Play The Queen S Gambit

Author : Walter Tevis
Publisher : Rosetta Books
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780795343063

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The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis Pdf

Netflix’s most watched limited series to date! The thrilling novel of one young woman’s journey through the worlds of chess and drug addiction.​ When eight-year-old Beth Harmon’s parents are killed in an automobile accident, she’s placed in an orphanage in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Plain and shy, Beth learns to play chess from the janitor in the basement and discovers she is a prodigy. Though penniless, she is desperate to learn more—and steals a chess magazine and enough money to enter a tournament. Beth also steals some of her foster mother’s tranquilizers to which she is becoming addicted. At thirteen, Beth wins the chess tournament. By the age of sixteen she is competing in the US Open Championship and, like Fast Eddie in The Hustler, she hates to lose. By eighteen she is the US champion—and Russia awaits . . . Fast-paced and elegantly written, The Queen’s Gambit is a thriller masquerading as a chess novel—one that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. “The Queen’s Gambit is sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years—for the pure pleasure and skill of it.” —Michael Ondaatje, Man Booker Prize–winning author of The English Patient

Author : Dražen Marović
Publisher : Cadogan Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857440161

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Play the Queen's Gambit by Dražen Marović Pdf

Author : Nigel Davies
Publisher : Gloucester Publishers Plc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1857445910

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Play the Catalan by Nigel Davies Pdf

Grandmaster Nigel Davies presents a major study of the Catalan, providing a reliable and dynamic repertoire for White and covering the main plans for both sides.

Author : Lars Schandorff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1906552185

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Playing the Queen's Gambit by Lars Schandorff Pdf

The Queen's Gambit, 1.d4 d5 2.c4, is one of the most popular chess openings. Black has many possible replies leading to a huge range of positions, so White requires expert guidance. Grandmaster Lars Schandorff is the ideal guide to reveal the intricacies of these critical chess openings. Schandorff is a successful tournament player who uses the lines he is recommending in international competition. Schandorff recommends and explains a complete repertoire for White after 1.d4 d5 2.c4. The lines covered include the Queen's Gambit Declined and Accepted, the Slav and Semi-Slav, the Chigorin, Albin, and all minor lines.

Author : Chris Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857444116

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Play the Queen's Gambit by Chris Ward Pdf

In Play the Queen's Gambit Chris Ward presents the reader with a concise and workable opening repertoire, offering a solution against each of Black's possible defences.

Author : Matthew Sadler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857442563

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Queen's Gambit Declined by Matthew Sadler Pdf

In this book Grandmaster Sadler explains the ideas behind the Queen's Gambit Declined, one of Black's most dependable replies to the queen's pawn. He discusses all of the major variations in popular practice, explaining the key plans and ideas and highlighting important recent developments. Written by Grandmaster Matthew Sadler, one of the world's top young players, this book offers a full explanation of both the latest theory and important thematic ideas and covers the ever-popular Queen's Gambit Declined. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 176, pages, b&w illustrations)

Author : Damian Lemos
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-20
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781781942628

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Opening Repertoire: The Queen's Gambit by Damian Lemos Pdf

Grandmaster Damian Lemos presents a repertoire for White in the Queen’s Gambit, one of the most famous chess openings. The Queen’s Gambit enjoys a long and illustrious past. It has been played by virtually all the strongest grandmasters in the history of chess, and today it remains a popular choice for players of all levels. White’s opening moves in the Queen’s Gambit are built on sound strategic principles, and it can lead to positions rich in both tactical and positional play. It’s a perfect opening to use in order to develop your chess understanding. It’s a perfect opening to use in order to develop your chess understanding. There are many defences that Black can employ against the Queen’s Gambit and it’s easy to become confused by the countless options for both White and Black. Lemos tackles this problem by providing a concise, easy-to-learn and practical repertoire that is suitable for players of all levels. Using illustrative games, Lemos examines the typical tactics and strategies for both sides, and highlights the key move order issues. This book tells you everything you need to know about playing the Queen’s Gambit. * A complete repertoire with 1 d4 d5 2 c4 * Over 50 games with grandmaster analysis * Written by a Queen’s Gambit expert

Author : Nigel Davies
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781781944097

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The Queen's Gambit Declined: Move by Move by Nigel Davies Pdf

The Queen’s Gambit Declined is one of the central pillars of chess opening theory. Virtually every world champion has played the opening with both the white and black pieces and it is a great favorite at all levels in chess. The reason for its enduring popularity is that it is rich in the classic strategic themes. Either side can end up with an isolated d-pawn, White can pursue a queenside initiative while Black counters on the other wing or White can attempt to build a powerful centre that Black hopes to undermine. The Move by Move series provides an ideal format for the keen chessplayer to improve their game. While reading you are continually challenged to answer probing questions – a method that greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of chess knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study chess while providing the best possible chance to retain what has been learnt. * Everything you need to know about the Queen’s Gambit Declined . * The Q and A approach emphasizes plans and strategies. * Written by an expert on the opening.

Author : Matthew Sadler,Natasha Regan
Publisher : New In Chess,Csi
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Artificial intelligence
ISBN : 9056918184

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Game Changer by Matthew Sadler,Natasha Regan Pdf

Presents the story behind the self-learning artificial intelligence system with its stunning chess skills

Author : James Rizzitano
Publisher : Chess Explained
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1904600808

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The Queen's Gambit Declined by James Rizzitano Pdf

Chess Explained books are not theoretical works in the traditional sense, but more a series of lessons from a chess expert with extensive over-the-board experience with an opening. You will gain an understanding of the opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans in your own games. It is as if you were sitting at the board with a chess coach answering your questions about the plans for both sides, the ideas behind particular moves, and what specific knowledge you need to have. The Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the most important and popular of chess openings. While an immensely solid and classical choice for Black, it has remained highly topical for more than a century. Both sides have ways to create imbalance and test their opponent's skills and knowledge in a full-blooded struggle. Most of the World Champions have taken both sides of the QGD, with Spassky and Karpov especially notable defenders of Black's cause. In addition to the traditional main lines with Bg5, White has at his disposal the Exchange Variation, and the Bf4 system, both of which can be handled in highly aggressive style if he wishes. Rizzitano covers all these lines and a plethora of other important lines, focusing on the fundamental ideas on which they are based.

Author : Lars Schandorff
Publisher : Quality Chess Uk Llp
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Games
ISBN : 1907982159

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Playing 1.d4: The Queen's Gambit by Lars Schandorff Pdf

This is an update of Schandorff's 2009 book, Playing the Queen's Gambit. The power of the Queens Gambit is beyond question, even though it allows some serious defences -- the Slav and Semi-Slav are favoured by the elite, Kasparov was playing the Queen's Gambit Accepted until he retired, and the Queen's Gambit Declined has been trusted for a century. The principled way for White to build a repertoire after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 is to play the critical main lines. Take as much space as possible -- no compromises. The Tarrasch, Chigorin, Albin and all minor lines are also met with the same vigour -- this is a complete White repertoire after 1.d4 d5 2.c4.

Author : John Cox
Publisher : Gloucester Publishers Plc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1857446402

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Declining the Queen's Gambit by John Cox Pdf

John Cox presents a repertoire for Black with the ever-popular Queen's Gambit Declined. He covers the sophisticated Tartakower Variation, the easy-to-learn Lasker Variation and how to play against White's other options.

Author : Alexander Der Raetsky,Alexander Raestsky,Maxim Chetverik,Neil McDonald,Glenn Flear
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1781944628

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A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play by Alexander Der Raetsky,Alexander Raestsky,Maxim Chetverik,Neil McDonald,Glenn Flear Pdf

Three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series in one volume. Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Accepted by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik; Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Declined by Neil McDonald; Starting: Slav Semi Slav by Glenn Flear. The Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA) is Black's simplest way of dealing with one of White's most fashionable openings, the Queen's Gambit. Black grabs the gambit pawn and thus refuses to succumb to the passive positions so typical of the Queen's Gambit Declined. This direct and uncompromising way of playing gives rise to dynamic positions where both sides have excellent chances to play for the win. It's no surprise that the QGA has attracted many high-class advocates, including Garry Kasparov and Vishy Anand. The Queen's Gambit Declined is an opening of great historical importance and Black's fundamental answer to 1 d4. From the very first move Black obtains a firm foothold in the centre, something that White finds extremely hard to undermine. Indeed, Black often bases his entire strategy around this control. The soundness of the Queen's Gambit Declined has never been in question, and its supporters at the highest level include a long list of Grandmasters headed by Kasparov, Kramnik, Karpov and Short, as well as many World Champions from the past. The very closely linked Slav and Semi-Slav Defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that Black can play against the Queen's Gambit. They have provided the battleground for thousands of exciting encounters between the world's chess elite, including Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov and Alexander Morozevich. Players of all levels are attracted to the Slav and the Semi-Slav because they are solid, dependable defences that do, however, promise abundant possibilities for dynamic counterplay.

Author : Jerzy Konikowski,Uwe Bekemann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3959209886

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Openings - The Queen ́s Gambit by Jerzy Konikowski,Uwe Bekemann Pdf

Author : Chris Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857442180

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Unusual Queen's Gambit Declined by Chris Ward Pdf

This book covers three offbeat but nevertheless important defences to these ancient opening