The English Opening, from the Flank Games group, was developed by Howard Staunton. In this opening, white avoids or delays the occupation of the centre with Pawns. This book provides an introduction to the opening, and is suitable for all players, particularly club players.
Garry Kasparov heeft de schaakwereld gedomineerd. Langer dan welke wereldkampioen dan ook. De periode 1999 - 2005 manifesteerd een van de meest fascinerende en tegenstrijdige fasen in zijn carriere, incluis de herhaaldelijke en op niets uitlopende pogingen om het wereldkampioenschap van de twee bonden weer te doen herenigen, gevolgd door zijn terugtrekking uit de schaakwereld in 2005.
“If you want to excel at chess, you have to delve deeper, and appreciate not only visually pleasing combinations, but much more subtle positional ideas as well”, writes Daniel Naroditsky (1995) in this book.
Daniel is a unique talent. He became World Junior Chess Champion in 2007, and now, at the age of 14, he is also the youngest published chess author in history.
Begin november 2008 komt Batsford met een nieuwe uitgave van het fameuze boek "My sixthy memorable games'' van Robert James van Fischer. Dit boek dat oorspronkelijk verscheen in 1969 mag gerust tot de klassiekers worden gerekend.
Aron Nimzowitsch was 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.
Ever since its launch in 1984, New In Chess has been the most popular and widely-read chess magazine in the world, with a readership that ranges from world champions to the humblest club player.
No other magazine in chess history can boast such a glittering array of world-class grandmasters amongst its regular contributors.
Questions of Modern Chess Theory is the lost masterpiece of Soviet chess literature. It was written by a 2-time Ukrainian Champion, and published in the Soviet Union in 1956. Russian experts say it is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century, yet it was never published in English.
A breakthrough in chess teaching by Former Ukrainian Champion and experienced chess coach Viktor Moskalenko.
A new concept which teaches players how to develop their personal skills and presents five new basic rules for improving at chess. Moskalenko puts emphasis on the dynamic character of developing the game.
Het Boedapester-gambiet is populair zowel bij club- als internetspelers over de gehele wereld. Waarom is makkelijk te zien. De opening kent vele verrassingen en leidt tot scherp en dynamisch spel vanaf het begin van de partij.
Akiva Rubinstein occupies a unique position in chess history. One of the greatest artists ever to sit down at a chessboard, Rubinstein was also the strongest player never to get a shot at the title of World Champion.
The Ruy Lopez (or Spanish Opening) is one of the most important and oldest chess openings, forever popular with amateurs as well as professional players.
In this ground-breaking book, one of today’s greatest Ruy Lopez experts, Ivan Sokolov, presents a practical opening guide with a wide repertoire for black players who want to play for a win.
