Étape 4: livre d'exercices

 Endgame Labyrinths presents the reader with 1002 challenging studies selected and truncated, with their usefulness for the practical player in mind. It is common for studies to be extended by less interesting manoeuvres or by incomprehensible sequences, before the main themes come into play. The studies in this book have been pruned to leave the reader with 1002 clear and solvable challenges.

 A few years of extensive selection, analysis, reselection, reanalysis and refining have gone into putting together the study book for the practical player with the most value ever.

 Steffen Nielsen is the reigning World Champion in endgame composition. His creativity and aesthetics in his compositions have had a massive influence on modern competition. He is a strong club player, with a good understanding of the difficulties practical players face over the board. Steffen is also a life-long supporter of the football club AaB, which is less successful...

 GM Jacob Aagaard is one of the leading chess writers and trainers of his generation. His students have played successfully at all levels and continue to do so. His books are used all over the world, by top players and amateurs alike.  Hardcover . 424 pages

Ce livre explore le monde du jeu d'échecs et le rôle déterminant des parents lorsque leurs enfants se prennent de passion pour ce jeu. Comment les aider à soutenir et cultiver cette passion? Comment jouer un rôle actif dans le développement de la résilience et de la persévérance de leur enfant au sein de cette discipline exigeante? Comment guider son enfant  à travers les tournois, les victoires et... les défaites?

Mathilde Choisy est multiple championne de France jeune et universitaire, elle est aussi diplomée en neuropsychologie et psychologie du développement de l'enfant, elle est donc la personne toute indiquée,  pour traiter ce sujet et aider les parents à former des joueurs talentueux mais aussi des enfants équilibrés, persévérants et intelligents, faisant du jeu d'échecs également une école de la vie. 143 pages

Chess set inspired by the models in vogue during the 50's and 60's in the Eastern countries. The two-coloured pieces bring a special touch, but the set remains quite classical with the ultra sober design of the pieces. The set of pieces is made of acacia wood and boxwood, they are all well weighted for an excellent grip and benefit from a felt underneath for a perfect glide and a comfort of use when moving the pieces. The king measures 9.5 cm and the rook 5.5 cm, the ideal sizes for the chess board we have used it on. The board is made of Padouk wood, it measures 53 cm and each square is 5.5 cm.