Aagard - Le jeu en finale aux échecs

Handcrafted from the finest Indian sheesham hardwood, also known as golden rosewood, our Armoured selection provide a luxury twist. Among the elegant touches this set possesses are the intricately carved knights with ceremonial bridles and replaceable king finial cross pin. We pair this exceptionnal set with premium chessboard from italy in walnut burr.  kingsize is 11.5 cm and diam. of 4.5 cm - Boardsize is 54 cm and square 5 cm

Coffret bridge représente des oeuvres de Monet sur le thème des bateaux.

Deze spectaculaire stukken zijn driedubbel gelood, en hun afmetingen vereisen een schaakbord met vierkantjes van 55 mm 

De koning is 10,6 cm hoog en 4,60 cm breed, de toren is 6,3 cm hoog en 4,00 cm breed.

De onderkant is van leder, niet van het gebruikelijke vilt.

De stukken zijn fijn gesculpteerd en het paard, de representatieve figuur in een schaakspel, is bijzonder goed gedaan!

Positional Sacrifice in Modern Chess (hardcover). A Word from the Authors : "The sequel, or the second part of the “Secrets of Positional Sacrifice” manual is titled “Positional Sacrifice in Modern Chess”. We assume that readers will conclude that the subject of our analysis are recently played games, especially the games played over the last few years. The book is intended for chess players who aspire to raise the level of positional play in this particular field of expertise, as well as coaches working on chess education. Like the previous book “Secrets of Positional Sacrifice”, the book in our hands is divided into chapters according to the material that is the subject of the sacrifice: the positional sacrifice of a pawn, exchange, piece, rook, and queen. Finally, the last chapter deals with “hot games” and contains six games played during November and December 2021. We believe that the book is as interesting and instructive as its prequel. However, the examples are a tad more complicated, primarily because of the positional rook sacrifice section. In actual fact, the examples on this kind were verydifficult to find in practice, and processing them in the right way was a particular challenge for us. The first section, the positional pawn sacrifice, should encourage the reader to execute one of the most complicated positional sacrifices in practice as often as possible. On the other hand, the sacrifice of exchange is the most common and easiest to apply and can very successfully serve as a means of relieving the fear of possible sacrifice of material. Asymmetric positions, i.e., positions with an unusual distribution of material, are mostly featured in the positional piece and queen sacrifice positions. In the last chapter entitled “Hot Games,” we present the analysis on the topics of various fascinating examples, from the latest games of today’s great players. We tried to choose the examples that were easy to follow, so they are embellished with diagrams and explained verbally as well. We paid more attention to the analysis of the positional sacrifice from the moment of its execution to the end of the game. Hence, the introductory part of each example may be somewhat shorter in relation to the first book. Finally, the invaluable exercises at the end of the book should be mentioned. The tasks cover four topics to make them as interesting and easy to solve as possible. The exercises are based on the correct assessment of asymmetric positions and, of course, on concrete calculations. In conclusion, we would like to emphasize that the book highlights the beauty of human ideas and their practical application. In some cases, the authors give preference to the human idea over the assessment of the computer. When a player cannot calculate complicated lines accurately, he should look for an alternative solution of the similar quality. One of the possible answers is the positional sacrifice that leads to asymmetric material and thus the change of the character of the fight. " Hardcover. 307 pages

Précisie dobbelstenen voor wie met materiaal van topkwaliteit wenst te spelen.

De dobbelstenen zijn genummerd.

Bestaan in rood en in blauw.

World of Warcraft and Bicycle have come together to celebrate fun in gaming with this Bicycle World of Warcraft special edition playing card deck! An homage to World of Warcraft's 18th Anniversary, these premium playing cards feature custom-designed court cards and card backs with officially licensed art from World of Warcraft. Rooted in expert craftsmanship, our Bicycle cards are made with our classic card stock, featuring an air-cushion finish for easy handling and shuffling during any game. The perfect gift for a World of Warcraft fan, experience the gold-foiled tuck and enchanting design that is sure to be a unique addition to any World of Warcraft or playing card collection.

Experience the superior quality and performance of Bicycle's Air Cushion Finish - our proprietary embossing process for unmatched card playability; allowing them to glide smoother, shuffle easier, and last longer.

a reprint of two iconic Botvinnik books combined in one. In this book, Botvinnik writes the story of the three clashes with his compatriot Vasily Smyslov, matches full of tension between two virtually equal opponents, and his match with Tigran Petrosian, which marks the end of an era: the mighty Botvinnik lost his world title fifteen years after he conquered the highest crown for the first time.

A unique look behind the scenes of World Championship Chess. 476 pages

Deze set bestaat uit 2 sets van 55 kaarten op bridge formaat. Jaarten hebben een Amerikaanse index en zijn geïllustreerd. Uitg.: Piatnik

C'est la Vie - Constantin Brainpuzzel
Kun jij de metalen ring uit het houten doolhof verwijderen?
Uitdagender dan je misschien denkt, maar zo is het leven!
Zeer fraaie breinbreker, per stuk verpakt in houten krat.
Moeilijkheidsgraad 4 van 5 sterren.

• Afmeting: 15.5cm x 15.5cm x 4.5cm (H x B x D)

For this second volume of Magnus Carlsen Endgame Virtuoso, International Master Tibor Karolyi has selected Carlsen’s best endgames from 2018-2022, whereas the first volume covered 1999-2017. Reviewing these new games and explaining what Magnus was doing, the author was thoroughly impressed. 253 pages