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Mikhail Botvinnik
On the End Game
1985 $6.00
An instructive endgame book by World Champion Botvinnik.
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Graham Burgess
Classical King's Indian Defence
1990 $8.00
A thorough examination of the Classical Variation of the KID. Many new ideas!
3
Graham Burgess
The Nescafe Frappe Attack
1990 $6.00
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6 5.Nc3 axb5 6.e4 b4 7.Nb5. An exciting attack
ing possibility against the Benko Gambit!
4
Larry Christiansen
1983 U.S. Championshiip
1983 $5.00
Coverage of the Championship by one of the winners!
5
A. Cvetkov
Pawn Endgames
1985 $6.00
Improve your understanding of endgames with this monograph.
6
Max Dlugy
Nimzoindian 4.Qc2: The Classical Variation
1990 $14.95
One of the first and most thorough treatments of the Classical Variation, which
has become the main line of the opening.
7
Dennis Druash
Alapin's Opening
1984 $6.00
The strange 1.e4 e5 2.Ne2 will throw your opponents out of the books.
8
James V. Eade
Remember the MacCutcheon
1991 $6.50
A light introduction to the popular variation of the Classical French which begi
ns 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nc6 4.Bg5 Bb4!?
9
John Elburg
Marshall Attack made easy
1994 $6.50
A useful introduction to this attacking line, favored by 1995 PCA Challenger Vis
hy Anand. Read this before you start wading through the voluminous theory in oth
er books.
10
Yakov Estrin
Gambits
1982 $6.00
An introduction to gambit play by the World Correspondence Champion
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Yakov Estrin
Three Double King Pawn Openings
1982 $6.00
12
Yakov Estrin
Wilkes-Barre Variation: Two Knights Defence
1978 $5.00
A good introduction to the fascinating line that begins 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4
Nf6 4.Ng5 d5 5.exd5 Bc5!?
13
Paul Fields
The Barcza-Larsen Defense
1991 $6.95
Covers the complex 1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5, which can also be reached via 1.d4 e6 2.e4 c
5.
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A. Filipowicz
4...d5 in the Cordel Defense, Spanish Game
1981 $5.00
The strange line 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Bc5 4.c3 d5 is the subject of this mono
graph. The opening may be useful as a surprise weapon or at the amateur level.
15
Reuben Fine
Amsterdam Chess Congress 1936
1980 $3.50
One of the greatest players disects a superstrong tournament. An unbelievable ba
rgain at this price!
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Anthony J. Gillam
Better Chess
1993 $5.00
A useful collection of exercizes for beginners.
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A. J. Gillam
Improve Your Chess
1994 $6.00
A useful collection of exercizes for beginners.
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A. J. Gillam
Winning At Chess
1994 $6.00
A useful collection of exercizes for beginners.
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A. J. Gillam
Your Move
1994 $6.00
A useful collection of exercizes for beginners.
20
John Grefe
Center Counter
1983 $5.00
A solid introduction to the theory and praxis of the Scandinavian Defense (1.e4
d5)
21
John Grefe
The Chess Tactician's Handbook
1993 $6.95
John Grefe's view of tactical chess.
22
John Grefe
The Offbeat Sicilian
1987 $6.00
An brief overview of unorthodox strategies for White in the Sicilian
23
Kon Grivainis
Latvian Gambit made easy
1991 $6.00
An introduction to the aggressive defense 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5.
24
Jean Hebert
Border Wars III
1984 $5.00
In-depth coverage of an important postal competition.
25
Dan Heisman
Elements of Positional Evaluation
1990 $7.95
Discussion of general methods of evaluating positions.
26
Paul Janicki
Anglo-Benoni Four Knights System
1986 $6.95
Covers 1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nc6 4.d4, a useful system in the English opening
which can also handle the Benoni.
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Paul Janicki
Anglo-Benoni Two Knights System
1986 $6.00
1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d4, a system that can be used in the English Opening or in t
he Benoni
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Vlastimil Jansa
How to play the Pirc Defense
1988 $6.95
This is actually a book on the Czech Ssytem (1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 c6), which i
s named after the authors, who are the leading proponents of the opening.
29
T. Kapitaniak
Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambits
1985 $10.00
An exciting method of confronting the Sicilian Defense with an early b4!
30
George Koltanowski
Colle System
1984 $6.50
The 12th edition of Colle-meister Koltanowski's famous book.
31
Jerzy Konikowski
Petrosian System, Queen's Indian
1985 $7.95
As White, Garry Kasparov brought this line to the forefront among top players. I
t adds a lot of spice to the otherwise dull Queen's Indian.
32
Jerzy Konikowski
Queen's Gambit Declined Exchange Variation
1986 $4.00
A thorough introduction to this important variation in the Queen's Gambit Declin
ed.
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Jerzy Konikowski
Queen's Gambit Tartakower System
1983 $6.00
The Queen's Gambit Declined with ...b6 by Black has been seen at the top levels
of chess for a long time. World Champion Anatoly Karpov made many contributions
to the theory. Ths book is an excellent and inexpensive introduction.
34
Jerzy Konikowski
The Arkhangelsk System in the Ruy Lopez
1987 $6.00
The system with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 b5!? has been soaring
in popularity at all levels of chess. Fight back against the Spanish Inquisitio
n!
35
David Lees
The Chess Games of David Lees
1993 $9.95
A chessmaster at work.
36
Bruce Leverett
Sicilian Defence Velimirovic Attack
1983 $6.00
For many years White has enjoyed the attacking possibilities that the Velimirovi
c offers against the Sicilian Scheveningen.
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W. John Lutes
Cunningham Gambit
1990 $12.95
An exhaustive and thorough examination of 1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 Be7!?
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W. John Lutes
Danish Gambit (2nd Edition)
1992 $14.95
This is by far the most thorough treatment of 1.e4 e5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3, an opening
which has been enjoying a renaissance in recent years.
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W. John Lutes
Petroff Defence: Cochrane Gambit
1994 $14.95
The outrageous sacrifice 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nxf7 has still not been r
efuted. You can trace the history of this and other lines in the Russian Game (P
etroff Defense) in this well-researched book.
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W. John Lutes
Scandinavian Defense: Anderssen Counter Attack
1992 $14.95
This is the second edition of Lutes's massive examination of 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5
3.Nc3 Qa5 4.d4 e5!?
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W.John Lutes
Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation
1993 $14.95
A complete treatment of 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 a6!?
42
Jim Marfia
1981 U.S. Open
1982 $5.00
Full coverage of the 1981 Open.
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Jim Marfia
1982 U.S. Open
1983 $5.00
Full coverage of the 1982 Open.
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Jim Marfia
1983 U.S. Open
1984 $6.00
Full coverage of the 1983 Open.
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Jim Marfia
1984 U.S. Open Ft. Worth
1985 $6.00
Full coverage of the 1984 Open.
46
Jim Marfia
Queen's Indian with 4 g3
1985 $3.50
This pamphlet covers the main lines of the Queen's Indian. It can be used in con
junction with Eric Schiller's "How to Play the Queen's Indian Defense"
47
Edgar McCormick
Uncompromising Chess: The Games of Viktor Kupreichik
1986 $6.00
Viktor Kupreichik provided some of the most exciting chess of the Soviet era, bu
t he has been overlooked by the mainstream press. Enjoy many of his gems here.
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Edmar Mednis
Practical Bishop Endings
1990 $6.95
Good advice on using bishops in the endgame
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Edmar Mednis
Practical Knight Endings
1993 $12.95
An excellent introduction to the use of knights in the endgame.
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Edmar Mednis
Questions and Answers on Practical Endgame Play
1987 $7.95
One of the best endgame books of the late 1980s. This book will definitely help
your endgame play!
51
Aron Nimzowitsch
Blockade
1980 $10.00
A classic treatise by the author of My System and Chess Praxis.
52
Wlodek Proskurowski
The fruits from my chess garden
1993 $6.00
A collection of fine endgame studies.
53
Eric Schiller
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
1985 $5.00
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, (1.d4 d
5 2.e4 dxe4). This opening leads to many brilliant and brutal short games, most
of which are won by White. With correct defense Black can survive, but it isn't
easy!
54
Eric Schiller
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Bogoljubow Variation
1995 $9.95
If you want to play the BDG as White, you had better be prepared to meet this so
lid defense. If you are looking for a good line for Black, here it is.
55
Eric Schiller
Cambridge Springs Defense: Expanded and Updated Edition
1994 $9.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Cambridge Springs Defense (1.d4
d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 Nbd7 5.e3 c6 6.Nf3 Qa5!?) which has been used by many
World Champions, past and present.
56
Eric Schiller
Catalan
1988 $7.95
Revised edition of the 1983 book. Many new ideas and unexplored sidelines!
57
Eric Schiller
Fianchetto Against the West Indians
1988 $6.50
A complete repertoire for White against 1.d54 Nf6 2.c4 g6. Covers the King's Ind
ian, Gruenfeld, Benoni, Benko and much more.
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Eric Schiller
French Winawer Poisoned Pawn
1988 $6.50
A repertoire for White after 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4. This book sparked intens
e debate in Inside Chess, with much new theory being developed as a result.
59
Eric Schiller
Gruenfeld Defense: Russian Variations (Revised Edition)
1988 $6.50
The Gruenfeld is one of the most popular defenses for Black. In this monograph,
ideas for White are presented involving 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Qg
3!?
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Eric Schiller
Hot to Play the Dilworth Attack
1995 $9.95
This treatise is the first dedicated exclusively to the Dilworth Attack (1.e4 e5
2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 Nxe4 6.d4 b5 7.Bb3 d5 8.dxe5 Be6 9.c3 Bc5 10
.Nbd2 0-0 11.Bc2 Nxf2!?) , Black's most aggressive option in the Open Spanish.
61
Eric Schiller
How to Play the Albin Countergambit
1991 $6.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Albin Countergambit (1.d4 d5 2.c
4 e5), which has been used by such greats as World Champion Boris Spassky.
62
Eric Schiller
How to Play the Chigorin Defense in the Queen's Gambit Declined
1991 $7.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Chigorin Defense (1.d4 d5 2.c4 N
c6!?). This opening favors knights over bishops, and presents White with unusual
positional challenges.
63
Eric Schiller
How to Play the From Gambit
1992 $7.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the From Gambit (1.f4 e5!), which is
the best way to confront White's odd first move.
64
Eric Schiller
How to Play the King's Indian Attack
1989 $6.50
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the King's Indian Attack (1.Nf3 with
g3 and an eventual e4.)
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Eric Schiller
How to Play the Queen's Indian
1989 $6.50
Everything you need to know to play the Queen's Indian as Black.
66
Eric Schiller
How to play the Reti
1987 $7.00
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Reti (1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 and related
lines)
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Eric Schiller
How to Play the Scotch Gambit
1992 $8.95
It is not easy to defend against the Scotch Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4
4.Bc4). The author provides all the background you need to use this sharp openin
g in tournament play.
68
Eric Schiller
Janowski Indian
1988 $6.00
America;s Kamran Shirazi resurrected this old opening (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 d6 3.Nc3 Bf
5) to score a lot of points as Black. Surprise your opponent with an opening whi
ch is sound and aggressive.
69
Eric Schiller
Modern Defense: Averbakh Lines
1991 $6.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Averbakh Vatiation, (1.e4 g6 2.d
4 Bg7 3.c4 d6 4.Nc3), which are the main lines of the Modern Defense.
70
Eric Schiller
Modern Stonewall Dutch
1989 $6.50
The 1980s saw a renaissance for the solid but aggressive Modern Stonewall with t
he bishop at d6. It remains popular, and this monograph remains the only extensi
ve treatment in English.
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Eric Schiller
Orthodox Variation Queen's Gambit Declined
1984 $6.95
The most solid defense to 1.d4 is explored in this monograph, which provides all
the information needed to play it as Black.
72
Eric Schiller
Panov Attack Volume 1
1994 $9.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Panov Attack, which can be reach
ed from many openings including the Caro-Kann, Nimzoindian, Ragozin and Queens't
Gambit Declined.
73
Eric Schiller
Panov Attack: Volume II
1995 $9.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Panov Attack, which can be reach
ed from many openings including the Caro-Kann, Nimzoindian, Ragozin and Queens't
Gambit Declined.
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Eric Schiller
Sicilian Classical Richter Rauzer
1987 $6.00
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Richter-Rauzer (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc
6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 d6). Part of a trilogy of works on this opening, wh
ich has always been popular among top players.
75
Eric Schiller
Sicilian Defence: Yugoslav Attack with 9 Bc4
1987 $10.00
A well-researched volume on 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3
Bg7 7.f3 Nc6 8.Qd2 0-0 where White does not play 9.Bc4.
76
Eric Schiller
Sicilian Modern Richter Rauzer Systems
1986 $6.00
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Richter-Rauzer (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc
6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 d6). Part of a trilogy of works on this opening, wh
ich has always been popular among top players.
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Eric Schiller
Sicilian Richter Rauzer: Systems with 7...a6
1987 $5.00
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Richter-Rauzer (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc
6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 d6). Part of a trilogy of works on this opening, wh
ich has always been popular among top players.
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Eric Schiller
Spanish Inquisition I: Zaitsev Variation
1989 $6.50
Deep analysis of the variation (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 Be7 6
.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 d6 8.c3 0-0 9.h3 Re8 10.d4 Bb7) which has become the standardbeare
r for the closed variation of the Spanish Game.
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Eric Schiller
Tarrasch French: Guimard Variation
1990 $7.95
Fight back against the Tarrasch with Guimard's 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 Nc6!?). Thi
s line can lead to very exciting tactical play as well as slow maneuvering, and
White often fails to prepare adequatly for it.
80
Eric Schiller
The Classical Caro-Kann Rejuvenated
1994 $6.95
Once obscure, the variations in the Classical Caro-Kann where Black castles king
side have now risen to the top, thanks especially to the efforts of Lobron. This
is the only source in English for detailed material on this line.
81
Eric Schiller
The Sicilian Dragon: Yugoslav Attack II
1989 $6.95
A well-researched volume on 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3
Bg7 7.f3 Nc6 8.Qd2 0-0 where White does not play 9.Bc4.
82
Eric Schiller
Von Hennig-Schara Gambit
1992 $8.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the Schara Gambit (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3
.Nc3 c5 4.cxd4 cxd4!?). This exciting gambit is fully sound and gives Black exce
llent chances to win early in the game.
83
Eric Schiller
Who's Afraid of the King's Gambit
1989 $6.50
Many players would be willing to defend the double King pawn (1.e4 e5) openings
if not for an irrational fear of 2.f4. This book provides a vigorous, aggressive
defense for Black. The book has a few revisions added by the author for the 19
95 reprint.
84
Eric Schiller
Win with the Djin!
1994 $7.95
An introduction on the theory and praxis of the new opening developed by Grandma
ster Roman Dzindzichashvili (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 a6!?)
85
Leonid Shamkovich
Caro Kann: 4...Nd7
1987 $5.00
The first though treatment in English of this opening (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe
4 4.Nxe4 Nd7), which has become a mightly weapon in the arsenal of top Grandamas
ters, especially World Champion Anatoly Karpov.
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Leonid Shamkovich
The Schliemann Defense Volume 1: Tartakower Variation
1993 $9.95
The first though treatment in English of this opening (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f
5 4.Nc3 dxe4 5.Nxe4 Nf6!?), which has become the main line of the Schliemann.
87
Jeremy Silman
Exchange Variation in the Slav
1995 $12.95
The Slavmeisters eam up again, this time on 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.exd5 cxd5.
88
Jeremy Silman
Neo-Sveshnikov
1991 $7.95
This variation of the Sicilian is also known as the Kalashnikov. It arises on 1.
e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e5 5.Nb5 d6!?. The complexities of the system a
re still being argued on the top boards of international competition.
89
Ken Smith
Smith-Morra Declined: A Game Collection
1993 $7.95
Collection of games illustrating this opening.
90
Timothy Taylor
How to defeat the Smith-Morra Gambit
1993 $7.95
The author argues for a refutation of the gambit, based on recent Soviet analysi
s.
91
Timothy Taylor
Rubinstein Variation Nimzo-Indian Defence
1984 $6.00
Discussion of the Ne2 lines of the Nimzoindian.
92
Bill Wall
1.Nc3 Dunst Opening
1995 $6.95
All 350 games frm Wall's treatment of the Dunst (1.Nc3) are available on disk f
or an additional $5
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Bill Wall
500 Alekhine Minatures
1994 $6.50
A collection of quick kills in the Alekhine.
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Bill Wall
500 English Miniatures
1990 $6.00
A collection of quick kills in the English.
95
Bill Wall
500 French Minatures: Volume 2
1995 $7.50
A collection of quick kills in the French.
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Bill Wall
500 French Miniatures
1984 $6.00
A collection of quick kills in the French.
97
Bill Wall
500 Indian Miniatures
1990 $6.00
A collection of quick kills in the Indian Defenses with 1.d4 Nf6.
98
Bill Wall
500 Italian Miniatures
1987 $6.00
A collection of quick kills in the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4).
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Bill Wall
500 Pirc Miniatures
1993 $6.00
A collection of quick kills in the Pirc.
100
Bill Wall
500 Sicilian Miniatures
1983 $10.00
A collection of quick kills in the Sicilian.
101
Bill Wall
500 Sicilian Miniatures - Collection 2
1987 $6.00
A collection of quick kills in the Sicilian.
102
Bill Wall
Grob's Attack
1988 $6.00
This monograph is devoted to the anti-positional move 1.g4 which is a favorite o
f some amateur players.
103
Bill Wall
Larsen's Opening
1986 ?
A manual on the opening with 1.b3, used effectively by Nimzowitsch and Larsen.
104
Bill Wall
Owen's Defence
1986 ?
Can Black really get away with meeting 1.e4 by 1...b6? Find out in this book.
105
Bill Wall
The 1990 World Chess Championship
1991 $6.50
All the games from this match are analyzed using research drawn from a wide vari
ety of sources.
106
J. Walton
The Benko Gambit
1990 $5.00
A monograph on the Benko Gambit (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5)
107
John Watson
4 Nc3 Gambit in the QGA and Slav
1986 $10.00
Noted theoretician John Watson turns his eye on exciting gambit play in the Quee
n's Gambit and Slav with 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 c6.
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John Watson
6..Nc6 Saemisch Variation
1982 $6.00
The Saemsich Variation (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3) has become the
most popular weapon for aggression as White. IM John Watson presents the ideas b
ehind the opening and new ideas in the opening.
109
John Watson
Taimanov and Knights Tour Benoni
1985 $5.00
John Watson explores two popular variations in the Modern Benoni, adding much or
iginal analysis.
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James R. West
The Philidor Countergambit
1994 $6.50
This book is devoted to the obscure line 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 f5. Not fully sou
nd, perhaps, but filled with dangerous corners for White that give Black excelle
nt winning chances at the board.