棋王

Author: 阿城
Publisher: Chinese University Press
ISBN: 9789629962371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
The protagonist of The Chess Master, Wang Yisheng, undergoes a gradual transformation from "chess fool" to "chess master"--from an alienated young man obsessed with the material needs of life to a spiritually enlightened transmitter of the Chinese tradition. A Cheng has created in The Chess Master a radically new fiction that is both thoroughly modern and deeply imbued with the Chinese tradition.

Chess Master Vs. Chess Amateur

Author: Max Euwe
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486279473
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
Twenty-five chess games chosen, arranged, and annotated to help amateurs learn how to avoid a variety of weak strategic and tactical moves. Selected, with commentary, by World Chess Champion Max Euwe and by Walter Meiden, an amateur player, the games point out graphically how the chess master exploits characteristic errors of the amateur.

What It Takes to Become a Chess Master

Author: Andrew Soltis
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849940886
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
So you're a fairly decent chess player. You compete in tournaments, you play on the Internet. But you would love to make that leap to become a chess master. What do you need to know, how much do you have to practise, and how much of the success of the masters is simply a matter of innate talent, superior brainpower or just good luck? This useful book, aimed at all chess players who aspire to become chess masters, shows you what the masters know and you don't. Written by one of our biggest-selling and best-loved chess authors, in his trademark chatty, accessible but always informative style, this book is filled with practical exercises and test games that will reveal the secrets of how to join chess's elite ranks.

Think Like a Grandmaster

Author: A.A. Kotov
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849940533
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
This is a well-established training manual which encourages the average player to understand how a grandmaster thinks, and even more important, how he works. Kotov tackles fundamental issues such as knowing how and when to analyze, the tree of analysis, a selection of candidate moves and the factors of success.

Chess Master-- at Any Age

Author: Rolf Wetzell
Publisher: Thinkers PressInc / Chessco
ISBN: 9780938650584
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description

The Chess Master

Author: Pauline W. Mansfield
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462808441
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
The Chess Master started as a challenge to the authors son to write a book about his passion - the game of chess. The challenge then became her challenge - to deliver a message about our need to surrender to what God knows is best for us. This book gives a unique comparison of the game of chess to real life. Each piece on the chessboard mirrors our lives as relates to our Mothers, Fathers, our homes, the church, ourselves as workers and our Protector. By sharing personal stories the author takes us on a journey across the board of life. This authors personal mission is to touch and change the lives of readers by helping them to see ways in which to improve their lives through prayer, commitment to God, and surrender to His will.

The Chessmaster Checklist

Author: Andrew Soltis
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849947392
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
An instructional book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move – a checklist for all players to ask themselves before making their own moves. Beginners learn to ask themselves the key questions. As they improve, they ask more sophisticated questions: 'What did my opponent's last move allow me to do?", 'Where is his position weakest?", 'Should I take an irrevocable step now or wait?', 'What does my opponent want me to do?'. For chess master players these are almost subconscious checklist. Andy Soltis runs through the checklist of things to ask before making a move with fascinating and illuminating examples of real chess games, from Karpov to Judith Polgar, from Magnus Carlsen to Fabiano Caruana. A key to improving is to ask all of these questions and find the right answers, for players looking to improve. The advice of Chess Masters is good advice for all chess players and the best way to take your play to the next level.

The Chessmaster's Secret

Author: Mary Parker
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789018269
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
In London in 1944, war orphans, Belle and Joe, discover a link between their Uncle’s ‘Shop of Mechanical Marvels’ and The Turkish Chessmaster, a chess-playing automaton, which leads them into a time-travelling adventure with ‘The Turk’s’ inventor Baron Von Kempelen. Helping the Baron they find themselves in a risky confrontation with the Russian Army; a narrow escape at the court of Maria Theresa and a game of chess with Napoleon. Despite their adventures, Belle and Joe long for a permanent home. Determined to solve the mystery of ‘The Turk’, they are inevitably led to the Museum in Philadelphia in 1844, where the Chessmaster has been revealed as merely a conjuring trick. Or has it?

The Triumphs of the Chess Champion Paul Morphy

Author: Frederick Milnes Edge
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
In Frederick Milnes Edge's work, 'The Triumphs of the Chess Champion Paul Morphy,' readers are taken on a literary journey through the life and victories of the renowned chess player, Paul Morphy. Edge meticulously delves into Morphy's exceptional talent and strategic maneuvers on the chessboard, providing detailed accounts of his triumphs and the impact he had on the world of chess during the mid-19th century. The book combines historical facts with a hint of drama, engaging readers with its compelling storytelling and insightful analysis of Morphy's games. Edge's prose is both informative and captivating, making this book a must-read for chess enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Frederick Milnes Edge's extensive research and admiration for Paul Morphy shine through in this scholarly work, showcasing his passion for the subject matter and dedication to honoring Morphy's legacy. The book serves as a fitting tribute to one of the greatest chess players of all time, shedding light on his genius and indelible mark on the world of chess.

The Chessmaster

Author:
Publisher: Anurag Anurag
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
In a quiet town, a series of brutal murders begins to unfold, baffling the police and shattering the town's peace. Detective James Reynolds, a seasoned investigator, is called in to solve the case. As he digs deeper, he discovers a chilling connection between the murders and a chess game he played years ago—a game that brought him fame as a national champion. With each new murder, it becomes clear that the killer is playing a twisted game of chess, reenacting the moves from Reynolds' past. Desperate to outmaneuver the killer, Reynolds enlists the help of a renowned chess grandmaster. But as the game progresses, Reynolds realizes that he may be facing an opponent who is not only skilled but deeply personal. In a deadly game of strategy, where every move could be your last, Reynolds must confront his past and face an adversary who knows him better than he knows himself.