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chess classic london

Friday, December 11th, 2009

chess classic london

Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik answering questions under London Classic 2009 ...


16 Inch Chess Board


16 Inch Chess Board


$50.00


A beautifully made 16 inch chessboard, expertly crafted by Jaques with Walnut and Sycamore 38mm squares (or approx. 1 1/2 inches) and a decorative inlay border....

Chess & Backgammon Set


Chess & Backgammon Set


$165.00


A polished Mahogany Chess and Backgammon cabinet (15 x 15 inches), featuring an Inlaid decorated Maple and Walnut chess board with inlaid backgammon on the reverse. The set Includes boxwood baized bottom Staunton chessmen, heavyweight backgammon men, dice, shaker cups and comes complete with game rules....

Games Played in the London International Chess Tournament 1883


Games Played in the London International Chess Tournament 1883



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Das Grosse Schachturnier Zu London Im Jahre 1862


Das Grosse Schachturnier Zu London Im Jahre 1862



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Observations On The Automaton Chess Player: Now Exhibited In London, At Four, Spring Gardens (1819)


Observations On The Automaton Chess Player: Now Exhibited In London, At Four, Spring Gardens (1819)


$10.64


This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to...


1851 in Chess: London 1851 Chess Tournament


1851 in Chess: London 1851 Chess Tournament


$14.14


1851 in Chess: London 1851 Chess Tournament

Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Chess


Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Chess


$29.99


Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Chess

Common Sense in Chess


Common Sense in Chess


$13.23


Respected chess author Bruce Alberston has taken Laskers classic and created a 21st century edition with modern algebraic notation more diagrams seven added games annotated by Lasker from the famous Hastings Tournament of 1895 features Laskers impressive power of selection, and clear, simple language In the London spring of 1895, reigning world chess champion Emanuel Lasker gave a series of lectures geared to club, or intermediate level players. Later that year he published his informal, conversational talk, Common Sense in Chess, long regarded as a classic and a masterpiece of compression and exposition. The first six chapters deal with the openings. Chapter 1 develops the fundamental principles which are then applied to the later chapters. The two sections cover the Ruy Lopez, Berlin and Open Defence, and the French. There are the three lectures on the endgame in Chapter 9 covering the three basic endgame concepts.

Chess


Chess


$34.99


Chess

Chess!


Chess!


$28.66


Chess!

1851 in Sports: 1851 in Chess, 1851 in Cricket, Sports Clubs Established in 1851, London 1851 Chess Tournament, Immortal Game


1851 in Sports: 1851 in Chess, 1851 in Cricket, Sports Clubs Established in 1851, London 1851 Chess Tournament, Immortal Game


$14.14


1851 in Sports: 1851 in Chess, 1851 in Cricket, Sports Clubs Established in 1851, London 1851 Chess Tournament, Immortal Game

The Complete Chess Course


The Complete Chess Course


$24.25


Combining eight volumes into one, the mostacomprehensive book on chess ever published. Fromaopening gambit to endgame, this home-study chess courseais the classic in theafield. Illustrated throughout

Chess for Tigers


Chess for Tigers


$14.88


The Tiger is a vicious beast. He doesn't care about the aesthetic side of chess. He doesn't even care about making the best moves. All he cares about is winning. This book will turn players into Tigers who can make the most of their playing strength, take advantage of their opponent's weaknesses, steer the game into positions that favor their style of play, improve their odds of winning against stronger players, and avoid making silly mistakes. A cult classic in the chess world-- now in its third updated and revised edition-- this is a must-have for all chess players, especially beginners.

Chess Masterpieces


Chess Masterpieces


$40.44


These remarkable chess sets span civilizations, chronicling the game and its design beginning with the earliest known pieces and coming up to the surprising present. Considering chess through the perspectives of art and history, the engaging text touches upon the influences of local cultures and available materials, as well as the battles, rulers, and political factions that often inspired thematic sets. In addition to classic sets produced by Wedgwood, Meissen, and Murano, Chess Masterpieces includes the first ever comparison of two sets created by Faberge (only one of which was previously known to exist), and extensive examples of 20th- and 21st-century sets crafted by artists such as Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dali, and Damien Hirst.

Classic Quartz Chess Timer


Classic Quartz Chess Timer


$62


Whether you're in a battle against the Leading Russian Champion, Mr. Bobby Fischer, or your nextdoor neighbor, you have to keep the right time. And there is no better instrument for keeping track of the struggle than this Quartz Chess Timer. With a dynamic and functional high impact ABS plastic housing, this beauty features accurate time and takes 1 x AA battery (NOT included). Prepare for the game... now you've got the time. This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 2-8 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping. APO/FPO shipping unavailable

Chess in Concert [2008 London Concert... [PA]


Chess in Concert [2008 London Concert... [PA]


$14.99


Includes: Chess in Concert/The Story of Chess - (featuring Marti Pellow/David Michael Johnson/Christian Lund/Cantabile/Leila Benn Harris/Richard Peakman/Mark Evans/Lucie Waugh/Jon Robyns/Grant Anthony/Debbie Ku, Chess in Concert/Merano - (featuring Marti Pellow/David Michael Johnson/Christian Lund/Cantabile/Leila Benn Harris/Richard Peakman/Mark Evans/Lucie Waugh/Jon Robyns/Grant Anthony/Debbie Kurup/David Be,...and more

The Chess Tournament - London 1851


The Chess Tournament - London 1851


$38.51


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Secrets of Spectacular Chess


Secrets of Spectacular Chess


$16.46


In the modern classic Secrets of Spectacular Chess, Jonathan Levitt and David Friedgood shared their joy and appreciation of chess beauty. Now the authors have produced a much awaited and largely expanded second edition.

The King: Chess Pieces


The King: Chess Pieces


$20.3


An anthology of chess journalism, as well as a striking self-portrait of a remarkable man. Donner wrote about Bobby Fischer, chess as a game of luck, madness, why women can't play chess, and many other subjects. Finally, the complete edition of this classic. An outrageous book.

Chess in Concert [2008 London Concert Cast] [PA]


Chess in Concert [2008 London Concert Cast] [PA]


$21.99


Includes: (DISC 1:), (DISC 2:), Chess, musical play: Act 1. Prologue - (featuring Marti Pellow/Christian Lund/Mark Evans/Caroline Jones/Amelia Hemingsley/Lindsay Shaw/Bryony Thompson/Lucy Noble/Lucie Waugh/Leila Benn Harris/Zoe Rice, Chess, musical play: Act 2. Golden Bangkok - (featuring Marti Pellow/Christian Lund/Mark Evans/Caroline Jones/Amelia Hemingsley/Lindsay Shaw/Bryony Thompson/Lucy Noble/Lucie Waugh/Leila Benn Harris/Zo, Chess,...and more

19th Century in London: The Great Exhibition, Charles Spurgeon, Whitechapel Murders, London 1851 Chess Tournament, Charles Reed, Great Stink


19th Century in London: The Great Exhibition, Charles Spurgeon, Whitechapel Murders, London 1851 Chess Tournament, Charles Reed, Great Stink


$14.14


19th Century in London: The Great Exhibition, Charles Spurgeon, Whitechapel Murders, London 1851 Chess Tournament, Charles Reed, Great Stink

Observations on the Automaton Chess Player: Now Exhibited in London, at Four, Spring Gardens (1819)


Observations on the Automaton Chess Player: Now Exhibited in London, at Four, Spring Gardens (1819)


$10.18


Observations on the Automaton Chess Player: Now Exhibited in London, at Four, Spring Gardens (1819)

Chess Opening Introduction: English Defence, Blumenfeld Gambit, London System, Italian Gambit, Three Knights Opening, Torre Attack


Chess Opening Introduction: English Defence, Blumenfeld Gambit, London System, Italian Gambit, Three Knights Opening, Torre Attack


$14.14


Chess Opening Introduction: English Defence, Blumenfeld Gambit, London System, Italian Gambit, Three Knights Opening, Torre Attack