The Big Book of World Chess Championships

The Big Book of World Chess Championships
Title The Big Book of World Chess Championships PDF eBook
Author Andre Schulz
Publisher New In Chess
Pages 478
Release 2016-05-11
Genre Games & Activities
ISBN 905691636X

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Wilhelm Steinitz, the winner of the first official World Chess Championship in 1886, would have rubbed his eyes in disbelieve if he could have seen how popular chess is today. With millions of players all around the world, live internet transmissions of major and minor competitions, and educational programs in thousands of schools, chess has truly become a global passion. And what would Steinitz, who had financial problems his whole life and died in poverty, have thought of the current world champion, Magnus Carlsen, who became a multi-millionaire in his early twenties just by playing great chess? The history of the World Chess Championship reflects these enormous changes, and German chess journalist Andre Schulz tells the stories of the title fights in fascinating detail: the historical and social backgrounds, the prize money and the rules, the seconds and other helpers, and the psychological wars on and off the board. Meet some of the world’s sharpest minds as they clash in what has been called ‘the cruellest sport’ and drink in their tales: the lonely geniuses, the flamboyant boulevardiers, the Nazi-sympathizers, the communist darlings and a troubled boy from Brooklyn. Relive the magic of Capablanca, Alekhine, Botvinnik, Tal, Karpov, Kasparov, Bobby Fischer and the others. All great champions, but so different in character and playing style. Schulz’s chronicle is an absorbing evocation of the battles they fought. He has also selected one defining game from each championship, and he explains the moves of the Champions, and the ideas behind the moves, in a way that is easily accessible for amateur players and highly instructive for beginners as well. This is a book that no true chess lover wants to miss.

The Big Book of Combinations

The Big Book of Combinations
Title The Big Book of Combinations PDF eBook
Author Eric Schiller
Publisher
Pages 266
Release 1994
Genre Chess
ISBN 9781886040144

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World Champion Openings

World Champion Openings
Title World Champion Openings PDF eBook
Author Eric Schiller
Publisher Cardoza Publishing
Pages 333
Release 1997
Genre Chess
ISBN 1580425615

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Garry Kasparov's Greatest Chess Games

Garry Kasparov's Greatest Chess Games
Title Garry Kasparov's Greatest Chess Games PDF eBook
Author Igor Stohl
Publisher Gambit Publications
Pages 360
Release 2006-04
Genre Games & Activities
ISBN

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Garry Kasparov has dominated the chess world for more than twenty years. His dynamism and preparation have set an example that is followed by most ambitious players. Igor Stohl has selected the best and most instructive games from Kasparov's later years, and annotated them in great detail. The emphasis is on explaining the thoughts behind Kasparov's decisions, and the principles and concepts embodied by his moves. Stohl provides a wealth of fresh insights into these landmark games, together with many new analytical points. This makes the book outstanding study material for all chess enthusiasts. Garry Kasparov was born in 1963, and burst onto the scene in the late 1970s with a series of astonishing results in Soviet and international events. In 1985 he became the youngest world champion in history by defeating Anatoly Karpov in an epic struggle. When he announced his retirement from professional chess twenty years later, he was still world number 1. Kasparov is an internationally renowned figure, famous even among the non-chess-playing public.

Attacking Chess for Club Players

Attacking Chess for Club Players
Title Attacking Chess for Club Players PDF eBook
Author Herman Grooten
Publisher New In Chess
Pages 673
Release 2016-07-31
Genre Games & Activities
ISBN 9056916564

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Every chess player loves to attack the enemy King. Your goal is clear, your thinking is concrete, your creativity is in gear and direct victory is just around the corner. Few things in life are better than a conducting a blistering King’s attack! But how good are you actually at attacking? Have you ever analysed your efforts? Looked at calculation errors, missed chances and derailed efforts? Highly experienced chess trainer Herman Grooten finds that many of his pupils overestimate their attacking skills. Their fond memories of successful assaults often obscure the fact that there was a lot of room for improvement in their play. After the immense success of his award-winning classic Chess Strategy for Club Players Herman Grooten has now written an equally accessible primer on attacking chess. He teaches you how to spot opportunities, exploit weaknesses, bring your forces to the frontline and strike at the right moment. Grooten concentrates on training the most valuable skills: visualizing, structuring, anticipating, calculating, memorizing and other mental aspects. This is not just another collection of useful thematic moves but a complete and highly structured course of attacking techniques. With great and fresh examples, clear explanations and many instructive exercises.

One Hundred Selected Games

One Hundred Selected Games
Title One Hundred Selected Games PDF eBook
Author Mikhail Botvinnik
Publisher Courier Corporation
Pages 290
Release 1960-01-01
Genre Games & Activities
ISBN 9780486206202

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World champion who dominated chess in the 1940s and '50s selects and annotates his own best games to 1946. 221 diagrams.

White King and Red Queen

White King and Red Queen
Title White King and Red Queen PDF eBook
Author Daniel Johnson
Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages 408
Release 2008
Genre Games & Activities
ISBN 9780547133379

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Daniel Johnson--journalist, scholar, and chess enthusiast--is the perfect guide to one of history's most remarkable periods, when chess matches were front-page news and captured the world's imagination.