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In a world awash in educational chess content, knowing how to study the game most effectively can be challenging.

From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning—based on unprecedented access—with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries, and his game-changing company Even by the standard of a tech industry stacked with...

In this “heart-breaking, hilarious, ultimately transcendent” (Jeannette Walls) memoir, International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch describes his upbringing in an abusive cult – and how chess ended up saving his life Born into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny...

The fame of the The Royal Game is evident in the number of translations. The last work of the Austrian writer Stefan Zweig can be read...

Chess is the ultimate turn-based strategy game. For centuries, it has honed the decision-making skills of kings and the strategic thinking of generals....

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over. Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it...

Dive into the captivating world of chess with a fresh perspective in "Mastering Chess Strategy and Tactics". This comprehensive guide teases apart ...

One of the world’s top chess journalists in the world explores why, after 1,500 years of existence, chess has never been more relevant than now. Chess is not just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers, painters, and filmmakers, and is a secret mover behind technical...

One of the most important reasons to study chess openings is to understand how and where to develop the pieces. Knowledge is power, and chess is no...

Discover a Comprehensive Chess Guide That Will Turn You from Beginner to Pro in No Time! Have you discovered a passion for chess recently, but you ...

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe. Born to a poor...

Master the ancient and modern game of chess....

At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker.

Two weeks. One villa. A dangerous game of seduction and lies.

My life seemed pretty perfect until I turned twelve. Then everything was destroyed with a fainting spell, a doctor's visit, and a diagnosis that rocked me to my core. Now at seventeen, I am being shipped to a new country and school with no support from my father.

This book teaches the science of winning human chess, giving the ordinary person on the streets and the person fresh out of college a chance to compete with the ruthless sharks....

Step into the minds of the greatest chess players in history and unlock the strategies, tactics, and techniques that have defined the game for centuries.

In 1959, nine hikers of the Dyatlov expedition perished while crossing a remote mountain range in the Soviet Union. More than sixty-five years later, the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain a mystery.

When Deputy Attorney General Eleanor Vance dies in an apparent suicide, DOJ prosecutor Alex Hayes is left holding fragments of a conspiracy—evidence of a covert network placing corrupt judges on the federal bench.

In this entertaining book, best-selling author Nathan Rose lays out the origins of over 50 chess openings and their names. This second volume of Chess Opening Names dives deeper into the history of the lesser-known openings....