The Fascinating King's Gambit by Thomas Johansson

This work is probably the first book devoted to investigating the entire Bishop's Gambit.

But that is not all! A complete in depth repertoire against black's different ways of declining white's pawn offer is also provided. A great service for those who may want to take up this opening with the white pieces!

The author laboured with the analytical work for nearly two years, aiming to create one of the best theoretical guides to the King's Gambit ever written. - But if he fulfilled this ambition can of course, only be determined by the reader!

What can not be denied is that Johansson shares a multitude of theoretical novelties and insights with his readers. Basically offering them access to an almost unexplored world which until now has been reserved for a relatively small crowd of strong King's Gambiteers.

From the author of The King's Gambit for the Creative Aggressor!

Instead of going on and on about the content of this book, let me just quote a very famous King's Gambiteer, grandmaster David Bronstein.

'You want to play the King's Gambit?

Well, Black can draw after 3.Nf3. Play 3.Bc4 if you want to win!'

Visit the author's website at: http://hem.passagen.se/tjmisha/countdown.htm l

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A First Book of Morphy aims to illustrate the teachings of three great chessplayers with games played by the first American chess champion, Paul Morphy. The book presents more than 60 of Morphy's brilliant and instructive games in demonstration of basic chess principles written by grandmasters Reuben Fine and Cecil Purdy.

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The Last Chess Game or How To Be A Winner is a fictional game of chess incorporating God's salvation plan. It reveals the way God enables us to be victorious in both life and death. The game is annotated. Also included are two fictional short stories written by students.

New ideas, technical novelties an more on the age old Italian game with 4,d4!, allowing the sharp and forcing "Italian Gambit" to emerge. This move, a surprising one to many, transforms the classic "Giouco Piano" or literally the quiet game into anything but its revered and somewhat sedate namesake. Black's third move, 3...Bc5 seems "safe" and allows the second player plenty of time to develop (quietly) for positional play. This will occur on White playing almost any reasonable move, except for the center assaulting initiative gaining 4.d4!...being the main focus of this endeavor. 4.d4! is clearly a forcing move, Black must react! Whatever unfolds from this point, White will have central control, lead in development, the initiative and it is White not Black who will get the first emerging opportunitites. Accurate play by Black is necessary to hold and neutralize the initial gains of opposition, and it will be difficult to demonstrate anything better than equality, or that White cannot claim real compensation for the gambit pawn. This Book involves no less than three (3) years of study, Master analysis; including complete computer verification of all important variations. Volume II This masterful work is short, yet concise and to the point, guiding the 1.e4 player in handling and management of all of Black's classing opening responses. 1. Nf6 - Alekhine's 1. e6 - French 1. d6 - Pirc 1. d5 - Scandinavian 1. c6 - Caro Kann 1. c5 - Sicilian 1. Nc6 - Nimzowitsch These lines have been studied and developed over many years by the venerable Chess Master and teacher Jude Acers, they are the essential and recommended lines for all play that commences 1.e4, but are especially effective for the new "limited" time controls in present and future tournament play. All levels, whether they be the first or second side of the board will discover fresh arsenals for both attack and defense. As White, once you embrace (and you will) these "to the point" openings, this book will take you via clear reference to the sources of future study. As Black, you must be prepared. The reader will not be overwhelmed by masses of theory or endless analytical variations, but shall discover how and where to find such material. - A clear opening guide for the newer player - A no nonsense opening system for the more advanced player - New concepts for the Upper Echelon of chess to meet the coming evolution of "Knockout" and "less time" in serious tournament play. - STAY ON TOP, become a world super star in the global phenomena of mass appeal. Author: Jude Acers For more information please visit www.italiangambit.com "There is brand new theory and some re-discoveries of old forgtten games and ideas...This is a very rich book." "The Miami Variation (1. e4 e52.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.d4 Bxd4 5. Nxd4 Nxd4 6. Be3[6.0-0 Nf6 could transpose to Koltanowski's line]) was the brainchild of amateur George Laven." Review by FIDE Master Allan Savage, SQUARES Magazine (Fall issue, 2003) FOREWORD by NM Randy Bauer To read Jeremy Silman's review of this book please visit www.jeremysilman.com

New ideas, technical novelties an more on the age old Italian game with 4,d4!, allowing the sharp and forcing "Italian Gambit" to emerge. This move, a surprising one to many, transforms the classic "Giouco Piano" or literally the quiet game into anything but its revered and somewhat sedate namesake. Black's third move, 3...Bc5 seems "safe" and allows the second player plenty of time to develop (quietly) for positional play. This will occur on White playing almost any reasonable move, except for the center assaulting initiative gaining 4.d4!...being the main focus of this endeavor. 4.d4! is clearly a forcing move, Black must react! Whatever unfolds from this point, White will have central control, lead in development, the initiative and it is White not Black who will get the first emerging opportunitites. Accurate play by Black is necessary to hold and neutralize the initial gains of opposition, and it will be difficult to demonstrate anything better than equality, or that White cannot claim real compensation for the gambit pawn. This Book involves no less than three (3) years of study, Master analysis; including complete computer verification of all important variations. Volume II This masterful work is short, yet concise and to the point, guiding the 1.e4 player in handling and management of all of Black's classing opening responses. 1. Nf6 - Alekhine's 1. e6 - French 1. d6 - Pirc 1. d5 - Scandinavian 1. c6 - Caro Kann 1. c5 - Sicilian 1. Nc6 - Nimzowitsch These lines have been studied and developed over many years by the venerable Chess Master and teacher Jude Acers, they are the essential and recommended lines for all play that commences 1.e4, but are especially effective for the new "limited" time controls in present and future tournament play. All levels, whether they be the first or second side of the board will discover fresh arsenals for both attack and defense. As White, once you embrace (and you will) these "to the point" openings, this book will take you via clear reference to the sources of future study. As Black, you must be prepared. The reader will not be overwhelmed by masses of theory or endless analytical variations, but shall discover how and where to find such material. - A clear opening guide for the newer player - A no nonsense opening system for the more advanced player - New concepts for the Upper Echelon of chess to meet the coming evolution of "Knockout" and "less time" in serious tournament play. - STAY ON TOP, become a world super star in the global phenomena of mass appeal. Author: Jude Acers For more information please visit www.italiangambit.com "There is brand new theory and some re-discoveries of old forgtten games and ideas...This is a very rich book." "The Miami Variation (1. e4 e52.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.d4 Bxd4 5. Nxd4 Nxd4 6. Be3[6.0-0 Nf6 could transpose to Koltanowski's line]) was the brainchild of amateur George Laven." Review by FIDE Master Allan Savage, SQUARES Magazine (Fall issue, 2003) FOREWORD by NM Randy Bauer To read Jeremy Silman's review of this book please visit www.jeremysilman.com

For ages 8- Adult The Bandana Exam Tests From White - Black (All online and immediately marked); www.wcoEngland.com/tncs The National Chess Syllabus™ featuring The Bandana Martial Art Exam System™ is a fun & funky way of learning how to play chess The books author is 2009 England u16 Chess Coach Fide Master Charles Storey a 4 X National Chess Champion & winner of more than 70 open tournaments in England. A Professional chess instructor to children for over 15 years the Author has defeated over 30 Grandmasters in officially rated games.

The book is well structured and is set up as 108 simple lesson plans with the school teacher in mind. What makes this book particularly unique is how it weaves the learning into a Traditional Martial Art Syllabus from White-Yellow-Orange-Green-Blue-Purple-Brown-Black Belt. Each Belt (Bandana) course content is well thought out to enable a teacher, or the private reading student, to complete each Belt within 5 Hours followed by a 1 Hour Test available at www.CharlieChess.com.

The real selling point to the book: Each time a student passes a test (tests have been researched to be challenging to the child's ability) he is mailed a Bandana & Certificate from CharlieChess Head office. With the net result the kids are highly motivated to develop their chess skills and the teacher leaves all the production of the Bandanas to our Head Office, the teacher has nothing else to do but apply the simple lesson plans and can quickly see each student's ability guaged by what colour Bandana each student is wearing. Any person acquiring the Black Bandana also attains the Teaching Certificate on completion of a C.R.B Police check.This Syllabus is recognised in many British Schools and is part of CharlieChess.com

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The Easiest and Best Way to Play Chess Ever Found!

There could not be a more surprising thing to happen! To the most researched question of all time -- How best to play the game of Chess? -- an answer has been found! A brand new system has been discovered which is better than anything ever seen before!

This new system of playing chess is absolutely the simplest imaginable! Even a complete beginner can learn to play the basic opening in a few minutes! In a few hours he will be able to play well beyond the opening, and know a large number of strong variant lines. With this system any beginner develops quickly into a solid player, able to confront even expert opponents and offer them a tough game!

But this new system isn't just for beginners: it is the strongest ever seen -- even for serious chess at a championship level! Given the ease with which it can be learned, it is therefore the quickest way to improve for anyone who already plays, whatever their current level of expertise!

This system is totally new -- it has never been presented or described before by anyone. It is not an improvement or a development of any existing method, but a brand new, amazingly strong, and easy-to-play system, based on simple rules for playing the chess opening.

The basic opening is called "The Beginner's Game" and the set of related variants on the opening is called the "B-system". They all respect the same set of clear rules for opening play that distinguish them from chess openings used before.

This new system has a number of remarkable properties, and one that makes it truly unique: In most games, with either white or black, openings can be carried out in standard form no matter what your opponent plays! He simply cannot stop you! This makes it easy for everyone, even beginners, to learn it quickly, and to play it correctly!

If you play chess seriously, then take this book seriously because all of the current opening practices of chess is being challenged! This system is better than anything you have ever seen! Try it and you will see, and soon be convinced, it is absolutely the best ever found!

It is the greatest discovery ever made in chess and one that will revolutionize the game! It is capable of changing completely the entire practice of chess! In fact, almost everything practised to date in chess is suddenly in serious risk of immediate extinction! No exaggeration!

For more on this amazing book visit The Beginner's Game website

A history of the development of the modern game of chess from the late 15th century to 1940. It focuses on the world championship contests to explore the personalities of the game and their struggles for the title. Included are appendices of title holders and major tournament winners, an extensive annotated bibliography and thirty-one games of historical importance that are fully explained.

The FIDE (World Chess Federation) Laws Of Chess cover over-the-board play (the basic rules of play and competition rules), coming into force on 1 July 2005.

In this textbook of 116 pages, the essential rules have been illustrated and ordered to make it easy for people learning or teaching how to play chess games or tournaments. It is from the authentic text of the official Laws (English) or from its Portuguese and Spanish translations.

The book contains all articles of the laws and its appendices. The order in the authentic text is:

Preface

Basic Rules Of Play

• The nature and objectives of the game of chess
• The initial position of the pieces on the chessboard
• The moves of the pieces
• The completion of the game

Competition Rules

• The chess clock
• Irregularities
• The recording of the moves
• The drawn game
• Quickplay Finish
• Scoring
• The conduct of the players
• The role of the arbiter
• FIDE

Appendices

• Adjourned games
• Rapidplay
• Blitz
• Quickplay finishes where no arbiter is present in the venue
• Algebraic notation
• Rules for play with Blind and Visually Handicapped

In the book these rules are grouped in three chapters: Introduction, How to Play, Tournaments. There is a single Appendix with essential rules and principles of the elementary mates and endgames and seven games played and annotated by the author.

The single most remarkable property of my unique new chess opening guidebook is that it is fish friendly! As many a forlorn loser has discovered to their chagrin, if you ever try reading your average encyclopedia volume one on chess openings from start to finish with the bright idea of absorbing all of the precious information inside it with your fabulous photographic memory, you will inevitably emerge thoroughly bewildered; and still just fish for the boys. In stark contrast the opening strategies in my book are presented using only complete sample games featuring consistently good if not best play for our side (with occasional lapse thrown in, just to add a touch of realism and keep you on your toes), so that by merely playing through them the apt student's playing strength is bound to improve dramatically as they learn by direct example all aspects of chess starteg from first move to checkmate. Just as learning to speak or read may seem like a miraculous event which occurs practically overnight, so may learning to play chess like a supremely talented champion! It is merely a matter of thoughtfully packaging the information in a suitable format to be readily assiilated by eager minds at their own rate without inadvertently giving them a severe case of cerebral indigestion, as well might a voluminous reference work choked with endless truncated opening lines and variants terminating in evaluation symbols of questionable value if you let's say supposing just for argument's sake happened to try to memorize the darn thing. Naturally I maintain my book offers the most expedient means of achieving real competence at chess; and am quite prepard to wager on it!

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The Fascinating King's Gambit by Thomas Johansson

This work is probably the first book devoted to investigating the entire Bishop's Gambit.

But that is not all! A complete in depth repertoire against black's different ways of declining white's pawn offer is also provided. A great service for those who may want to take up this opening with the white pieces!

The author laboured with the analytical work for nearly two years, aiming to create one of the best theoretical guides to the King's Gambit ever written. - But if he fulfilled this ambition can of course, only be determined by the reader!

What can not be denied is that Johansson shares a multitude of theoretical novelties and insights with his readers. Basically offering them access to an almost unexplored world which until now has been reserved for a relatively small crowd of strong King's Gambiteers.

From the author of The King's Gambit for the Creative Aggressor!

Instead of going on and on about the content of this book, let me just quote a very famous King's Gambiteer, grandmaster David Bronstein.

'You want to play the King's Gambit?

Well, Black can draw after 3.Nf3. Play 3.Bc4 if you want to win!'

Visit the author's website at: http://hem.passagen.se/tjmisha/countdown.htm l

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A First Book of Morphy aims to illustrate the teachings of three great chessplayers with games played by the first American chess champion, Paul Morphy. The book presents more than 60 of Morphy's brilliant and instructive games in demonstration of basic chess principles written by grandmasters Reuben Fine and Cecil Purdy.

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The Last Chess Game or How To Be A Winner is a fictional game of chess incorporating God's salvation plan. It reveals the way God enables us to be victorious in both life and death. The game is annotated. Also included are two fictional short stories written by students.

    Chess is the sport of intellectual boxing. Once this basic truth is realized the game makes perfect sense. The board is the ring. The fighters are introduced as " White" or "Black". The White fighter throws the first punch sounding the ring of the bell and the Black fighter must defend his position. The ensuing punches reflect the hand movement of each fighter as they spar for position to gain an advantage. The goal of both is to knockout the opponent. Each fighter must throw a mandatory number of punches within a specific amount of time or suffer automatic defeat. These are the basic rules of the ring.
    In the following chapters of this book I will give the fundamentals of "The Art of Boxing in Chess." I will take you from opening bell to final blow, showing you both the art and the science of boxing in chess. From this theory you will be able to develop your own style and technique based on the strategic principals of chess as boxing. This book combines the positional theory of Aron Nimzovich with the new discovery of boxing fight strategy so that anyone can create and understand effective fight plans. By creating intellectual boxing this book defines the strategic principals of chess. This book throws a powerful left hook into the chin of classical chess theory and delivers a knockout. The new sport of intellectual boxing has arrived!
    This is a "calling card" to all those who take up the great sport of intellectual boxing. From the beginner who has stumbled on the great intellectual gymnasium of a chessboard, to the experienced prizefighter who "pushes wood" without plan or motivation. A challenge to the Masters who play it safe and solid and a creative work to the elite Grandmasters who know it all by instinct.
    When you stop playing chess and start boxing the sport of intellectual boxing appears. Crystal clear and with great beauty the fighters come alive. You suddenly realize you're in command of one of these "Prizefighters". This book shows you the ropes on how to create a "fighter" and understand that fighter is you! The mental discipline being taught in intellectual boxing, Peace, Justice, and equality are values that every mind is attracted to. Through the sport of intellectual boxing these values are taught. Progress is determined by the strength of a fighter's rating. The stronger the rating the stronger the character. Men of strength have strong values.
    This book is the "My System" of its time. It is the only book you will ever need to buy to create sharp, action packed fights. The days of the opening book are gone! Boxing fight strategy starts on move one! The fight doctor will show you new tricks of the trade. Cuts, mid section, recoil, forced and unforced release. These are but a few in the old doctor's black bag. Trust me, this book takes you from a "chessplayer" to an "Intellectual Boxer" in six easy lessons. This book will make you laugh at how much you don't know. Watch Former World Champions fight with beauty and precision. Frame by frame boxing fight strategy is revealed for the first time. The fight doctor knows his stuff. Make the jump, step into the ring and get the surprise of your life. See you in the gym champ.
    Thomas "THE HITMAN" Grady

The Easiest and Best Way to Play Chess Ever Found!

There could not be a more surprising thing to happen! To the most researched question of all time -- How best to play the game of Chess? -- an answer has been found! A brand new system has been discovered which is better than anything ever seen before!

This new system of playing chess is absolutely the simplest imaginable! Even a complete beginner can learn to play the basic opening in a few minutes! In a few hours he will be able to play well beyond the opening, and know a large number of strong variant lines. With this system any beginner develops quickly into a solid player, able to confront even expert opponents and offer them a tough game!

But this new system isn't just for beginners: it is the strongest ever seen -- even for serious chess at a championship level! Given the ease with which it can be learned, it is therefore the quickest way to improve for anyone who already plays, whatever their current level of expertise!

This system is totally new -- it has never been presented or described before by anyone. It is not an improvement or a development of any existing method, but a brand new, amazingly strong, and easy-to-play system, based on simple rules for playing the chess opening.

The basic opening is called "The Beginner's Game" and the set of related variants on the opening is called the "B-system". They all respect the same set of clear rules for opening play that distinguish them from chess openings used before.

This new system has a number of remarkable properties, and one that makes it truly unique: In most games, with either white or black, openings can be carried out in standard form no matter what your opponent plays! He simply cannot stop you! This makes it easy for everyone, even beginners, to learn it quickly, and to play it correctly!

If you play chess seriously, then take this book seriously because all of the current opening practices of chess is being challenged! This system is better than anything you have ever seen! Try it and you will see, and soon be convinced, it is absolutely the best ever found!

It is the greatest discovery ever made in chess and one that will revolutionize the game! It is capable of changing completely the entire practice of chess! In fact, almost everything practised to date in chess is suddenly in serious risk of immediate extinction! No exaggeration!

For more on this amazing book visit The Beginner's Game website