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Grandmaster Chris Ward explains the fundamental principles which must be mastered by players wishing to improve their game. Taking examples from his own games & those of other players, he shows how drawn positions can be converted into victories.

In this book, International Master Byron Jacobs offers a fresh look at the Classical variation of the French Defence, which has been popular for nearly a century.

A new title aimed at club and tournament chess players which explains how to apply the Slav Defence. Draws upon model games to highlight basic theoretical elements, practical strategies, and tactics used, as well as recent alternative variations.

Steve Giddins studies the English Opening and its many variations. He examines instructive games, covers the most important lines and provides answers to all the key questions.

The Semi-Slav Defense (1 d4 d5 2 c4 c6 3 nf3 Nf6 Nc3 c6) has been one of Black's most reliable defenses to the queen's pawn since the 1920s, having withstood decades of scrutiny at the highest level. Nowadays it is very popular at grandmaster level (it is used regularly by such imaginative players as Shirov and Kramnik) as well as with club and tournament players. In this book, Grandmaster Matthew Sadler explains the strategy and tactics of this dynamic opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas so readers can quickly and confidently start to use the Semi-Slav in their own games.

From a theoretical backwater to a fully blown main line opening, the rise of the Scandinavian Defence (1 e4 d5) has been nothing short of meteoric. Over the past fifteen years the Scandinavian has become more and more popular both at club and Grandmaster level. It even managed to obtain an ultimate seal of approval when Vishy Anand employed it in his World Championship match with Garry Kasparov! In this book Grandmaster John Emms explains the strategies and tactics of this dynamic and fashionable opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas, so that players of all standards can quickly and confidently begin to use the Scandinavian in their own games. This book provides a complete update of Emms's original and best-selling edition of The Scandinavian, published in 1997. Since then there have been many new and important discoveries from both sides of the board, and these are included here. *Ideal for club and tournament players *Explains the basic elements, strategies and tactics for both sides *Written by a leading expert on the Scandinavian *Provides everything you need to know to start playing the opening straightaway

In this innovative book, Grandmaster and renowned endgame expert Glenn Flear concentrates on the very basics of pawn endings. He outlines the key principles and rules, and demonstrates how these work in practical examples.

Self-improvement manual for players who wish to develop their skills.

The King's Indian Attack was a favourite of the legendary Bobby Fischer. This guide goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the King's Indian Attack and its numerous lines. It has abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.

Going back to the basics, this book studies the essential principles of the Scotch Opening and its numerous variations. Throughout this book there are an abundance of notes, tips and warnings to guide the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are illustrated.

Grandmaster Sadler explains the key ideas behind the Queen's Gambit Declined, one of Black's most dependable responses to the queen's pawn. Covering the major variations in popular practice and highlighting developments, the book offers theory and thematic ideas.

Here, Grandmaster Chris Ward explains the important ideas behind every major opening, unravelling among others, the secrets of the Sicilian, the mysteries of the Modern and the fundamentals of the French. He emphasises the need to understand the key elements of each opening.

Cyrus Lakdawala studies his favourite Capablanca games. He examines Capablanca's renowned skills in attack, defence, counter-attack, exploiting imbalances, accumulating advantages and his legendary endgame play.

Well-known opening experts take a innovative look at the Ruy Lopez and select a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both White and Black.

4th edition of John Watson's Play the French - the must-have book for all French Defence players for over 20 years!

This book explains how players can use this dynamic opening to attack their opponent from move one.

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In this easy-to-follow guide, renowned chess teacher Chris Ward explains the most important tactical patterns and how chess players can catch out their opponents with a variety of tricks and traps. Everything players need to know about chess tactics and checkmates is contained here.

In this book Grandmaster and renowned openings expert Chris Ward investigates unusual white tries, including three uncompromising and underrated ways of battling against the Nimzo: the Samisch, the Leningrad, and the 4 f3 variation. Each line is ideal for putting the opponent under immediate pressure from the start of the game.

A new look at the sharp and dangerous Grand Prix Attach, which is one of White's most aggressive ways of countering the Sicilian Defence.

Fire on Board begins where the best-selling first edition left off in 1996. Grandmaster Alexei Shirov traces his progress at the top of the chess world since that year and presents a delightful collection of his favorite games, all explained in great detail to readers.