"Il y a cent ans, quatre clubs belges ont fondé la Fédération nationale des échecs. Pour célébrer son anniversaire, je voudrais rendre un hommage personnel à la Fédération en ma qualité de vice-président d'Europchess, le club des institutions européennes." ~ Frank Hoffmeister Teaser [PDF] - Frank Hoffmeister - 100 ans d'histoire du jeu d’échecs en Belgique - un hommage personnel…
"Neulinge dse königlichen Spiels mögen dies etwas sonderbar finden, aber andere, die täglich das Schach zum Leben erwecken, werden begeistert sein, die belgische Geschichte ihrer Leidenschaft zu entdecken." ~ Günter Delhaes, Präsident des Königlichen Schachbundes Belgien. Teaser [PDF] - Frank Hoffmeister - 100 Jahre Belgische Schachgeschichte eine persönliche Hommage an den königlichen Schachbund Belgien mit 50 Partien *Available from 01/12/2020*
"Beginnende schakers zullen hier en daar de wenkbrauwen fronsen. De doorgewinterde schaker zal op bijzondere wijze kunnen genieten van een rijke geschiedenis van het schaken in België." ~ Günter Delhaes, voorzitter van de Koninklijke Belgische Schaakbond. Teaser [PDF] - Frank Hoffmeister - 100 jaar Belgische schaakgeschiedenis een persoonlijk eerbetoon aan de Koninklijke Belgische Schaakbond met 50 partijen *Available from 01/12/2020*
"We hope to give the club player something to hold on to, as he really wants the question answered: how to continue if the opponent deviates from the theory?" ~ Herman Grooten Teaser [PDF] - Herman Grooten - Understanding before Moving: Part 1 (Extended Revised 2nd Edition) *Available from 29/11/2020*
Our author has provided the most important key elements to practice one of the most difficult decisions: exchange or not! With most competitive games nowadays being played to a finish in a single session, this knowledge may prove invaluable over the board. His brand new coverage is the best tool for anyone looking to improve his insights or can be…
Are you struggling with your chess development? While dedicating hours and hours on improving your craft, your rating simply does not want to move upwards? Spending loads of money on chess books and DVDs, but feeling no real improvement at all? No worries – the book that you are holding in your hands might represent a game changer! Teaser [PDF…
There is no doubt that the Nimzovich Defense is one of Black’s most inspiring openings after 1.e4. Black strives to unbalance the position by creating new problems for White from move two, giving himself every opportunity to fight for the initiative from the outset. It is no surprise that 1…Nc6 appeals ambitious players who relish a complicated battle. Teaser [PDF]…
"The balanced flow of the normal chess calendar was unexpectedly interrupted by a frightening occurrence. Seemingly harmless at first, the coronavirus pandemic overtook more and newer countries by the day and gradually became pretty much the main, and only determining factor in life. The Candidates Tournament was threatened as well. Whether it would be held at all was pretty much…
"Their idea in the book is to help players train for tournaments by working on all aspects of the game and looking at problems in a wholesome way. They have a wide variety of topics from a wide variety of players." ~ GM Magesh Panchanathan Teaser [PDF] - E. Moradiabadi & S. Foisor - Sherlock's Method - The Working Tool…
Thomas Luther - Thinkers' Chess Academy with GM Thomas Luther - Volume 2: From Tactics to Strategy - Winning Knowledge - 312 pages - ISBN 9789492510891. Teaser [PDF] - 2. Thomas Luther - Thinkers' Chess Academy with GM Thomas Luther - Volume 2: From Tactics to Strategy - Winning Knowledge In this book we will not only show you more tactical motifs,…
Yuriy Krykun - A Complete Repertoire for Black after 1.e4-e5! - 280 pages - ISBN 9789492510846. Teaser [PDF] - Yuriy Krykun - A Complete Repertoire for Black after 1.e4-e5! "1.e4 e5 is not just an opening. It is repertoire that represents our game as a whole. It is something players of all styles will enjoy due to the countless possibilities…
"It just takes some time to become familiar with all the possibilities and ensuing middlegames. But once you finally master the isolated pawn structure, it will serve you well and equip you with a wide selection of tools with which you can outplay your opponent" ~ David Miedema [PDF - TEASER] David Miedema - The Modernized French Defense - Volume…
"Usually in the Ruy Lopez Black is looking for long, slow games in solid, closed positions. The Marshall flips this on its head and Black tries to accelerate the play and radically change the character of the game at an early stage." ~ Milos Pavlovic [PDF - TEASER] Milos Pavlovic - The Modernized Marshall Attack
"From the very first move, you are indicating to your opponent (and to the jury deciding on the brilliancy prizes!) that you would like to play an unbalanced position. Then the thrill of the fight courses through your veins and you simply must trust yourself to handle developments better than the other player." ~ Daniel Fernandez Teaser [PDF] - Daniel…
"I got to know Sethu more closely a few years back when we trained together a few times. I found him to be meticulous in his preparation and especially at home in complex positions. These qualities make him perfect for these two Sicilans and I am sure after reading this book, you (the reader) will be ready to confidently explore…
