Clear, straightforward guide by noted expert coaches readers through fundamentals of attacking and positional play, as well as how to approach the endgame. Crucial processes of assessing positions and choosing moves are examined in depth; also, how to cope with difficult positions and time-trouble. 384 diagrams.
Epic Battles of the Chessboard by R. N. Coles Enjoy and learn from 50 of the greatest games ever played, 1834–1951, featuring a roster of chess immortals: Morphy, Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine, Botvinnik, others. 99 diagrams. Index of openings.
Chess Openings by Tim Harding, Leonard Barden Indispensable resource for players at all levels provides expert coverage of all openings, among them the Benko Gambit, Bird's Opening, Centre Game, and Stonewall Attack. Updated edition incorporates universal algebraic notation.
Why You Lose at Chess by Tim Harding How to learn from losses by recognizing warning signals, analyzing what went wrong. Focus on play based on e-mail and internet; computer chess, plus analysis of face-off between Kasparov and Deep Blue.
Counter Gambits by T. D. Harding Expert analysis of such topics as dynamic counterplay, counter-gambits in open games, Black sacrifices in the half-open games, counters to the Queen's Gambit, and Indian counter-gambits. 67 fully annotated games.
Mastering Chess: A Course in 21 Lessons by Danny Kopec, G. Chandler, C. Morrison, N. Davies, I. D. Mullen This manual focuses on the major topics relevant to every game: combinations, analysis, formulation of a plan, opening a play, and endgame technique. Each of these aspects is explored in four lessons.
