Paperback. Zustand: Fine. 239 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 1901983153 ISBN 13: 9781901983159
Anbieter: BookEnds Bookstore & Curiosities, Ojai, CA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good +. Very Good + condition Softcover includes Index, 176 pages.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 1904600069 ISBN 13: 9781904600060
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, Ltd, London, 2006
ISBN 10: 1904600476 ISBN 13: 9781904600473
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 111+[1 ad] pages with diagrams and index. Royal octavo (9 3/4" x 6 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Translated Sotiris Logothetis. First edition. Chess College is a new series of books to take intermediate players to new levels of chess understanding. New ideas are introduced and immediately illustrated by a number of entertaining and instructive examples, many drawn from the author's own practice. Volume 2: Pawn Play discusses aspects of pawn play that are vital to successful chess, such as: Semi-open File, Isolated Pawn, Doubled Pawns, Backward Pawn, Hanging Pawns, Pawn Majority, Pawn Minority, Central Break. Condition: Near fine.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 2001
ISBN 10: 1901983358 ISBN 13: 9781901983357
Paperback. Zustand: Fine. 160 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 1904600085 ISBN 13: 9781904600084
Anbieter: Newbury Books, Atlanta, GA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. light edge wear. 176pp 0.73lb 9.7x6.8x0.6in.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2000
ISBN 10: 1901983307 ISBN 13: 9781901983302
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Verlag: Gambit Publications Lts., London, 2006
ISBN 10: 1901983846 ISBN 13: 9781901983845
Anbieter: Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3, only -- the third printing. The Grand Prix Attack; The Closed Sicilian, The Alapin Variation (2c3), etc. Chess. 192 pp. including Index of Variations. Reduced from $40.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, Ltd, London, 2000
ISBN 10: 1901983285 ISBN 13: 9781901983289
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 224 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. The Meran is an opening rich in both strategy and tactics, making it ideal for players seeking to win with either colour. It occupies an important place in the repertoires of many of the world's top players, with Anand, Kramnik, Kasparov and Karpov regularly taking one side or the other. The book provides the most detailed coverage to date of the Meran, together with several related variations, and the various Anti-Meran options available to White. Condition: Corners bumped, rubbed and creased else very good.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 1901983897 ISBN 13: 9781901983890
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 144 pages with diagrams and indexes. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. In this book, the first to focus on these issues, Steve Giddins provides common-sense guidance on one of the perennial problems facing chess-players. He tackles questions such as: whether to play main lines, offbeat openings or 'universal' systems; how to avoid being 'move-ordered'; how to use computers; if and when to depart from or change your repertoire. Giddins argues that from novice to grandmaster, a player's basic task when choosing a repertoire is the same: he needs to select openings that suit his playing style and that he can play with confidence. The repertoire should not require more memory work and study than he is capable of, or has time for. The book is rounded off with a look at the use of 'role models' and an investigation of the repertoires of leading players past and present. Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners else very good.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 1998
ISBN 10: 1901983048 ISBN 13: 9781901983043
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 160 pages with diagrams, bibliography and index. Octavo (8 14" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. The Bogo-Indian is one of the most solid defences at Black's disposal. The unique GAMBIT system makes it easy to use the book to the maximum practical advantage. Quick Summaries introduce the main themes of each system, where appropriate suggesting a coherent repertoire of reliable lines. Whether you're looking for a quick introduction to an opening system for surprise use, a refresher course in a favourite opening or to research an opening deeply, the GAMBIT guide is the ideal choice. Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, Ltd, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 1901983560 ISBN 13: 9781901983562
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 192 pages with diagrams, bibliography and index. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. A book that guides readers in how to handle a popular variation of the Sicilian Defence, which is far and away the most popular chess opening. An intimidating body of theory has been developed around the Sicilian's main lines, in which White grants his opponent a central majority which may prove an important factor later on. Many players prefer to avoid the all-or-nothing attacks of the Open Sicilian, turning instead to the positionally sound 2 c3 line. White prepares to seize space and will develop his pieces rapidly to natural squares. Those who specialize in the 2 c3 Sicilian find it to be an excellent point-scorer, as Black has not only objective difficulties to contend with, but also has the psychological problem that he is battling just for equality, with little prospect of taking the initiative. Light edge wear else near fine.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 1901983889 ISBN 13: 9781901983883
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 128 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publishers pictorial wrappers. First edition. In this book, one of the most enthusiastic adherents of the Classical Dutch explains the workings of his favorite opening, and provides Black with a complete repertoire against 1 d4. Few opponents will be ready to take on the Classical Dutch, since it has received little attention in chess literature in recent decades. Simon Williams shows how Black can obtain counter-chances against each of White's main options. He also provides recommendations against all of White's alternative approaches against the Dutch, including a variety of sharp possibilities after 1 d4 f5. Condition: Pencil marginalia in text, edge wear with gently bumped corners else very good.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2019
ISBN 10: 1911465317 ISBN 13: 9781911465317
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. This is a book for those who know the rules of chess and are keen to start winning games.The quickest way to improve your chess is to learn tactics. But not just knowing the themes - you need to get used to using them in real positions. Master tactician John Nunn has thoughtfully crafted a course that gives you the basic nuggets of knowledge and immediately invites you to start finding tactical ideas for yourself.Chess Tactics Workbook for Kids is the first in a new series of books that help players gain chess skills by tackling hundreds of carefully chosen exercises. The themes are similar to those in Gambit's best-selling 'Chess for Kids' series, but the focus is on getting vital hands-on experience. Many positions build on ones given earlier, showing how advanced ideas are normally made up of simpler ones that we can all grasp.Each chapter introduces a basic theme and features dozens of exercises, with solutions that highlight the key points. In each chapter there are tips on what to look out for to help spot tactical ideas. As the chapters progress, we increasingly see how tactical ideas are combined together, with ideas from previous sections repeatedly appearing as part of a deadly one-two punch. The book ends with a series of six test papers where you are given no clues about the themes involved. The first in a series of books that help players gain chess skills by tackling hundreds of carefully chosen exercises. The themes are like those in Gambit's best-selling Chess for Kids series. Each chapter introduces a theme and features dozens of exercises, together with tips on how to spot tactics. The book ends with a series of six test papers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 1901983692 ISBN 13: 9781901983692
Anbieter: Andrew's Books, San Diego, CA, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Soft-cover first printing in chess photo illustrated wraps has minor shelf-wear, front cover beginning to curl, tight, bright, and unmarked. A nice copy of this comprehensive study.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2016
ISBN 10: 1910093874 ISBN 13: 9781910093870
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. So you have learned how to play chess, studied tactics and know some basic endgames and openings. What's next? The glue that binds it all together is strategy. By forming a good plan, chess-players seize strong points on the board and target the opponent's weaknesses. Experienced player and teacher Thomas Engqvist shows that it all depends on logic that can be grasped by players of any age. He explains how to identify the right strategy in a wide range of typical situations. With his guidance, you will soon be finding good plans on your own and then it will be time to demonstrate your tactical mastery! He first teaches the importance of the central squares and the basics of pawn-play, before examining the role of each of the pieces and how they are affected by the pawn-structure. Finally we see how to use them together to launch attacks of many different types. You then get a chance to test your new strategic skills in 54 exercises, all with full solutions. Chess Strategy for Kids provides a complete course that will help readers understand the potential of their pieces and play more purposefully in their games. Chess will stop feeling like a series of random events as you take command of your forces and direct them like a general in charge of an army. By forming a good plan, chess-players seize strong points on the board and target the opponent's weaknesses. Experienced player and teacher Thomas Engqvist shows that it all depends on logic that can be grasped by players of any age. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 1901983986 ISBN 13: 9781901983982
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Once a chess-player has learnt the basic rules of the game, the next step is to study tactics. A knowledge of tactics will enable a novice to start winning games by giving checkmate or taking his opponent's pieces. As the player progresses, his tactical arsenal will broaden and he will start to play sacrifices and combinations. Improving your tactical ability is the most efficient way to win more games and gain confidence at the chessboard.Given the fundamental importance of chess tactics, there are surprisingly few books that teach the subject in a systematic way. Consequently, many players suffer from tactical blind-spots that plague them throughout their career. The step-by-step approach used in this book ensures that each concept is explained and tested before the next one is introduced.John Nunn is a renowned grandmaster noted for his devastating tactical ability. In this book, he guides the reader to an understanding of key tactical ideas such as the fork, pin, and discovered attack, and discusses general ideas such as elimination and compulsion. No prior knowledge is assumed apart from the basic rules of chess.Throughout the book there are carefully graded exercises to test the reader's understanding.Dr John Nunn is a grandmaster from England. He has won four individual gold medals and three team silver medals at Chess Olympiads. In the Chess World Cup of 1988/9, he finished sixth overall, ahead of several former World Champions. He is arguably the most highly acclaimed chess writer in the world, with three of his books receiving the prestigious British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award. This book teaches basic tactical ideas such as the fork, pin, and discovered attack, and introduces general ideas such as elimination, immobilization and compulsion. A basic knowledge of simple tactics will enable a novice to start winning games, by giving checkmate or capturing material. As the player progresses, his tactical arsenal will broaden, and he will start to play sacrifices and combinations, and develop a deeper understanding of the game. Players who fail to study tactics systematically tend to suffer from tactical blind-spots that plague them throughout their playing career, and thus they fail to realize their full potential. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 1998
ISBN 10: 1901983056 ISBN 13: 9781901983050
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. This is not just a book for kids - for Dad read any opponent who beats you regularly! This book teaches the 50 Deadly Checkmates - basic attacking patterns that occur repeatedly in games between players of all standards. Each mating motif is carefully and simply explained, and several illustrative examples are given. A final test enables the reader to grade his pattern recognition abilities, and the last chapter explains what to do if your Dad is Garry Kasparov. Fun, instructive - and guaranteed to improve your game. This is a chess book for everyone, from eight to eighty, beginner to master. In a clear, easy-to-follow format it explains how the best way to beat a stronger opponent in the opening stage of the game. Delightful and instructive games of famous players are used to show the 50 most effective opening traps that chess masters use to win their games. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2009
ISBN 10: 1906454078 ISBN 13: 9781906454074
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 223+[1 ad] pages with diagrams and index. Royal octavo (9 3/4" x 6 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. The Stonewall Dutch is a traditional favourite amongst club players, as it offers Black ready-made attacking plans on the kingside. As Grandmaster Bent Larsen has noted, the Dutch also has the tendency to 'bring out the coward' in opponents, giving it an added practical sting. However, up until the late 1980s, the Stonewall wasn't fully trusted at grandmaster level, despite its earlier use by Alekhine and Botvinnik. Black's attacking plans were too one-sided, and White's methods too well worked out. The change came when a new generation of players, including Nigel Short and Simen Agdestein, showed that Black could handle his position in many other ways, including play on the queenside and in the centre, with the 'Stonewall' structure stifling White's attempts to generate play of his own. Agdestein in particular has continued to experiment with many new set-ups and move-orders for Black, and this book contains a wealth of new recommendations and suggestions based on this work. Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners else very good.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 1901983218 ISBN 13: 9781901983210
Anbieter: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 208 pages with diagrams, plates and index. Royal octavo (10" x 6 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial boards. First edition. The best chess, 1900-1999, in historical context: like the rest of the world, the game of chess has changed enormously during the 20th century. This book surveys these developments by focusing on the top events, greatest achievements and most brilliant games, year-by-year. This instructive and engaging book places the chess material in its historical context with a review of the main stories of each year away from the chessboard. It will delight all those with a general interest in chess and its players, whether they are seeking to improve their game, gain a better appreciation of our chess heritage, or simply looking for entertainment. Condition: Spine ends pushed else very good.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 2001
ISBN 10: 1901983374 ISBN 13: 9781901983371
Anbieter: Aamstar Bookshop / Hooked On Books, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Verbandsmitglied: RMABA
Paperback. Zustand: Fine. CHESS-Fine regular trade size paperback. pink w/black lettering Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 1901983994 ISBN 13: 9781901983999
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 1904600182 ISBN 13: 9781904600183
Anbieter: Old Army Books, Lexington, KY, USA
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Softcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Very short tear to front cover about halfway down the fore-edge, also to the first 2 pages. ; Illus. ; 224 pages.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2015
ISBN 10: 1910093645 ISBN 13: 9781910093641
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. This book is a comprehensive manual for those new to chess, which explains with great clarity the basics of the game. Using innovative methods, Gude ensures that readers quickly grasp each key concept before building on it by introducing new ideas. This is an interactive course. With a total of 280 questions and exercises to tackle, the reader will quickly gain skills rather than mere knowledge. Gude strips the mystery away from tactics and combinations by looking first at the strengths and weaknesses of each piece in isolation, and then showing how they work together with each of the other pieces. He also presents guidelines on chess strategy that will help shape the reader's understanding of chess, and a wide variety of patterns for the reader's all-important 'mental database'. The section on openings explains the main aims of each major opening, and the style of game to which they tend of lead, together with some key variations. Later chapters provide examples of how to launch attacks, putting together the skills from earlier chapters, and deal with issues such as chess training, psychology and competitive chess at club and tournament level. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2021
ISBN 10: 191146566X ISBN 13: 9781911465669
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Magnus Carlsen is the greatest chess player of the 21st century. His tactical wizardry, strategic inventiveness, technical expertise and legendary fighting spirit put him head and shoulders above all other players. They also make his games tremendously instructive.To extract the best lessons from this amazing source material, Gambit has commissioned Martyn Kravtsiv, a Ukrainian grandmaster from the same generation as Carlsen (in fact, they were born just a few days apart). He has annotated these 42 games from a thoroughly modern perspective and with an innate understanding of the impact Carlsen's play has had on modern chess.In each game Kravtsiv picks out a key point - the Magnus Moment - where he demonstrates the special insight that sets him apart from other players. Perhaps he clarifies a messy situation, confident in his technical ability. Or sacrifices to gain practical chances in a game that has not gone to plan. Throughout, the emphasis is on how Carlsen makes life hard for his opponents in any way he can, whatever the objective assessment of the position on the board.Each game is a themed lesson on an important chess topic. The bulk of the book addresses the fight for advantage and initiative in the middlegame, but there are also chapters focusing on opening ideas, endgame play and human factors. World Champion Magnus Carlsen is the greatest chess player of the 21st century, and his games are tremendously instructive. This is the first book to focus on the lessons that can be drawn from them. Each game is a themed lesson and picks out a 'Magnus Moment' where Carlsen demonstrates a unique insight that sets him apart from other players. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 1901983579 ISBN 13: 9781901983579
Anbieter: Balfour Books, Sidmouth, DEVON, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Paperback. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Copy in illustrated card wraps. Free of incriptions. Clean and tidy contents.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 2001
ISBN 10: 1901983420 ISBN 13: 9781901983425
Anbieter: May Day Books, Los Altos Hills, CA, USA
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Paperback. First Edition, First Printing. Deepen your understanding of chess by studying 50 sensational games; includes indices of players and games in its 320 pages About Very Good in wrappers; binding beginning to break.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 1901983846 ISBN 13: 9781901983845
Anbieter: BookEnds Bookstore & Curiosities, Ojai, CA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. Fine condition Softcover, "What to do when White avoids the Open Sicilian", includes Index, 192 pages.
Verlag: Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2009
ISBN 10: 1906454035 ISBN 13: 9781906454036
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Most chess puzzle books put you in an artificial situation: you are told a combination exists, what the theme is and what you are required to achieve. This one is different. In a real game, a player may sometimes need to find a combination. On the other hand he may have to reject a tactical idea and simply find a good positional move. His task is to find the right move, whatever it may be. The 300 puzzles in this book put you precisely in that situation. Spectacular ideas abound in these positions, but it is for you to decide whether to go in for them, or whether you would be falling into a trap. If you need them, there are hints to help you on your way. The book ends with a series of tests to measure your skills against those of other players. For this new edition, John Nunn, a top-class grandmaster and a solving world champion, has added 50 new puzzles (with hints and detailed solutions) to test your skills to the full. For ease of following, extra diagrams have been added to the solutions throughout. Overall the book is 60 per cent bigger than the first edition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Gambit Publications, London, 2001
ISBN 10: 1901983447 ISBN 13: 9781901983449
Anbieter: Aamstar Bookshop / Hooked On Books, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Verbandsmitglied: RMABA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. CHESS/Bijou-Very good regular trade size paperback. Base of spine bumped o/w clean. yellow w/black lettering Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.