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The return in 1992 of American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer against his old rival Boris Spassky has reawakened interest in the games of one of the most determined World Champions of all time. To Fischer, chess is a highly competitive sport which requires not only meticulous opening preparation, a high state of tactical alertness and perfect technique, but also a constant striving for the initiative, immense will to win and even calculated risk-taking. In 1972, when he won the supreme crown, he was years ahead of his time in his chess understanding and he influenced the way competitive chess is played today. Now he is back, all chess enthusiasts will be able to compare Fischer with the younger generation such as Kasparov and Short, neither of whom has played a single competitive game against the enigmatic American. By studying the deeply researched and thematically arranged material in this book, players of all strengths will change their attitude towards the game and improve their own play. (5 11/16' X 8 1/4', 276 pages, index, illustrations)

Grandmaster Mark Taimanov is one of the most consistently successful players of the post-war era. A grandmaster since 1952, he twice qualified as a Candidate for the World Championship and his numerous tournament victories include the Soviet Championship in 1956 and the World Veterans' Championship in 1993. Taimanov has made many significant contributions to opening theory and is the author of numerous openings books. In this highly instructive book, translated by Ken Neat, Taimanov presents an annotated selection of the best games from his long and illustrious career. This title contains 60 deeply annotated games and reveals Taimanov's personal approach to chess. The games are grouped by strategical motif to maximize instructional value.

Noted opening theoreticians Krzysztof Panczyk and Jacek Ilczuk explain the crucial strategies and tactics of the Ruy Lopez Exchange. Using model games for both White and Black, the authors provide a thorough schooling in the key ideas of both the fashionable lines and the more offbeat variations.

This book by Grandmaster David Bronstein, one of the most original and influential players of the post-war period, is not a self-tutor in the conventional sense, where the basics of opening, middlegame and endgame are play are drily explained. Instead, the author engages in a frank conversation with the reader, discussing how strong players decide on their moves, and covering such topics as a shelter for the king, the deployment of the pieces and pawns, attack and defense, and the strengths and weaknesses of a position. A full list of David Bronstein's chess achievements would run to several pages. Suffice it to say that he once drew a match for the World Championship, was twice Soviet Champion, and has won numerous international tournaments around the world. He remains an active player and is a popular guest on the European circuit, where his uncompromising and creative approach still wins many friends. (This book is translated by Ken Neat, Cadogan's Russian Series Editor.)

Yefim Geller has been one of the world's foremost grandmasters over the past four decades, during which time he has established a reputation as being the leading Russian authority on opening theory. In this annotated collection of his own games, translated by Ken Neat, Geller shows the practical benefits of a sound understanding of opening strategy. Written by a former world title candidate, this book places emphasis on opening plans rather than theoretical variations, and includes more than 30 wins against world champions from Euwe to Karpov. Six-times world championship candidate Yefim Geller has won the Soviet Championship on two occasions and has made outstanding contributions to the theory of the King's Indian Defense, Spanish Opening and Sicilian Defense, in particular. He is co-author of Kasparov v. Karpov 1990 (with Kasparov, Lein and Chepizhny).

The Advance Variation is a popular and direct way of meeting the ultra-solid French Defence, and is a firm favourite amongst uncompromising Grandmasters. This CD explains the strategies and tactics of this dynamic opening. Through the use of model games for both White and Black, it provides a grounding in the key plans and ideas.

Lessons with a Grandmaster bridges the gap between grandmaster and amateur through a series of chess lessons between teacher, the renowned Grandmaster Boris Gulko, and student Dr. Joel R. Sneed, a professor of psychology and amateur chess player.

Grandmaster David Smerdon gives the Scandinavian a welcome twist by using it as an all-out attacking weapon. The repertoire he presents is one he has successfully employed at grandmaster level over many years, and the backbone is provided by the razor-sharp Portuguese and Icelandic gambits.

Cyrus Lakdawala presents an aggressive opening repertoire, based on the Veresov Opening. This repertoire is perfect for those who have little time for study but enjoy taking opponents out of their comfort zones.

Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor presents an attacking repertoire for White against the ever-popular Sicilian Defence. It is based primarily on the Open Sicilian which is regarded as White's most challenging response.

Presents an opening system for Black based on the Semi-Slav Triangle - an ambitious way to fight the ever-popular Queen's Gambit. This title includes ideas and critical analysis. It explains typical plans and tactics for both sides.

Grandmaster Neil McDonald examines one of the most important openings of all, the Ruy Lopez. He shares his experience and knowledge, and continually challenges the reader to answer probing questions, thereby encouraging the learning and practising of vital opening skills.

Cyrus Lakdawala examines the universal defence 1...d6, constructs an opening repertoire for Black and provides answers to all the key questions in this opening.

Opening expert David Vigorito examines the most important and instructive Sicilian Dragon games in recent years. This book is packed with key new ideas and critical analysis.

The Open Ruy Lopez or Open Spanish has withstood the test of time after decades. It offers both sides opportunities for a sharp clash of forces in which the better prepared player will often come out on top.

Cyrus Lakdawala studies his favorite Bent Larsen games. He examines Larsen's skills in attack, defense, counter-attack, exploiting imbalances and endgame play, and demonstrates how we can all improve by learning from Larsen's play.

This book covers three offbeat but nevertheless important defences to these ancient opening

In this revolutionary new book, Grandmaster Nigel Davies tackles the Sicilian head-on in open variations, but still develops an easy-to-use system for White based upon the fianchetto of the king's bishop. Davies arms the readers with an impressive repertoire which enables them to face the Sicilian Defence with renewed confidence.

Cyrus Lakdawala presents a reliable repertoire for White with this popular opening. He reveals all his ideas and explains the typical plans and tactics for both sides.

Yelena Dembo takes a modern-day look at the Scotch Game, providing thorough coverage of the critical main lines and studying the key tactical and positional ideas for White and Black.

Volker Schleputz and Grandmaster John Emms offer a unique framework to study chess tactics. The reader assumes the role of a tactics detective, checking for mistakes and missed opportunities in games. This training method resembles the real board situation far more realistically than traditional chess puzzles.

In this unique book John Cox reveals everything Black players need to know about all of White's offbeat tries after 1 d4, presenting Black with no-nonsense answers to every white option.

Grandmaster Simon Williams examines the typical mistakes players make in the opening and middlegame, and how you should look to exploit them with maximum efficiency.

David Vigorito presents a King's Indian repertoire for Black and explains the key ideas and tactics. Volume 1 deals with the Main Line (Classical) and Samisch variations.

Anyone who plays 1 e4 as White must be prepared not only for Black's main defences but also an assortment of less popular lines. This book features information a 1 e4 player needs to know about facing these defences.

Examines both the Czech Benoni and the closely related Closed Benoni with 1 d4 c5, and explains what to do against various Anti-Benoni options. This title covers key positional and tactical ideas for both sides. It is suitable for improvers, club players and tournament players.

What's the best way to get better at chess? Coaching expert Nigel Davies examines the methods of players who were looking to improve, and how they went about achieving their aim.

An easy-to-read guide that goes back to basics, studying the essential principles of the Slav and Semi-Slav Defences and their numerous variations. Throughout the book there are notes, tips and warnings to guide the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are illustrated.

The endgame is a subtle phase of the game many ordinary players would like to improve. In taking the reader through over 150 instructive examples, taken mostly from his own games, Smyslov covers a very broad range of positions - and provides an excellent overall insight into the endgame as a whole. Unlike standard endgame manuals, which concetrate purely on the most basic and technical positions, this book has numerous examples with many pieces on the board - the type of endgame you are in fact most likely to reach. By learning from Smyslov's impeccable technique, readers will improve their own endgame abilities - and results! Grandmaster Vasily Smyslov is renowned for his artistic mastery of the endgame, and his 1957 World Championship victory over Botvinnik can be largely attributed to his unique gifts in this aspect of the game. The winner of innumerable first prizes in international tournaments, Smyslov became, at 61, the oldest player ever to qualify for the World Championship Candidates Matches. Now in his mid-seventies, he still participates constantly in international events - with remarkable success.