Hardback - 112 pages Teaser The Golden Age of Yugoslav Chess 1990-1990 – Legends and Masterpieces – Milos Pavlovic Explores the rise of Yugoslavia as a major chess powerhouse from 1919 to 1990 Covers seven decades of chess history, culture, and international influence Features legendary players such as Svetozar Gligorić, Ljubomir Ljubojević, Dragoljub Velimirović and countless others Highlights Yugoslavia’s…
Hardback - 56 pages Teaser The Gift of Chess - Enter the Magic World Where Hari Tells Her Story - Hari Neocleous The Gift of Chess is a book for young chess players around the world. It takes you on a journey to discover the gifts of chess. Why do you play? What have you learnt? It is a poem,…
Hardback - 512 pages Teaser Beat the Ruy Lopez with the Steinitz Deferred – With Full Coverage of the Exchange Variation – Luis Rodi A complete repertoire based on the Deferred Steinitz Variation Clear strategic explanations alongside concrete analysis Full and practical coverage of the Exchange Variation Model games illustrating typical middlegame plans Easy-to-remember structures and ideas for club…
Hardback - 280 pages Teaser Classic Amateur Mistakes and How To Fix Them – The Book Every Amateur Wishes They’d Read Sooner – Daniel Gormally Essential reading for aspiring club players By experienced author and coach Daniel Gormally Core Idea Amateur players think differently from professionals Lack of confidence in calculation leads to: Difficulty handling concrete positions “Paralysis…
320 pages - hardback Teaser The Modernized Janowski Variation – The QGD Redefined – Alexey Kovalchuk The Janowski Variation of the Queen's Gambit Declined arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 a6. Black plays …a6 to prepare the queenside expansion …b5, aiming to challenge White’s c4 pawn and gain space. The idea was introduced by the Polish-French…
DragonMasters – Volume 1 – Andrew Burnett 404 pages – hardback only Teaser DragonMasters – Volume 1 – Andrew Burnett DragonMasters volume 1 charts the history of the most exiting and dangerous opening known to chess – the Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defense. Unlike almost all other books on the Dragon, the focus is not purely on…
276 pages - hardback Teaser Uncrowned Chess Champions: Akiba Rubinstein - Boroljub Zlatanovic The best way to begin the Uncrowned Champions series is with the great Akiba Rubinstein. Whatever I do, I like to build my work on logical foundations, and therefore Akiba must be presented first. Why? Quite simply, there has never been a player in chess…
Hardback - 208 pages Teaser Business Checkmate - Win at Work with Lessons from the Chessboard - Zeev Zohar In this book, you will learn: What is the mindset of experienced chess players, and how can it be useful in the business world? What “nitty gritty” qualities are necessary for success in business and in life? Strategic versus…
Hardback - 288 pages Teaser The Lighter Side of Chess - Games, Goofs and Funny Facts - Georg Mohr & Adrian Mikhalchishin Celebrates chess from a refreshingly humorous perspective Focuses on the fun, unexpected, and human side of the game What Makes This Book Unique Moves beyond serious calculation and tournament pressure Highlights: Blunders and spectacular mistakes Bizarre…
Hardback - 230 pages Teaser The Modernized Slav Defense - A Complete Opening Repertoire for Black - Zaven Andriasian Presents a fresh, forward-looking approach to one of chess’s most reliable and respected openings Reframes the Slav Defense as a dynamic and modern weapon, not just a solid choice Explains how the Slav Defense has evolved in recent years…
Hardback - 240 pages Teaser Battling the Slow Italian Game - Sharp Precision Versus the Positional Approach - Milos Pavlovic Focuses on one of modern chess’s most relevant battlegrounds: the Slow Italian Game Shows how the Italian has evolved from a quiet classical opening into a rich strategic arena Players face a critical strategic crossroads: Sharp, tactical play with…
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Paperback - 64 pages Teaser AlphaBetChess Volume 3 - The Rhyming Chess Chronicles A-Z - Vishnu Warrier As a fellow chess coach, player, author, enthusiast, and most importantly Dad, Vishnu’s AlphaBet Chess Volume 3 warms my heart. With Dr. Suess-esque rhymes and super fun cartoons by Diriq, this book will be a hit for kids, parents, and coaches…
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Hardback - 310 pages Teaser Andriasian’s Tactical Workout Book – 700 Armenian Tactics – Challenge the Champions! – Zaven Andriasian Each exercise invites you to step into the shoes of the masters: Can you find the hidden combination that turned the tide? Will you spot the knockout blow that secured a brilliant victory? Can you defend as…
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Hardback - 355 pages Teaser Pushing Horizons – The Chess Legacy of GM Vladimir Akopian – Vladimir Akopian The book is divided into four parts: Part 1: Memorable Games Contains the author’s 25 most memorable games. Emphasis is on memorable, not necessarily best — includes some draws and one loss. Had the focus been on best games, the…
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Paperback - 465 pages Teaser Understanding before Moving - Volume 3 – Part 3 – Dragon, Sveshnikov & Four Knights – Herman Grooten Each chapter includes a selection of highlighted ideas & concepts from White’s and Black’s perspectives. After that follows a theoretical discussion, where, unsurprisingly, many of the concepts make a second, concrete, appearance. Most newly analyzed…
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470 pages - paperback Teaser The Modernized Trojan Knight 1.Nc3 – Bruno Dieu The idea of the move 1. Nc3 is to confuse the second player, as White plays a supposedly unambitious move to mislead Black. This is why we found the name "Trojan Horse" very appropriate for the move 1. Nc3, just as the gift from Ulysses…
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Hardback - 320 pages Teaser My Life in Chess – My Chess Legacy in Florida – Larry Storch Chess has been a lifelong passion, bringing both rewards and heartaches. Began chess journey in 1974 at age 23; played continuously until retiring from OTB play in 2017. Over 43 years, built lasting friendships and rivalries, won numerous championships, and…
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Hardback - 432 pages Teaser Spy's Mate: A Novel - Brad Buchanan Historical chess-espionage thriller set in the late Cold War Soviet Union, it follows Armenian chess prodigy Yasha Basmajian as he navigates intrigue, manipulation, and ideological clashes en route to top-tier international competition. Described as a compelling crossover for fans of The Queen’s Gambit, mixing tactical drama, Cold…
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Hardback - 164 pages Teaser Battling the Aggressive Italian Game – Calm Precision against Fierce Attacks – Milos Pavlovic Strengths of the Aggressive Italian Easy-to-learn plans with natural development. High tactical potential — great for catching unprepared opponents. Balanced mix of classical principles and modern attacking ideas. Versatile — can transpose into quieter or sharper lines depending on…
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Hardback - 490 pages Teaser The Scandinavian Defense Revisited – A Cold-Blooded Counter to 1.e4! – Thomas Engqvist The Scandinavian Defense has several strong assets that make it appealing, especially for players who like clarity and active counterplay: Immediate Central Challenge: With 1...d5, Black directly contests White’s central control from the first move, disrupting typical e4-based plans. Simplified…
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Hardback - 640 pages Teaser The Modernized Catalan – Volume 1 – Balazs Csonka Master the Catalan, an Opening that stands the test of time and style ♟️ Strategic Depth – Offers rich, long-term positional play with strong central control. ♖ Top-Level Endorsement – Played by elite grandmasters like Kramnik, Carlsen, and Giri. 🔒 Solid and Safe –…
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Hardback - 340 pages Teaser A Practical Opening Repertoire for White – Volume 1 - Battling the French & Caro Kann - Alexey Kovalchuk Challenge the French Defense with the Exchange Variation Simplify the position early Maintain central tension Use piece activity to exploit symmetrical structures Create imbalances Take on the Caro-Kann with 2.c4! Disrupt Black’s typical plans…
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Hardback - 204 pages Teaser The Carlsbad Pawn Structure Revisited – A Comprehensive Guide - Christian Bauer The Carlsbad Pawn Structure is one of the most important and instructive pawn structures in chess. It commonly arises from the Queen’s Gambit Declined, Exchange Slav, and other 1. d4 openings, offering a wealth of strategic ideas for both sides.…
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Hardback - 220 pages Teaser The Thinker's Game - Decoding the Chess Universe - Melvin Chen This book is written for beginners who are interested in the game and would like to learn more about its various aspects. It covers the technical aspects of chess: the use of algebraic notation (Chapter 3), chess evaluation (Chapter 4), the opening phase (Chapter 5),…
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Hardback - 304 pages Teaser The Magic and Beauty of Quiet Chess Moves - Mastering the Art of Subtlety - Bogoslav Boder & Jacek Bielczyk Beauty in chess manifests itself in different ways. For chess players who are not sophisticated enough, one of the leading aesthetic criteria is probably the value of the offered piece. An experienced player…
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Hardback - 230 pages Teaser The Modernized Vienna of the Queen’s Gambit Declined - A Complete Opening Repertoire for Black Featuring Del Rio’s 5…b5!? - Fernando Peralta The primary goal of this work is not to recount a story or to acknowledge the creative efforts of a friend, although those are satisfying perks I allow myself. This is…
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Hardback - 208 pages Teaser The Modernized Petrov’s Defense - Milos Pavlovic A Solid and Reliable Opening: The Petrov’s Defense The Petrov’s Defense (also known as the Russian Defense) is an underrated gem in classical chess, offering solid play and excellent counterattacking opportunities. While it might not enjoy the same spotlight as the Ruy Lopez or Sicilian Defense,…
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Hardback - 583 pages Teaser The Modernized Bird's Opening - Raven Sturt Bird’s Opening is currently in that ‘goldilocks’ zone of the great arbitrages in life. The majority of chess players have dismissed it overlooking its inherent value and this allows for adopters of the Bird to take advantage of this asymmetry. As of this writing, it is…
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Hardback - 520 pages Teaser: A Complete Opening Repertoire for Black after 1…e6 - Nicolas Yap A full Black repertoire grounded in answering 1…e6 against any move! The answer against 1. d4 is the Stonewall, while the answer against 1. e4 is the French. The repertoire is geared towards all levels due to its flexibility. The Stonewall Dutch…
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Hardback - 225 pages Teaser: The Modernized Colle-Zukertort Attack - second revised & extended edition - Milos Pavlovic I have returned to my book from a few years ago, to an opening that at the time was a rare guest among books as a topic – and not only among books, but also in tournament practice. In the…
