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  • Chess Secrets: Great Attackers: Learn from Kasparov, Tal and Stein E-Book

    Chess Secrets, Great Attackers: Learn from Kasparov, Tal and Stein

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Chess Secrets, Great Attackers:Learn from Kasparov, Tal and Stein The chess world has witnessed a great number of wonderfully gifted attacking players, geniuses who have dazzled the chess public with their brilliant chess masterpieces...
    SKU:
    ev-122
    $28.68
  • The Ruy Lopez Defense: Move by Move - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The Ruy Lopez Defense: Move by Move - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
     The Ruy Lopez: Move by Move This new series of chess opening e-books provides an ideal platform to study the opening in chess. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format...
    SKU:
    ev-121
    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
    $28.68
  • Starting Out: The Open Games - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Starting Out: The Open Games - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Starting Out: The Open Games in Chess The "Open Game" refers to a myriad of chess openings arising after the ever-popular 1.e4 e5: the Italian Game, the Scotch, The Two Knights Defense, the King's Gambit, the Evans Gambit, the Bishop's Opening,...
    SKU:
    ev-120
    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
    $28.68
  • Play the Grunfeld Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Play the Grunfeld Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Play the Grunfeld Defense (Download) The Grunfeld is an exciting and dynamic answer to 1.d4, and has become very popular at all levels of chess. A major reason for this is that it has been a long-time favorite of the World's strongest-ever chess...
    SKU:
    ev-12
    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
    $28.68
  • Starting Out: Benoni Systems - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Starting Out: Benoni Systems - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Starting Out: Benoni Systems (Download) This chess e-book is a study of all the crucial Benoni systems apart from the Modern Benoni. It presents diverse and practical options against the Queen's Pawn opening for dynamic, tactical chess players and...
    SKU:
    ev-119
    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
    $28.68
  • Play the Benko Gambit  - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Play the Benko Gambit - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Play the Benko Gambit (Download) The Benko Gambit is undoubtedly one of Black's most dynamic chess openings. In return for his pawn investment Black gains long-term pressure, which is often so powerful it continues right through into the endgame...
    SKU:
    ev-118
    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
    $28.68
  • Chess Secrets: Heroes of Classical Chess E-Book

    Chess Secrets: Heroes of Classical Chess

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Chess Secrets - Heroes of Classical Chess:Learn from Carlsen, Anand, Fischer, Smyslov, and Rubinstein Chess Secrets is a series of books which uncover the mysteries of the most important aspects of chess, such as strategy, attack, defense, opening...
    SKU:
    ev-117
    $28.68
  • Declining the Queen's Gambit - Chess Opening E-book for Download

    Declining the Queen's Gambit - Chess Opening E-book for Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Declining the Queen's Gambit (Download) This book provides a repertoire for Black against the ever-popular Queen's Gambit Declined. Opening expert John Cox covers not one but two key options for Black. The Tartakower Variation is a sophisticated...
    SKU:
    ev-116
    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
    $28.68
  • Meeting 1.e4 - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Meeting 1.e4 - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Meeting 1.e4 Fed up having to defend with Black? Annoyed by all those irritating White systems? Then this is the book for you! Russian International Master Alexander Raetsky draws upon his wealth of experience gained playing on the tough...
    SKU:
    ev-115
    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
    $28.68
  • Attacking Chess: The King's Indian Defense (Part 1) - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Attacking Chess: The King's Indian Defense (Part 1) - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Attacking Chess: The King's Indian Defense (Part 1) 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-114
    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
    $28.68
  • Attacking with 1.e4 - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Attacking with 1.e4 - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Attacking with 1.e4by John Emms Tired of playing the same old openings? Worried about having to learn too much theory? Then this chess e-book book is what you're looking for! An all-new and attacking opening repertoire based on the move 1.e4 is...
    SKU:
    ev-113
    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
    $28.68
  • Mastering Chess Strategy E-Book

    Mastering Chess Strategy - E-Book Download

    Everyman

    $35.87
    Mastering Chess Strategy E-Book Grandmaster Johan Hellsten is convinced that mastering chess strategy - just like chess tactics - requires practice, practice and yet more practice! This outstanding book is a product of his many years of work as...
    SKU:
    ev-112
    $35.87
  • Starting Out: The Scandinavian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Starting Out: The Scandinavian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
     Starting Out: The Scandinavian Defense (Download)  In recent years the Scandinavian has been catapulted into the limelight, and it has now firmly established itself as an opening to be reckoned with. Why has it become popular? Because...
    SKU:
    ev-111
    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
    $28.68
  • The New Old Indian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The New Old Indian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    The New Old Indian: A Repertoire for Black against 1.d4 The Old Indian Defense is considered to be a sound way for Black to meet 1.d4. Some might argue that it is steady rather than spectacular, but is this reputation totally deserved? Grandmaster...
    SKU:
    ev-110
    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
    $28.68
  • Play the Caro-Kann: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire against 1.e4 E-book

    Play the Caro-Kann: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire against 1.e4 E-book

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Play the Caro-Kann:A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire against 1.e4E-book The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1.e4. It has the seal of approval of numerous leading Grandmasters including Vishy...
    SKU:
    ev-11
    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
    $28.68
  • The Queen Gambit Declined - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The Queen Gambit Declined - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    The Queen's Gambit Declined In this book Grandmaster Sadler explains the ideas behind the Queen's Gambit Declined, one of Black's most dependable replies to the Queen's Pawn chess opening. He discusses all of the major variations in popular practice,...
    SKU:
    ev-109
    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
    $28.68
  • The French Defense: A Dynamic Repertoire for Black - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The French Defense: A Dynamic Repertoire for Black - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Attacking Chess: The French - A Dynamic Repertoire for Black Grandmaster Simon Williams presents an ambitious opening repertoire for Black in the ever-popular French Defense. One of the world's most creative players combines his attacking...
    SKU:
    ev-108
    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
    $28.68
  • Attacking with 1.d4! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Attacking with 1.d4! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Attacking with 1.d4! (Download) Tired of playing the same old openings? Worried about having to learn too much theory? Then these books are what you're looking for! All-new and attacking opening repertoires based on the move 1.d4 is provided...
    SKU:
    ev-107
    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
    $28.68
  • The Sniper: Play 1...g6, ...Bg7 and ...c5! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The Sniper: Play 1...g6, ...Bg7 and ...c5! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    The Sniper: Play 1...g6, ...Bg7 and ...c5! The Sniper is a dynamic and universal opening weapon for Black which can be used against all mainline openings. Black's system of development with ...g6 and ...Bg7 initially allows White to occupy the center...
    SKU:
    ev-106
    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
    $28.68
  • Starting Out: The Caro-Kann Defense - Chess Opening E-Book Download

    Starting Out: The Caro-Kann Defense - Chess Opening E-Book Download

    Everyman

    $28.68
    Starting Out: The Caro-Kann Defense (Download) The Caro-Kann Defense has a well-deserved and established reputation as an incredibly solid and, at the same time, dynamic answer to 1.e4 by White. The Caro-Kann appeals to all types of players, but is...
    SKU:
    ev-105
    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
    $28.68

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