Kings Of The Chessboard

Author : David Birch
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0140548807
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The King's Chessboard written by David Birch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1993-07-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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 :
ISBN 13 : 9789492510532
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kings of the Chessboard written by Paul van van der Sterren and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Paul Hoffman
Publisher : Hachette Books
ISBN 13 : 1401389562
Total Pages : 726 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book King's Gambit written by Paul Hoffman and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2007-09-11 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 1849946973
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winning with the King's Gambit written by Joe Gallagher and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '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
ISBN 13 : 0593516109
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How a King Plays written by Oliver Boydell and published by Bright Matter Books. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : John Nunn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780713478358
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Main Line King's Indian written by John Nunn and published by . This book was released on 1996-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A very popular chess opening, the King's Indian offers Black the opportunity to win dramatically. This guide - aimed at club and tournament players - emphasizes winning strategies for both Black and White, and features, among others, the Petrosian System and the long main lines of the Classical.

Author : Michael Weinreb
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592402618
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kings of New York written by Michael Weinreb and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning sportswriter takes you inside a year with the nation’s top high school chess team.With strict admission standards and a progressive curriculum, Brooklyn’s Edward R. Murrow High School has long been one of New York’s public-education success stories, serving a diverse neighborhood of immigrants and minorities and ranking among the nation’s best high schools. At Murrow, there are no sports teams, and the closest thing to jocks are found on the school’s powerhouse chess team, which annually competes for the national championship.In The Kings of New Yorksportswriter Michael Weinreb follows the members of the Murrow chess team through an entire season, from cash games in Washington Square Park to city and state tournaments to the SuperNationals in Nashville, where this eclectic bunch competes against private schoolers and suburbanites. Along the way, Weinreb brings to life a number of colorful characters: the Yale-educated calculus teacher (and former semipro hockey player) who guides the savants while struggling to find funding for his team; an aspiring rapper and tournament hustler who plays with cutthroat instinct; the team’s lone girl, a shy Ukrainian immigrant; the Puerto Rican teen from the rough neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant who plays an ingenious opening gambit named the Orangutan; and the Lithuanian immigrant and team star whose chess rating is climbing toward grandmaster status.In the bestselling tradition of such books as Word Freakand Friday Night Lights, The Kings of New Yorkis a riveting look inside the world of competitive chess and an inspiring profile of young genius.

Author : Harvey Kidder
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780894807671
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kids' Book of Chess written by Harvey Kidder and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of chess, describes the pieces and how they move, and discusses the strategy of the game.

Author : Timothy Taylor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781857444285
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beating the King's Indian and Grunfeld written by Timothy Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Alexander Cherniaev
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781857445404
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Samisch King's Indian Uncovered written by Alexander Cherniaev and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.