Chess players who enjoy attacking from the very first move are rewarded here with a powerful repertoire of brilliant gambits that sacrifice an early pawn in return for rapid development and greater control over the center.[...]
In most chess games, white has the privilege of attacking first, but there are ways for black to turn the tables right from the start. In this exciting repertoire of gambits, black immediately seizes the initiative from White's hands and begins powerful attacks.[...]
One of the world's foremost chess experts shows White how to substitute an entirely unconventional approach for the classical principals of opening play.[...]
The new definitive standard on opening play, this comprehensive guide covers every important chess opening and variation ever played and currently in vogue - more than three thousand opening strategies! Differing from books that rely exclusively on bare notation, SCO features substantial discussion [...]
Gambits, where one side sacrifices material for an advance in development, are the most exciting and popular openings in chess! This book contains every important gambit opening and variation ever played - more than two thousand opening strategies in all! Each gambit is covered in detail with a diag[...]
This is the chess doctor's handbook to the very popular traps and pitfalls faced by beginning and intermediate chess players. Opening traps are the single most annoying stratagem, that is, for unprepared players. There is nothing worse than getting caught in a quick trap and going down to a quick de[...]
The greatest chess players in the world reveal their cutthroat insights, concepts, and strategies in this fascinating volume. For individuals looking to play killer chess, this is the definitive guide to ingenious moves, incredible combinations, and brilliant sacrifices from the chess masters.[...]
The quick and easy guide that shows players how to take their game to the next level and become a winner
Players of all levels learn how to improve their chess play by cutting down on tactical and strategic mistakes. Using examples from his own games, Schiller illustrates the types of errors ty[...]
The Sicilian Dragon is one of the most exciting and popular openings in all chess--one that all chess players need to be familiar with.The Sicilian Dragon is one of the most exciting and popular openings in all chess--one that all chess players need to be familiar with--featuring games with brillian[...]
The book discusses in detail the chess opening known as the Rubinstein Attack, and presents analysis and typical games in all the main branches of the opening. This opening system for White can provide the basis for a solid opening strategy that nevertheless provides great opportunities to launch ef[...]