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For centuries, countless thousands of chess and checker players have gazed absently at the other side of the board, never wondering what it was all about. It never occurred to most of them that they already had in their possession most of the basic implements for one of the keenest games of all time, a game which not only deserves to be ranked with checkers and chess, but has some fascinating an unusual points of its own: Backgammon. We say "most"...
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First introduced to the public in the mid 1950s, Scrabble has gone on to be one of the biggest selling board games in history-and is currently gaining legions of new fans in the online world.
Perhaps the fascination of SCRABBLE lies in the fact that the game combines just the right amount of luck with just the right amount of skill.
Scrabble is a game of words that can be played up to four players or as little as two players where the players earn...
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The Red Dragon & The West Wind is the perfect introduction to this ancient game of strategy and subterfuge, covering all aspects of the two most common varieties, American and Chinese, along with an overview of other global approaches.
The book begins with the history and origin and moves on to the rules of play and ways to win and avoid essential errors as well as the etiquette to follow. With everything from clear instructions on dealing, building,...
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WIN FAST!
Everybody wants to win fast, preferably straight out of the chess opening. This book is a collection of games played by top players in which either White or Black wins in 15 moves or less either a result of blunders, an accumulation of mistakes or brilliant chess tactics.
Through the study of the games in this volume, you will improve your opening play, opening repertoire, strategies and tactical ability.
The chess openings covered in this...
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This book describes the Triple Set / Double Platform Game. A triple set game involves the use of three unique chess sets played on an Advance chess game board called Model III. This book depicts the Double Platform game specifically Game # 2. Model III consists of two game boards or Star Fish Models that serve as a single unit. The two game boards position asymmetrically. The first game board that is closer to Player I (you) is the Top (Air) Platform...
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This book contains 300 puzzles from the French Defence-it is not a theoretical manual. The variations covered are the Winawer, Classical, Tarrasch, Rubinstein, Advance and Exchange. I have designed this book to be a useful tactics trainer but also to aid with opening preparation-the idea is that you solve the tactics in your expected opening before a game.
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It's the game of kings. Chess is one of the most strategic and challenging board games in the world. It takes patience, knowledge, and the ability to read your opponent. It's a game with more possible outcomes than atoms in the universe, so calling it dynamic would be an understatement.
It can come across as overwhelming, especially when you are still learning the ins and outs of the game. But, once you get the hang of it, chess is a wonderfully...
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WINNING FAST IS FUN!
This book is a collection of games played by the best players in the world in which either White or Black wins in 15 moves or less either a result of brilliant chess tactics, an accumulation of mistakes or blunders. Through the study of the games in this volume, you will improve your opening play, opening repertoire, strategies, and tactical ability.
The chess opening variations in this volume are all the variations of the Caro-Kann...
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CHESS
This book aims to serve as a beginner's guide to playing Chess. Inside, you will learn everything you need to know to become a proficient Chess player.
This book begins with the basics, such as the rules, what movements each Chess piece is allowed to make, and how Chess notation works.
After that, you will learn about the three different stages of a chess match, as well as specific and proven strategies you can implement in...
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How to Increase Your Chess Rating is a guide that will show you how you can develop your chess skills and increase your rating in chess. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate player, you can develop your skills by following some direct and practical tips and raise your chess rating. Unlike other books on chess that are filled with diagrams, this manual shares hints and tips that will help you improve as a chess player. It is also written in...
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Your kids are buzzing bundles of energy, ever eager for new experiences and new challenges. And, one of your toughest jobs as a parent is finding ways to channel kids' energies that promote healthy development, while keeping them entertained. Good news, your job just got a little easier.
Fair weather or foul, My Book of Indoor Games helps you keep the peace and banish bad moods with:
- 180 indoor games for kids
- Games for every occasion, setting...
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Omnibus edition of volumes 1-3 in the popular Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening series.
Volume 1 covers all of the Indian Defenses: Nimzo-Indian, Queen's Indian, King's Indian, Gruenfeld Indian, and the Bogo-Indian as well as the Catalan Opening, and Blumenfeld Gambit .Volume 2 covers all openings starting with 1.d, 4, d5, including the Queen's Gambit and Slav Defense as well as many popular specialty lines. Volume 3 covers all Flank Openings,...
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WINNING FAST IS FUN!
This book is a collection of games played by the best players in the world in which either White or Black wins in 15 moves or less either a result of brilliant chess tactics, an accumulation of mistakes or blunders.
Through the study of the games in this volume, you will improve your opening play, opening repertoire, strategies and tactical ability.
The chess opening variations in this volume are all the variations of the Sicilian...
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This book contains 50 puzzles from the Caro Kann (Gurgendize variation)-it is not a theoretical manual. I have designed this book to be a useful tactics trainer but also to aid with opening preparation-the idea is that you solve the tactics in your expected opening before a game.
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WINNING FAST IS FUN!
This book is a collection of games played by the best players in the world in which either White or Black wins in 15 moves or less either a result of brilliant chess tactics, an accumulation of mistakes or blunders.
Through the study of the games in this volume, you will improve your opening play, opening repertoire, strategies and tactical ability.
The chess opening variations in this volume are all the variations of the Sicilian...
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WINNING FAST IS FUN!
This book is a collection of games played by the best players in the world in which either White or Black wins in 15 moves or less either a result of brilliant chess tactics, an accumulation of mistakes or blunders.
Through the study of the games in this volume, you will improve your opening play, opening repertoire, strategies and tactical ability.
The chess opening variations in this volume are all the variations of the Sicilian...
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CHESS OPENINGS
The first moves of a chess game are termed the opening or opening moves. A good chess opening will provide protection of the king, adequate control over an area of the board (particularly the center), create greater movement for the pieces, and open possible opportunities to capture opposing pawns and pieces.
This book, while also explaining some fundamental principles of chess, will focus primarily on these opening sequences.
While...
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