Tuesday, February 25, 2014

2057-SP-The Black Lion-The Chess Predator's Choice Against Both 1.e4 and 1.d4 - V. J. Rekom [2009]


Php 400.00

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Code: 2057-SP-The Black Lion-The Chess Predator's Choice Against Both 1.e4 and 1.d4 -  V. J. Rekom [2009]

More than 85% of all chess games start with either 1.e4 or 1.d4, and The Black Lion presents a flexible, logical and sensible way for Black to meet both of these moves. This robust, multipurpose opening system looks quiet, like a sleeping lion, but when this predator is provoked, and the game heats up, Black eats its prey in an extremely swift and efficient way. The moves are easy to learn, Black has a good choice of middlegame plans, the positions are fresh and interesting, and White will often struggle to counter Black's ideas.


2047-SP-The Strategic Nimzo Indian – I. Sokolov - [2012]



Php 540.00

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Code: 2047-SP-The Strategic Nimzo Indian – I. Sokolov - [2012]

The Nimzo-Indian Defence continues to be one of the most important chess openings, an immensely popular choice both at club level as well as with almost all top players. It is a solid but flexible opening which gives rich tactical and positional play with winning chances for both sides.

In this ground-breaking and well-structured book, one of today's greatest Nimzo-Indian experts,Ivan Sokolov, presents a complete guide to the important 4.e3(Rubinstein) Variation and clearly explains the plans and counterplans for both sides.

The Rubinstein is the historical main line and the most consistently popular. It requires a through positional understanding and Sokolov, renowned author of Winning Chess Middlegames: An Essential Guide to Pawn Structures, clearly presents the ideas, structures and plans in the various continuations.


Besides in-depth explanations of strategy and concepts The Strategic Nimzo-Indian also contains quite a few new ideas and previously unknown resources for both Black and White. Ivan Sokolov not only provides you with crucial up-to-date information and strategic lessons in the Nimzo-Indian Defence; after studying this book you will have become a better allround chess player as well. -  Amazon

2049-SP-Play 1.b3- The Nimzo-Larsen Attack- a Friend for Life – I. Odessky [2008]


Php 390.00

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Code: 2049-SP-Play 1.b3- The Nimzo-Larsen Attack- a Friend for Life – I. Odessky  [2008]


The popularity of the Nimzo-Larsen Attack is largely based on its surprise value, but in fact 1.b3 is one of White?s more logical first moves, since by immediately developing his queen?s bishop, White aims at undermining the black centre. Odessky, an International Master from Russia, a well-known chess coach and an outstanding chess writer, will amuse and surprise you, but also teach you all the ins and outs of this offbeat system, which has been used by top players like Bobby Fischer and Bent Larsen. A good choice for players who want to avoid the many theoretical landmines of mainline openings and prefer to steer towards an open battle, right from the start. – Amazon

2046-SP-Improve your Chess in 7 Days-Gary Lane-[2007,Batsford]


Php 380.00

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Code: 2046-SP-Improve your Chess in 7 Days-Gary Lane-[2007,Batsford]


In the chess world, there are the few—the dedicated, competitive experts—and the many, the millions of social players who are totally unaware of chess theory. Now there’s a quick and easy way to bridge the gap. In just one week, the unschooled player will gain access to the principles that guide the masters: On the first day, the basic concepts of strategy and tactics are introduced. On the second, the reader learns some of the more popular openings and the ideas behind them. And so on, until, by the seventh day, the rapidly advancing student will be able to pull off sophisticated swindles! Illustrated with sidesplitting cartoons, it’s a quick, entertaining, and extraordinarily direct road to chess mastery.

2045-SP-Chess Tactics from Scratch – M. Weteschnik [2012]


Php 480.00

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Code: 2045-SP-Chess Tactics from Scratch – M. Weteschnik [2012]

‘Chess is 99 per cent tactics’ is an old saying. This may be an exaggeration, but even the remaining 1 per cent still depends on tactics. When Martin Weteschnik started working as a trainer in his local chess club, he quickly realized that even the stronger club players had great weaknesses in their tactical play. He also discovered that simply asking them to solve a huge number of puzzles did not fix the problem. These players clearly needed a good book, but when Weteschnik looked for it he found nothing suitable, so he decided to write it himself.

The first edition of this book, Understanding Chess Tactics, was hailed as a modern classic. But Weteschnik was not completely satisfied with the book and decided to restructure and rewrite it completely. This expanded and improved second edition offers more puzzles to test the tactical chess skill that the reader will develop.


2044-SP-Winning Chess Exercises for Kids - J. Coakley - [2004]


Php 380.00

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Code: 2044-SP-Winning Chess Exercises for Kids – J. Coakley -  [2004]

This wonderfully entertaining book also happens to be quite effective.

Everything any child will need to know about chess strategy and more is here in this book, which is well laid out and easy to follow.
Part of the fun factor for kids is that the book is replete with cartoon images of chess characters to help make the learning experience more exciting.
A bright and colorful cover, as well as the large workbook format and algebraic notation make this a book which will occupy your child's attention for many hours.
The flexible "perfect binding" makes it easy to turn the pages and have them stay in place.

Monday, February 24, 2014

2037-SP-Play the French, 4th Edition-Watson (2012)


Php 640.00

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Code: 2037-SP-Play the French, 4th Edition-Watson (2012)
The wait is over. Finally it’s here... the much anticipated 4th edition of John Watson’s Play the French  – the must-have book for all French Defence players for over 20 years!

Watson’s highly acclaimed work presents a repertoire for Black in the French Defence against all of White’s recognized options. Just as in previous editions, Watson often arms the reader with not just one but sometimes two – or even three choices – against the main lines. He also provides a thorough grounding on the positional and tactical aspects of the opening and outlines the typical plans for both White and Black. Watson is renowned for his creativity and expertise in the opening, and once again this edition features an abundance of innovative ideas for Black. Watson also provides an update of many other lines he considered in previous editions.

* A French Defence repertoire for Black
* State-of-the-art coverage of the key lines
* Packed with new ideas and critical analysis