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Caro-Kann Advance (Paperback): Byron Jacobs Caro-Kann Advance (Paperback)
Byron Jacobs
R453 R410 Discovery Miles 4 100 Save R43 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In this book, International Master Byron Jacobs explains the basic elements, strategies, and tactics of the Advance variation of the Caro-Kann Defense. Although this variation has always been popular with competitive players, it has lately received revived attention following its recent adoption by Vishy Anand, Alexei Shirov, and Veselin Topalov, who have used it to win several brilliant games. Inspired by their example, several other leading players have added the variation to their repertoires, and it is now perhaps the most fashionable way of meeting the Caro-Kann at all levels of play.

Starfinder: Deck Of Many Worlds (Cards): Joe Pasini Starfinder: Deck Of Many Worlds (Cards)
Joe Pasini
R479 R440 Discovery Miles 4 400 Save R39 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hold a galaxy of science-fantasy worlds in your fingertips with the Starfinder Deck of Many Worlds!

Arriving in a new system and curious about who (and what) lives there? Want a unique home planet for your player character?

Simply combine a few random cards from this 110-card deck to generate one of millions of possible worlds, complete with physical statistics, resident creatures, and much more—including intriguing story hooks that spur countless science-fantasy adventures!

Kotronias on the King's Indian Volume IV - Classical Systems (Paperback): Vassilios Kotronias Kotronias on the King's Indian Volume IV - Classical Systems (Paperback)
Vassilios Kotronias
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The London System in 12 Practical Lessons (Paperback): Oscar Prado Rodriguez The London System in 12 Practical Lessons (Paperback)
Oscar Prado Rodriguez
R690 R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Save R101 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The London System is being played by an ever increasing number of players, and its easy to see why. Against virtually every Black defence after 1.d4 it offers White an easy-to-learn and reliable set of lines. In the process, White has interesting choices between strategic or more aggressive approaches, while avoiding loads of opening theory. Ideal for players who dont have much time to study. Creative elite players such as Alexander Grischuk, Baadur Jobava, Richard Rapport and even World Champion Magnus Carlsen have the London in their repertoire. Following the enormous success of The Agile London System, the book he co-authored in 2016, Oscar de Prado revisits his favourite opening. The general focus is less on theory and has a more practical approach although he does present recently played games and some important theoretical updates. De Prado avoids long and complicated variations and concentrates on explaining straightforward plans, clear-cut strategies and standard manoeuvres. If you follow De Prados lessons you are unlikely to face surprises or to emerge from the opening in a worse position, and you will learn to make the right middlegame choices. Studying this book is the most efficient way to acquaint yourself with a flexible chess opening that is easy to learn and hard to counter.

Avidly Reads Board Games (Hardcover): Eric Thurm Avidly Reads Board Games (Hardcover)
Eric Thurm
R2,844 R1,748 Discovery Miles 17 480 Save R1,096 (39%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"How we should think about board games, and what do they do to us as we play them?" Writer and critic Eric Thurm digs deep into his own experience as a board game enthusiast to explore the emotional and social rules that games create and reveal, telling a series of stories about a pastime that is also about relationships. From the outdated gender roles in Life and Mystery Date to the cutthroat, capitalist priorities of Monopoly and its socialist counterpart, Class Struggle, Thurm thinks through his ongoing rivalries with his siblings and ponders the ways games both upset and enforce hierarchies and relationships-from the familial to the geopolitical. Like sitting down at the table for family game night, Board Games is an engaging book of twists and turns, trivia, and nostalgia. Avidly Reads is a series of short books about how culture makes us feel. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Blackwood and Sarah Mesle, Avidly-an online magazine supported by the Los Angeles Review of Books-specializes in short-form critical essays devoted to thinking and feeling. Avidly Reads is an exciting new series featuring books that are part memoir, part cultural criticism, each bringing to life the author's emotional relationship to a cultural artifact or experience. Avidly Reads invites us to explore the surprising pleasures and obstacles of everyday life.

Reassess Your Chess Workbook - How to Master Chess Imbalances (Paperback, 1st ed): Jeremy Silman Reassess Your Chess Workbook - How to Master Chess Imbalances (Paperback, 1st ed)
Jeremy Silman
R576 R547 Discovery Miles 5 470 Save R29 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

International Chess Master Jeremy Silman tests a player's strengths and weaknesses with 131 problems that cover openings, middlegames (both positional and tactical), and endgames. As a player completes a problem, he or she may then turn to consult Silman's lengthy answer to the problem, which is always detailed yet never dry. Through this process of problem solving, analysis and advice, a player is led to discover the major flaws imbedded in his or her play. Through this same process, a player is also led to an understanding of Silman's system of thinking about the game, and how it differs from many other systems of chess thinking.

Chess Behind Bars (Hardcover): Carl Portman Chess Behind Bars (Hardcover)
Carl Portman
R602 Discovery Miles 6 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Magic of Mikhail Tal (Paperback, Annotated edition): Joe Gallagher The Magic of Mikhail Tal (Paperback, Annotated edition)
Joe Gallagher
R440 Discovery Miles 4 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Few players have captured the public imagination like the former World Champion Mikhail Tal. With his unique attacking style, he dazzled the chess world on the way to becoming the youngest ever World Champion (at that time) in 1960, winning friends around the world for both his entertaining play and engaging personality. Although Tal's championship reign was brief, he continued to delight his many fans with brilliant sacrificial games until his death in 1992. In this book Grandmaster Joe Gallagher takes a fresh look at Tal's games and career, focusing on the previously neglected period from 1975 to 1992 during which he played some of his most accomplished chess. Despite periodic bouts of ill-health Tal occupied a place in the world's top ten for most of this period, winning any top-class events and securing dozens of wonderful victories, many of which are annotated in detail here. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 224 pages, diagrams)

Discovering Chess Openings - Building A Repertoire From Basic Principles (Paperback): John Emms Discovering Chess Openings - Building A Repertoire From Basic Principles (Paperback)
John Emms
R460 R418 Discovery Miles 4 180 Save R42 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

There's no denying that the opening is one of the most daunting phases of the game for newcomers to chess. There are literally hundreds of different opening lines, many with unusual sounding names, and some of these go up to twenty or so moves of theory. What is a chess player supposed to do: memorise countless variations? Don't panic In Discovering Chess Openings, John Emms argues that studying openings doesn't have to be hard work at all - indeed, it can be both enjoyable and enlightening. The key to successful opening play is not simply learning lines off by heart; instead it's the understanding of the basic principles, and here the reader is guided through the vital themes: swift development, central control and king safety. An appreciation of these principles and their many offshoots will actually allow readers to recreate and discover opening theory, giving them the opportunity to choose the most suitable lines to play in their games.

Anand - Move by Move (Paperback): Zenon Franco Anand - Move by Move (Paperback)
Zenon Franco
R625 R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Save R69 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Viswanathan Anand is undoubtedly one of the World's greatest ever chess players. He first shot to fame in his youth, when he enthralled the chess public with his results and his amazing speed of play. He became India's first ever grandmaster, at the age of eighteen. He has won five World Championships, and was the undisputed World Champion from 2007 to 2013. He's been the World number one ranked player and one of the very few to break the 2800 rating barrier. His renowned versatility has help him to become successful in all forms of the game: tournament play, match play, knockout and rapidplay. In this book, Grandmaster Zenon Franco examines in detail Anand's chess career to date. He selects and studies his favourite Anand games, and demonstrates clearly how we can all improve our chess by learning from Anand's play. Move by Move provides an ideal platform to study chess. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to improve your chess skills and knowledge. *Learn from the games of a chess legend *Important ideas absorbed by continued practice *Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study

Starting out: The English (Paperback): Neil McDonald Starting out: The English (Paperback)
Neil McDonald
R509 R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Save R49 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

These books are perfect for enthusiastic chess players who are starting out in the game, and who are seeking to understand the basic principles behind these important openings: the Ruy Lopez and the English. Both books are written in a user-friendly style with an abundance of notes, tips, and warnings scattered throughout, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.The authors of these books are very skilled and experienced chess writers, who are used to writing for players of all levels and are renowned for their ability to explain ideas in a lucid and straightforward manner.These books will be especially beneficial to those players who have previously sharpened their chess skills with the earlier books Starting Out in Chess, Tips for Young Players, and Improve Your Opening Play.In this revolutionary book, Grandmaster Neil McDonald revisits the basic principles behind the English and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide readers are aided by a wealth of notes, tips, and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas, and tactics for Doth sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving players.

Mathematics and Chess (Paperback): Miodrag Petkovi c Mathematics and Chess (Paperback)
Miodrag Petkovi c
R367 R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Save R25 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Splendid collection of 99 puzzles, all built around the chessboard. Arithmetical and probability problems, chessboard recreations, geometrical puzzles, mathematical amusements and games, more. Many standard problems with new, interesting twists. You don't need to be a chess player, just know the rules of the game. Solutions.

The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (Paperback, 6th ed.): Merriam-Webster The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (Paperback, 6th ed.)
Merriam-Webster
R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Modern Chess Self Tutor (Paperback): D.I. Bronshtein The Modern Chess Self Tutor (Paperback)
D.I. Bronshtein
R448 R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Save R44 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This book by Grandmaster David Bronstein, one of the most original and influential players of the post-war period, is not a self-tutor in the conventional sense, where the basics of opening, middlegame and endgame play are drily explained. Instead, the author engages in a frank conversation with the reader, discussing how strong players decide on their moves

Positional Sacrifices (Paperback): Neil McDonald Positional Sacrifices (Paperback)
Neil McDonald
R388 R350 Discovery Miles 3 500 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Most competitive players are very familiar with the idea of a sacrificial checkmating attack, but the positional sacrifice has been strangely neglected. By means of a subtle positional sacrifice, a player can sometimes fundamentally alter the course of a game in his or her favor. In this instructive and entertaining book International Master Neil McDonald demonstrates just how effective well-executed positional sacrifices are. Topics covered include sacrifices to open lines for the pieces, sacrifices as a defensive weapon, the exchange sacrifice, the psychology of sacrifice and much more.

Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics - A Comprehensive Guide to the Sunny Side of Chess Endgames (Paperback, New and Expanded... Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics - A Comprehensive Guide to the Sunny Side of Chess Endgames (Paperback, New and Expanded Edition)
Ger Van Perlo
R902 R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Save R138 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The English Opening - Classical and Indian (Paperback): V.K. Bagirov The English Opening - Classical and Indian (Paperback)
V.K. Bagirov; Translated by K.P. Neat
R508 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R50 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

An up-to-date and complete coverage of opening systems beginning with 1c4 written by a Soviet grandmaster and acknowledged expert in this line of play. After an apparently modest beginning the game can take either a strategical or tactical path into the middlegame. Whether you are attacking or defending, "The English Opening" is an attractive choice regardless of your individual style of play.

The Art of Attack in Chess (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Ladimir Vukovic The Art of Attack in Chess (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Ladimir Vukovic
R528 R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

One of the finest chess books ever written, the Art of Attack has been transcribed into algebraic notation for the first time. In this revised edition of the great classic, the author expounds both the basic principles and the most complex forms of attack on the king. A study of this masterpiece will add power and brilliance to any chess enthusiast's play. (5 3/4' X 8 1/4', 352 pages, illustrations, index)

First Steps: Fundamental Endings (Paperback): Cyrus Lakdawala First Steps: Fundamental Endings (Paperback)
Cyrus Lakdawala
R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Many players, of all levels, use their chess study time to concentrate almost exclusively on the openings. Very few players spend much time at all studying endgames and this is almost certainly a mistake. Making a poor move in the opening might leave you with a slightly uncomfortable position. Making a poor move in the endgame can easily transform a win into a draw or even a loss. ----- If you want to make any sort of serious progress at chess it is vital to understand fundamental endgame play. Having an instinctive understanding of which positions are winning, drawing and losing is essential as it enables you to plan your endgame strategies with great confidence, knowing that you are heading for positions that are favourable to you. ----- In this book, Cyrus Lakdawala analyses all the fundamental endgame positions and carefully explains the methods needed to win the favourable ones and draw the unfavourable ones. ----- First Steps is a new series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes: -----* the basic principles --- * the basic strategies --- * the key tricks and traps

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS YEARBOOK 2024 (Hardcover): Wizards of the Coast, Farshore DUNGEONS & DRAGONS YEARBOOK 2024 (Hardcover)
Wizards of the Coast, Farshore
R385 R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Save R41 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Take a look back at the last 12 months of Dungeons & Dragons Discover all there is to know about the latest campaigns, explore legendary locations and brush up on fearsome monsters you might meet on your adventures. With activities, interviews with awesome podcasters and streamers and more epic content, this will keep fans rolling for another twelve months.

Schachaufgaben Fur Kids (German, Hardcover): Murray Chandler Schachaufgaben Fur Kids (German, Hardcover)
Murray Chandler
R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Advance Chess - Model III - The Triple Set/Double Platform Game, Book 3 Vol. 1 Game #2 (Paperback): Siafa B. Neal Advance Chess - Model III - The Triple Set/Double Platform Game, Book 3 Vol. 1 Game #2 (Paperback)
Siafa B. Neal
R695 R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Save R42 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Play the French (Paperback, 4th): John Watson Play the French (Paperback, 4th)
John Watson
R634 R566 Discovery Miles 5 660 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The wait is over. Finally it's here...the much anticipated 4th edition of John Watson's Play the French - the must-have book for all French Defence players for over 20 years! Watson's highly acclaimed work presents a repertoire for Black in the French Defence against all of White's recognized options. Just as in previous editions, Watson often arms the reader with not just one, but a choice of two or sometimes even three choices against the main lines. He also provides a thorough grounding on the positional and tactical aspects of the opening, and outlines the typical plans for both White and Black. Watson is renowned for his creativity and expertise in the opening, and once again this edition features an abundance of innovative ideas for Black. Watson also provides an update of many other lines he considered in previous editions. 8 A French Defence repertoire for Black * State-of-the-art coverage of the key lines *Packed with new ideas and critical analysis

Play the Barry Attack (Paperback): Andrew Martin Play the Barry Attack (Paperback)
Andrew Martin
R619 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Barry Attack is a highly aggressive system that arises after 1 d4 Nf6 2 Nf3 g6 3 Nc3 d5 4 Bf4. Although the concept of the Barry Attack has been known for a century or so, the modern interpretation (as with a number of other dynamic white systems) has mainly been developed by English grandmasters over the past couple of decades. This "modern interpretation" is often not very subtle. If Black provides a target by castling early on the kingside, White will often let rip with moves such as Qd2, Bh6, 0-0-0 and h4-h5, playing very directly for a quick checkmate. If this strikes you as too crude to have a chance against a sophisticated and competent defender, then a quick glance through this book will undoubtedly change your mind. You will witness countless games where very strong players are destroyed on the black side in less than 30 moves. Sometimes a lot less. This makes the Barry an ideal weapon for those who love to attack. Black's defence has to be very accurate. If not, a quick annihilation is on the cards. Play the Barry Attack is the ideal guide to this fascinating opening. Anyone who reads this book carefully and studies all White's attacking ideas will have a fearsome weapon in their armoury.

The Trompowsky (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Nigel Davies The Trompowsky (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Nigel Davies
R449 Discovery Miles 4 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From relative obscurity to one of White's favorite queen's pawn openings, the rise in popularity of the Trompowsky Attack over the last decade or so has been quite staggering. Even the World number one Garry Kasparov has tried his hand at this dynamic opening. The Trompowsky is an ideal weapon for club and tournament players. From as early as move two White stamps his authority on the game and gives Black difficult problems to solve. Grandmaster Nigel Davies presents readers with up-to-date coverage of this ever-expanding opening. Using model games for both White and Black, he studies the key strategies and tactics associated with the Trompowsky.

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