Kings Of The Chessboard
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| Author | : David Birch |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 33 |
| Release | : 1993-07-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0140548807 |
“Masterfully told.”—School Library Journal A great story for children learning mathematical concepts, The King’s Chessboard tells the story of a wise man who refuses the king’s reward for completing a favor. When the king insists the man accept a reward, the man proposes a deal: He will take a payment of rice equal to each square on the king’s chessboard—doubling the amount he receives with each day. This quickly empties out the royal coffers. . . . A Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies and Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children
| Author | : Paul van van der Sterren |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2019-07-20 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9789492510532 |
In his well-known entertaining style, the author takes us through the fascinating history of the World Champions of Chess. A striking and beautiful book full of anecdotes, stories and thrilling games played by the titans of our royal game. It is a book you can read time and again and will surely find a treasured place on your bookshelf!
| Author | : Edward Winter |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 480 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : |
A cornucopia of games, positions, biographies, mysteries, howlers, reviews, quotations, etc., featuring a cast of hundreds from the chess world of today and yesteryear -- the champions and the under-achievers; the scholars and the bunglers; the saints and the sinners. Every page provides fascinating, little-known material from an author who is prepared to name names.
| Author | : Paul Hoffman |
| Publisher | : Hachette Books |
| Total Pages | : 726 |
| Release | : 2007-09-11 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 1401389562 |
As a young man, Paul Hoffman was a brilliant chess player . . . until the pressures of competition drove him to the brink of madness. In King's Gambit, he interweaves a gripping overview of the history of the game and an in-depth look at the state of modern chess into the story of his own attempt to get his game back up to master level -- without losing his mind. It's also a father and son story, as Hoffman grapples with the bizarre legacy of his own dad, who haunts Hoffman's game and life.
| Author | : Joe Gallagher |
| Publisher | : Batsford Books |
| Total Pages | : 235 |
| Release | : 2021-01-29 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 1849946973 |
'This romantic opening is a real rarity at top-level chess. Probably the greatest expert on this line right now is England's Grandmaster Joe Gallagher.' - Nigel Short in The Daily Telegraph The King's Gambit has always been a great favourite of tactical players. However, since its heyday in the nineteenth century, it appeared only sporadically in Grandmaster chess. Recently, this has begun to change, and the King's Gambit has once again become a force to be reckoned with. A whole host of new ideas have appeared, many of them introduced into international competition by the author himself and explained in this book.
| Author | : Oliver Boydell |
| Publisher | : Bright Matter Books |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2021-11-09 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0593516109 |
For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills. Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays. At only 11-years-old, Boydell has already been both a National Chess Champion and a New York City Chess Champion who's competed at numerous major scholastic chess events since he started playing at the age of 5. Now, Boydell is lending his talents to the page as he shares some of his best tips that helped him become a star. Written in his signature concise and witty voice, Boydell offers players of all levels—from beginners to advanced—a different, creative tip on every page. An introduction from the author, inspirational quotes from chess greats, and a glossary of terms help round out this comprehensive and informative, fun guide. Jam-packed with wisdom and imaginative gameplay, this compact and portable reference book can easily be taken on the go to a tournament, to the park, or anywhere you're traveling. How a King Plays is the ideal companion for anyone whose passion for chess can't be contained.
| Author | : Paul Scharff |
| Publisher | : Cadogan Books |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Games |
| ISBN | : 9781857441598 |
A wise boy describes a way for two kings to settle their differences, in a story designed to explain the principles of chess, chessmen and their moves, and chess notation, with a sample game to follow.
| Author | : Alexander Cherniaev |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Chess |
| ISBN | : 9781857445404 |
The Sämisch King's Indian continues to be one of the fiercely contested openings in chess. In this book, opening expert John-Paul Wallace presents an up-to-date study of the Sämisch and its many offshoots. Using illustrative games, he looks at the traditional main lines, the trendy alternatives and the tricky sidelines, while outlining the typical tactical and positional ideas for both White and Black.
| Author | : John Shaw |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Chess |
| ISBN | : 9781906552718 |
There was a time when the Kings Gambit was the favorite chess opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning in the 20th century, but its popularity faded, as many players are wary of sacrificing a pawn for long-term compensation. There are honorable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient weapon can still draw blood: Morozevich, Short, Zvjaginsev and ex-US Champion Yury Shulman are world-class players who attack with the Kings Gambit.
| Author | : Timothy Taylor |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 9781857444285 |
The King's Indian and the Grünfeld are two of Black's most popular answers to 1 d4; unsurprising given that they were long-time favourites of chess legends Garry Kasparov and, before him, Bobby Fischer. Brimming with complexity and dynamism, these two openings often leave those playing White scratching their heads wondering how to squeeze even the slightest of advantages out of the opening and, just as crucially, how to avoid becoming swamped in a morass of complicated theory.It's time for White to strike back! In this book, Timothy Taylor gets to grips with the King's Indian and Grünfeld, providing White with a number of easy-to-learn and effective weapons which are specially designed to cause Black maximum discomfort. Taylor examines the typical tactical and positional ideas for both players, highlighting the tricks and pitfalls one must look out for. A study of this book will allow the reader to battle against the King's Indian and the Grünfeld with renewed confidence.*Written by a renowned openings expert *Weapons against two of Black's most popular defences*Ideal for club and tournament playersInternational Master Timothy Taylor is an experienced tournament player who has enjoyed several notable successes, including winning the US Open. He is also a skilled chess writer, one of his previous books, How to Defeat the Smith-Morra Gambit, becoming a US Chess Federation bestseller. This is his second book for Everyman Chess; his first was Bird's Opening.Outside of chess, he is the author of two published novels, Elaine the Fair and Amanda, while he directed the film Wicked Pursuits.
