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	Understanding the Leningrad Dutch Valeri Beim £14.99/$21.95 The Leningrad System of the Dutch is an interesting hybrid of the Dutch and the Kings Indian. For many years, it was viewed with some suspicion in view of the slight positional weaknesses created in Black's position. However in the 1980s dynamic new approaches were introduced by such players as Sergei Dolmatov, Evgeny Bareev, Mikhail Gurevich and especially Vladimir Malaniuk. A good understanding of the themes of the Leningrad is at the least as important as detailed knowledge of its theory. Beim has a wealth of experience with the Leningrad Dutch is an accomplished trainer, so is ideally qualified to guide the reader through the twists and turns of this remarkable opening.
	The Cambridge Springs Krzysztof Panczyk & Jacek Ilczuk £13.99/$18.95 The Cambridge Springs is a popular defence to the Queen's Gambit that takes its name from the famous tournament in 1904 during which it was tested in a number of games. Since then it has become firmly established as a club-player's favourite, since Black sets a number of traps and can generate a very quick initiative if White fails to respond precisely. Several world champions have used the Cambridge Springs, most notably Alekhine and Smyslov, while Kasparov has played it on occasion, including a sensationally quick victory over Karpov in 1985. It currently has a good theoretical reputation and is frequently played at grandmaster level.
	Bobby Fischer: From Genius to Chess Legend Eduard Gufeld £15.99 To many Bobby Fischer is the name of chess. Remembered for his epic match in 1972 with Soviet World Champion Boris Spassky at a time where the Cold War was at it's height, the American has always been for many chess' great enigma. In this book from Gufeld, who was assisted by the likes of GM Wolfgang Unzicker, the games, traits, and personality of Fischer are examined, with some interesting conclusions. It's lucid reading style makes this an enjoyable way to acquaint yourself with one of the all time greats.
	Multiple Choice Chess 2 Graeme Buckley £14.99/$19.95 Using instructive chess games, International Master Graeme Buckley repeatedly poses the question 'what would you do here?' The reader is invited to step into the Grandmaster's shoes, work out all the relevant plans and tactics, and select one of the four possible choices. A scoring system has been devised which can assess your playing strength according to the answers that you give.
	Taming the Sicilian Nigel Davies £14.99/$19.95 The Sicilian Defence is Black's most ambitious and popular defence to 1 e4. Finding a suitable weapon against it has taxed many a player's brain. Should White play the main lines and attempt to find a profitable route through the labyrinth of theory, or instead head for the more tranquil waters of the various Anti-Sicilians on offer? Grandmaster Nigel Davies, in this refreshing book on what has become of difficult choice for many a White player, proposes the answer lies somewhere in between. Advocating a system of taking the Open Sicilian head-on, but then fianchettoing the king's bishop, Davies provides us with an easy-to-use system for White which can renew our confidence after 1 e4 c5.
	Batsford Chess Puzzles Leonard Barden £14.99/$19.95 For nearly half a century Leonard Barden has delighted readers of his newspaper columns with his chess puzzles, taken from both world of chess composition and practical play. Here he presents the best of these - 300 brain teasers designed for all levels of player and classified under such themes as Novice Corner, Knockouts in one, Checkmates in two, Practical Opening tips, Learn from the Champions and more.
	Die Katalanische Eroffnung (The Catalan Opening) Raetsky/Tschetwerik £13.99/$18.95 A new 208 page German language book on the Catalan (characterised by d4, c4, Nf3, g3 & Bg2). For those who can read German, this is a gem of a book, with some of the most comprehensive analysis on the Catalan. Even if your German is non-existant, the analysis and games themselves are simple to follow, still making this book a useful addition to your chess library.
	Die Tschigorin Verteidigung (The Chigorin Defence) Valeri Bronznik £15.99/$24.95 In depth German language book on the Chigorin ( 1 d4 d5 2 c4 Nc6), a favourite of the adventurous Alexander Morozevich. With over 300 pages of analysis, this is the most complete review of this opening to date.
	I Play Against Pieces Svetozar Gligoric £15.99/$23.95 Yugoslav grandmaster Svetozar Gligoric, once rated the strongest European chess player outisde Russia, has pursued a long and distinguished chess career. This highly acclaimed collection of 130 of his best games, including classic wins against world champions and other top players such as Euwe, Botvinnik, Smyslov, Tal, Petrosian, Fischer, Keres, Korchnoi, Larsen and Najdorf, now appears for the first time in English.
	Chess Billiancy Lakov Damsky £16.99/$21.95 What do we understand by brilliancy in chess? The author delves back into history to examine how this concept has developed, before presenting a dazzling array of brilliant games from the past few decades - the prize-winners as selected by grandmaster panels for each issue of the Yugoslav Chess Informator between 1968 and 1998, all of which have been subjected to a critical, computer-based analysis.
	The Nimzo-Indian: 4 e3 Carsten Hansen £16.99/$23.95 Ever since Nimzowitsch introduced his flexible, dynamic defence to the queen's pawn, debate has raged over White's best reply. Many variations have been in and out of fashion, but one line in particular has proved an enduring weapon - the sound and solid 4 e3 line, known as the Rubinstein Variation. The 4 e3 Nimzo is extraordinarily rich in strategy. All manner of different central pawn-structures can arise, such as the blocked centre characteristic of the Hübner Variation and a variety of IQP positions. Moreover, in some lines the central tension persists well into the middlegame. The 4 e3 Nimzo provides a stern test of both players' understanding of chess, and so is an ideal choice for those who are looking to win as either colour.
	An Opening Repertoire for White according to Kramnik - Volume 5 Alexander Khalifman £14.99/$22.95 The fifth and final book in this popular series lays out a repertoire against the Queens Gambit Declined. Differing from the other four books in that it only deals with one opening, the amount of material on offer is still staggering, reflecting the popularity of the Queens Gambit Declined throughout the years. With extensive analysis of critical lines by former FIDE Champion GM Alexander Khalifman, this is sure to be another useful addition to any book collection.
	Concise Chess Openings Neil McDonald £11.99/$15.95 Learning new chess openings can be an arduous task, even for seasoned players, never mind those with less experience. Finding the right openings to suit your style can be a very time-consuming task. In Concise Chess Openings, Grandmaster Neil McDonald provides the reader with a reliable and up-to-date reference work. On every single opening the reader is likely to face, there's enough information to play the variations with confidence, but not too much so as to drown the reader with waves of theory.
	New in Chess Yearbook 64 £15/$22.50 The chess players guide to opening news, NIC 64 sees the usual high quality analysis on a wide selection of topical opening lines. Contributors include Kramnik, Shirov, Ponomariov, Kasparov, Timman and Grischuk. The essential reference to ensure you are on the cutting edge of current theory.
	Behind Deep Blue Feng-Hsiung Hsu £19.95/$27.95 Feng-hsiung Hsu, who masterminded Kasparov's match play defeat by a computer, tells his story. A nerdy book might be expected, delving into arcane topics (computer chip design, programming, chess), but instead we have something more like "Indiana Jones and the Holy Grail". No specialist knowledge is demanded. The author's adventures with phantom queens, etc. are fascinating. His will-to-win matched that of the legendary Kasparov.
	Learn From Your Chess Mistakes Chris Baker £14.99/$22.95 Most players want to put the experience of defeat behind them as quickly as possible, but there is no better way to improve your game than by analysing you lost games to find out what went wrong, ensuring that you don't make the same mistake again.
	The Complete Sveshnikov Sicilian Yuri Yakovich £15.99/£22.95 The Sveshnikov Sicilian is one of the most uncompromising lines of the Sicilian Defence. Black accepts an apparently loose pawn-structure in return for a great deal of piece activity. Decades of experience have shown that it is far from easy for White to neutralise Black's active play, and the Sveshnikov is now firmly established as a favourite weapon for players who wish to win games as Black.
	Sicilian Kan John Emms £14.99/$19.95 The Sicilian Kan is one of the most flexible and easy to play variations of the entire Sicilian complex. In contrast to opening monsters such as the infamous Dragon and Najdorf Variations, Black players are not forced to memorise massive chunks of opening theory. Success in the Sicilian Kan is more dependent on uunderstanding certain principles and a system of development. Another point in its favour is that even more experienced white players are flummoxed by Black's elastic approach. Recently the Kan has received a seal of approval, with both Kasparov and Kramnik employing it in the last couple of years.
	Classical Dutch Jan Pinski £14.99/$19.95 The Classical Dutch is an ambitious and underrated defence to queen’s pawn openings. With his first few moves Black creates an asymmetrical pawn structure which unbalances the position from a very early stage, allowing both white and black players to fight for the initiative. Now, for the first time in recent history, International Master Jan Pinski delves into the secrets of the Classical Dutch, studying both the positional motives and tactical nuances for both sides. Pinski deals with the theoretical main lines as well as the crafty side variations, updating the reader on all the new important wrinkles.
	Understanding the Sacrifice Angus Dunnington £14.99/$19.95 Every chess player adores the thrill of the sacrifice, whether this part of a checkmating attack, a defensive measure or simply an attempt to confuse the opponent. But every sacrifice has a time and a place, and a correct use of sacrifices is a skill possessed by only a precious few. Now you can add yourself to that list! In this ground-breaking book, Angus Dunnington acquaints the reader with key aspects of all kinds of chess sacrifices, including the queen sacrifice, sacrifices in the endgames and the psychology attached to the sacrifce. Read this book and sacrifice with confidence.
	Starting Out: Queen's Gambit John Shaw £12.99/$16.95 The Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the most popular and fundamental chess openings of all time and has been the battleground for countless world-class encounters throughout the history of chess. In this easy to read book IM John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Queen's Gambit and it's many variations. Ideal for people wanting to include the Queens Gambit in their repertoire, or for those who want to brush up on what they already play.
	Starting Out: Caro - Kann Joe Gallagher £12.99/$16.95 The Caro-Kann Defence has a well-deserved and established reputation as an incredibly solid and, at the same time, dynamic defence to 1 e4. The Caro-Kann appeals to all types of players, but is especially useful to black players who prefer a sound platform on which to build and who are resourceful in both defence and counter-attack. Star players who enjoy using the Caro-Kann include Vishy Anand, Michael Adams and the legendary Anatoly Karpov. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster Joe Gallagher goes back to the basics of the Caro-Kann, studying the key principles of its many variations. Throughout the book there is an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises to help the improving player, while important strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.
	The Steinitz Papers ed. by Kurt Landsberger £44.95/$55 Long known as one of the greatest chess masters of the nineteenth century, William Steinitz is recognized as the first world champion. More exactly (and thanks to the efforts of the author of this book) he has been officially acknowledged as the first American world chess champion. Luckily for chess scholars, many letters and postcards survive written by Steinitz and his associates, friends and foes. After years of research, numerous personal contacts with people on three continents, and unflagging efforts to acquire any and all known letters to and from Steinitz, the author here presents in their own words a remarkable account of Steinitz and his contemporaries in the chess world of over a century ago. Notable personalities that write or are written about include Lasker, Pillsbury, Zukertort, Bird, Blackburne, Janowski, Tschigorin and Winawer.
	School of Chess Excellence Volume 3 - Strategic Play Mark Dvoretsky £18/$25 This third volume in Mark Dvoretsky's course is devoted to questions of strategy, and is aimed at improving the reader's positional understanding. The author also examines a number of positions that lay on the boundary between the middlegame and the endgame. As in the other books of the series, he uses examples from his own games and those of this pupils, together with original analyses of episodes from other player's games.
	Concise Chess Endings Neil McDonald £11.99/$15.95 How well do you know your endgames? Even many experienced players would admit a serious lack of knowledge in this department, and yet it is this section of the game that many points are won and lost over the board. If you need a refresher course on the endgame, then help is at (or in this case 'in') hand. GM McDonald studies the fundamental endings, and provides the reader with all the crucial knowledge necessary to succeed in this deceptively difficult part of the game.
	Mastering Chess Tactics Neil McDonald £14.99/$22.95 Over the board a player must continually be alert to tactics, which effectively decide the outcome of all chess games. Often distinguished by deep calculation and stunning imagination, tactical combinations represent true artistry in chess. Yet despite their spectacular effect, the author maintains there is no mystery or magic in chess tactics, which can be learned by breaking them down into their basic components. Thus the reader is introduced to such practical and recurring themes as forks, double attacks, pins, skewers, trapping pieces, removal of the defender, desperado, opening lines ... and then combinations of these themes. Not only does this book offer a wealth of practical and beautiful illustrative examples taken from modern chess play but it provides challenging exercises in which readers can test their newly acquired tactical awareness.
	Die Endspiel Universitat (German) Mark Dvoretsky £19.95/$29.95 The long awaited book on endings from Mark Dvoretsky, one of the leading authors and trainers in chess. This book, 'The Endgame University' covers in depth all the major endgame themes and each section emphasises the method as well as the theory of the endgame being examined. The section on Queen and Pawn endgames is a wonderful working guide to playing what are often impossible technical positions for most players but by applying some of the authors general rules you can greatly improve your play. As well as practical examples there are exercises and examples of tragicomic play and studies. A must buy if you can follow German. Hardback 490 pages.
	Starting Out: The Nimzo-Indian Chris Ward £12.99/$16.95 Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the Nimzo-Indian. It is one of the soundest and most popular defences against 1.d4, offering Black the chance to unbalance the game early on and play for a win without undue risk. Advocates include virtually all of the world's top players, including Garry Kasparov, Vladimir Kramnik, Vishy Anand and Anatoly Karpov. In this revolutionary book, Grandmaster Chris Ward revisits the basic principles behind the Nimzo-Indian and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide the reader is helped along by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.
	Shall We Play Fischerandom Chess? Svetozar Gligoric £12.99/$19.95 With the increasing use of powerful computer programs and databases in chess today, the fear of the 'depth of chess' is being taken seriously. To side-step the effect of computers on our venerable game the great World Champion Bobby Fischer has devised a form of chess in which the initial starting position of the pieces is randomly changed before each game. Much thought and practical experimentation has gone into the formulation of the new rules of 'Fischerandom' in order to retain all the essential qualities of the classical form of the game - even castling - so that the players can once again enjoy pure chess where the only thing that counts is who is the better player on the day. In this book, the first ever on Fischerandom, the author discusses the problems facing the chess world today - with quotes and opinions from contemporary players, organisers and journalists - and the history of shuffle chess, together with complete Fischerandom rules and a selection of illustrative games.
	King's Indian Defence - Mar Del Plata Variation Svetozar Gligoric £13.99/$21.95 Yugoslav Grandmaster Svetozar Gligoric is firmly established as one of the great pioneers of the King's Indian strategy and tactics. The variation he introduced in a tournament at Mar del Plata, Argentina, fifty years ago, is characterised by fierce attacks by the opposing sides - White on the queenside and Black on the castled king - making for exciting games and many dashing Black wins. This book contains not only up-to-date theory and illustrative games, but also the author's own fascinating narrative on the evolution, development and survival of his counterattacking system, which has stood the test of time and remained popular at grandmaster and club level.
	Queen's Indian Defence Jacob Aagaard £14.99/$19.95 The Queen's Indian Defence is one of Black's toughest and most respectable opening choices against queen's pawn openings and is a favourite of world class players such as Kramnik, Anand, Adams and Polgar. From the outset Black employs the dynamic principle of controlling the centre with pieces rather than pawns, and this can lead to rich and complex chess. An opening which suits players of both a tactical and positional temperament.
	Test Your Endgame Thinking Glenn Flear £14.99/$19.95 How should a chess player think in an endgame? How is the game affected once there are just a few pieces left on the board? GM Glenn Flear provides the answers in a book which will guide the reader along the path to enlightenment. Included here are subjects such as checkmating patterns, space advantages and promotion ideas. The exercises are of varying difficulty and will appeal to all standards.
	Chess Informant 84 £20.95/$32 Chess Informant 84 offers an unmatched selection of 488 annotated games and 509 variations from the events held between February 1st, 2002 and May 31st, 2002 along with the trademark sections. The following events are covered: Moscow, Linares, Cannes, Monaco, Dubai (rapid), Poikovsky, Essen, Praha (rapid), La Habana, Sarajevo, etc. As usual, contributors are the world's best players: G. Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand, M. Adams, R. Ponomariov, Bareev, Leko, and many others. This volume brings the voting for the ten best games and the ten most important theoretical novelties from Chess Informant 83, theoretical survey in the ECO format, selected combinations and endings from recent tournament practice, tournament standings and crosstables, and the best from Nigel Short's creative output.
	Chess Informant 84 on CD ROM £20.95/$32 CD ROM format of new Informator. Uses Chess Informant Reader 1.9 (included on the CD itself) Buy both the book and the CD for ONLY £25/$40
	Chess Lists - 2nd Edition Andy Soltis McFarland £20.95/$30 The best, the worst, the shortest, the longest, the oddest, the most deceitful, the most brilliant, the dumbest - of players, games, matches, tournaments, books, ideas, etc....
	Essays in American Chess History (Hardcover) John Hilbert £29.99/$43.00 Hardcover 359 pages A tremendous collection of fascinating material by one of America's greatest chess historians. The essays presented here are grouped into four sections. Section One: Studies in Time; Section Two: Players, Now and Then; Section Three: Essays on Correspondence Chess; and Section Four: Miscellaneous. A treasure trove of fascinating information beautifully presented with an abundance of vintage photographs, an absolute must for anyone seriously interested in chess history.
	2003 International Chess Calendar £6.95/$8.95
	Grading List 2002-2003 British Chess Federation £13
	64 Great Chess Games Masterpieces of Postal and Email Chess Tim Harding Published by Chess Mail £15.99/$26.95 Here is the cream of correspondence chess: high quality play, with opening surprises, exciting combinations and delicate endgames. In this book, IM Tim Harding presents 64 lively and varied master games played by email or post.
	Olaf Ulvestad - An American Original John Donaldson. £7.99 / $10 The name of Olaf Ulvestad is not unknown to the chess world. Everyone remembers the move 5...b5 in the Two Knights Defense and his participaton in the 1946 match for the American team against the Soviets, but trying to find more information is difficult. Reminiscences and anthologies of American Masters by Denker, Korn, Soltis and Bisguer have little or nothing to say about him. This booklet attempts to fill that gap.
	Grandmaster Secrets - Openings Andrew Soltis £16.99 / $25 If you want to score a lot of points when playing chess against good opponents you'll have to know how to play the opening well. Many books have been written to convey this concept and, with few exceptions, using them has often been unsatisfying and sheer drudgery often with old examples and writing lacking any great inspiration, direction, or usefulness.
	Some Interesting Memories - A Paradoxical Life Raymond Smulyan. £12.99/$18.95 The author has been providing the world with such puzzle fun, chess problems, and logic quizzes for a long time. Now, he reviews his life and how all of this got started in a way that is just as interesting as his previous entertainments.
	Play the 2.c3 Sicilian Rozentalis & Harley £14.99 / $21.95 The Sicilian Defence is far and away the most popular chess opening, and an intimidating body of theory has been developed around its main lines. Moreover, in those main lines White grants his opponent a central majority which may prove an important factor later on. This book provides a comprehensive and insightful picture of the theory of this important and popular book.
	Alexander Alekhine's Games Volume 2: 1923 - 1934 £16.99 / $28.95 The new book of Chess Stars series presents the games of Alexander Alekhine. The fourth World Champion had a unique style, combining beautiful tactical blows with an implacable technique. In his games the striking combinations crowned a sound strategy, based on a perfect knowledge of the chess theory. Alekhine invented a whole range of new opening lines and the system 1.e4 Nf6 was named after him.
	Endgame Challenge John Nunn Gambit £17.99/$24.95 John Nunn presents 250 challenging positions where your task is to find a cunning way to win or draw. In many cases the odds against success seem overwhelming, yet by using all the tactical resources in the position it is possible to achieve the goal. While the focus in this book is on tactics, readers will also develop a greater understanding of many important endgame topics, such as fortresses, stalemate defences, the opposition and zugswang.
	New in Chess Yearbook 63 £15/$22.50 The chess players guide to opening news, NIC 63 sees the usual high quality analysis on a wide selection of topical opening lines. Contributors include Kramnik, Shirov, Ponomariov, Kasparov, Timman and Grischuk. The essential reference to ensure you are on the cutting edge of current theory.
	The Grunfeld Defence Nigel Davies £14.99/ $19.95 The Grunfeld is a dynamic and popular weapon for Black against queen’s pawn openings. Former World Champion Bobby Fischer and current world number one Garry Kasparov head a long list of Grandmasters who have utilised this opening with success. Nigel Davies, an experienced teacher and talented GM, explains the key ideas and tactics for both White and Black. Both the trendy main lines and tricky side variations are covered.
	Can You Be a Positional Genius? Angus Dunnington £14.99/ $19.95 Whilst we suspect the answer for most of us is ‘no’, you can be assured of improving your positional play by studying this highly involving book by Angus Dunnington. With a carefully assembled selection of positional chess puzzles designed to test players of all abilities, this book is sure to provide hours of brain-teasing enjoyment. If you do get stuck, you can ‘ask a grandmaster’, who will give you the guidance to help you solve the puzzle.
	Nezhmetdinov's Best Games of Chess Rashid Nezhmetdinov £17.95/$27 Although Rashid Nezhmetdinov (1912-1974) was not widely known in the West, his games have a great reputation among connoisseurs of attacking play. Among his many distinctions in chess are his score of +6 =9 -5 against World Champions. As former World Champion Mikhail Tal wrote: "With the passage of time tournament tables tend to lose interest, but some games played in these tournaments live forever, and in this respect Nezhmetdinov is one of the most richly endowed players." This is the first time the book has been translated into English.
	Chess Choice Challenge 2 Chris Ward £12.99/$18.95 GM Chris Ward presents another selection of fascinating and entertaining chess challenges. The fun but instructive multiple choice format gets your brains ticking over, and in identifying typical trains of thought, the author explains the incorrect and correct analysis to help you improve your play.
	How I Became Grandmaster at Age 14 Alexandra Kosteniuk £15.95/$22 At the age of 17, Alexandra Kosteniuk can already boast a very impressive list of chess achievements. She has won two European and Three World Girl's Championship titles, became a GM at the age of 14, and was the recent finalist in the FIDE World Championship for women. 'How I Became Grandmaster...' is the story of Alexandra's rise in the chess world, and offers practical tips for those who are just starting out in the game as well as practical advice and puzzles for the more experienced player.
	The Lion Jerry Van Rekom & Leo Janssen £22.50 /$39.95 Hardback, 346 pages This black weapon is the dream of every chess player: a proven system that has been analysed in detail and is suitable against almost every white opening. There is also the element of surprise - the Lion has been something of an under-used opening in the past. Get ahead now!
	Building Up Your Chess Lev Alburt £23.95/$29.95 Building Up Your Chess gives you an innovative and refreshingly understandable approach to chess mastery by one of the most renowned teachers in the world. The ability to judge a position accurately is at the heart of good chess. Lev Alburt introduces you to his own invention, "The System of Predicted Results," as well as to a pictorial way of graphing the game that tracks and explains it move by move evaluation. Whether you are a beginner or a master, you'll soon be playing to your true potential and enjoying chess more as you understand it better.
	C.J.S Purdy's Fine Art of Annotation Volume 3 C.J.S Purdy £16.99/$24 Purdy was a bona-fide original thinker, explorer, and discoverer. The results of a lifetime analysing and writing about the game can now be read by all. Volume 3 contains 100 annotated games, 6 articles and a number of essays to add to the flavour of learning, such as: The Road to 2000, Psychoanalyse your f-pawn, How to Plan, The Elements of Chance in Chess and How To See Combinations.
	Quarterly for Chess History: Spring 5/2000 £19.95/ $29.95 Another fine collection of games from chess' yesteryear. This volume covers Pillsbury's travels throughout Europe including simultaneous displays given in France, Germany, Hungary and Russia. Tony Gillam covers the Amsterdam tournament of 1923, whilst material on great players and little-known games also appears.
	The Columbia Chess Chronicle Vol. II £22.95/$34.95 Reprints of the January - June 1888 editions of the Columbia Chess Chronicle.
	New In Chess Yearbook 62 £15/ $22.50 The reputation of the New In Chess Yearbook has always been very high, and there is no reason for that to change with Yearbook 62. Packed with the latest games and theoretical surveys, carried out by the world elite, there is something for everyone in this. Surveys included in Yearbook 62 are the Ruy Lopez Berlin, Albin Counter Gambit, Sicilian Poisoned Pawn, Caro Kann Advance Variation and 3...Nf6 in the French Tarrasch. Contributors include Adams, Anand, Grischuk, Shirov and Almasi.
	School of Chess Excellence 2: Tactical Play Mark Dvoretsky £18/ $25 Mark Dvoretsky is regarded as the leading chess coach in the world, and in this series of books he reveals the training methods that have transformed so many of his pupils into champions. The initial part of this second book deals with combinations and tactical techniques, and suggests methods for developing a players calculating ability. In the second part of the book the author analyses a number of fascinating examples. The reader is encouraged to develop his understanding by tackling numerous tests.
	Encyclopedia of Chess Openings Vol. B - New Edition £24.95/ $36 Probably the most wanted Chess Informant's publication, the fourth expanded edition of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings, Volume B, brings additional 128 pages of the brand new material: all Black's responses against 1. e4 except 1… e6 and 1… e5: Sicilian, Caro-Kann, Pirc, Modern, Alekhine, Scandinavian and all other Black's rare opening choices against the bold advance of White's king's pawn games and analyses from Chess Informants 1-82 important game entries from recent tournament practice revised ECO codes.
	Informator 83 £20.95/ $30 Chess Informant 83 brings together 584 annotated games and 643 variations from the events held between October 1st, 2001 and January 31st, 2002 along with the trademark sections. The following events are covered: Hoogeveen, Yerevan, León, Moscow, Pamplona, USA (ch), Wijk aan Zee, Kramnik - G. Kasparov (m), R. Ponomariov - Ivanchuk (m), etc. As usual, contributors include the world's best players: G. Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand, M. Adams, Morozevich, R. Ponomariov, Ivanchuk, Shirov, Lékó, Bareev, Gelfand, Smirin, Van Wely, Kasimdzhanov, Svidler, Khalifman, J. Lautier, Dreev, Ju. Polgár, Grischuk, N. Short, I. Sokolov, Je. Piket, Sutovsky, and many others.
	Rapid Chess Improvement £12.99/ $16.95 This is the ideal book for serious adult players who want to improve. It details a study plan which cam about thanks to a re-evaluation of standard chess teaching and includes several unique components aimed at improving deficiencies in the play of adult players. The author is unique in that he hugely improved his own rating over a twelve month period following his own advice. This is in sharp contrast to most books aimed at this level which are usually written.
	Fischer World Champion! Max Euwe and Jan Timman £13.99/$19.95 In 1972 a boy from Brooklyn broke the hegemony of Soviet chess. Bobby Fischer, the greatest genius the game had ever seen, completed his crusade against the 'commie cheaters' by defeating Boris Spassky in Rekjavik. The match brought chess into the households of thousands, providing a mix of politics, gamesmanship and electrifying chess. The acclaimed classic 'Fischer - World Champion!' conveys the full drama of the clash, both on and off the board. It also includes the original analyses of the games by Jan Timman, one of the world's finest analysts.
	Starting Out: The Sicilian John Emms £12.99 $16.95 The Sicilian Defence is perhaps the most famous opening in the history of chess, and it is certainly the most popular at every level. From the first move Black claims his share in the centre and constructs an asymmetrical pawn structure. Its greatest attraction is that it allows Black to unbalance the position and play for a win, without having to take any unjustified risks. The many variations of the Sicilian range from the super-solid Scheveningen to the dangerous and ultra-sharp Dragon, so it should be easy to find something that suits your style. In this user-friendly book, GM John Emms goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Sicilian in its numerous different guises.
	Starting Out: The King's Indian Joe Gallagher £12.99 $16.95 The Kings Indian is one of the most exciting defences in chess and is favoured by ambitious and aggressive players. At the highest level it has been a major weapon for World Champions Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. In this easy to read guide, GM Joe Gallagher goes back to the basics of the Kings Indian, studying the key principles of its many variations. Throughtout the book there are numerous notes, tips, warnings and exercises to help the improving player, while important strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.
	How To Become A Deadly Chess Tactician David Le Moir £14.99 / $19.95 Some chess players always seem to have a trick up there sleeve. They spot unlikely looking tactical tricks, launch cunning attacks from seemingly quiet positions and are unrelenting when the enemy king is in their sights. This user-friendly and humourously written book contains many outstanding examples of seized oppurtunities, together with guidance on how to spot surprising tactics and handle positions of material imbalance.
	Treasury of Chess Openings Volume One - Opening Games Attila Schneider £14.99/$19.95 Attila Schneider, praised for his recents works on opens such as the complicated Sicilian Yugoslav Attack, turns his attention toward the Open Games (1 e4 e5). A lot of material is tackled, and the result is a comprehensive guide to opens ranging from the quiet Four Knights to the wild Polerio-Muzio Gambit (1 e4 e5 2 f4 exf4 3 Nf3 g5 4 Bc4 g4 5 0-0 gxf3 6 Qxf3 Qf6). The essential companion for anyone wanting to include the Open Games in their repertoire.
	A History of Chess H J R Murray £39.95/$59.95 The aim of this work is threefold: to present as complete a record as possible of the varieties of chess which exist or have existed in different parts of the world; to investigate the ultimate origin of these games and the circumstances of the invention of chess; and to trace the development of the modern European game from the first appearance of its ancestor, the Indian chaturanga, in the beginning of the 7th century AD. The result is what many modern writers on chess history consider to be the authoritative source on the noble game.
	Secrets of Chess Intuition Alexander Beliavsky & Adrian Mikhalchishin £13.99/$19.95 Intuition is central to all chess decision-making, and an understanding of its role is vital in improving one's game. Players who try to calculate everything to a finish are doomed to lose out to those who use their logical and intuitive abilities in harmony with one another. This book, the first devoted to the role of intuition in chess, explains how to allow your intuition to reach its full potential and provides guidance on the types of positions in which one should rely heavily on intuition, and on those where one ought to be more analytical.
	Solving in Style John Nunn £12.99/$17.95 In this book, John Nunn, a top-class grandmaster who is also one of the world's finest solvers, explains the methods by which chess problems and studies are solved. The logical and creative methods advocated, while targeted at the solving of composed positions, may also help players find startling tactical solutions in their games. Solving in Style also constitutes an entertaining and insightful introduction to the world of problems and studies. There are chapters on series problems and other unorthodox stipulations, and also a discussion of specific themes such as the Novotny interference.
	Can You Be A Tactical Genius? James Plaskett £14.99 $19.95 Test your tactical ability with a quiz book with a difference! GM James Plaskett, reknowned for his tactical ability, has compiled an abundance of chess puzzles to test players of all levels. And should you get stuck, there is the new 'ask the Grandmaster' option. Either on your own or with friends, this book will provide hours of brain teasing enjoyment.