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New Old Indian The Old Indian Defence is considered to be a sound way for Black to meet 1 d4. Some might argue that it is steady rather than spectacular, but is this reputation totally deserved? Grandmaster Alexander Cherniaev disagrees, and in this book he has re-examined this ancient opening and the result is a “new” Old Indian. In this modern interpretation, he has introduced ambitious and aggressive ways for Black to play in the main lines. He constructs an improved version of a repertoire he has himself utilized with great success against grandmaster opposition. Using illustrative games, he studies the fundamental tactical and positional ideas for both sides, and also covers what to do if White avoids the Old Indian. This book tells you everything you need to know about playing the New Old Indian. Item ID OINA2 Our price $ 29.95

Chess Informant #110 (book only) Chess Informant 110 brings together a thoroughly refined selection of 321 annotated games and 388 accompanying game fragments from September - December 2010. Featuring games from Shanghai/Bilbao, Khanty-Mansiysk (ol), Plovdiv (European Club Cup), Nanjing, Hoogeveen, Bastia/Ajaccio (rapid), Lubbock, Moscow (Tal Memorial), Belgorod (Russian Cup), Guangzhou (Asian Team Championships), Wolvega, Antakya (Women's World Championship), London, Russia (ch), Reggio Emilia, etc. This Volume brings the voting for the ten best games and the ten most important theoretical novelties from Chess Informant 109 , theoretical survey in ECO format, the most interesting recent combinations, endings and studies, tournament standings and crosstables, and the best of Sergey Karjakin's creative output. Column "Modern Chess Theory" completely covers three most popular openings B 66, C 65 and C 95. Starting from volume 110 we include new sections - excellent moves, chess problems by GM Milan Velimirovic andChess Informant Labs. Item ID OI110N Our price $ 42.95

Slav: Move by Move This is a new series which provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, Move by Move greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved, and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. In this book, Cyrus Lakdawala examines the universally popular Slav Defence which has been his main choice against 1 d4 for many years. Here he shares his experience and knowledge of his favorite opening, presents a repertoire for Black and provides answers to all the key questions. Essential guidance and training in the Slav Includes a Slav repertoire for Black Incorporates an ideal approach to opening study Item ID OSLA20 Our price $ 32.95

Queen's Gambit: Declining This book provides a repertoire for Black with the ever-popular Queen’s Gambit Declined. Opening expert John Cox covers not one but two key options for Black. The Tartakower Variation is a sophisticated defence used successfully by world champions such as Kasparov, Karpov and Kramnik. The Lasker Variation is an easy-to-learn and reliable option devised by one of the legends of the game. Cox also demonstrates how to play against White’s other tries, including the Exchange Variation and Bf4 lines. He explains in detail the typical plans and tactics adopted by both sides, whilst also tackling the tricky subject of move-order possibilities. A repertoire for Black against the Queen’s Gambit. Provides answers to all of White’s main options. Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players. Item ID OQGA32 Our price $ 29.95

Karpov's Strategic Wins 1986-2010 Again, Tibor Karolyi explains Karpov’s particular genius: features Karpov’s most entertaining and instructive strategic wins from 1986-2009 when Karpov was battling with his young rival Garry Kasparov for chess supremacy It was during this period, at Linares in 1994, that Karpov achieved what statistics show to be the finestever tournament performance. Item ID JA248 Our price $ 32.95

Karpov's Strategic Wins 1961-85 Anatoly Karpov is one of the greatest Chess World Champions with his prime strength the subtle maneuvering of positional play. Many of his opponents have been baffled by the profundity of his strategies, but here Karolyi explains Karpov’s genius: Karpov's Strategic Wins features Karpov’s most entertaining and instructive strategic wins from 1961-1985 when Karpov proved he was a worthy successor to Bobby Fischer’s title. Item ID JA247 Our price $ 32.95

Tragicomedy in the Endgame The Key Concepts of Chess Endings In 2003 when it was released, Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual became an instant classic. Now the chess instructor extraordinaire offers an introduction to the fascinating world of chess endings. This book is designed to highlight the key concepts of the most common chess endgames and will prove quite instructive to chessplayers of all levels. Topics include: - The King in the Endgame - Pawn play - Zugzwang - Saving Methods - Tactics in the Endgame - Piece Maneuvering - Piece Exchanges - "Technique” …and much more! The author has countless practical suggestions for improving your endgame play in this era of rapid-time controls so that you don't end up "drowning” in the ocean of endgame theory. Let Mark Dvoretsky help you win more games as he examines some elementary endgame errors from master play and shows you how to avoid making the same mistakes. Item ID FA97 Our price $ 30.95

Boost Your Chess 3 Mastery Boost your Chess 3 continues Artur Yusupov's complete course of chess improvement. The Fundamentals series showed players the basic ideas they should know. The Beyond the Basics series set off on the road to mastery, and now in the Mastery series we arrive at our final destination. Yusupov guides the reader using carefully selected positions and advice. This new understanding is then tested by a series of puzzles. Item ID IA244 Our price $ 32.95

Grandmaster Battle Manual The Grandmaster Battle Manual explains how to be a more competitive chess player. Chess grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias has been a professional player for two decades and now he explains the secrets of his success. As a writer, Kotronias has the skill to explain in words what other top players can only express in long lists of chess moves. Improve your chess with a grandmaster guide. Item ID IA245 Our price $ 36.95

Grunfeld V 1 Grandmaster Repetoire 8 Grandmaster Repertoire is a series of high quality chess books based on the main lines, written by strong grandmasters. The aim is to provide the reader with a complete repertoire at a level good enough for elite tournaments, and certainly also for the club championship. Grandmaster Repertoire 8 - The Grünfeld Defence offers a repertoire for Black against 1.d4. Avrukh's two previous Grandmaster Repertoire books for White received universal rave reviews and have been hugely influential on chess players all over the world, including at the very highest level. Volume One covers lines such as the Fianchetto variation, the Russian variation with 4.Nf3 and 5.Qb3, Bf4 lines, Bg5 lines, and all White's minor tries. Item ID OGRA19 Our price $ 32.95

Grunfeld V 2 Grandmaster Repetoire 9 Grandmaster Repertoire is a series of high quality chess books based on the main lines, written by strong grandmasters. The aim is to provide the reader with a complete repertoire at a level good enough for elite tournaments, and certainly also for the club championship. The Grünfeld Defence offers a repertoire for Black against 1.d4. Avrukh's two previous Grandmaster Repertoire books White received universal rave reviews and have been hugely influential on chess players all over the world, including at the very highest level. Volume Two covers the Exchange variations where White plays 4.cxd5 or 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.cxd5. Item ID OGRA20 Our price $ 32.95

Tactimania Tacticmania is a puzzle book with a difference. Grandmaster Glenn Flear makes sure the puzzles are unfamiliar to the reader by selecting them only from games played by himself or his wife Christine. The puzzles start at a moderate level then get steadily more difficult. The reader will be challenged by the puzzles and entertained by the manga-style illustrations that feature throughout. Glenn Flear is a respected grandmaster, author and coach. Early in his career, Glenn achieved one of the greatest-ever chess surprises when, as a last minute substitute, he won the London 1986 tournament ahead of a host of famous players. Glenn and Christine married during this event! Christine is a five-time French Women's Champion and their son James, a computer artist, created the illustrations. Item ID MA154 Our price $ 29.95

Small World: Underground "This world's not big enough for all of us, so it's time you step aside to make room for me." That's the spirit of Philippe Keyaerts' award-winning Small World, and the 2011 release Small World Underground is a standalone game that keeps that spirit intact, while putting a new spin on the game play. Small World Underground includes 15 fantasy-themed races of creatures along with 21 special powers. Each player will control several creature/power combinations over the course of the game – spending points to draft these combinations – and will use those creatures to claim control of various subterranean locations. Some locations hold relics or are designated as "places of power", and monsters must first be conquered before a player can claim these special benefits. At the end of each turn, a player scores points for the regions he holds, and the player with the most points at game end wins. Small World Underground is playable on its own, but can be combined with other Small World releases. The publisher recommends that players be familiar with Small World before playing Small World Underground. Item ID LR-7909 Our price $ 64.99

DGT Cube (Clock for 2 to 6 players) The new and revolutionary DGT CUBE ™ is the world’s first multi-display game timer for up to six players. The DGT CUBE ™ automatically starts a player’s clock after his colour is turned to the top. The DGT CUBE ™ offers different timing systems (time per move or time per game) suited to add a thrill to any game, or to guarantee a fair and equal distribution of thinking time or allocate a time handicap to balance playing skills. The DGT CUBE ™ creates new dynamics in traditional games. Experience the DGT CUBE ™ and add new excitement to your favourite games!! Item ID H-DGTC Our price $ 49.95

Cargo noir (Ang) In Serge Laget's Cargo Noir – his fourth standalone box game from Days of Wonder – players represent "families" that traffic in smuggled goods in a 1950s noir setting. Each turn, you'll set sail to various ports where cargo is known to get "lost" for the right price – Hong Kong, Bombay, Rotterdam, New York and more – and you'll make an offer for the goods on display. If another family then offers more in that port, you'll need to up your bid or take your money and slink away to look for goods elsewhere. Stand alone in a port, though, and you'll be able to discretely move the goods from the dock to your personal warehouse. Says Laget in a press release accompanying the game announcement, "Everything in Cargo Noir grew from a core auction mechanism that is simple and trivial to explain – you can only bid up, and the last bidder standing gets the goods." Once you collect goods, you can trade them in to add more ships to your fleet – allowing you to scout for wares in more locations – purchase Victory Spoils, or take other actions. The more goods you collect, the more valuable they can be. The player with the most Spoils at game end wins. Item ID LR-8201 Our price $ 64.99

Tide of Iron: Fury of Bear From publisher's website: Despite Soviet defenses, Germany continued to gain momentum from successes in other areas. Operation Typhoon began, targeting Moscow. But once again, Soviet defense forces pushed Germany back. A counter-attack would soon follow... Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce Fury of the Bear, an upcoming expansion to Tide of Iron! Take command of the Germans or the Soviet forces as war on the Eastern Front begins. The Fury of the Bear expansion for Tide of Iron builds on an already epic game experience by adding the forces of an entirely new nation, as well as new vehicles, winter terrain, scenarios, and more! Featuring nearly 100 plastic figures for the Soviet army, plus new German figures, tokens, cards, and 9 new Eastern Front map boards, the Fury of the Bear expansion will let you experience Tide of Iron in an entirely new way. In addition, Fury of the Bear will also offer exciting new mechanics, such as a combined strategy deck, a system of counter intelligence known as subversion, and all-new specialization types! Keep checking back! In the coming weeks we will explore these aspects of Fury of the Bear with a series of previews leading up to its release. With all these additions, not to mention the most tanks of any Tide of Iron release, Fury of the Bear will expand your options and challenge your strategies! Item ID LR-146 Our price $ 89.99

Hive: Exp LadyBug The Ladybug moves three spaces; two on top of the Hive, then one down. It must move exactly two on top of the Hive and then move one down on its last move. It may not move around the outside of the Hive and may not end its movement on top of the Hive. Even though it cannot block by landing on top of other pieces like the Beetle, it can move into or out of surrounded spaces. It also has the advantage of being much faster. The expansion consists of two game pieces (one each for the black and for the white player), to be used in addition to the pieces of the base game. Item ID EV-009 Our price $ 11.99

Apples to Apples to Go This is a portable version of Apples to Apples, with 270 red apple cards and 90 green apple cards, in a magnet-snapped box with a handle. All of the cards are new with this version. Item ID MA-1386 Our price $ 27.99

Mansions of Madness Horrific monsters and spectral presences lurk in manors, crypts, schools, monasteries, and derelict buildings near Arkham, Massachusetts. Some spin dark conspiracies while others wait for hapless victims to devour or drive insane. It’s up to a handful of brave investigators to explore these cursed places and uncover the truth about the living nightmares within. Designed by Corey Konieczka, Mansions of Madness is a macabre game of horror, insanity, and mystery for two to five players. Each game takes place within a pre-designed story that provides players with a unique map and several combinations of plot threads. These threads affect the monsters that investigators may encounter, the clues they need to find, and which climactic story ending they will ultimately experience. One player takes on the role of the keeper, controlling the monsters and other malicious powers within the story. The other players take on the role of investigators, searching for answers while struggling to survive with their minds intact. Do you dare enter the Mansions of Madness? Item ID LR-1121 Our price $ 89.99

Fortunes de mer Merchants & Marauders lets you live the life of an influential merchant or a dreaded pirate in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. Seek your fortune through trade, rumor hunting, missions, and of course, plundering. The game features a unique trade system and a thematic combat system, allowing for critical decisions and intense excitement. Modify your ship, buy impressive vessels, load deadly special ammunitions and hire specialist crew members. Will your captain gain eternal glory and immense wealth - or find his wet grave under the stormy surface of the Caribbean Sea? This game is in French! Item ID FS-1028 Our price $ 79.99

First Steps in Attack DVD This new series for ChessBase is aimed at players below 2200. The idea of the series is to provide a basic grounding on a variety of subjects, which will assist general all-round improvement. On ‘First Steps in Attack’, Andrew Martin treats the viewer to a selection of classic attacking games and lays out a foundation course in the art of attack. Key thinking points reinforce the analysis and the games. The DVD is designed to be as easy to understand as possible. Item ID O-1107 Our price $ 39.95

Know Terrain Vol.2: Capablanca Structure The information explosion has led to a massive increase in opening theory. But how often do you win a game with a prepared line? What gives strong players the edge over their opponents is not some blockbuster novelty, but a deep understanding of the pawn structures to which their openings lead – an understanding that lasts into the middlegame and endgame, and is transferable between different openings with similar structures. Sam Collins continued his investigation into the most common and important pawn structures in chess by looking at the “Capablanca Structure” (white pawns on c4 and d4 against black pawns on c6 and e6). White has an undeniable space advantage, but must demonstrate something against Black’s solid structure before the position simplifies. The structure commonly arises from the most important openings including the Queen’s Gambit Declined, Semi-Slav, Rubinstein French and Caro-Kann, and a good understanding of the typical themes is essential. Video running time: 4 hours 30 minutes. Item ID O-1108 Our price $ 45.95

ABC of Alekhine 2nd Ed DVD In 2007 we viewed Alekhine’s Defence as an excellent opening to play if Black wants to go for the win and four years later this has not changed. If anything, more Grandmasters are using the opening today. Black gets a tough and resilient position with ample opportunity for counterchances. With 1...Nf6 he immediately throws down the gauntlet to the pawn on e4 and tries to take the initiative from the very first moves. This is a particularly effective game-plan at club level, where knowledge of exact theory is sketchy and where a passive response to immediate aggression is commonplace. So in the fully updated ABC of the Alekhine, we take a look at how the opening stands in 2011. 1...Nf6 seems to have a bright and enduring future. IM Andrew Martin provides sound, active recommendations for Black, modified if necessary to account for the passing of time and which can be used at all levels of play. To underestimate Alekhine‘s Defence would be a big mistake indeed! Video running time: 7 h 30 min! Item ID O-1105 Our price $ 45.95

Beating Sicilian: GM Rep. Vol 1 DVD Out of the dozens and dozens of openings played nowadays the Sicilian Defence remains the most fascinating, entertaining and complex opening. Here White understands that Black will not be a patient lamb but will try to get at him at the very first opportunity. For those who are ready to take on the challenge and plunge into the wonderful world of combinations, attacks and counter-attacks, for those who really love chess... this DVD is designed for you. In the first volume of the Open Sicilian for White we present all black reactions to 2...Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4. This includes the Sveshnikov/Cheliabinsk Variation, the Rauzer Attack, the Maroczy Bind and a few other minor side lines. The approach is typical for Bologan’s DVDs, as he tries to describe in a compact format plans and reactions from White’s point of view. With the help of this DVD one can forget about fears concerning the tons of theory in the Open Sicilian and can get straight into the real fight! Video running time: 6 hours Item ID O-1106 Our price $ 44.95

Hiarcs 13 Hiarcs 13 Description Item ID O-1078 Our price $ 79.95

Roman's Lab 101: King's Indian Defence Centennial Commemorative Edition, Running time: 106 minutes On this DVD Roman shows some unconventional and easy to learn ways to play King's Indian defense. Original approach and sound credible positions will inspire to learn this opening and You will get positions where your middlegame plan will be clearly outlined. Item ID O-1077 Our price $ 22.95

Hiarcs 13 Prof Op. Book Hiarcs 13 – Professional Openings Book Description Item ID O-1080 Our price $ 45.95

Roman's Lab 100: Chess Potpouri Centennial Commemorative Edition, Running time: 136 minutes On This DVD, Roman has gathered some of the best games played with his original opening ideas and concepts to update you in the latest chess theory. Including great tactics generated by novelties as well as very and amazing endgames. Roman will also bring you a brief analysis of current developments played on the highest level.This Vol. 100 is a collection of some of the best chess material Roman has brought you over the last to decades. Item ID O-1076 Our price $ 22.95

Deep Hiarcs 13 Deep Hiarcs 13 Description Item ID O-1079 Our price $ 159.95

Basics of Winning Chess CD Modern chess is a tough relentless game, which demands that all chess players, regardless of strength, keep their command of basic technique in tip-top shape. On this instructive and entertaining DVD, International Master Andrew Martin takes you on a tour of the basics of winning chess, so that you never have to worry about this part of the game again. Through the use of classic games and game fragments, Martin charts a survival course through the competitive minefield. His firm conviction is that everyone is capable of great improvement, if the right mental attitude is combined with a strong grasp of essential chess ideas. This DVD will guide you in the right direction. The CD is based on the new instructional Fritz8-Chess Media System: all the lectures are presented in their entirety with video pictures and synchronised chess graphics. There is no better way to explain chess. Total running time: 3 h 39 min. This is how chess training can be real fun! Item ID O-1074 Our price $ 39.95

Big Database 2011 The Big Database 2011 contains more than 4.8 millions games from 1560 to 2010 in the highest ChessBase quality standard with ChessBase opening classification with more than 100,000 key positions, direct access to players, tournaments, middlegame themes, endgames. The most recent games of the database are from the middle of November 2010. Item ID O-1073 Our price $ 79.95

Chess Mate Hand Held Chess Computer Item ID O-1075 Our price $ 14.95

Novag Obsidian The Novag Obsidian is considered The Rolls Royce of Chess computer games among Chess computer players. It will provide an unforgettable chess playing challenge no matter what your skill level of play is. From its sleek black case to the full function LCD display. you can easily see that The Obsidian means business. It features a powerful H8 / 3214 Microprocessor, which provides 128 Levels of play; 112 PLY Take Back; Referee Mode and 16 integrated training games. The control panel features an integrated chess clock, and a display that shows your score. Its Training mode features 8,900 Opening book moves, Opening book coaching feature, Depth search: 18, solves most MATE in 8 moves and it comes with eight MATE announcements. Its Estimated Play Rating is 2320 at 40 moves in 2 hours. (Batteries not included) Comes with a one year warranty. The computer measures 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inches. The playing board measures 8 x 8 inches, and the King is 2 inches tall. The Novag Obsidian. The only Chess Computer you will ever nee Item ID O-910 Our price $ 259.95

Novag Citrine The citrine is an elegant and luxurious wooden chessboard with a strong program for a stimulating and challenging chess game. Move the hand carved Staunton style chessmen with ease on the auto-sensor board. Each square is framed by LED lights which illuminate when a square is touched by a chess piece or when the citrine notifies you about a move or a function. Attach the LCD box at any time during the game if you wish to view information, alternatively you can detach the LCD box if you prefer to play against a friend. To avoid unnecessary buttons, functions such as random, game review, autoplay, change colour, etc. can be accessed via the chessboard. You can also connect the citrine to your PC using the included serial cable to record or print moves and games. Item ID O-1024 Our price $ 499.95

Strat.Univ.3: Pos.Pawn Sacrifice DVD In chess we have certain aims - coordination and the activation of one’s own pieces. Sometimes we need a special little something to speed up one of these processes - a small material sacrifice, mainly a pawn or pawns. A dynamic pawn sacrifice is easy to see, as the idea is to get clear gains for the pawn. Positional pawn sacrifices are much more difficult, as their real purpose does not become clear immediately, but only during the development of the plan. There were famous masters of positional pawn sacrifices - Bronstein, Kasparov and Romanishin. Video running time: 4 hrs 15 min. Item ID O-1082 Our price $ 49.95