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Instant chess downloads - electronic chess information that can be downloaded now! ChessCentral carries the latest versions of top chess software programs and bestselling chess ebooks. Convenient and interactive, the bottom line is that chess downloads are fun to use, and of course no shipping costs or VAT charges. Try an e-book classic like Lasker's Common Sense in Chess or Reti's Modern Ideas in Chess; improve your chess endgame or explore a dynamic chess opening. ChessCentral also offers the complete line of Everyman chess ebooks for download.

All these chess ebook downloads mean no more fumbling to find a page or setting up the board, because everything is a click away. Chess e-books for download are like regular paper books...only better! Now opening manuals, tournament books, even past classics can be presented with fully integrated text and graphics. The chess software you need to enjoy your e-book is the FREE software Chessbase Reader.

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  • Magnus Force: How Carlsen beat Kasparov's record, E-book for Download

    Magnus Force: How Carlsen Beat Kasparov's Record

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Magnus Force: How Carlsen Beat Kasparov's Record  In December 2012 Magnus Carlsen won the prestigious London Chess Classic and in doing so he became the highest-rated chess player in the history of the game, beating Garry Kasparov's 13-year-old...
    SKU:
    ev-178
    $19.95
  • Winning Chess Openings - E-book Download

    Winning Chess Openings - E-book Download

    Everyman

    $21.95
    Winning Chess Openings (Download) by Yasser Seirawan Start every game with confidence! The two greatest challenges for beginning chess players are not only to survive the openings phase, but also to choose appropriate attack and defense...
    SKU:
    ev-177-A
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $21.95
  • Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part II: 1985-1993, E-book for Download

    Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 2: 1985-1993

    Everyman

    $31.95
    Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part II: 1985-1993  Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov: Part II is the second volume in a major three-volume series made unique by the fact that it records the greatest chess battles played by the greatest chess...
    SKU:
    ev-177
    $31.95
  • Attacking Chess: The King's Indian Defense (Part 2) -  Chess Opening E-book Download

    Attacking Chess: The King's Indian Defense (Part 2) - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Attacking Chess: The King's Indian Defense (Part 2) The King's Indian remains a hugely popular opening at all levels of chess - unsurprising given the attacking opportunities it offers. In many of the ultra-sharp main lines, both sides can fight for...
    SKU:
    ev-176
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • The Dark Knight System: 1...Nc6 - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The Dark Knight System: 1...Nc6 - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $21.95
    The Dark Knight System: A Repertoire with 1...Nc6 (Download) Welcome to the Dark Knight System, a weapon which can be used against virtually every opening White can play!In the Dark Knight System, Black begins with 1...Nc6...
    SKU:
    ev-175
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $21.95
  • The Scandinavian Defense: Move by Move - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The Scandinavian Defense: Move by Move - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $24.95
    The Scandinavian Defense: Move by Move(Download) This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format...
    SKU:
    ev-174
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $24.95
  • Chess Developments: The Grunfeld Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Chess Developments: The Grunfeld Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $24.95
    Chess Developments: The Grunfeld DefenseE-book for Download Chess Developments provides state-of-the-art openings coverage. Chess Developments focuses on the current trends - concentrating on critical lines, theoretical...
    SKU:
    ev-173
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $24.95
  • Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors Part 1 - E-book for Download

    Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part 1

    Everyman

    $29.95
    Garry Kasparov: My Great Predecessors, Part 1E-book for Download The battle for the World Chess Championship has witnessed numerous titanic struggles which have engaged the interest not only of chess enthusiasts but also of...
    SKU:
    ev-172
    $29.95
  • The Colle Opening: Move by Move - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The Colle Opening: Move by Move - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $24.95
    The Colle Opening: Move by Move (Download)  This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the...
    SKU:
    ev-171
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $24.95
  • Fire on Board: Shirov's Best Games- E-book for Download

    Fire on Board: Shirov's Best Games - Chess Biography E-book

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Fire on Board: Shirov's Best Games  In this collection of his best games, Grandmaster Alexei Shirov shows why he is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and inventive players of the modern era. It contains a...
    SKU:
    ev-170-1995
    $19.95
  • Starting Out: Chess Tactics and Checkmates E-book

    Starting Out: Chess Tactics and Checkmates - E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Starting Out: Chess Tactics and Checkmates E-book Once you have figured out how all the chess pieces move, what is the next step up the chess ladder? This helpful and entertaining book provides you with the complete answer. In this easy-to-follow...
    SKU:
    ev-17
    $19.95
  • Fighting Chess: Move by Move - E-book for Download

    Fighting Chess: Move by Move - Middlegame Tactics E-book

    Everyman

    $21.95
    Fighting Chess: Move by MoveE-book for Download What separates the best chess players from the rest? What gives them the edge over their rivals? Chess legend Vladimir Kramnik believes it's their fighting skills and the ability...
    SKU:
    ev-169
    $21.95
  • The French Winawer: Move by Move - E-book for Download

    The French Winawer: Move by Move - E-book for Download

    Everyman

    $21.95
    The French Winawer: Move by MoveE-book for Download   This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly...
    SKU:
    ev-168
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $21.95
  • Dangerous Weapons: The Ruy Lopez - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Dangerous Weapons: The Ruy Lopez - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $21.95
    Dangerous Weapons: The Ruy Lopez (Download)  Do you need to freshen up your chess openings? Then stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas! Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with...
    SKU:
    ev-167
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $21.95
  • Kramnik: Move by Move, E-book for Download

    Kramnik: Move by Move - Chess Biography E-book

    Everyman

    $24.95
    Kramnik: Move by Move  Vladimir Kramnik is a giant of the chess world. He firmly secured his legendary status when he won the World Championship in 2000 by defeating the previously dominant Garry Kasparov - the only player ever to do so in a...
    SKU:
    ev-165
    $24.95
  • Boris Spassky: Master of Initiative , E-book for Download

    Boris Spassky: Master of Initiative - Chess Biography E-book

    Everyman

    $21.95
    Boris Spassky: Master of Initiative  Boris Spassky is a true chess legend, a World Champion who, thanks to his monumental battles with Bobby Fischer, raised the popularity of the game to a level that had never been seen before. Although at the...
    SKU:
    ev-164
    $21.95
  • Mikhail Tal, Tactical Genius, E-book for Download

    Mikhail Tal, Tactical Genius - Chess Biography E-book

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Mikhail Tal, Tactical Genius, E-book for Download  After placing your order, you will receive a separate email with download instructions and a link to the purchased product. E-book purchases are shipping exempt, and therefore do not qualify...
    SKU:
    ev-163
    $19.95
  • Capablanca: Move by Move, E-book for Download

    Capablanca: Move by Move - Chess Biography E-book

    Everyman

    $22.95
    Capablanca: Move by Move Jose Raul Capablanca is a chess legend, world champion and quite simply one of the greatest players in the history of the game. His achievements and seemingly effortless style of play won many admirers,...
    SKU:
    ev-162
    $22.95
  • Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 1: 1973-1985, E-book for Download

    Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 1: 1973-1985

    Everyman

    $31.95
    Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 1: 1973-1985 Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, part 1 is the first book in a major new three-volume series. This series will be unique by the fact that it will record the greatest chess...
    SKU:
    ev-161
    $31.95
  • Study Chess with Matthew Sadler, E-book for Download

    Study Chess with Matthew Sadler - Chess Coach E-book

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Study Chess with Matthew Sadler Matthew Sadler is one of the UK's strongest ever players. He became a  Grandmaster at 19, won the British Championship twice and, among other amazing achievements, made a gold medal winning...
    SKU:
    ev-160
    $19.95

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