{"title":"Chess Books","description":"Chess books for every aspect of your chess game, from beginners to advance players, including how to play chess, opening, middlegame and endgame tactics.","products":[{"product_id":"sicilian-warfare","title":"Sicilian Warfare, by GM Ilya Smirin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"h2tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Sicilian Warfare, Ilya Smirin (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/smirin-sicilian-warfare-excerpt.pdf?v=1614866047\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSample Download: Ilya Smirin: Sicilian Warfare (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSicilian Warfare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a practical guide to the most dynamic and ambitious defence against 1.e4, starting where opening theory ends and the middlegame begins. Ilya Smirin breaks down the strategic battle into easily understood elements and then looks at them in a dynamic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith illuminating annotations of Smirin’s best Sicilian games with both colours, Sicilian Warfare offers a feast of attacking chess and a world-class guide to the most ambitious reply to 1.e4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIlya Smirin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epeaked at number 13 in the world with a rating over 2700. He is considered one of the most creative grandmasters of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e336 pages - Published 25 November 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback ISBN: 9781784831134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviews of the author’s previous work King’s Indian Warfare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sicilian Warfare by Ilya Smirin is an inspirational read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGM Michael Adams\u003c\/b\u003e, Daily Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I have been frankly awed at the number of fantastic games that Smirin has played and haven’t stopped oohing and aahing as I’ve played through them. Smirin’s comments are also a perfect balance of analysis and general advice.\u003cbr\u003eMy favourite book of the year 2020! ***** (5\/5)”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"h2tab1\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254538649635,"sku":"cg111576","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/sic.jpg?v=1614865768"},{"product_id":"playing-najdorf-by-david-vigorito","title":"Playing the Najdorf - a Practical Repertoire, by David Vigorito","description":"\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/PlayingtheNajdorf-excerpt.pdf?v=1614876416\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload sample: Playing the Najdorf (PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sicilian Najdorf is one of Black’s best and most combative responses to 1.e4. The Najdorf was championed by Fischer and Kasparov during their respective periods of dominance over the world chess scene, and has been used extensively by many other World Champions and elite GMs, including Anand, Gelfand, Topalov and Vachier-Lagrave to name but a few.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the Najdorf’s obvious pedigree, many players are intimidated by the highly tactical and theoretical nature of some of its main lines. In Playing the Najdorf, IM David Vigorito shows that this need not be a problem, as he offers a complete repertoire for Black based on positional principles, offering sound recommendations which lead to a fighting game without turning the battle into a memory contest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Vigorito is an experienced International Master and a respected chess author and coach, who has had the Najdorf as the backbone of his repertoire for most of his career, making him ideally qualified as a guide to this opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e544 pages - Published 11 December 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback ISBN: 978-1-907982-65-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint winner of ChessPublishing Opening Book of the Year 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\"Vigorito’s orientation towards helping the reader understand the opening pervades the book. He clearly explains the plans for both sides, as well as the tactics and positional points. He frequently explains which moves don’t work as well as those that do, which is often the best way to understand what is going on and to get to grip with the various subtleties that make this opening so rich. He does not seek to make the material appear simpler than it really is, rather he guides the reader every step of the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI highly recommend this book. It provides great coverage and excellent explanations. Even more importantly, at least to me, it is enjoyable to read and a pleasure to dip into. The size of the book might put some potential readers off but, if you want to understand this much-played opening, I don’t think there is a better guide.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIM John Pigott, CHESS Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"While the Najdorf may have a great pedigree, it also has a reputation as being complicated and requiring tremendous theoretical knowledge. While there is no free lunch in chess, American International Master David Vigorito, in 'Playing the Najdorf' makes the case that learning this opening is not as daunting as it might seem...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother way the author makes this book more accessible is by including a large amount of explanatory prose. This is a big book, well over 500 pages, which enables Vigorito to explain things without leaving out theoretically significant material. Despite the serious subject matter this book is very readable.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican IM David Vigorito has written a very up-to-date, state-of-the-art repertoire book from Black's perspective. In form, it is flawless: clear, clear language and clean, understandable structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn terms of content, I am enthusiastic about the recommendations. Current developments have been observed, the various recommendations of various White repertoires have been dealt with and a comparison is always made with other previous Black repertoire publications. By always playing ...e5 where possible, the play against different variations can often be approached in a similar way. As a result, typical plans run through the entire book. I find this approach very good, because the Najdorf is incredibly theory-bound and it is hardly possible to remember all variations. However, you can fall back on familiar strands and ideas, even if you are no longer 'in the book'...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, I can recommend the book to anyone who wants to play Najdorf or who already has it in their repertoire.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFM Jasper Holtel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vigorito explains, and explains a lot and well. The reader learns the strategic aspects of the play and the reasons for his recommendations and assessments, as well as tips on why he should stay away from certain lines...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Playing the Najdorf' offers Black an expert repertoire based on the Najdorf variation, which is made understandable to the reader in an advanced way and is well communicated. Numerous suggestions for innovations make the work interesting for the experienced player. Buying the book is recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUwe Bekemann, Deutscher Fernschachbund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254716022819,"sku":"cg111505","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/najdorf.jpg?v=1614877296"},{"product_id":"the-italian-renaissance-i-move-orders-tricks-and-alternatives-by-martyn-kravtsiv","title":"The Italian Renaissance - I: Move Orders, Tricks and Alternatives by Martyn Kravtsiv","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"h2tab1\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/smirin-sicilian-warfare-excerpt.pdf?v=1614866047\" title=\"Download Sample\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/smirin-sicilian-warfare-excerpt.pdf?v=1614866047\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/ItalianRenaissance1-excerpt.pdf?v=1614878209\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Download Sample\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDownload sample: The Italian Renaissance - I (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the seemingly bulletproof Berlin Wall and Marshall Attack continuing to thwart White’s best efforts to find an advantage in the Ruy Lopez, many top players have incorporated the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4) along with the related Bishop’s Opening (2.Bc4) into their repertoires. In this two-volume work, GM Martyn Kravtsiv shares his insights on this Italian Renaissance from White’s perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first topic is the Bishop’s Opening, which can be used as an Anti-Petroff move order as well as a weapon in its own right. 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 may or may not transpose to the main Italian lines, and it is useful to have it in your arsenal in order to choose the most effective sequence against each opponent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext is the more popular 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3. Before reaching the Italian, White must be ready to deal with the Petroff Defence (2...Nf6). Kravtsiv advocates the well-regarded 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.Nc3 variation, offering an array of weapons to cause problems for Black, including a large number of untested yet dangerous ideas. The Italian Game will be covered in the second volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Italian Renaissance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand create your own masterpieces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartyn Kravtsiv\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Ukrainian Grandmaster with a peak rating of 2685, with expert knowledge and experience of 1.e4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e312 pages - Published 26 August 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-097-7\u003cbr\u003eHardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-098-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"He essentially presents two weapons for White after 1.e4 e5, the Bishop's Opening, 2.Bc4, and 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.Nc3. The coverage is typically detailed, featuring a number of important-looking new ideas for White, but also contains plenty of explanatory text.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, CHESS magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"h2tab1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254738829347,"sku":"cg111577","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/ita1.jpg?v=1614878441"},{"product_id":"the-sicilian-taimanov-by-antonios-pavlidis","title":"The Sicilian Taimanov by Antonios Pavlidis","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Sicilian Warfare, Antonios Pavlidis (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/SicilianTaimanov-excerpt.pdf?v=1615022363\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/SicilianTaimanov-excerpt.pdf?v=1615022363\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSample Download: Antonios Pavlidis: The Sicilian Taimanov (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Sicilian Taimanov arises after the opening moves 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6, and is an ideal weapon for Black in the modern era. It is theoretically sound, and strikes a perfect balance between solidity and dynamic counterattacking potential, which makes it a popular choice among club players and top grandmasters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Antonios Pavlidis is the ideal guide to this opening. A keen theoretician, he has been using the Taimanov as the backbone of his repertoire for many years. As a lifelong 1.e4 player, he is also adept at seeing the position from White’s perspective, making his insight all the more valuable to the reader. In this book, Pavlidis shares top-class analysis as well as the expert knowledge he has gained from his many years of experience with the Taimanov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAntonios Pavlidis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the brightest talents in Greek chess. He became a Grandmaster in 2014, at the age of 21. Amazingly, he has won the Greek Championship three times in three attempts, all before his 24th birthday. He is an expert on the Taimanov, having played both sides of it for most of his chess career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e480 pages - Published 5 June 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-058-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Pavlidis not only provides the theoretical nitty gritty, but also explains the typical plans for both sides making this book more user friendly for amateur players. This book is must reading for Taimanov players from 2000 to 2600 and likely even higher – the quality is that good.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256037687331,"sku":"cg111507","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/9781784830588.jpg?v=1615021948"},{"product_id":"opening-simulator-kings-indian-defence-by-esben-lund-and-andreas-skytte-hagen","title":"Opening Simulator - King's Indian Defence by Esben Lund and Andreas Skytte Hagen","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: King's Indian Defence, Ilya Smirin (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/OpeningSimulatorKID-excerpt.pdf?v=1615023616\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: King's Indian Defence: Sicilian Warfare (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe King’s Indian Defence is a popular opening at all levels. Fischer, Kasparov, Bronstein, Nunn, Radjabov and Nakamura are just a few of the many leading GMs who have played it successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpening Simulator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a new and innovative approach to studying the opening, based on the Deliberate Practice concept. Rather than presenting moves and variations, the authors offer a 'read, solve and play' approach which is designed to replicate a real game more closely than other opening books. First, a thorough Introduction discusses the main variations, pawn structures and themes. Then, after working through the 400 carefully chosen exercises, the reader will benefit from enhanced tactical and problem-solving ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike a normal puzzle book, the exercises all stem from the King’s Indian, making this book the ideal resource for King’s Indian players of all abilities to hone their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAndreas Skytte Hagen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Danish IM with one GM norm, and an experienced King’s Indian player who came up with the Opening Simulator concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEsben Lund\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Danish IM and a respected author and trainer. He is a 1.d4 player with extensive experience playing against the King’s Indian, thus both sides are represented in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more information about the authors and how the Opening Simulator idea arose, see this\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/silasesbenlund.com\/2019\/07\/interview-with-im-andreas-skytte-hagen\/?fbclid=IwAR20x0zx_Q-vNWk_QpbEs1YtxD8USvNIq-ApBJN2EALlLvk70FiOHfwPyl8\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/silasesbenlund.com\/2019\/07\/interview-with-im-andreas-skytte-hagen\/?fbclid=IwAR20x0zx_Q-vNWk_QpbEs1YtxD8USvNIq-ApBJN2EALlLvk70FiOHfwPyl8\"\u003einterview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich Esben Lund conducted with Andreas Skytte Hagen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e272 pages - Published 31 July 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-082-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Lund and Hagen have written a book that will enable King’s Indian players (and those who play against it) to better understand not only the typical tactics but also the typical plans and ideas that that come up in this complex opening. Anyone who plays the King’s Indian will find this book helpful.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256044634147,"sku":"cg111508","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/9781784830823.jpg?v=1615023765"},{"product_id":"grandmaster-opening-preparation-by-jaan-ehlvest","title":"Grandmaster Opening Preparation by Jaan Ehlvest","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/GrandmasterOpeningPreparation-excerpt.pdf?v=1615026171\" title=\"Download Sample: Grandmaster Opening Preparation, Jaan Ehlvest (PDF)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Jaan Ehlvest: Grandmaster Opening Preparation (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are hundreds of opening books available, full of deep analysis, but many of them fail to explain the reasons for choosing one computer line over another. And how top players distinguish between good and bad opening lines remains a mystery to most of the chess world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Opening Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaddresses such questions as how to balance computer preparation with human considerations, along with a wealth of practical advice on how to go about building the opening repertoire which is right for you. The book also provides an in-depth treatment of the evolution in understanding of Isolated Queen’s Pawn positions, which will enable the reader to become more effective in a multitude of openings, with either colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJaan Ehlvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an Estonian-American grandmaster, a former Estonian Champion, and a former Soviet and European Junior Champion. Ehlvest is also an Olympiad Gold medallist and has been ranked in the top five in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover ISBN: 9781784830533\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e272 pages - Published (hardcover) 30 May 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"There will not be so many casual and club chess players who have the time\/ambition to strive for the grandmaster title. But it does not hurt when the above-mentioned people try to increase insight and fun by learning about the activities that grandmasters practice on a daily basis to be successful... the instructions in this book - how to use the computer, how to choose the opening that suits you in terms of playing style (but also in terms of character), how to get to know an opening better than by just memorizing the moves - are all also important for the average chess player who wants to learn something.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256075173923,"sku":"cg111503","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Grandmaster-1.jpg?v=1615026459"},{"product_id":"the-queens-indian-defence-by-michael-roiz","title":"The Queen's Indian Defence by Michael Roiz","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The Queen's Indian Defence, Michael Roiz (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/TheQueensIndian-excerpt.pdf?v=1615026747\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: The Queen's Indian Defence: Sicilian Warfare (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Queen’s Indian Defence is one of the most reliable defences against 1.d4, and features in the repertoires of many of the world’s top players. Black develops with a solid pawn structure and uses his pieces to put dynamic pressure on White’s pawn centre. GM Michael Roiz supplies an elite repertoire built upon sound positional principles, offering active piece play and a fight for the initiative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this companion volume to the author’s highly-regarded\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.qualitychess.co.uk\/products\/1\/283\/the_nimzo-indian_defence_by_michael_roiz\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.qualitychess.co.uk\/products\/1\/283\/the_nimzo-indian_defence_by_michael_roiz\/\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Nimzo-Indian Defence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the starting point is 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6. The main focus is on 3.Nf3 b6 while Roiz also covers 3.g3 (Catalan) and miscellaneous options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMichael Roiz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereached the top 40 in the world. He has won Olympiad Team Silver for Israel, as well as many tournaments over the years. In recent years he has focused more on seconding elite grandmasters in top tournaments such as the Candidates and so far one World Championship match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e424 pages - Published 28 November 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-057-1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256077303843,"sku":"cg111472","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/The-queens.jpg?v=1615026873"},{"product_id":"e3-poison-by-axel-smith","title":"e3 Poison by Axel Smith","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: e3 Poison, Axel Smith (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/e3_Poison-extract.pdf?v=1615038698\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Axel Smith: e3 Poison (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Axel Smith was chasing his final Grandmaster norm, he decided he needed a change in his White opening repertoire. Instead of his usual approach of memorizing many concrete moves to try to force an advantage, he would focus on pawn structures and typical plans. The result was a repertoire based on a set-up with the moves d4, Nf3, c4 and e3. It helped Axel Smith to the GM title, and led to the creation of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee3 Poison\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis repertoire can be played using many different move orders, and Smith explains their pros and cons. The reader will not have to memorize many moves, but hard work is still essential to understand the themes, so many exercises are provided to test the reader. Smith shows that a practical repertoire can also be a grandmaster repertoire – it is all about understanding the positional themes and plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAxel Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Sweden is a successful player and coach. Using his methods on himself, in the space of ten years he improved from a rating of 2093 to becoming a Grandmaster. His previous book for Quality Chess, Pump Up Your Rating, won the ChessCafe Book of the Year prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781784830373 - 392 pages - Published 2 August 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The charm in this book is that it's so much more than an opening manual. I liked turning the pages with a childlike feeling of 'what wonders am I about to uncover'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside you can find anecdotes, quotations, comparisons, discussions about the pawn structures that might occur, and plenty of Swedish humour.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Glenn Flear\u003c\/b\u003e, New In Chess Yearbook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Swedish Grandmaster Axel Smith’s e3 Poison is one of the more original opening books to be published this century. Its author aims at no less than the creation of an entire opening repertoire based on the move e3. White aims at a setup (Nf3, e3, Be2, d4, c4 and Nc3) which can reach similar positions whether one opens 1.c4, 1.d4, 1.Nf3 or 1.e3...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee3 Poison will prove most useful for players 2200 on up who can handle the many transpositions and different middlegame pawn structures that arise.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Overall, the book is a must for all experienced chess players who like the closed openings and want to expand their understanding of them. I found reading it a great pleasure and I read it almost in one go. GM Smith will hopefully write a lot more of such great chess books!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM Dirk Schuh\u003c\/b\u003e, Rochade Europa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256139431971,"sku":"cg111260","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/E3-poison-1.jpg?v=1615038846"},{"product_id":"playing-1-e4-e5-a-classical-repertoire-by-nikolaos-ntirlis","title":"Playing 1.e4 e5 - A Classical Repertoire by Nikolaos Ntirlis","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/Playing1e4e5-excerpt.pdf?v=1615039153\" title=\"Download Sample: Playing 1.e4 e5, Nikolaos Ntirlis (PDF)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Nikolaos Ntirlis: Playing 1.e4 e5 (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery chess player needs a high-quality answer to 1.e4, and there is nothing more reliable than 1...e5. Black stakes a claim in the centre and prepares to deploy his pieces on good squares. The challenge nowadays is to build a robust repertoire without being overwhelmed by the volume of material and continual advances in opening theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlaying 1.e4 e5 – A Classical Repertoire\u003c\/b\u003e, Nikolaos Ntirlis offers the best of both worlds: a complete repertoire against 1.e4, built on sound positional principles, which does not require excessive memorization. Against the Spanish the author recommends the Breyer System, one of the most stable, computer-proof options at Black’s disposal. The Scotch, Italian, Four Knights and various other sidelines and gambits are handled with the same clarity and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNikolaos Ntirlis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an opening expert and adviser to numerous GMs. He is an avid researcher, and in this book he draws on masterly insights from chess legends such as Capablanca and Smyslov, as well as the latest analytical tools that modern technology has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePraise for the author’s previous work:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“I thought I knew a fair amount about the Tarrasch, but after reading this book, I was amazed\/aghast at how much I didn’t know!”\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 978-1-78483-014-4 - 384 pages - Published 3 February 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4\/5 Stars “It’s probably pretty much the ideal repertoire for a player wanting to take up 1.e4 e5 without having to learn the whole world! … Ntirlis does his normal thorough, creative job.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It’s a guide that is both practical and theoretically robust, and it will be of interest to grandmaster readers as well as amateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, I found the book to be thorough, high-quality and surprisingly easy to read. I say ‘surprisingly’ because, as I mentioned, I half-expected Ntirlis’ correspondence background to hamper his efforts to recommend a practical repertoire, but he’s really done a good job. Despite having read several books on 1…e5, this is the first that almost convinced me to take it up myself. And who knows…!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIM Dirk Schuh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Playing 1.e4 e5: A Classical Repertoire is well organized and well written... Ntirlis offers plenty of explanatory prose to explain the main ideas for both sides. Highly Recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The proposed lines, drawn from the Two Knights complex and Breyer, are certainly sharp and principled, but they are not outlandishly so. Ntirlis has read everything relevant, cites most of it, and distills the typical plans brilliantly... This is a very advanced book, but for those looking for a one-stop solution to 1.e4, it might be just what the doctor ordered.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess Life\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256139825187,"sku":"cg979","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Playing-1e4.jpg?v=1615039379"},{"product_id":"grandmaster-repertoire-1-e4-vs-the-sicilian-ii-by-parimarjan-negi","title":"Grandmaster Repertoire - 1.e4 vs The Sicilian II by Parimarjan Negi","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: 1.e4 vs The Sicilian II, Parimarjan Negi (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/GrandmasterRepertoire1e4vsSicilianII-excerpt.pdf?v=1615039581\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Parimarjan Negi: 1.e4 vs The Sicilian II (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third volume of the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Repertoire – 1.e4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries tackles many challenging Sicilian lines – the Dragons, Rauzer, Sveshnikov and Kalashnikov. Building on a foundation of critical main lines, Negi reveals an arsenal of new ideas, making this an essential addition to the library of every ambitious player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParimarjan Negi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a former child prodigy who is the second-youngest player of all time to obtain the Grandmaster title. He was Asian Champion in 2012, and played on Board 1 for the Indian team which won bronze medals at the Tromsø 2014 Olympiad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews of the previous volumes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“It’s so good! It shows everything that you need to produce world-class preparation... Negi’s book is absolutely stunning. My jaw kept dropping at the attacking ideas that Negi exposes in this book.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Every now and then, every once-in-a-FIDE-cycle, a book comes along that seriously impresses me. And recently, I received another of these rare, pleasant shocks. Indian GM Parimarjan Negi’s first book of his 1.e4 repertoire series is a real stand-out, an excellent piece of chess authorship.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM David Smerdon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781907982576 - Published 18 November 2015 - 400 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Another instalment of Parimarjan Negi's continuing quest to make all opening books for Black against 1.e4 obsolete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNegi is actually a godsend for a book reviewer because I can more or less repeat what I said in my previous columns! Once again this is a work of the very highest quality. I'm not a lifelong Open Sicilian player so I sometimes feel a little insecure judging the quality of the analysis. I tend to compare the lines Negi suggests with other books I’ve read recently to see whether he addresses their recommendations. He rarely fails me!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The younger generation tends to depend more on the computer. At the level they are now, why not add another dimension by reading more, I try to say, at least when you have great authors like Parimarjan Negi. His books on the Sicilian are absolutely fabulous.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Simen Agdestein\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Even after all these years, I still get a kick when I receive a new chess book. But there’s something special about getting a Negi book. Perhaps it’s knowing that the pages are full of exciting and practical novelties, or maybe it’s an expectation that each volume contributes concretely to furthering modern opening theory. Or maybe I just like the writing. Regardless, the third of the series lived up to my hopes once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo sum up, this book is once again an outstanding work and worth every penny, if only on a novelty quota alone. When I review a new book, I review HARD, and I go out of my way to look for holes. This makes it difficult for any author to meet my high expectations, but Negi continues to impress me. If I weren’t so lazy, I’d even take up the Open Sicilian myself after reading this one! Another Negi book, another\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efive stars\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256146509859,"sku":"cg982","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Grandmaster-Repertoire.jpg?v=1615039787"},{"product_id":"grandmaster-repertoire-6a-beating-the-anti-sicilians-by-vassilios-kotronias","title":"Grandmaster Repertoire 6A - Beating the Anti-Sicilians by Vassilios Kotronias","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Beating the Anti-Sicilians, Vassilios Kotronias (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/BeatingtheAnti-Sicilians-excerpt.pdf?v=1615039980\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Vassilios Kotronias: Beating the Anti-Sicilians (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sicilian Defence is the most combative way to meet 1.e4, but Black’s hopes of reaching his favourite Dragon, Najdorf or Sveshnikov are often quashed at an early stage. In\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Repertoire 6A – Beating the Anti-Sicilians\u003c\/b\u003e, grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias provides full coverage against White’s many attempts to steer the game away from Open Sicilian territory. Beginning with sidelines on move 2, and extending all the way to variations tested at World Championship level, the author provides expert recommendations against all White’s sensible deviations (as well as some not-so-sensible ones!) with specific advice tailored for 2...d6, 2...e6 and 2...Nc6 players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBe it tackling Wing and Morra Gambits head first, outmanoeuvring 2.c3 and Closed aficionados, bashing 3.Bb5† or ruining the Rossolimo, this book contains everything you need to make your opponents wish they had played 2.Nf3 and 3.d4!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVassilios Kotronias\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an experienced grandmaster and ten-time Greek Champion. A Sicilian expert, he is feared for his profound opening preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781907982637 -  504 pages - Published 9 December 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"As a reference book for game preparation I find it very successful.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM Dirk Schuh\u003c\/b\u003e, Rochade Europa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Beating the Anti-Sicilians is a repertoire book for Black which is especially recommendable for correspondence chess players and for club players at a higher level. The repertoire provides Black with lines if White avoids the Open Sicilian. It not only covers proven lines but also unknown variations and novelties in several cases.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUwe Bekemann\u003c\/b\u003e, www.bdf-fernschachbund.de\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256149196835,"sku":"cg980","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Beating-the-Anti-Sicilians.jpg?v=1615040106"},{"product_id":"the-dragon-volume-two-by-gawain-jones","title":"The Dragon Volume Two by Gawain Jones","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The Dragon Volume Two, Gawain Jones (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/TheDragon2-excerpt.pdf?v=1615040295\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Gawain Jones: The Dragon Volume Two (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Dragon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most thrilling chess openings and a favourite of attacking players. But can this sharp and provocative system still be played in the modern era? GM Gawain Jones says “Yes!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this two-volume work, the world’s strongest Dragon specialist guides you through the Black repertoire he has played successfully against world-class opposition. Drawing on his deep understanding as a lifelong Dragon exponent, Jones explains the key concepts and supports his recommendations with cutting-edge analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis volume deals with the 9.0–0–0 variation of the Yugoslav Attack, along with the Classical and White’s various other tries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Gawain Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been a member of the English Olympiad team since 2008. He was Commonwealth Champion in 2011, British Champion in 2012, and has a peak rating (so far!) of 2671.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN  978-1-78483-009-0 - 328 pages - Published 9 September 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Compared with 10 or 15 years ago, the level of – for example – opening books is astonishingly high. Books like Negi's series on 1.e4 or Gawain Jones' excellent and profound effort on the Dragon in which top-class Grandmasters reveal secrets and consistently give concrete evaluations of positions (instead of the infamous 'unclear' or 'with compensation') were unheard of before.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Jones is careful to point out standard motifs as they arise in his analysis. His notes are surprisingly verbose given how much ground he has to cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese two volumes provide a thorough and tested repertoire for the hardcore Dragoneer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Dragon 1 and The Dragon 2 provide the most comprehensive and up-to date treatment of the Yugoslav Attack in the Sicilian Dragon... Both volumes are worthy representatives of the Grandmaster Repertoire series.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUwe Bekemann\u003c\/b\u003e, www.bdf-fernschachbund.de\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256152571939,"sku":"cg983","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/The-Dragon-Volume.jpg?v=1615040498"},{"product_id":"the-dragon-volume-one-by-gawain-jones","title":"The Dragon Volume One by Gawain Jones","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The Dragon Volume One, Gawain Jones (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/TheDragon1-excerpt.pdf?v=1615040688\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Gawain Jones: The Dragon Volume One (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Dragon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most thrilling chess openings and a favourite of attacking players. But can this sharp and provocative system still be played in the modern era? GM Gawain Jones says “Yes!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this two-volume work, the world’s strongest Dragon specialist guides you through the Black repertoire he has played successfully against world-class opposition. Drawing on his deep understanding as a lifelong Dragon exponent, Jones explains the key concepts and supports his recommendations with cutting-edge analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis volume deals with the 9.Bc4 and 9.g4 variations of the Yugoslav Attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Gawain Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been a member of the English Olympiad team since 2008. He was Commonwealth Champion in 2011, British Champion in 2012, and has a peak rating (so far!) of 2671.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN  978-1-78483-007-6 - 320 pages - Published 9 September 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Compared with 10 or 15 years ago, the level of – for example – opening books is astonishingly high. Books like Negi's series on 1.e4 or Gawain Jones' excellent and profound effort on the Dragon in which top-class Grandmasters reveal secrets and consistently give concrete evaluations of positions (instead of the infamous 'unclear' or 'with compensation') were unheard of before.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Jones explains all this and more in a clear and easy to read style that makes the long theoretical lines less intimidating. Concrete analysis gets a decided preference, but there is still plenty of explanatory prose to guide the reader....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book is highly recommended for all who play the Dragon or who are thinking of taking it up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"There is a useful 20-page section on typical Dragon themes in Volume 1, and Jones is careful to point out standard motifs as they arise in his analysis. His notes are surprisingly verbose given how much ground he has to cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese two volumes provide a thorough and tested repertoire for the hardcore Dragoneer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Dragon 1 and The Dragon 2 provide the most comprehensive and up-to date treatment of the Yugoslav Attack in the Sicilian Dragon... Both volumes are worthy representatives of the Grandmaster Repertoire series.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUwe Bekemann\u003c\/b\u003e, www.bdf-fernschachbund.de\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256153358371,"sku":"cg984","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Dragonvol1.jpg?v=1615040794"},{"product_id":"grandmaster-repertoire-20-the-semi-slav-by-lars-schandorff","title":"Grandmaster Repertoire 20 - The Semi-Slav by Lars Schandorff","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The Semi-Slav, Lars Schandorff (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/TheSemi-Slav-excerpt.pdf?v=1615041324\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Lars Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLars Schandorff’s two volumes on 1.d4 were celebrated by reviewers and grandmasters. GM Simen Agdestein said: “I have recently been reading Lars Schandorff’s Playing 1.d4 books, thinking that it cannot possibly get more instructive than this.” Meanwhile, GM Boris Avrukh’s verdict was simple: “Lars, I want to play your book.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow Schandorff switches sides and offers a top-class Semi-Slav repertoire against 1.d4. The Semi-Slav strikes the perfect balance of ambition and soundness, which has made it popular at every level up to and including the world championship. Black needs to know his stuff, but Schandorff is the ideal guide to make the learning process a pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLars Schandorff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Danish grandmaster who is renowned for his deep opening preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781907982941 - 264 pages - Published 22 July 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Five recent offerings from Quality Chess confirm that it is the unquestioned leader when it comes to consistently publishing chess books of the highest quality...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDanish Grandmaster Lars Schandorff has the gift of producing manageable and readable opening books... Schandorff’s book is must reading for anyone who plays the Semi-Slav.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess Today\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"While he does not skirt the need for memory work, Schandorff offers readers sufficient and welcome signposts to assist in the task... warmly recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess Life\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256154308643,"sku":"cg989","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/The-Semi-Slav.jpg?v=1615041475"},{"product_id":"playing-the-trompowsky-by-richard-pert","title":"Playing the Trompowsky by Richard Pert","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Playing the Trompowsky, Richard Pert (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/PlayingtheTrompowsky-excerpt.pdf?v=1615110432\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Richard Pert: Playing the Trompowsky (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf like most chess players you have a limited amount of time that you can spend studying, but you still want to push for an advantage with White, then the Trompowsky is a great choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Trompowsky, 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5, has not been as deeply investigated as many of the main lines, and it is an attacking opening that is tricky for Black to face. 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He has played the Trompowsky with success for more than ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 978-1-907982-75-0 - 264 pages - Published 19 July 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Overall, I can highly recommend this book, which is both theoretically robust and entertaining to read, and makes a convenient travel companion to tournaments.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM David Smerdon\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The author moves on to showing the world how the Trompowsky can be played with attitude. He succeeds in his quest, as time and time again Richard Pert reveals innovative ideas from both his own games and analyses.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Glenn Flear\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"While Pert does not guarantee an advantage for White in all the lines, he gives it a good shot based on his own experience and an incredible amount of analysis, much of which is revealed for the first time in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor the intended audience, this is a very good book on the Trompowsky and related openings. It takes the theory several steps forward and will provide the reader with many new ideas and concepts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarsten Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessCafe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The book's strengths include numerous mentions of lines given in other books and the author's attempts to refresh things from the white point of view, including a sprinkling of novelties along the way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, CHESS Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Playing the Trompowsky can be recommended to a wide range of players. Attackers and counterpunchers alike will find lines they can champion... It’s because of Pert’s book that I am now playing the Trompowsky on a regular basis. What better recommendation could I give than that?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256745902115,"sku":"cg857","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Playing-the-Trompowsky.jpg?v=1615110528"},{"product_id":"the-italian-renaissance-ii-the-main-lines-by-martyn-kravtsiv","title":"The Italian Renaissance - II: The Main Lines by Martyn Kravtsiv","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The Italian Renaissance - II: The Main Lines, Martyn Kravtsiv (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/ItalianRenaissance2-excerpt.pdf?v=1615120900\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Martyn Kravtsiv: The Italian Renaissance - II: The Main Lines (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this, the second book in his two-volume work, GM Martyn Kravtsiv shines the spotlight on the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4). Most chess players learn the basics of this opening as beginners, yet it contains enough depth and complexity to provide the world’s best players with a rich and ever-evolving battleground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough written unmistakably from White’s perspective, this work takes a different approach from that of a typical repertoire book. Rather than filling valuable pages analysing rare, inferior and generally irrelevant options, the author delves deep into the most important main lines, explaining the key move-order details and providing White with a series of well-researched ideas which will force your opponents to solve difficult problems at the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoin\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Italian Renaissance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand create your own masterpieces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartyn Kravtsiv\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Ukrainian Grandmaster with a peak rating of 2685, with expert knowledge and experience of 1.e4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e264 pages - Published 26 August 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-100-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In this companion volume Kravtsiv moves on to his main repertoire recommendation, 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4, meeting 3...Bc5 with 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3, the Giuoco Piano and which 2.Bc4 can easily transpose into. Once again the coverage is cutting edge with Kravtsiv also showing how to handle the 3...Nf6 4.d3 lines where Black omits ...Bc5.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, CHESS magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256861278243,"sku":"cg111578","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/9781784830991.jpg?v=1615120976"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-strategy-by-alexander-kotov","title":"The Science of Strategy by Alexander Kotov","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The Science of Strategy, Alexander Kotov (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/ScienceofStrategy-excerpt.pdf?v=1615624041\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Alexander Kotov: The Science of Strategy (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChess is a strategically deep game and it is no surprise that players often struggle to find the right strategy over the board. Computers may be able to show a good move in a position, but they can’t explain how it should fit into an overall plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Science of Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e, Alexander Kotov takes a methodical approach to this mysterious subject, breaking it down into clear themes. He starts with the crucial role of the pawn in chess, before systematically discussing a series of key strategic elements to complete the overall picture. Finally, building on what has gone before, one of the most difficult aspects of chess is discussed: the ability to evaluate a position and conceive a plan on the basis of this evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKotov’s clear and methodical style makes this book an ideal guide to chess strategy. He describes the chess in words rather than relying overmuch on variations, and illustrates his ideas in insightfully annotated positional games, with the likes of Alekhine, Botvinnik and Karpov featuring heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlexander Kotov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a formidable grandmaster of the Soviet school. He was the 1948 Soviet Champion (jointly with Bronstein), and a member of the USSR gold-medal-winning team at the 1952 and 1954 Olympiads. He is also renowned as a chess author, most famously for Think Like a Grandmaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e240 pages - Published 3 April 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-079-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"If you like to learn in a methodical, systematic way, with explanatory prose the focus and not tons of variations, and are rated 1800 to 2200, this book is for you.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261178298403,"sku":"cg111510","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/The-Science-of-Strategy.jpg?v=1615624173"},{"product_id":"the-woodpecker-method-by-axel-smith-and-hans-tikkanen","title":"The Woodpecker Method by Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The Woodpecker Method, Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/WoodpeckerMethod-excerpt.pdf?v=1615624606\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen: The Woodpecker Method (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Woodpecker Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the name given by Axel Smith to a training system developed by his compatriot and co-author Hans Tikkanen. After training with his method in 2010, Tikkanen achieved three GM norms within a seven-week period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe quick explanation of the Woodpecker Method is that you need to solve a large number of puzzles in a row; then solve the same puzzles again and again, only faster. It’s not a lazy shortcut to success – hard work is required. But the reward can be re-programming your unconscious mind. Benefits include sharper tactical vision, fewer blunders, better play when in time trouble and improved intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book contains everything you need to carry out your own Woodpecker training. Smith and Tikkanen explain how to get the maximum benefit from the method, before presenting over 1100 puzzles and solutions, all of which have been checked and double-checked for accuracy and suitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Axel Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the award-winning author of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pump Up your Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e e3 Poison\u003c\/span\u003e, both of which were enthusiastically received by readers and reviewers. Using the Woodpecker as part of his training, as an adult he improved from a rating of 2100 to becoming a Grandmaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Hans Tikkanen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a four-time Swedish Champion whose live rating peaked over 2600. His interest in chess-improvement methods, and how they work, led him to study for a degree in psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e392 pages - Published (hardcover) 25 July 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-054-0\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\/5 Stars \"Overall, I like the book, I think it makes for an excellent training program, and it will undoubtedly become established as a valuable tool for players who are serious about improving their game.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarsten Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e, American Chess Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"There are of course many ways to improve the skill in chess, and that is what every chess player wants at every level. But the method of the Swedish master Hans Tikkanen is very original. His colleague Axel Smith coined the name: The Woodpecker Method, published by the Scottish publisher Quality Chess, where so many interesting books come from.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 Stars \"The Woodpecker Method is for training your subconscious and this book is for training the stuff your subconscious will still miss. In other words, the very un-intuitive and difficult to see ideas and solutions to complex chess positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI definitely think that this book is accessible to players even under 2200 as long as they are looking for challenging problems. In a way, it is similar to studying endgame studies in this regard - most are going to be very difficult to get 100% correct. However, you will notice that as you train more you can be encouraged by finding more of the ideas involved in the solutions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheFalconer\u003c\/b\u003e, Chessable\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261184557091,"sku":"cg111509","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/The-Woodpecker-Method.jpg?v=1615624726"},{"product_id":"small-steps-to-giant-improvement-by-sam-shankland","title":"Small Steps to Giant Improvement by Sam Shankland","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Small Steps to Giant Improvement, Sam Shankland (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/SmallStepstoGiantImprovement-excerpt.pdf?v=1615625206\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Sam Shankland: Small Steps to Giant Improvement (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn chess you cannot take your move back, but you can always return a misplaced piece to its former square at the cost of some time. Pawns on the other hand can never move backwards, making pawn moves truly permanent decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis irreversibility makes Pawn Play among the most difficult aspects of chess strategy, which is one reason few books have been written about this topic – and some that have are almost incomprehensible. Double Olympiad gold medallist Sam Shankland has gone the other way – breaking down the principles of Pawn Play to basic, easily understandable guidelines every chess player should know. Shankland starts with extremely simple examples, but then lifts the level, illustrating the universality of the book’s guidelines by showing how grandmasters could have made better decisions by using them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSam Shankland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Grandmaster and permanent member of the US national team, winning an Individual Gold Medal in 2014 and Team Gold in 2016. In 2015 and 2017 he played Board 1 for the US team at the World Team Championship. In April 2018 he became US Champion. This is his first book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback ISBN 978-1-78483-050-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5\/5 Stars “A beautifully produced hardback… Shankland wins me over by illustrating these guidelines beautifully… All in all, an excellent, original book.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5\/5 Stars \"In the present book, Grandmaster Sam Shankland discusses pawn play, especially the implications of having far advanced pawns and how to provoke or force them to be pushed too far. There is also a discussion of doubled pawns from both your own and your opponent's perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book accomplishes its goals very well and the discussions are enlightening even if suited for stronger players in the intended readership. For players of at least 2000 Elo strength it will certainly provide first-rate instruction, but for those rated below that it may be a little complex at times. Nevertheless a self improvement manual well worth studying!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarsten Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e, American Chess Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"An intimate, unvarnished interrogation of a strong Grandmaster’s mind at work, and a clear articulation of the pragmatism at the heart of contemporary chess praxis. It is a fascinating first effort from the new US Champion, and I sincerely hope that the promised second volume soon sees the light of day.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess Life\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261191143459,"sku":"cg111501","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Small-Steps-to-Giant-Improvement.jpg?v=1615625295"},{"product_id":"dynamic-decision-making-in-chess-by-boris-gelfand","title":"Dynamic Decision Making in Chess by Boris Gelfand","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Dynamic Decision Making in Chess, Boris Gelfand (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/DynamicDecisionMakinginChess-excerpt.pdf?v=1615625555\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Boris Gelfand: Dynamic Decision Making in Chess (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDynamic Decision Making in Chess\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eformer World Championship Challenger Boris Gelfand continues his investigation into decision-making at the top level, discussing some of his best games as well as his worst slips, giving the reader a unique insight into the mind of a world-class grandmaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Boris Gelfand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been an elite player for 30 years, winning the World Cup, Olympiad Gold, Candidates and many other top tournaments. In 2015\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Positional Decision Making in Chess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the ECF Book of the Year award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Jacob Aagaard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the only chess writer to win all the major awards for chess writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN Paperback: 9781784830120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback Published 2 August 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaction to Positional Decision Making in Chess:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Gelfand is very good – and very honest – at explaining which decisions he could calculate and which decisions he needed to take on the basis of judgment, and how he did that... It adds up to the type of book I love... I think this book has masses to teach any strength of player.”\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The most useful decision-making chess guide I have ever read.”\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM David Smerdon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“A revelation.”\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Lubomir Kavalek\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Gelfand has given us a superlative book... 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The format is just right with lots of text and not too many variations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Simen Agdestein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261206216739,"sku":"cg111259","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Dynamic-Decision-Making-in-Chess.jpg?v=1615625637"},{"product_id":"chess-structures-a-grandmaster-guide-by-mauricio-flores-rios","title":"Chess Structures - A Grandmaster Guide by Mauricio Flores Rios","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Chess Structures, Mauricio Flores Rios (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/Flores_Rios_Chess_Structures-excerpt.pdf?v=1615626100\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Mauricio Flores Rios: Chess Structures (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMauricio Flores Rios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides an in-depth study of the 28 most common structures in chess practice. In\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChess Structures – A Grandmaster Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Carefully selected model games showing each structure’s main plans and ideas\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Strategic patterns to observe and typical pitfalls to avoid\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*50 positional exercises with detailed solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Axel Bachmann from the Foreword:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Chess Structures – A Grandmaster Guide is an excellent selection of model games. By studying the 140 games and fragments in this book, the reader will learn many of the most important plans, patterns and ideas in chess.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMauricio Flores Rios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a grandmaster from Chile. He achieved the title at eighteen, and is a regular member of Chile’s Olympic team. Mauricio combines his career as a chess player and trainer with his PhD studies in Mathematics at the University of Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN 9781784830007 - 464 pages - Published 4 February 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"There is also masses of stuff in the book that made me go 'Oooh!' and 'Aaah!' so I think it will have the same effect on you! In particular, I loved Rios' exposition of White's plan of exerting queenside pressure against Hedgehog systems. I'd seen one of the games he quotes in his chapter but I'd never remotely made any link to a structured way of fighting the Hedgehog structure, so this chapter was a real eye-opener for me...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn conclusion, warmly recommended. Lots to learn!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Mauricio Flores Rios has made a welcome and important addition to the literature...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt seems that a lot of thought went into the pedagogical makeup of the book, and that effort has paid off grandly. This is among the best non-beginner works for learning chess that I’ve seen...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere’s hoping that this is not the last book we see from this young Grandmaster!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Quality Chess never seem afraid of publishing books which might not, at first glance, attract a wide readership. Chess Structures is a case in point. It can't be easy even thinking of an attention-grabbing title for such a subject, but I can say right from the start that this erudite tome is well worth the investment of time and money.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, CHESS magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In studying this book, the reader will become acquainted with the typical plans, patterns, and strategic ideas related to the various pawn structures, with each game designed to be a building block toward the understanding of the structure as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo matter what your rating, the reader will learn much more about chess to a far deeper extent by studying this book than by looking for the latest move-thirty novelty in any opening treatise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy assessment of this product: 6\/6\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261212114979,"sku":"cg909","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Chess-Structures.jpg?v=1615626231"},{"product_id":"positional-decision-making-in-chess-by-boris-gelfand","title":"Positional Decision Making in Chess by Boris Gelfand","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Positional Decision Making in Chess, Boris Gelfand (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/PositionalDecisionMakinginChess-excerpt.pdf?v=1615626379\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Boris Gelfand: Positional Decision Making in Chess (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePositional Decision Making in Chess\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a rare look into the mind of a top grandmaster. In his efforts to explain his way of thinking,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoris Gelfand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efocuses on such topics as the squeeze, space advantage, the transformation of pawn structures and the transformation of advantages. Based on examples from his own games and those of his hero, Akiba Rubinstein, Gelfand explains how he thinks during the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Boris Gelfand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the European Junior Championship in 1987 and reached No. 3 in the World in 1990. He has led the Israeli team to numerous medals at both European and Olympiad level. Gelfand won the 2009 World Cup and has participated in six Candidates cycles, winning it in 2011. He lost the 2012 World Championship match in the play-off. At 46 he is still winning tournaments ahead of the best players in the world, in many cases men half his own age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Jacob Aagaard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the only chess author to have won all the major awards for chess writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN 978-1-78483-005-2 - 288 pages\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover published 17 June 2015\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback published 3 February 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Gelfand's book is a revelation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Lubomir Kavalek\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Gelfand is very good - and very honest - at explaining which decisions he could calculate and which decisions he needed to take on the basis of judgment, and how he did that... It adds up to the type of book I love... I think this book has masses to teach any strength of player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***** (5\/5)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIs there a chess book that has had a profound influence on you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Countless. But in recent times Positional Decision Making by Gelfand was very enjoyable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Vidit Gujrathi\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"This is an outstanding book, probably the best I’ve read this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have to admit, from a personal perspective, that I found this book to be the most useful decision-making chess guide I have ever read. It’s jam-packed full of useful gems, little pieces of positional advice that probably just come naturally to Gelfand, but need to be dictated to and learned by the rest of us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM David Smerdon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I like Rubinstein and Gelfand and found the book classy!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Igor Stohl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Positional Decision Making is the best chess book I have read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Axel Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" This is a special book, which explains important concepts through wonderful games, annotated with wit and insight by a phenomenal player. The notes to Game 7 of the Anand – Gelfand World Championship match alone are worth the price of admission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy assessment ***** (5\/5)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM Sam Collins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Five recent offerings from Quality Chess confirm that it is the unquestioned leader when it comes to consistently publishing chess books of the highest quality...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are many original and perceptive observations sprinkled throughout this book... This is must reading for any serious chess player. My strongest recommendation without reservation\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261214212131,"sku":"cg923","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Positional-Decision-Making-in-Chess.jpg?v=1615626574"},{"product_id":"python-strategy-by-tigran-petrosian","title":"Python Strategy by Tigran Petrosian","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Python Strategy, Tigran Petrosian (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/PythonStrategy-excerpt.pdf?v=1615626713\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Tigran Petrosian: Python Strategy (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTigran Petrosian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a titan of chess history. All agree he was a genius of strategy, defence and sacrifice, but didn’t he take too many draws? Possibly so, but when Petrosian selected and annotated his best games, that flaw disappeared, leaving only brilliance and profound chess understanding. As Garry Kasparov said: “My games with the 9th World Champion broadened my understanding of chess. Had it not been for these two defeats, I would possibly not have reached the top in chess.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book is an English translation of a Russian classic that is a favourite of many grandmasters, including Mihail Marin and Levon Aronian. A literal translation of the Russian title might be ‘The Strategy of Soundness’ but\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePython Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a better fit for Petrosian’s more ambitious games. As another World Champion, Max Euwe, once wrote: “Petrosian is not a tiger that pounces on its prey, but rather a python that smothers its victim.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTigran Petrosian\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ewas World Champion from 1963 to 1969, as well as a superb team player for the Soviet Union. In Olympiads he won nine team gold medals and six individual gold medals, winning 78 games, drawing 50 and losing just once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN 978-1-78483-002-1 - 392 pages - Published 17 June 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"What is it about the book that I loved so much? The annotations by Petrosian were usually done immediately after his game had ended for magazines or newspapers. This meant that his annotations were mainly word based with the inclusion of deep variations only when required. Such kind of annotations may not be perfect (like computer analysis) but they teach you a lot about the game. It's like getting to peek into the mind of a great player...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book helps you to not only know about one of the greatest legends of the game but in doing so you will unknowing experience a sudden rise in your positional understanding.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM Sagar Shah\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Five recent offerings from Quality Chess confirm that it is the unquestioned leader when it comes to consistently publishing chess books of the highest quality...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePython Strategy, which contains numerous interviews of Petrosian, has over 100 deeply annotated games... Those looking for insights into the mind one of the most original World Champions of all time will find Python Strategy a fitting tribute and an excellent value.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess Today\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"This book contains a significant amount of explanation of the thought process of the author, his game analytical skills, his profound thinking of the game... The author has made it a point to include some experience or narration necessary before each chapter. This gives the readers clear insights into what the 9th world champion thought at that time... This is such a wonderful book, that I recommend it to everyone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChessarticle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblog \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Python Strategy is a collection of narrative and entertaining content on the life and games of tenth world champion Tigran Petrosian... This work is recommended for the chess friend who likes to see well-commented games for entertainment as well as to improve his playing strength, as well as for those who would like to learn more about the former world champion.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUwe Bekemann\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"It is beyond doubt that Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian (1929-1984) belongs to the very greatest part of chess history... The title Python Strategy is not a literal translation of the Russian title, but is based on a comment by Euwe that many opponents of Petrosian's chess must have felt like the strangled victims of the python.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Python Strategy is undoubtedly the new standard work on the 'defensive artist' Petrosian. Even 31 years after his death and in the era of engines, Petrosian's games, analysis and verbal explanations provide valuable advice for every chessplayer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlexander Hilverda\u003c\/b\u003e, SCHACH\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261217718307,"sku":"cg924","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Python-Strategy.jpg?v=1615626866"},{"product_id":"luthers-chess-reformation-by-thomas-luther","title":"Luther's Chess Reformation by Thomas Luther","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Luther's Chess Reformation, Thomas Luther (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/LuthersChessReformation-excerpt.pdf?v=1615627043\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Thomas Luther: Luther's Chess Reformation (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecoming a Grandmaster is the dream of every young chess talent. Thomas Luther achieved this goal despite the added challenge of being born with a disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuther’s Chess Reformation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides a wealth of practical tips and suggestions for chess players of all levels. Using the experiences and insights gained from his remarkable career, Luther offers an insider’s view into the world of grandmaster chess. Readers will enjoy his chatty style, while also benefiting from invaluable advice about what it takes to achieve one’s chess goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThomas Luther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a three-time German Champion who reached the Top 100 in the world. Luther is a highly successful coach and one of only a handful of people to be awarded the title of FIDE Senior Trainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781784830175 - 232 pages - Published 21 December 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The book also contains tons of original tests and studies that will make your brain work. I personally appreciated ”The Luther’s test” which is a small test with 21 positions for players rated 2200-2400, seriously? These exercises are tricky!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuther’s book is original and deals with topics that you don’t normally read about in chess publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly recommended!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM Renier Castellanos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"It is a chess book that many can learn from, both about chess technically and in terms of knowledge of the world of chess grandmasters. And incidentally, we learn a few things about life in the former East Germany, where of course it was not all doom and gloom. There is much about the life of top chess players and any youthful talent planning to become professional should read this.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261220667427,"sku":"cg111514","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Luther_s-Chess-Reformation.jpg?v=1615627232"},{"product_id":"grandmaster-preparation-strategic-play-by-jacob-aagaard","title":"Grandmaster Preparation - Strategic Play by Jacob Aagaard","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Strategic Play, Jacob Aagaard (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/StrategicPlay-excerpt.pdf?v=1615627437\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Jacob Aagaard: Strategic Play (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrategic Play\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJacob Aagaard digs deep into the most complex area of chess thinking. The games and exercises in this book transcend regular chess skills, such as pattern recognition, calculation and positional analysis. Building on the two previous books in the Grandmaster Preparation series, this book challenges the reader to explore the complexities of chess, offering clarity and understanding through Aagaard’s straightforward approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJacob Aagaard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the British Championship at his first and only attempt. He is the only chess author to have received the Boleslavsky Medal as well as the Guardian, ECF and ChessCafe Book of the Year awards. He is a FIDE Senior Trainer, and on his retirement from professional chess he has taken up the post of trainer for the Danish elite. His training material is used by amateurs, grandmasters and World Champions alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries is aimed at ambitious players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781907982286 - 304 pages - Published 15 March 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I like the books Positional Play and Strategic Play. After I studied them, my pieces started to co-ordinate better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM David Navara\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"One of the most influential authors gives insight in a grandmaster's laboratory! Superb! These books might be the best books on the market, aiming at players above master level! Without exaggeration… it’s your own fault if you don’t purchase these books. If you want to be the best, you need the best. Here you have it…. so get it and start mastering chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRating: 6\/6 Highly recommended!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLukas Wedrychowski\u003c\/b\u003e, DailyChess.org\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The best three chess books: The brilliant Grandmaster Preparation series (Strategic Play, Positional Play and Calculation), which I would warmly recommend to anyone wanting to reach the next step with their chess.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Adair\u003c\/b\u003e, CHESS Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In any case it is fun to work with this book. The clear understandable examples and positions will stick in your mind. Explanations are at a high level with Aagaard still managing to keep his feet on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor me, a really great workbook that leaves no wish unfulfilled!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartin Rieger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Grandmaster Jacob Aagaard digs in this beautifully made hardcover book into the world of calculation, prophylaxis, pattern recognition, positional analyses and more. This all is well explained by means of excellent analyses, game clippings, complete games and exercises...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConclusion: One of those book that help you to become a player of master strength!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Elburg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“An excellent workbook for improving the ambitious player's strategical knowledge.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeinz Däubler\u003c\/b\u003e, Der Neue Tag\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261224566819,"sku":"cg462","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Strategic-Play.jpg?v=1615627512"},{"product_id":"grandmaster-preparation-attack-defence-by-jacob-aagaard","title":"Grandmaster Preparation - Attack \u0026 Defence by Jacob Aagaard","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Attack \u0026amp; Defence, Jacob Aagaard (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/Attack_Defence-excerpt.pdf?v=1615627741\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Jacob Aagaard: Attack \u0026amp; Defence (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttack \u0026amp; Defence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJacob Aagaard presents the main principles of how to attack and defend in chess. By carving dynamic chess into separate areas of ability, he gives the reader a clear way to expand his understanding of this vital part of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Playing the violin and learning languages are similar activities - the brain needs a special map for these kinds of activities, so it has to be learned at an early age - due to some brain chemistry stuff, I guess. That explains why so many players get stuck at a certain level - their map is done! Depressing, eh? But that's where Aagaard (and other heavyweights like Dvoretsky and Yusupov) come to the rescue! The books in this series are designed to change the ‘chess map' in your brain! Jacob wants to transform that narrow path of finding good moves into a freeway where good moves flow!\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the foreword by Sune Berg Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJacob Aagaard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the British Championship at his first and only attempt. He is the only author to have won the Boleslavsky Medal as well as the ACP, Guardian, ECF and ChessCafe Book of the Year awards. He is a FIDE Senior Trainer, and on his retirement from professional chess he has taken up the post of trainer for the Danish elite. His training material is used by amateurs, grandmasters and World Champions alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries is aimed at ambitious players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781907982705 - 304 pages - Published 27 September 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"It is true that the material is not easy: even a GM can't solve them without some effort. On the other hand, I've been solving the exercises [in 'Attack \u0026amp; Defence' and 'Endgame Play'] during 20-minute train trips to work with a pretty good success rate so they are certainly not at the impossible scale of things. My experience is that there is a pretty good mix of easier and harder exercises.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Exercises, exercises and yet more exercises. That was what was characteristic for the old Soviet school of chess, which placed them on top after World War 2. Danish GM Jacob Aagaard continues this tradition in the series Grandmaster Preparation on Quality Chess, where you can find enough exercises for several years, sorted by theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eObviously you will not get the same position in a game. Luckily chess is too rich for this. You cannot study everything in chess as though cramming for an exam. But you can train your head and this is exactly what you achieve with this type of exercises. It worked for the Russians - and it should work for the rest of us as well.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Simen Agdestein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Each chapter starts with a prose explanation of the theme, backed up by illustrative examples of it in action. Then the reader must be ready to do some serious work on the test positions. Aagaard has chosen his material very well. Apart from being extremely instructive, the positions are taken mainly from very recent games (the years 2012 and 2013 figure prominently), giving them a certain freshness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, CHESS magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Gaining 100 Elo points with one book! By reading this book you will increase your chess skills, not only in attack and defence but also it benefits your level of calculation.... The text written by Jacob Aagaard is what makes our general chess understanding richer and inspires us to work hard... I could feel the difference in my level of play after reading this book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAanjaneya Phatak\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessBase India \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"It’s for the serious player. For those of you, who still keep dreaming about their master titles and want to work for them...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe style in which [it is] written truly reflects the high level of writing Quality Chess is known and famous for!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLukas Wedrychowski\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"With Jacob Aagard's book, Attack \u0026amp; Defence, part of a five-volume series, you immediately feel that it will bring you more than any opening book. It is particularly welcome that in this book not only the popular 'attack' but also the unpopular 'defence' is given space.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAndré Schulz\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessBase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Attack \u0026amp; Defence is not a beginners book, but for the reader who is already pretty strong, it can certainly make him even better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUwe Bekemann\u003c\/b\u003e, Fernschachpost\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261228564515,"sku":"cg623","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Attack-_-Defence.jpg?v=1615627826"},{"product_id":"small-steps-2-success-by-sam-shankland","title":"Small Steps 2 Success by Sam Shankland","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Small Steps 2 Success, Sam Shankland (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/SmallSteps2Success-excerpt.pdf?v=1615629309\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Sam Shankland: Small Steps 2 Success (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePawn play is a fundamental aspect of chess strategy, yet often neglected in chess literature. In this, his second book on pawn play, Super-GM Sam Shankland sheds light on the vital topic of Passed Pawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePassed pawns – whether connected, lone or protected – are common occurrences in middlegames and endgames, and your effectiveness in playing with or against them will make the difference between victory and defeat. Just like in his previous book, Shankland breaks down each topic into a series of crystal-clear guidelines to aid the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSam Shankland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a world-class Grandmaster and a mainstay of the US national team. He won the 2018 US Championship and is a double Olympiad gold medallist with a 2700+ rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e360 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-089-2  Published (paperback) 15 July 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePraise for the author’s previous work:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“A beautifully produced hardback... Shankland wins me over by illustrating these guidelines beautifully... an excellent, original book. 5\/5 Stars”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The book accomplishes its goals very well and the discussions are enlightening... a self improvement manual well worth studying! 5\/5 Stars\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarsten Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e, American Chess Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“An intimate, unvarnished interrogation of a strong Grandmaster’s mind at work, and a clear articulation of the pragmatism at the heart of contemporary chess praxis. It is a fascinating first effort from the new US Champion, and I sincerely hope that the promised second volume soon sees the light of day.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Hartmann\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"An excellent quality work by Sam Shankland gives many tips for the readers who want to deal with the topics of passed pawns A lot of new material and an exciting author.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Artur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e, on behalf of the Averbakh-Boleslavsky Award jury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Sam Shankland not only brings instructive examples but manages to draw the right conclusions from them leading to good guidelines. 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The 2018 U.S. Champion’s first book, 'Small Steps to Giant Improvement', received critical acclaim and his new work, packed with loads of instructional material, helpful tips and exercises, should as well.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261246717987,"sku":"cg111575","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Small-Steps-2-Success.jpg?v=1615629472"},{"product_id":"soviet-middlegame-technique-by-peter-romanovsky","title":"Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Soviet Middlegame Technique, Peter Romanovsky (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/SovietMiddlegameTechnique-excerpt.pdf?v=1615630202\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Peter Romanovsky: Soviet Middlegame Technique (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of the classics of Soviet chess literature have struggled to see the light of day, but none more so than\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoviet Middlegame Technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Peter Romanovsky. The original version of this famous guide to the middlegame was published in 1929 when Romanovsky was Soviet Champion. Romanovsky later decided to update and improve his work. As he finished his work in 1942, World War II was underway and Romanovsky was trapped in the notorious siege of Leningrad. The author barely survived and his manuscript was lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRomanovsky was undeterred and finally recreated his improved book in 1960. His writing was later translated into English and published in two titles – one on Planning and the other on Combinations. In this fresh translation we have included both works to create the ultimate version of a classic of Soviet chess literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Alexander Kotov on Romanovsky: “One of the best books in the world’s chess literature.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN 978-1-907982-48-4 - 416 pages - Published 15 March 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In terms of illustrative games we are taken back in time to encounter the likes of Steinitz, Tarrasch, Alekhine and Capablanca but the lessons from the games of such giants are still just as valid and important today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuality Chess should be congratulated on their crisp layout and presentation, bringing this classic work to life and ready to instruct a whole new generation of chess players.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The creativity of Romanovsky lays in his instructive words and the brilliantly played games...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConclusion: One of those super instructive learning books!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Elburg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Soviet Middlegame Technique is nicely written and also entertaining. It is both interesting and educational. I recommend it to readers interested in learning as well as the collector.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUwe Bekemann\u003c\/b\u003e, www.bdf-fernschachbund.de\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261257138211,"sku":"cg929","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Soviet-Middlegame-Technique.jpg?v=1615630425"},{"product_id":"soviet-chess-strategy-by-alexey-suetin","title":"Soviet Chess Strategy by Alexey Suetin","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/SovietChessStrategyexcerpt.pdf?v=1615630622\" title=\"Download Sample: Soviet Chess Strategy, Alexey Suetin (PDF)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Alexey Suetin: Soviet Chess Strategy (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Soviet Union is history, but its influence on chess is still strong\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein the 21st century, as a glance at the rating list proves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe late Alexey Suetin was perfectly qualified to reveal the strategic\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esecrets of the Soviet chess school. Suetin was a strong grandmaster\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand for many years one of the most respected coaches in Moscow –\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe guided the ultimate strategist, Tigran Petrosian, to the World\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChampionship, and numbered Vassily Ivanchuk among his many\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eother pupils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoviet Chess Strategy is a collection of Suetin’s finest writing.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuetin instructs the reader on all the key aspects of strategic play,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eincluding the centre, dynamism, accurate evaluation, attack and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edefence, and the relationship between strategy and tactics.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not too late to become a pupil in the Soviet chess school!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 978-1-906552-20-6 - 240 pages - Published 28 May 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Quality Chess also published some of the Soviet classic chess books, recommended for tournament players... Another valuable book is Soviet Chess Strategy by Alexey Suetin, one of the best Soviet theoreticians. He was a long-time coach of the world champion Tigran Petrosian, and guided Vasyl Ivanchuk at the beginning of his career. It is a beautiful treatise on modern strategy and tactics.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Lubomir Kavalek\u003c\/b\u003e, Huffington Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"[The book examines] key principles of strategy, tactics and middlegame positions. It is entitled Soviet Chess Strategy, and even though the Soviet Union hasn’t existed for the last two decades, it provides a synopsis of important ideas that dominated much of 20th century chess. The book brings together different pieces of Alexey Suetin’s writings, providing insights into one of the greatest coaches of the Soviet era. A strong player in his own right, Suetin served as a coach and mentor to a generation of powerful Soviet players. He died in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Soviets were dominant in world chess for decades, and their contribution to strategy is undisputed. As the publishers of the book declare: 'It is not too late to become a pupil in the Soviet chess school!'\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCecil Rosner,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWinnipeg Free Press\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Suetin was a very strong chess player in the 1960s - likely one of the top 25 in the world - but was overshadowed by his more famous peers. Fortunately Suetin had other talents to fall back on... Suetin was also a talented writer...This collection of writings, skillfully edited by IM Ilya Odessky and translated by John Sugden, is a meaty tome...\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuetin died in 2001, and likely much of the material in this book was written much earlier, but it still has a fresh and modern feel to it.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoviet Chess Strategy is full of interesting stories and instructive examples. Highly Recommended\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261260677155,"sku":"cg928","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Soviet-Chess-Strategy.jpg?v=1615630821"},{"product_id":"my-system-by-aron-nimzowitsch","title":"My System by Aron Nimzowitsch","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: My System, Aron Nimzowitsch (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/MySystem-excerpt.pdf?v=1615631090\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Aron Nimzowitsch: My System (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAron Nimzowitsch\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the greatest chess players of the 1920s and 1930s, ranked just behind the famous World Champions Alekhine and Capablanca. His reputation as an author is higher still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy System is at the top of a very short list of chess classics. Nimzowitsch’s ideas have had a profound influence on modern chess thinking. Most chess masters will at some point have studied Nimzowitsch’s work, and not to have read My System is by many regarded as a shocking gap in a chess player’s education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe problem for an English-speaking audience has been that My System was written in German more than eighty years ago. The commonly-used contemporary translations have sounded dated for some time, and were always questionable: the translators frequently toned down many passages, fearing Nimzowitsch’s biting wit would be too controversial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis edition uses a brand-new translation that recreates the author’s original intentions. For the first time an English-speaking audience can appreciate the true nature of a famous chess book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 978-91-976005-3-8 - 320 pages - 24 January 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePage 269: \"It would serve no purpose to mention or even to hint at all the scorn and mockery which was directed at me; let it suffice to say that nobody has ever been mistreated like that in the whole history of chess. The reward for my new ideas consisted of abuse, or at best of systematic silence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Since its publication approximately eighty years ago, My System has been one of the cornerstones of chess theory and instruction. It has been a major influence on the development of chess theory and praxis for most of the 20th century, and will continue to do so in the 21st. The re-release of Nimzowitsch’s extraordinary work, along with the additional material included by the publisher makes the appeal and importance of this great book as relevant as it ever was.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEugene Manchester\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessCafe.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261265297443,"sku":"cg111188","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/My-System.jpg?v=1615631292"},{"product_id":"attacking-manual-2-by-jacob-aagaard","title":"Attacking Manual 2 by Jacob Aagaard","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The attacking manual 2, Jacob Aagaard (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/attacking_manual_2.pdf?v=1615631746\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Jacob Aagaard: The attacking manual 2 (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe old masters dealt only with the static features of positional rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut, these are insufficient to explain the basics of chess. The problem is that chess, like other sciences, has undergone a dynamic revolution, but chess literature does not yet reflect this. In this major work Aagaard explains the rules of attack (the exploitation of a dynamic advantage), balanced between understandable examples, and deep analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFive years in the making, this book deals with weak kings, sacrifices, various minor attacking themes, intuitive sacrifices, opposite castling, modern king hunts, and enduring initiative.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnglish Chess Federation's\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Book of The Year 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 978-9197600415 - 464 pages - Published 27 January 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A joy to read\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Lubomir Kavalek\u003c\/b\u003e, Huffington Post \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"At first glance these books are no different from other serious manuals on the middlegame: instructive games are analysed and explained. But if you get into the books, it becomes apparent and revelatory how the examples not only explain 'how' the games are won, but also 'why' this was possible. The reader will find very clear explanations for even the most complicated connections. The fluid change between deep analysis and sharp observations will create Aha! experiences for club players and grandmasters alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSkakbladet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Interesting ideas jump off the page. This is eye-catching material at its best... This is an excellent two-volume set - and that's not just my opinion; they have recently been the joint recipients of the ECF Book of the Year award. They can rightly be considered the flagships of the Quality Chess productions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess magazine article on \"The Best Chess Books of 2010\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Published in Quality Chess's usual excellent format... full of lengthy analysis and instructive explanations... a highly nuanced book, full of thoughtful considerations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArne Moll\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessVibes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Aagaard delivers opinionated and sometimes biting judgments, and more importantly, he has found some remarkable and original ideas that enrich our understanding of attacking play. This is a case where computer software has been put to good use to bring out the beauty in a game, but he is not a slave to the machine, going his own way when necessary. So congratulations to Aagaard and Quality Chess.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Daniel King and Ronan Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e, awarding Attacking Manual 2 the Guardian Book of the Year prize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"With the publication of Volume 2 the author completes a project which has taken him 7 years to complete and as he writes, ‘fulfilled a personal ambition'. These comprehensive volumes are one of the few that can compare favourably with Dvoretsky's manuals. This is a volume which is intended for the serious student.  An excellent innovation is the provision of study positions before the main body of the text discusses them so the reader obtains maximum benefit from his efforts.  But the book can also be enjoyed as a wonderful collection of attacking games and positions. The layout and presentation is excellent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRay Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJulian Farrand\u003c\/b\u003e,  \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDavid Friedgood, \u003c\/b\u003eECF judges who selected the Attacking Manual 1 and 2 as their Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Attacking Manual 2 includes a lot of good exercises, but it is much more than just this...  The book can be used as excellent, although complex, entertainment. Aagaard is good at finding new material, so there is almost no overlap with older books on the same theme. But the greatest value of this book is to those who want a deeper understanding of those situations in chess where an attack becomes unstoppable and dynamics is the over-shadowing factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI find it hard to come up with any points of criticism. Maybe it would be that many of the exercises are so complex that I cannot solve them! But it is exactly for this reason the book is also great for elite training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAagaard's best book to date.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Peter Heine Nielsen\u003c\/b\u003e, Skakbladet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The number of different books published on the game of chess is huge ... Unfortunately few of these are devoted to attacking the king which seems sort of strange. The most ambitious approach to the subject is the two volume series by GM Jacob Aagaard, Attacking Manual 1 and Attacking Manual 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAagaard draws on a wide variety of sources for his model games. Most were played in the last decade but lesser known older examples are featured as well... A large number are likely to be unfamiliar to the reader with even the ones that are, like the cult-classic Serper- Nikolaidis, St. Petersburg 1993, subjected to a fresh look... Attacking Manual 1 and Attacking Manual 2 can be warmly recommended to players from 2000 to 2500.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Aagaard is very good in explaining chess with concepts and his choice of instructive games in this book is more than impressive!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConclusion: A master piece of explanation!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Elburg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261271261219,"sku":"cg629","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/The-attacking-manual-2.jpg?v=1615632120"},{"product_id":"advanced-chess-tactics-2nd-edition-by-lev-psakhis","title":"Advanced Chess Tactics 2nd edition by Lev Psakhis","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Advanced chess tactics, Lev Psakhis (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/AdvancedChessTactics2ndedition-excerpt.pdf?v=1615634044\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Lev Psakhis: Advanced chess tactics (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mastery of tactics is essential to a competitive chess player, and the original\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdvanced Chess Tactics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecame an instant classic in this field. “This book is absolutely superb. For serious players... this volume will provide a wonderful breadth of study material and act as a workbook to advance your skills and understanding of this important topic...” was Carsten Hansen’s comment when awarding the book 6\/6 stars.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis new edition benefits from various analytical tweaks, plus an entirely new chapter dedicated to attacking in the French Defence, an opening which the author knows better than almost anyone, having played it for most of his career. Readers are sure to find this an invaluable addition to the original chapters, which remain usefully categorized by opening or common pawn structure.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLev Psakhis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a legendary Grandmaster who twice won the immensely strong Soviet Championship before moving to Israel, where he has also been national champion twice. A renowned coach, he has worked with many famous players including Garry Kasparov and the Polgar sisters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePraise for\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdvanced Chess Tactics\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The Israeli GM has succeeded perfectly in putting his gigantic experience and knowledge down on paper... An absolute must for anyone who’s aiming to improve his tactical abilities in a structured manner!” – IM Robert Ris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e416 pages - Published 30 October 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-092-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The book is written in a light, sparkling tone, which matches the astonishing games - many of which are not well-known - that Psakhis selects and analyses in great depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll-in-all a really excellent book, aimed at a stronger audience (Psakhis mentions the rating range 2000-2600), but enjoyable for more, I would think.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Psakhis explains how to use tactics to build an attack. He does this through a series of very well annotated games which are arranged around certain pawn structures and openings... Lev Psakhis is recognized as one of the most important chess trainers of all time, having worked with Garry Kasparov, the Polgar sisters and the Indian national team. This book is a testament to his teaching.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261299802147,"sku":"cg338","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Advanced-Chess-Tactics.jpg?v=1615634175"},{"product_id":"chess-lessons-by-vladimir-popov","title":"Chess Lessons by Vladimir Popov","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Chess Lessons, Vladimir Popov (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/ChessLessons.pdf?v=1615634362\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Vladimir Popov: Chess Lessons (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVladimir Popov is a distinguished Russian chess coach who has guided his two most celebrated pupils, the Kosintseva sisters, into the Top 10 of women's chess. In Chess Lessons Popov shares his secrets of chess improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChess is of course a complex game, but Popov has the ability as a coach and author to offer clear principles to help the reader achieve a deeper understanding of chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA top Russian chess coach shares his secrets of chess improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten by a highly successful chess coach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn expert guide to playing better chess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN 9781906552824 - 256 pages - Published 8 April 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In the Russian school of chess (the English school of chess is more difficult to define unless holding weekend tournaments in educational establishments counts) such accidents would be carefully eliminated with rigorous training programmes, and this technique is detailed in a book entitled Chess Lessons by Vladimir Popov. The author follows several of his pupils, the best-known of whom are the Kosintseva sisters, currently ranked numbers four and five on the female rating list, showing the training positions on which he has tested them and relevant fragments from their games. This kind of book can be rather heavy going, but this interplay has a certain charm and is cheering when his students make plenty of mistakes as well.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Michael Adams\u003c\/b\u003e, The Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Working through the many examples in each chapter will provide the reader with a good understanding of the topic at hand, and the end-of-chapter problems will likely present a challenging test for most readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI would suggest that this book is especially suitable for players roughly in the 1600-2000 range, although I suspect that higher-rated players will benefit as well, touching up their weak spots.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteve Goldberg\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessCafe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Another inspiring book is Vladimir Popov's Chess Lessons... a typical high-quality chess improvement book... Most of the games in this book were unknown to me (refreshingly, many are taken from top women's games) and the commentary contains enough food for thought to rethink your our faults and shortcomings. For instance, the 'too much calculation' phenomenon seems to me typical of a particular group of club players who are very good at calculation but have little notion of strategic concepts. If only they would all read this book!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArne Moll\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessVibes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The generic title Chess Lessons doesn't do justice to this book. Popov gave up playing in his twenties to devote his life to developing young talent and he has given a lot of thought how best do this... Chess Lessons is an excellent book that will prove helpful for not only the examples it offers but the ways it teaches one how to look at the game. Highly recommended for players from 1800 on up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Judging the book purely by the title, is would be easy to think that was just another easy primer for inexperienced players. However, the more I read, the more I realized that the quality of material on offer was of a very high calibre... It's a very interesting book and definitely a cut above standard instructional work. It is reminiscent of some of GM Dvoretsky's books in some respects, albeit in a more accessible way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, Marsh Towers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In my opinion a very good book, with many intriguing positions. I give it five stars out of five.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFranco Zaninotto\u003c\/b\u003e, Soloscacchi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261302751267,"sku":"cg907","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Chess-Lessons.jpg?v=1615634531"},{"product_id":"chess-evolution-1-by-artur-yusupov","title":"Chess Evolution 1 by Artur Yusupov","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Chess Evolution 1, Artur Yusupov (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/Chess-Evolution-1-excerpt.pdf?v=1615634734\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Artur Yusupov: Chess Evolution 1 (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis award-winning instructional series is at the Fundamentals level, which shows players the basic ideas on the road to mastery, using carefully selected positions and advice, plus test puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas ranked No. 3 in the world of chess from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary Karpov and Kasparov. He has won everything there is to win in chess except for the World Championship and is now a chess trainer. He has worked with players ranging from current World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides. He has worked with players ranging from World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9781906552459 - 264 pages - Published 30 September 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. 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The Fundamentals series shows players the basic ideas they should know, then the Beyond the Basics series sets off on the road to mastery. Yusupov guides the reader towards a higher level of chess understanding using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary Karpov and Kasparov. In recent years he has mainly worked as a trainer with players ranging from World Champion Vishy Anand and many other top grandmasters, to talented juniors and local amateurs in Germany, where he resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished 25 May 2012 - ISBN: 9781906552466 - 304 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevised edition ISBN 978-1-78483-087-8 - 320 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"As mentioned in previous reviews of this series, these books have three principle audiences. They will be useful for players wishing to increase their strength to improve their rating, for coaches looking for a structured curriculum and\/or useful training material and for those who wish to increase their understanding of the game that, because of various circumstances, may no longer be able to play regularly. While Yusupov modestly cautions in his introduction that this series is not a substitute for a trainer, there can be no question that the motivated student working alone can glean much knowledge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"These books are all an improving player needs to achieve great results! Every serious player and legitimate chess coach should have the entire series. 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The Fundamentals series showed players the basic ideas they should know. The Beyond the Basics series set off on the road to mastery, and now in the Mastery series we have arrived at our final destination. Yusupov guides the reader using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary Karpov and Kasparov. He has won everything there is to win in chess except for the World Championship. In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781906552473 - 320 pages - Published 31 January 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"One cannot help but notice that in this volume and the others in the series; only a small amount of the material covered - no more than a maximum of 20 percent - is devoted to opening play. While a large majority of chess books on the market deal primarily with the first phase of the game there can be no doubt that for those rated below the target audience of 2100 the proper approach is teaching them the fundamentals which is precisely what this series does. This means an emphasis on the middle and endgame...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdult newcomers to the game and players who have passed their peak will invariably find themselves frustrated at some point if they define their relationship to the game solely by their rating. One way they can increase and rekindle their love of the game is by learning more about it. Yusupov's series offers them the perfect way to do this.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov's years of playing in top tournaments stands him in good stead when it comes to choosing material for his lessons. Such insider knowledge allows him to keep a strong theme running through each lesson...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe material is challenging, as it should be for the last volume of a nine-book series. 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Yusupov guides the reader towards a higher level of chess understanding using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary Karpov and Kasparov. He has won everything there is to win in chess except for the World Championship. In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinner of the 2009 Boleslavsky Medal from FIDE (the World Chess Federation) as the best instructional chess books in the world (ahead of Garry Kasparov and Mark Dvoretsky in 2nd and 3rd place).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781906552404 - 268 pages - Published 27 January 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Build Up Your Chess series won the 2009 Boleslavsky Medal from FIDE as the best instructional chess books in which the instructional values were shown to be remarkable. Placing second and third in the voting were books from Garry Kasparov and Mark Dvoretsky. The Boost Your Chess series continues this successful format and deserves to win a spot on your bookshelf.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMichael McGuerty\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessCafe \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Artur Yusupov was a very strong Grandmaster in his prime. Back in 1989 he was ranked third in the world and narrowly missed defeating Anatoly Karpov when the latter was still near the peak of his legendary powers. These days Yusupov doesn't play so much preferring to spend his time teaching and writing. The latter may well be where the Russian-German GM makes his most lasting contribution...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach chapter starts with the introduction of a theme followed by progressively more difficult examples and finally exercises to solve with detailed solutions. Such an approach has been seen before but never done as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne might ask why it is necessary to have such a high rated Grandmaster write a book for less-advanced players? The answer is that Yusupov offers the rare combination of tremendous chess knowledge and the ability and desire to share it. Boost Your Chess 1: The Fundamentals is not a random collection of positions tossed together but carefully chosen ones that methodically build the student's knowledge from exercise to exercise. Highly Recommended\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Quality Chess has a reputation for beautiful and unique books such as San Luis 2005 and more recently Genius in the Background ... But now they have a real workout book: Artur Yusupov's Boost Your Chess 1... an ideal self-study book for any aspiring club player.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261315792931,"sku":"cg804","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Boost-Your-Chess-1.jpg?v=1615635689"},{"product_id":"boost-your-chess-2-beyond-the-basics-by-artur-yusupov","title":"Boost your Chess 2: Beyond the Basics by Artur Yusupov","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Fundamentals series shows players the basic ideas they should know, then the Beyond the Basics series sets off on the road to mastery. Yusupov guides the reader towards a higher level of chess understanding using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrandmaster Artur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e, from Germany, was ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary Karpov and Kasparov. In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion Vishy Anand and many other top grandmasters, to talented juniors and local amateurs in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 978-1-906552-62-6 - Published August 2010 - 288 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I would like to once again draw attention to the perfect chess lessons by Artur Yusupov, published in no less than nine beautiful parts by Quality Chess.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261329457187,"sku":"cg805","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Boost-your-Chess-2.jpg?v=1615635958"},{"product_id":"boost-your-chess-3-mastery-by-artur-yusupov","title":"Boost your Chess 3: Mastery by Artur Yusupov","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Boost your Chess 3, Artur Yusupov (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/BoostYourChess3.pdf?v=1615636171\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Artur Yusupov: Boost your Chess 3 (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoost your Chess 3 continues Artur Yusupov's complete course of chess improvement. The Fundamentals series showed players the basic ideas they should know. The Beyond the Basics series set off on the road to mastery, and now in the Mastery series we arrive at our final destination. Yusupov guides the reader using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary Karpov and Kasparov. He has won everything there is to win in chess except for the World Championship. In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 978-1-906552-44-2 - Published February 2011 - 304 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"GM Yusupov's highly regarded series continues... I like the pacing of the lessons; each one lasts for six or seven pages before the test positions are introduced, so none of the chapters ever outstays its welcome... The whole series is very accessible to club players, who will enjoy studying about a wide range of important topics.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, Marsh Towers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Build Up Your Chess series won the 2009 Boleslavsky Medal from FIDE as the best instructional chess books in which the instructional values were shown to be remarkable. Placing second and third in the voting were books from Garry Kasparov and Mark Dvoretsky. 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Yusupov guides the reader towards a higher level of understanding using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary World Champions Karpov and Kasparov. He has won everything there is to win in chess except for the World Championship. In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ISBN: 9781906552015 - 264 pages - Published 5 June 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I would like to once again draw attention to the perfect chess lessons by Artur Yusupov, published in no less than nine beautiful parts by Quality Chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the first part, all kinds of standard themes such as open lines and development of the pieces are naturally raised, but also combinations that lead to promotion, stalemate motifs and the complex theme of the opposition that remains a big mystery for many a club player.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I recommend the series to anyone from 1700 to 2200... Those with more than 2200 will certainly pick some things here and there. 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Volume 1, The Fundamentals, showed club chess players the basic ideas they should know. Now Volume 2, Beyond the Basics, sets off on the road to mastery. Yusupov guides the reader towards a higher level of chess understanding using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary Karpov and Kasparov.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe has won everything there is to win in chess except for the World Championship. In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVishy Anand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand many other top grandmasters, to talented juniors and local amateurs in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781906552107 - 288 pages - Published 8 November 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I would like to once again draw attention to the perfect chess lessons by Artur Yusupov, published in no less than nine beautiful parts by Quality Chess.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261433430051,"sku":"cg811","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Build-up-your-Chess-2.jpg?v=1615642144"},{"product_id":"build-up-your-chess-3-mastery-by-artur-yusupov","title":"Build up your Chess 3: Mastery by Artur Yusupov","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Build up your Chess 3, Artur Yusupov (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/Build-up-Your-Chess-3-exceprt.pdf?v=1615642364\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Artur Yusupov: Build up your Chess 3 (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRenowned grandmaster Artur Yusupov continues his\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Build up Your Chess\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e chess-improvement course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/b\u003e, The Fundamentals, showed club players the basic ideas they should know;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/b\u003e, Beyond the Basics, set off on the road to mastery, and now in \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolume 3\u003c\/b\u003e, Mastery, we arrive at our final destination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYusupov guides the reader using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtur Yusupov\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary Karpov and Kasparov. He has won everything there is to win in chess except for the World Championship. In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9781784830687 - 312 pages - revised edition published 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/b\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Each chapter starts with the introduction of a theme followed by progressively more difficult examples and finally exercises to solve with detailed solutions. 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Axel Smith's training methods have guided his friends, teammates and pupils to grandmaster norms and titles. Hard work will be required, but Axel Smith knows how you can\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePump Up Your Rating\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery area of chess is covered - opening preparation, through middlegame play, to endgame technique. Smith delves into both the technical and psychological sides of chess, and shows how best to practise and improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternational Master\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAxel Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Sweden has had great success as a coach. Using his methods on himself, in the space of two years he boosted his rating from 2093 to 2458. 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However, it mainly offers the reader an enjoyable way to better chess...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is very good to use for chess lessons at every level. And if after study your rating does indeed go up, then that is of course a bonus.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261440507939,"sku":"cg856","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Pump-Up-Your-Rating.jpg?v=1615642910"},{"product_id":"positional-chess-sacrifices-by-mihai-suba","title":"Positional Chess Sacrifices by Mihai Suba","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Positional Chess Sacrifices, Mihai Suba (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/PositionalChessSacrifices-Excerpt.pdf?v=1615643011\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Mihai Suba: Positional Chess Sacrifices (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try to seize the advantage. 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Nimzowitsch and his hypermodern ideas had a huge influence on modern chess thinking. Nimzowitsch first expounded his views in My System. In his follow-up Chess Praxis he demonstrated and explained how his concepts worked in his own games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a completely new translation of Nimzowitsch’s classic work, which will allow the reader to appreciate influential ideas explained in modern language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAron Nimzowitsch\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the greatest chess players of the 1920s and 1930s, ranked just behind the famous World Champions Alekhine and Capablanca. His reputation as an author is higher still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9789185779000 - 224 pages - 15 July 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“A new translation of Die Praxis Meines System is to be welcomed... A postscript by Jacob Aagaard and John Shaw enhances this definitive version”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBernard Cafferty\u003c\/b\u003e, British Chess Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261444571171,"sku":"cg908","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/Chess-Praxis.jpg?v=1615643329"},{"product_id":"the-secret-life-of-bad-bishops-by-esben-lund","title":"The Secret Life of Bad Bishops by Esben Lund","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: The Secret Life of Bad Bishops, Esben Lund (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/TheSecretLifeofBadBishops-excerpt.pdf?v=1615643698\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Esben Lund: The Secret Life of Bad Bishops (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bad Bishop is a notorious villain in chess, but often a perfectly respectable bishop is falsely accused.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Secret Life of Bad Bishops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes an in-depth look at the bishop – not just dealing with good and bad bishops but also more nuanced cases where a “double-edged bishop” could turn out to be a game-winning hero or a fatal liability. All phases of chess are covered, from opening to middlegame to endgame. The final two chapters test the reader’s newly enhanced understanding with carefully chosen exercises and instructive solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEsben Lund\u003c\/b\u003e, an International Master from Denmark, is a respected author and coach. His first book for Quality Chess,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRook vs. Two Minor Pieces, earned excellent reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 978-1-906552-19-0 - 192 pages - Published 6 August 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The concept of the 'bad bishop' has always been confusing and even divisive... Lund resolves this problem by coining a new term: the 'Double-Edged Bishop', which he defines as 'a bishop that cannot yet be declared as good or bad, but rather holds the potential of becoming good as well as the risk of becoming bad'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen I read this, I was very happy! It's one of those wonderful moments when something you have understood intuitively is explained clearly and concisely and a little part of chess suddenly makes a bit more conscious sense.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I found the selection of games and positions to be well-chosen and it was clear that the author had expended considerable effort to carefully review the material and build upon examples given earlier in the book. IM Esben Lund has broken new ground with a thought-provoking book on an under-represented topic in chess literature – the evaluation of positions featuring “Double-edged bishops”. This book will be helpful for players rated between 1800- 2400 – stronger players could also benefit from being able to review many of these ideas and concepts in a single volume.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIM James Rizzitano\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessCafe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Dealing with a single theme - the value of bishops in various stages of the game - Lund leads his readers through a wonderland of philosophical ideas, creative side-steps and concrete examples which demonstrate just how tricky it is to accurately evaluate bishops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is one of the more thought-provoking books I have read in the last 10 years or so, and after finishing it and putting it away, I couldn't help continuing to think about the subject of bad (or actually not-so-bad) bishops for a long time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArne Moll\u003c\/b\u003e, Chess.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"It is a very interesting and highly instructive volume which definitely deserves a look, especially as it is a genuine attempt to produce a completely original work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e, CHESS magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A very refreshing book lies before me. It deals with the subject of bishops, when are they good and when bad? In which openings is there the problem of a bad bishop? What can be observed in the endgame with regard to such bishops?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor me personally, a remarkable book that vividly illuminates the secret life of the bad bishop.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartin Rieger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Required reading for chess players with ambitions! After working through it one sees bishops with different eyes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDennis Calder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Now there is a jewel, The Secret Life of Bad Bishops by Esben Lund. The good or bad bishop is a familiar theme in chess, but the Danish master deals with this issue in a very original way, treating all phases of the game.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBab Wilders\u003c\/b\u003e, Nederlands Dagblad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Universe Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261447487523,"sku":"cg926","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/products\/The-Secret-Life-of-Bad-Bishops.jpg?v=1615643764"},{"product_id":"chess-tactics-from-scratch-uct-2nd-edition-by-martin-weteschni","title":"Chess Tactics from Scratch - UCT 2nd Edition by Martin Weteschni","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Sample: Chess Tactics from Scratch, Martin Weteschnik (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/Chess-Tactics-Scratch-excerpt.pdf?v=1615644472\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/6884\/1507\/files\/pdficon_large_ac9c013f-0daa-43b4-939b-947f777029c0_480x480.png?v=1614866156\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Download: Martin Weteschnik: Chess Tactics from Scratch (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn improved and expanded second edition of a modern classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'Chess is 99 per cent tactics' is an old saying. This may be an exaggeration, but even the remaining 1 per cent still depends on tactics. When Martin Weteschnik started working as a trainer in his local chess club, he quickly realized that even the stronger club players had great weaknesses in their tactical play. He also discovered that simply asking them to solve a huge number of puzzles did not fix the problem. These players clearly needed a good book, but when Weteschnik looked for it he found nothing suitable, so he decided to write it himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut Weteschnik was not completely satisfied with the book and decided to restructure and rewrite it completely. The first edition of this book, Understanding Chess Tactics, was hailed as a modern classic. 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This book distinguishes itself as one of the best tactical primers available.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMichael McGuerty\u003c\/b\u003e, ChessCafe.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The second book that we wish to discuss is just as good, and I would say equally essential to anyone on their own path of improvement in every aspect of chess. This is a real gem, a masterpiece to be savoured. Every page and every word reflects the passion and immense love of the author for the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe title is 'Chess Tactics from Scratch', published by Quality Chess, and in a short space of time this excellent volume has reached its second edition, enlarged and enriched. 344 pages fresh from printing (February 2012!) and full of high quality (and how could it not be, given the ambitious name of the publisher?!?). 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Comas Fabrego shows how his creative approach has helped him find many novelties in the opening, particularly concentrating on the Na6-lines of the King’s Indian in which he is a renowned expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book was shortlisted for the ECF book of the year award 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLluis Comas Fabrego is a grandmaster and has twice been Spanish Champion. 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In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharp Endgames\u003c\/b\u003e, International Master Esben Lund tackles this crucial topic in a unique and innovative way, focusing on the 16 Parameters involved in this type of decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains more than a hundred carefully chosen exercises, with solutions linked to the 16 Parameters. The feedback is concrete and gives the player a clear way to improve his or her understanding and skill. The exercises can be played out against a partner or engine; the book even contains a step-by-step guide explaining how to configure a chess engine for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Esben Lund has issued you a challenge: invest time and effort in this book, and your chess results are going to improve – no matter your current level. The question is: are you ready to accept the challenge? 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