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ChessCentral carries printed chess books of only the highest quality, aiming to offer chess titles that will stand the test of time - and those that already have! These chess books are in the traditional print format, and cover the whole of chess - biographies, chess openings, tournaments, all about chess strategy and tactics, etc. There's nothing like the feel of a solid chess book in your hands, and every title in our online chess shop will help you get more from your chess games!

  • Gambiteer I: A Repertoire for White - Chess Opening Print Book

    Gambiteer I: A Repertoire for White - Chess Opening Print Book

    Everyman

    $23.95
    Gambiteer I: A Repertoire for White  In volume I of Nigel Davis' new Gambiteer series the author presents a hard-hitting chess opening repertoire for White.Davis asks: Are you fearless in your approach to chess openings? Do you like to...
    SKU:
    Gambiteer-I
    $23.95
  • Gambiteer II: A Repertoire for Black - Chess Opening Print Book

    Gambiteer II: A Repertoire for Black - Chess Opening Print Book

    Everyman

    $23.95
    Gambiteer II: A Repertoire for Black In volume II of Nigel Davis' new Gambiteer series the author presents a hard-hitting chess opening repertoire for Black.Davis asks: Are you fearless in your approach to chess openings? Do you like to...
    SKU:
    Gambiteer II
    $23.95
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    King's Indian Defense: The Fearsome Four Pawns Attack - Chess Opening Print Book

    King's Indian Defense: The Fearsome Four Pawns Attack - Chess Opening Print Book

    ChessCentral

    MSRP: $24.95
    Now: $17.95
    Was: $24.95
    King's Indian Defense: The Fearsome Four Pawns Attack The King's Indian has long been one of Black's sharpest defenses to 1.d4 by White. The Fearsome Four Pawns Attack is a book that deals with one of the most aggressive systems against this popular...
    SKU:
    fearsome4pawns
    MSRP: $24.95
    Now: $17.95
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    Endgame Workshop

    Endgame Workshop

    Russell Enterprises

    MSRP: $24.95
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    Endgame Workshop   More Wins in the Endgame! In Endgame Workshop, popular chess author Bruce Pandolfini explores all the important topics typically covered in most endgame treatises, but does so differently. To be sure, he follows the format...
    SKU:
    end-workshop
    MSRP: $24.95
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  • Chess Words of Wisdom Book

    Chess Words of Wisdom Book

    $15.95
    Chess Words of WisdomThe Principles, Methods and Essential Knowledge of Chess Chess Words of Wisdom is made up of the crucial information mined from over 400 chess books (plus hundreds of magazine articles, videos, DVDs, web sites and various other...
    SKU:
    chess-wisdom
    $15.95
  • Chess for Kids

    Chess for Kids

    Sterling

    $12.95
    Chess for Kids International Master Basman puts 20 years of experience teaching children how to play chess into this systematic, succinct, and thorough book. Dedicating each page to a different topic, he guides readers through the rudiments of the...
    SKU:
    chess-kids
    $12.95
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    Chess Analytics: Training with a Grandmaster

    Chess Analytics: Training with a Grandmaster

    Russell Enterprises

    Now: $12.95
    Was: $14.95
    Chess Analytics: Training with a Grandmaster   Analytics The Method of Logical Analysis   You are invited to take an instructive journey with one of the most successful chess coaches of our era, Greek grandmaster Efstratios Grivas. Over...
    SKU:
    chess-analytics
    Now: $12.95
    Was: $14.95
  • ChessBase Complete: Chess in the Digital Age

    ChessBase Complete: Chess in the Digital Age

    ChessCentral

    $28.95
    ChessBase Complete: Chess in the Digital AgeChessBase Step-by-Step There's a general recognition among chess players at all levels that the ChessBase software application is critical for serious chess improvement, but many chess players are intimidated...
    SKU:
    cb-complete-bk
    $28.95
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    The Art of Bisguier Selected Games 1961-2004 Chess Book

    The Art of Bisguier Selected Games 1961-2004 Chess Book

    ChessCentral

    MSRP: $29.95
    Now: $9.95
    Was: $29.95
    The Art of Bisguier Selected Games 1961-2003 Foreword by Lev Alburt Arthur Bisguier is a living legend in American chess, having met and defeated some of the greatest players in the world. This is a collection of his best games - annotated by...
    SKU:
    bisguier-book
    MSRP: $29.95
    Now: $9.95
    Was: $29.95
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    Back to Basics: Fundamentals in Chess

    Back to Basics: Fundamentals in Chess

    MSRP: $17.95
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    Back to Basics: Fundamentals in Chess The game of chess has challenged and delighted the world for centuries. In Back to Basics: Fundamentals, the essential building blocks of the royal game are presented simply and in an easy-to-understand format...
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    backtobasics
    MSRP: $17.95
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    Scotch 4...Qh4: The Steinitz Variation - Chess Opening

    Scotch 4...Qh4: The Steinitz Variation - Chess Opening Print Book

    ChessCentral

    MSRP: $14.95
    Now: $9.95
    Was: $14.95
    Scotch 4...Qh4: The Steinitz Variation The venerable Scotch Game has enjoyed a great revival in recent years, with many top Grandmasters adding it to their repertoires. World Champion Kasparov's adoption of the opening aroused much interest, and the...
    SKU:
    350886
    MSRP: $14.95
    Now: $9.95
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  • Steeplechase

    Steeplechase

    ChessCentral

    $9.95
    SteeplechaseThis fifth installment of The Tactician's Handbook turns to pawn combinations. Extreme pawn combinations! The Steeplechase is a foot-race through obstacles, and here Charushin treats us to the spectacle of a lowly pawn surmounting barriers...
    SKU:
    301525
    $9.95
  • Startling Correspondence Chess Miniatures

    Startling Correspondence Chess Miniatures

    ChessCentral

    $9.95
    Startling Correspondence Chess MiniaturesThis collection of 100 entertaining and instructive short games contains a wealth of opening tricks and middle-game tactics played by email or post. All the games in the book end within 25 moves, the standard ...
    SKU:
    301508
    $9.95
  • Sizilianisch mit d6 und e6 (Band B) - Chess Opening Print Book

    Sizilianisch mit d6 und e6 (Band B) - Chess Opening Print Book

    $9.95
    Sizilianisch mit d6 und e6, Band B This volume is the second in a two-part exhaustive survey of the Sicilian Scheveningen. Whereas volume one covered general plans, here we find the latest opening theory and practice. After 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4...
    SKU:
    301503
    $9.95
  • Selected Chess Studies and Problems

    Selected Chess Studies and Problems

    $14.50
    Selected Chess Studies and Problems A real gem by well-known composer Attila Koranyi, whose talent is apparent in this discriminating collection of chess art. Featured are practical games, problems of all kinds, endgame studies, and prize-winning...
    SKU:
    301496
    $14.50
  • Middlegame Strategy

    Middlegame Strategy

    ChessCentral

    $17.50
    Middlegame Strategy Long ago Philidor taught that "pawns are the soul of chess." Today we know that understanding the pawn structure is vital when choosing a plan of action for the middlegame. Indeed, any correct middlegame plan depends on knowing how...
    SKU:
    301490
    $17.50
  • In the World of Tactics

    In the World of Tactics

    ChessCentral

    $9.95
    In the World of TacticsIn the World of Tactics is the only collection of each year's finest chess combinations. See today's top-rated Grandmasters (including the World Champion!) conjure their tactical wizardry at "crunch time," in the toughest elite...
    SKU:
    301486
    $9.95
  • Alekhine's Block

    Alekhine's Block

    ChessCentral

    $9.95
    Alekhine's BlockWorld chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946) refined the art of Kingside attack into its purest form. Often Alekhine's onslaught was accompanied by the spectacular placement of a piece directly in front of the enemy King's ...
    SKU:
    301462
    $9.95
  • Basic Chess

    Basic Chess

    Sterling

    $19.95
    Basic ChessChess is the world's most popular board game--and now anyone can play, with this traightforward, jargon-free introduction. Written especially for beginners, it's the most comprehensive manual available and includes everything from...
    SKU:
    2409748
    $19.95
  • Chess Praxis

    Chess Praxis

    Hays Publishing

    $17.95
    Chess PraxisIn the early part of the twentieth century the most controversial topics in chess were the novel theories of Aron Nimzowitsch, the "stormy petrel" of the chess world. It seemed to many that Nimzowitsch was trying to demolish the classical...
    SKU:
    1453206
    $17.95

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First of all, the chess set is beautiful. I gave it to my son two Christmases ago and he plays it constantly. He is very proud of it. So...when our dog captured the pawn and chewed it, my son was bummed. I contacted Chess Central and they said that they would work on it. I totally forgot about it and figured I'd never hear back. Today, guess what arrived in the mail? The black pawn! My son actually did a little jig. Thank you, ChessCentral.

Robert G.

★★★★★

This is by far the most impressive chess set I've ever seen!!

Now you have to know up front when buying online I generally look at the three star and lower reviews, so I ordered this set with a lot of skepticism, just sure something was going to be FUBAR,...... Boy was I wrong!! I got the set and carefully un-packed it and was just amazed. It is PERFECT!! Seems that all the every flaw that had been complained about in the three star and less reviews had been addressed by the manufacturer!! So being eager to show it off and being a good ole boy, I invite my buddies over and we all set out on the porch {now that the weather is finally getting nice out} and play from noon until sunset. I enjoy all the compliments this beautiful the set gets, and everyone loves to play on it!!

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