiest and most fun way to do this is by performing tactical exercises. Even solving a few puzzles for ten minutes each day can be of utmost benefit for the aspiring player. But where can one find the required number of suitable puzzles to satisfy this demand?
Look no further than "The Complete Chess Workout. "In this book, tactics expert Richard Palliser presents the reader with a massive 1500 puzzles, all checked for accuracy by the latest computer engines. There is something for players of all levels here: many basic tactics - forks, pins, skewers and checkmates - to appeal to beginners and improvers, and a considerable number of brain-teasers that will tax even the strongest of players. Palliser has meticulously collected puzzles from practical play in recent years - a large percentage of the exercises here will be completely new to most readers. All the important tactical themes are covered, while there are special sections on opening traps and endgames. Work your way through this book, and your opponents will soon be on the receiving end of your increased tactical powers!
*A comprehensive training manual for chess tactics
*Ideal for all levels of player
*All puzzles checked by computer engines

Winning Chess Openings (Paperback): Yasser Seirawan Winning Chess Openings (Paperback)
Yasser Seirawan
R503 R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Save R42 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Start every game with confidence
The two greatest challenges for beginning chess players are not only to survive the openings phase, but also to choose appropriate attack and defence formations in the process. "Winning Chess Openings" shows players how to do both. In Yasser Seirawan's entertaining, easy-to-follow style, they are shown formations that can be used with other White or Black pieces.
"Winning Chess Openings "explains how to:
*Build a safe house for a king
*Estimate losses of ten moves or fewer
*Utilise the elements: time, force, space, and pawn structure
*Plan strategy based on time-tested opening principles of play
*Employ a defence for Black against any White opening
*Apply an opening for White used by World Champions
"Winning Chess Openings" will help readers develop a solid understanding of opening principles that can be applied to every game they play--without having to memorize a dizzying array of tedious and lengthy opening lines.

Galison Liberty Anita Peggable Chess Set (Game): Galison Galison Liberty Anita Peggable Chess Set (Game)
Galison; Artworks by Liberty Liberty
R742 Discovery Miles 7 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Liberty London is known for its floral and graphic prints and the offering of innovative and eclectic designs. The Liberty Anita Peggable Chess Set from Galison highlights Liberty's classic floral themes, perfect for any game enthusiast. This set features a peggable chess construction with pops of red and blue for the 32 chess pieces. Makes a perfect gift. * Box: 7.8 x 7.8 x 2.8", 198 x 198 x 71 mm * 32 Wood Chess Pieces * 1 Portable Chess Board * Instructions are included * Perfect for playing on the go!

Deep Thinking - Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins (Paperback): Garry Kasparov Deep Thinking - Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins (Paperback)
Garry Kasparov; As told to Mig Greengard
R469 R438 Discovery Miles 4 380 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Desert Island Chess Puzzle Omnibus (Paperback): Wesley So, Michael Adams, John Nunn, Graham Burgess Desert Island Chess Puzzle Omnibus (Paperback)
Wesley So, Michael Adams, John Nunn, Graham Burgess
R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Crescent Moon (Game): Steve Mathers Crescent Moon (Game)
Steve Mathers; Illustrated by Navid Rahman
R1,437 Discovery Miles 14 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An ambitious asymmetric area control game of tense negotiations and political intrigue.

As the sun rises over the deserts, rivers, and oases of the Caliphate, a delicate balance has been upset. As one of many rival powers in the region, you now have the opportunity to alter the course of history and seize power for yourself. The ambitious Sultan sits in a golden palace, presiding over great works of architecture. The secretive Murshid works to covertly undermine the central authorities through an expansive network of agents. The wandering tribes of the Nomad aim to sow discord in order to secure employment for their experienced mercenary citizenry. The ravaging forces of the Warlord sweep across the land, chasing after promises of plunder. And, in the face of chaos and uncertainty, the Caliph aims to preserve order through military might. Will you successfully navigate this web of rivalries and rise to prominence, or will you squabble with your lesser adversaries and fade into obscurity?

Crescent Moon is an area control game for four or five players. Take on the role of one of five radically asymmetric characters, each with their own objectives to fulfil, unique actions to utilise, and game-changing special powers to employ. Build symbiotic relationships with your allies, undermine your rivals, and choose your friends and enemies wisely in this cut-throat game of power and politics.

Number of players: 4-5
Ages: 14+
Play time: 150-180 minutes
Components: 59 Custom Wooden Pieces, 5 Player Booklets, 82 Cards, 62 Wooden Discs, 16 Hexes, 5 Cloth Bags, 196 Tokens

Chess Fundamentals (Hardcover): Jose Raul Capablanca Chess Fundamentals (Hardcover)
Jose Raul Capablanca
R706 Discovery Miles 7 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
World Champion at the Third Attempt - 59 Chess Masterpieces by a Correspondence World Champion (Paperback): Grigory... World Champion at the Third Attempt - 59 Chess Masterpieces by a Correspondence World Champion (Paperback)
Grigory Konstantinovich Sanakoev; Translated by John Sugden
R300 Discovery Miles 3 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Details 59 brilliant games from the career of a correspondence world champion with his own notes, and provides insights into the processes of analysis and decision-making, as well as abundant study material. Packed with general chess wisdom and pertinent quotes from the great masters of chess.

It's All a Game - A Short History of Board Games (Paperback, Main): Tristan Donovan It's All a Game - A Short History of Board Games (Paperback, Main)
Tristan Donovan 1
R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Timely... wonderfully entertaining' - The Wall Street Journal In It's All A Game renowned games expert Tristan Donovan opens the box on the incredible and often surprising history and psychology of board games. He traces the evolution of the game across cultures, time periods, and continents, from the paranoid Chicago toy genius behind classics like Operation and Mouse Trap, to the role of Monopoly in helping prisoners of war escape the Nazis, and even the scientific use of board games today to teach artificial intelligence how to reason and how to win. With these compelling stories and characters, Donovan ultimately reveals why board games have captured hearts and minds all over the world for generations.

Adolf Albin in America - A European Chess Master's Sojourn, 1893-1895 (Paperback): Olimpiu G. Urcan Adolf Albin in America - A European Chess Master's Sojourn, 1893-1895 (Paperback)
Olimpiu G. Urcan
R1,148 R929 Discovery Miles 9 290 Save R219 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Adolf Albin, a Romanian-born chess master of German origins, was renowned in epoque for his originality, eccentric and dashing playing style, aggressiveness and edgy character. Through previously unpublished data, tournament reports, newspaper articles, consultation games this work covers Albin's brief but highly significant period spent in New York, 1893-1895, with details on his life and chess career.

Think Like a Super-GM (Paperback): Michael Adams, Philip Hurtado Think Like a Super-GM (Paperback)
Michael Adams, Philip Hurtado
R737 R694 Discovery Miles 6 940 Save R43 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
James Mason in America - The Early Chess Career, 1867-1878 (Paperback): Joost Van Winsen James Mason in America - The Early Chess Career, 1867-1878 (Paperback)
Joost Van Winsen
R942 Discovery Miles 9 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Few men are prominent chess players as well as esteemed chess writers. James Mason, in his lifetime, had the reputation of being both. This book chronicles Mason's early career in the United States, providing many details on his writings and annotations for The Spirit of the Times and The American Chess Journal, his participation in the Cafe Europa and Cafe International tournaments, his win in 1876's Fourth American Chess Congress, and his matches against chess greats like George H. Mackenzie, Eugene Delmar, Dion M. Martinez, Edward Alberoni, and Henry E. Bird. Mason's efforts to establish an American Chess Association and to arrange an international centennial congress in 1876 are also explored. In addition to the general index, the work also includes indexes of games, annotators, and openings.

Boost Your Chess 3 - Mastery (Paperback, Revised edition): Artur Yusupov Boost Your Chess 3 - Mastery (Paperback, Revised edition)
Artur Yusupov
R588 Discovery Miles 5 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Chess Results, 1961-1963 - A Comprehensive Record with 938 Tournament Crosstables and 108 Match Scores, with Sources... Chess Results, 1961-1963 - A Comprehensive Record with 938 Tournament Crosstables and 108 Match Scores, with Sources (Paperback)
Gino Di Felice
R1,646 Discovery Miles 16 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is a continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference work lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world - individual and team matches. The present volume covers 1961 through 1963. Entries record location and, when available, the group that sponsored the event. First and last names of players are included whenever possible and are standardised for easy reference. Compiled from contemporary sources such as newspapers, periodicals, tournament records and match books, this work contains 938 tournament crosstables and 108 match scores. It is indexed by events and by players.

Magnus Carlsen: 60 Memorable Games (Paperback): Andrew Soltis Magnus Carlsen: 60 Memorable Games (Paperback)
Andrew Soltis
R520 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R47 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Following on from the long success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on today's blockbuster chess player Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen has been the world's number one player for more than a decade, has won more super-tournaments than anyone ever and is still in his prime. He is the only player to repeatedly win the world championships in classical, speed and blitz chess formats. This book details his remarkable rise and how he acquired the crucial skills of 21st-century grandmaster chess He will defend his world championship title this autumn and if he wins, it will set a record of five championship match victories. This book take you through how he wins by analysing 60 of the games that made him who he is, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one. This book is essential for chess enthusiasts, competitors and professionals of all skill sets.

The Right Way to Play Chess (Paperback): David Pritchard The Right Way to Play Chess (Paperback)
David Pritchard
R392 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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 styles of play have changed over the years. Fully revised and updated by chess expert Richard James, a new chapter shows how to encourage and teach children to play the game.

The Everything Chess Basics Book (Paperback): Peter Kurzdorfer, U.S. Chess Federation The Everything Chess Basics Book (Paperback)
Peter Kurzdorfer, U.S. Chess Federation
R410 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R44 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

If you're looking to learn about the game of chess -- and win -- The Everything. Chess Basics Book provides you with the perfect introduction. Endorsed by the United States Chess Federation and coauthored by Anne Ashton, Director of Marketing, Advertising, and Outreach for the U.S.C.F. and Peter Kurzdorfer, editor of Chess Life magazine, The Everything. Chess Basics Book is an authoritative guide that appeals to chess players of all ages -- and skill.
From understanding the chess pieces to learning the basic moves to forming a winning strategy, The Everything. Chess Basics Book teaches readers all they need to know to sharpen their skills and pick up a few advanced techniques and tricks along the way.

The Everything. Chess Basics Book also features information on:
7Special moves
7Threats
7Types of chess
7Chess ethics and sportsmanship
7Notation, scoring, and timing

Packed with hundreds of clear diagrams, The Everything. Chess Book will have you declaring "Checkmate!" in no time.

Botanica 2-in-1 Travel Game Set (Game): Galison Botanica 2-in-1 Travel Game Set (Game)
Galison; Artworks by Diana Beltran Herrera
R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Botanica 2-in-1 Travel Game Set from Galison is a portable box that opens out into a game board for playing backgammon and checkers. The box and game board feature the colorful botanical paper sculptures of Colombian artist, Diana Beltran Herrera. The set makes a great gift or perfect to take on the go. * Box Size: 10 x 5 x 2", 254 x 127 x 51mm * Hinged Double Drawer Construction * Checkers + Backgammon * Wood Games Pieces * Includes Instruction Sheet

The Queen of Katwe - One Girl's Triumphant Path to Becoming a Chess Champion (Paperback): Tim Crothers The Queen of Katwe - One Girl's Triumphant Path to Becoming a Chess Champion (Paperback)
Tim Crothers
R416 R388 Discovery Miles 3 880 Save R28 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One day in 2005 while searching for food, nine-year-old Ugandan Phiona Mutesi followed her brother to a dusty veranda where she met Robert Katende.
Katende, a war refugee turned missionary, had an improbable dream: to empower kids in the Katwe slum through chess--a game so foreign there is no word for it in their native language. Laying a chess-board in the dirt, Robert began to teach. At first children came for a free bowl of porridge, but many grew to love the game that--like their daily lives--requires persevering against great obstacles. Of these kids, one girl stood out as an immense talent: Phiona.
By the age of eleven Phiona was her country's junior champion, and at fifteen, the national champion. Now a Woman Candidate Master--the first female titled player in her country's history--Phiona dreams of becoming a Grandmaster, the most elite level in chess. But to reach that goal, she must grapple with everyday life in one of the world's most unstable coun-tries. "The Queen of Katwe" is a "remarkable" (NPR) and "riveting" ("New York Post") book that shows how "Phiona's story transcends the limitations of the chessboard" (Robert Hess, US Grandmaster).

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