Endgame Magic (Batsford Chess Book)

An endgame study offers chess tactics in their purest form; there are no wasted pieces and only one solution. This introduction to endgame studies avoids baffling jargon and each study is illustrated by three diagrams. It is designed to be read without a chess set, on a train, bus or aeroplane.

Endgame Magic (Batsford Chess Book)

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William Steinitz, Chess Champion: A Biography of the Bohemian Caesar

Long known as one of the greatest chess masters of the nineteenth century, William Steinitz had a rich and elevated career and life, which can now be known as well. From Steinitz’s own writings and the fruits of extensive first-time-ever research by the author, a fascinating portrayal emerges of the life and genius of a man widely known as the “Bohemian Caesar” quite apart from his chess dominance. Lengthy annotations for the 15 selected games are provided by modern grandmaster Andy Soltis, often augmented by Steinitz’s own observations. Three additional games are also included. Each game is illustrated.

William Steinitz, Chess Champion: A Biography of the Bohemian Caesar

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Chess Traps, Pitfalls, and Swindles

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Chess Traps, Pitfalls, and Swindles

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Counterplay: An Anthropologist at the Chessboard

“Chess gets a hold of some people, like a virus or a drug,” writes Robert Desjarlais in this absorbing book. Drawing on his lifelong fascination with the game, Desjarlais guides readers into the world of twenty-first-century chess to help us understand its unique pleasures and challenges, and to advance a new “anthropology of passion.” Immersing us directly in chess’s intricate culture, he interweaves small dramas, closely observed details, illuminating insights, colorful anecdotes, and unforgettable biographical sketches to elucidate the game and to reveal what goes on in the minds of experienced players when they face off over the board.

Counterplay: An Anthropologist at the Chessboard

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Combat: My 50 years at the chessboard

Sidney Bernstein, born in the Bronx, learned chess from his father at age 7, and played in his first tournament at 15. Since then, he has gone on to play in such prestigious events as the U.S. Championship, the U.S. Open Championship, the World Open, the Marshall and Manhattan Club Championships. (He has been champion of both these clubs). He was designated a member of the U.S. team for the U.S.A.-U.S.S.R. match in 1946, and for the 1952 Olympiad, later captaining the U.S. team in the World Postal Olympiad. He also served as advisor to the U.S. team at the 1964 Olympiad. Mr. Bernstein co-edited (with Fred Reinfeld) the books “Art of Chess” and “Kemeri International Tourney, 1937”. He has been awarded the Life Chess Master title by the U.S. Chess Federation. This book is his chess biography. It contains 142 of his annotated games against the leading chess players of America and the story behind each game. The games are tactically sharp and in most cases arise from unusual openings, many of which were invented by Sidney Bernstein himself.

Combat: My 50 years at the chessboard

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NY Chess Since 1972: A Guide Book Of Places To Go And People You Will See Around NY Chess (Volume 1)

Bobby Fischer won the world chess championship in 1972 and the chess boom started. The Village Chess Shop opened on Thompson Street, Washington Square Park chess tables turned into a regular venue, Times Square 42nd Street opened chess tables not only at Bryant Park but also on Broadway and several indoors clubs. Chess was every where. This book covers 40 years of history of the NY Chess scene. Great reading for tourists and locals alike.

NY Chess Since 1972: A Guide Book Of Places To Go And People You Will See Around NY Chess (Volume 1)

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New in chess keybook, 1970-1982: An encyclopaedic analysis of current opening theory = New in chess Schlusselbuch, 1970-1982 :

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New in chess keybook, 1970-1982: An encyclopaedic analysis of current opening theory = New in chess Schlusselbuch, 1970-1982 :

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