50 Ways to Win at Chess, published by Gambit, is a sequel to the hugely successful 50 Essential Chess Lessons, Author Steve Giddins now presents 50 games that each illustrate an important winning method.
50 Ways to Win at Chess is an engaging and highly readable book and is a painless way to build your personal arsenal of techniques and ideas. The games are . . .
Price: $24.29
25" Basic Garden Chess Set
Item #: 0713
Availability: In Stock
Our 25" Basic Garden Chess Set provides a lot of fun for schools, backyards, hotels, special events and more. The tallest chess piece, the King, stands a full 25 inches tall.
The chess pieces are easy to move around because they are lightweight--but they can also be easily weighted by unscrewing the top piece from the 10-inch wide base to fill them with water . . .
As low as $389.99
25" Giant Chess Set Combo
Item #: 0702
Availability: Out of Stock
This new Giant Chess Set Combo brings our most popular selling giant items from the giant chess sets collection at Wholesale Chess together at one convenient, unbeatable price.
The combo includes our 25" Basic Garden Chess Set with pieces made of heavy-duty, weather-resistant plastic, our Travel Giant Chess Board made of heavy-duty nylon, and our Giant Chess . . .
As low as $499.99
27" Chess Demo Board with White Pieces
Item #: 0810P
Availability: In Stock
Our Large 27" Chess Demo Board is a must for teaching, group analyzing, or displaying tournament chess games in progress. The 27" demo board has 3 inch squares and large, easily recognizable pieces. This demo set is perfect for small to medium sized groups.
The pieces have a white background printed with colored chess pieces and are designed to slide into . . .
As low as $17.99
Winning Chess Tactics-- Revised
Item #: EV3861
Availability: Out of Stock
Learn sure-fire tactics and combinations from one of the worlds top chess players. Attack? Defend? Swap pieces? Tactics are the watchdogs of strategy that take advantage of short-term opportunities to trap or ambush your opponent and quite possibly change the course of a game in a single move. Why play in a fog, only hoping that your opponent will blunder when International . . .
Price: $17.95
Winning Chess Strategies--Revised
Item #: EV3853
Availability: In Stock
Strategy - it's the ultimate secret weapon for championship players around the world. Drawing on his considerable experience in tournament play, International Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan shows you how to apply flexible strategic principles to every part of your game. Using Seirawan's simple and effective planning and analysis techniques, you'll enter each game with . . .
Price: $17.95
Play Winning Chess
Item #: EV3314
Availability: In Stock
Play Winning Chess is an enthusiastic introduction to chess that will transform you into a veritable gladiator of the chessboard. Seirawan begins by explaining piece movement, chess notation, the rules of play and basic tactics. His examples, question-and-answer sections, psychological hints, and lively sample games help you learn strategies and play aggressively while having fun. . . .
Price: $17.95
Winning Chess Brilliancies
Item #: EV3470
Availability: In Stock
This book by International Grand Master Yasser Seirawan provides a move-by-move account of the best chess games of the last 25 years, played by the world's foremost chess competitors. With an authoritative voice that is by turns poetic and analytical, Seirawan serves as host of a fascinating excursion of the most brilliant chess game, providing highlights into and explanations . . .
Price: $14.99
Winning Chess Endings
Item #: EV3489
Availability: In Stock
Good books about endgames for beginners are few and far between. Winning Chess Endings is a great one - a gripping introduction to what you need to know to win chess endings, taught by American Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan. His entertaining, easy-to-understand style, incisive stories and insiders advice will help you develop a solid grasp of proven principles that you can apply with . . .
Price: $0.00
Winning Chess Combinations
Item #: EV4205
Availability: Out of Stock
Combinations are the central element in chess; they make the game so magical and captivating. The beautiful point of sacrificing a queen, the strongest piece, in order to checkmate with a lowly pawn brings a smile of joy to all chess lovers. Virtually all chess games possess a combination, either one hidden in the shadows of analysis carefully avoided or one that provides a . . .
Price: $21.55
Winning Chess Openings
Item #: EV3497
Availability: In Stock
The two greatest challenges for beginning chess players are not only to survive the openings phase, but also to choose appropriate attack and defense formations in the process. Winning Chess Openings shows you how to do both. In Yasser Seirawan's entertaining, easy-to-follow style, you're shown formations that can be used with other White or Black pieces. Winning Chess . . .
Price: $17.95
Chess for Children
Item #: GA0069
Availability: In Stock
Chess For Children, a 112 page hardcover chess book by Murray Chandler and Helen Milligan, is a charming way for children to learn chess.
With Chess For Children, kids will delight in learning the basic moves of chess - the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. All the rules of chess are clearly explained, step by step, assuming no prior knowledge. . . .
Price: $14.49
Chess Tactics for Scholastic Players
Item #: DI1399
Availability: In Stock
Chess Tactics for Scholastic Players is a valuable chess workbook designed to improve the scholastic chess game in a rapid, effective manner. It is authored by International Master and world renowned Chess Coach Dean Ippolito.
Dean's chess teaching skills are highly regarded. He has taught three of the youngest National Champions in history and has taught . . .
Price: $16.16
The Greatest Ever Chess Tricks and Traps
Item #: EV445770
Availability: Out of Stock
This outdtanding chess book from Everyman Chess--The Greatest Ever Chess Tricks and Traps by Gary Lane--shows you that there is no easier way to win a game of chess than by luring your opponent into a devious trap.
Similarly, there's nothing worse than being the one on the receiving end. Tricks, traps and swindles lie in wait everywhere, especially so in the . . .
Price: $19.99
Keychain Mini Chess Set
Item #: 0045
Availability: In Stock
The Mini Chess Set Keychain is the smallest, most playable little chess set we have ever seen. It makes a fun keychain or keyring, or an incredibly easy travel or pocket chess sets. It only measures 3" x 1 3/4" when folded, so it can hide inconspicuously on your keyring, or can be folded out for easy play at any time. This is a perfect gift for the kids in your club, or . . .
As low as $2.39
The King in Jeopardy: The Best Techniques for Attack a...
Item #: WW3136
Availability: In Stock
The King in Jeopardy is a classic chess book with 251 pages that has been praised by players and teachers alike.
Lev Alburt, Grandmaster of Chess and three-time US chess champion, presents and analyzes the attack and defense of the king, with hundreds of game illustrations, dozens of problems and exercises, and instructive explanations and solutions.
Price: $16.95
Junior 10 Chess Software for PC
Item #: CB0006
Availability: In Stock
Junior 10 is the 2006 Computer Chess World Champion. The program, written by the Israeli programmers Amir Ban and Shy Bushinsky, narrowly defeated its main rival, the many times world champion program Shredder, at the Computer Chess World Championship which was held during the Chess Olympiad in Turin, Italy. Junior impressed experts with its extraordinary dynamic play, and remained . . .
Price: $49.99
Chess Spin Medal w/ Chess Ribbon
Item #: 0035P
Availability: In Stock
Our Chess Spin Medal with Chess Ribbon make any chess student feel like the club champion. These fun prizes have a heavy feel and are made of metal. They feature a rotating center design (Black Piece on one side and White on the other), perfect for any presentation.
These unique medals are available in Gold, Silver and Bronze (though not the real precious metals!) . . .
As low as $2.89
Deluxe Macassar Wood Chess Board with 2 1/8" Squa...
Item #: RF0195
Availability: In Stock
Deluxe Macassar Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Macassar and Maple). Macassar is an African wood with a grain structure similar to oak but a much darker wood. It also has a light feathered touch within the grain. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your . . .
As low as $74.99
Deluxe Black Wood Chess Board with 2 1/8" Squares...
Item #: RF0215
Availability: In Stock
Black Deluxe Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Anegre and Erable). Anegre is also known as English Tawa or African Birch and the whitened Erable is also known as Bird's-Eye Maple. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your wood chess pieces right - . . .
As low as $79.99
Deluxe Wenge Wood Chess Board with 2" Squares
Item #: RF0160
Availability: In Stock
This Deluxe Wenge Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Wenge and Maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include . . .
As low as $54.99
Deluxe Black Wood Chess Board with 2" Squares
Item #: RF0210
Availability: In Stock
Our Black Deluxe Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark squares of Anegre and Erable. Anegre is also known as English Tawa or African Birch and the whitened Erable is also known as Bird's-Eye Maple. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your wood chess pieces . . .
As low as $74.99
Pro Chess Video Chess Mentor DVD
Item #: 1511
Availability: In Stock
The Pro Chess Video Mentor DVD with Yasser Seirawan is perhaps the best single chess DVD video ever created! It is helpful for all levels of play - novice to master! It has more than 44 different lessons in it - almost 4 hours of chess instrution - plenty to entertain and teach you! Study Segment 1:
Own the #1 single best chess instructional video ever made!Not . . .
As low as $19.49
WSC Chess Scorepad
Item #: 0021
Availability: In Stock
The Wholesale Chess Scorepad is full of score sheets that are one-sided and hold 50 moves per game. Each scorepad holds a total of 100 sheets. These pages are run on a press and are much higher quality than other scorepads that are photocopied. The sheets are bound together at the top but can easily be removed from the glue binding. Use these sheets during tournament games, club . . .
As low as $0.99
Zap!Chess - World Computer Chess Champion
Item #: CB0005
Availability: In Stock
Zap!Chess is the commercial version of Zappa, the 2005 World Computer Chess Champion. The disk contains two versions: Paderborn and Reykjavik. Reykjavik is the version that won the World Championship; Paderborn includes some ideas from the developer's work in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The developer, Anthony Cozzie, . . .
Price: $0.00
Quality Walnut Wood Chess Board with 2 3/8" Squar...
Item #: RF0105
Availability: In Stock
Quality Walnut Wood Chess Board is made of alternating light and dark wood (walnut and maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include pieces. You . . .
As low as $39.99
Quality Mahogany Wood Chess Board with 2 3/8" Squ...
Item #: RF0100
Availability: In Stock
Quality Mahogany Wood Chess Board is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Mahogany and maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include pieces. . . .
As low as $39.99
How to Beat Your Dad at Chess
Item #: GA3056
Availability: In Stock
How To Beat Your Dad At Chess is not just a book for kids who want to beat thier dads! It will help any young chess player against any opponent who beats them regularly!
This book teaches the 50 Deadly Checkmates--basic attacking patterns that occur repeatedly in games between players of all standards.
Each mating motif is carefully and simply . . .
Price: $14.95
Chess Trophies-- Set of Three with 1st - 2nd & 3rd Pla...
Item #: 0075
Availability: In Stock
These Chess Trophies make wonderful prizes for your school or club chess tournaments! Reward your first, second, and third place winners with these quality chess trophies.
The 12" tall first place trophy features a King's head and a red column. The 10" tall second place trophy features a horse's head representing a Knight and a blue column. The . . .
As low as $18.99
Chronos Digital Chess Clock II - Button Black
Item #: 0466
Availability: Out of Stock
The Chronos Digital Chess Clock is the most popular chess clock in America! This clock is extremely rugged and is the most fully featured game clock (though not the easiest to use!). It comes with a very large manual on how to use it - but we only recommend it for intermediate or advanced players! It runs on three AA batteries and has a 1 year warranty. Not sure how to use a . . .
As low as $91.99
Chronos Digital Chess Clock II - Button Beige
Item #: 0461
Availability: In Stock
The Chronos Digital Chess Clock is the most popular chess clock in America! This clock is extremely rugged and is the most fully featured game clock (though not the easiest to use!). It comes with a very large manual on how to use it - but we only recommend it for intermediate or advanced players! It runs on three AA batteries and has a 1 year warranty. Not sure how to use a . . .
As low as $91.99
The Most Valuable Skills in Chess
Item #: GA600879
Availability: In Stock
Assuming no knowledge of chess beyond the rules, Maurice Ashley guides you on an inspirational journey through the world of chess tactics. He brings the pieces to life by examining their fundamental characteristics, and shows how their powers can be put to use to win pieces or give checkmate - the building-blocks upon which all chess skills are based.
Ashley . . .
Price: $15.49
Complete 27" Demo Chess Set Combo with White Piec...
Item #: 0590P
Availability: In Stock
The Complete 27" Demo Chess Set Combo with White Pieces is the perfect collection of what a chess teacher needs to show games and lessons in front of an audience. It includes our Perfect 27" Demo Chess Board with white demo pieces, a bag to hold the demo board, and a tripod to hang the demo board at the perfect height. Best of all, the demo board and tripod fit in the bag . . .
As low as $53.99
Walnut Wood Chess Board - Decorative Edge with 1 3/4&q...
Item #: RF0150
Availability: In Stock
Walnut Wooden Chessboard (Black Molded) is made of alternating light and dark wood, (walnut and maple) with a nice exotic wood decorative border around it as a molded edge. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
As low as $71.99
Rich Brown Deluxe Wood Chess Board with 2" Square...
Item #: RF0230
Availability: In Stock
This Rich Brown Deluxe Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark Ash Burl and Erable. Whitened Erable is also known as Bird's-Eye Maple. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
As low as $79.99
Complete 27" Demo Chess Set Combo with Clear Piec...
Item #: 0580P
Availability: In Stock
The Complete 27" Demo Chess Set Combo is the perfect collection of what a chess teacher needs to show games and lessons in front of an audience. It includes our Perfect 27" Demo Chess Board w/ new and improved clear demo pieces, a bag to hold the demo board, and a tripod to hang the demo board at the perfect height. Best of all, the demo board and tripod fit in the bag . . .
As low as $54.99
27" Chess Demo Board with Clear Pieces
Item #: 0814P
Availability: In Stock
Our Large 27" Chess Demo Board is a must for teaching, group analyzing, or displaying tournament chess games in progress. The 27" demo board has 3 inch squares and large, easily recognizable pieces. This demo set is perfect for small to medium sized groups.
The pieces with this demo board are clear, printed with colored chess pieces and are designed to . . .
As low as $21.99
Endgame Chess Shirt: Horsey
Item #: ENGM107-P
Availability: In Stock
This Horsey Chess Shirt is one of the staff favorites out of the Endgame Chess Shirts. This faded denim t-shirt has black and white print on the front as well as zero irritation during play.
Shirt Fitting:
These Endgame Clothing chess t-shirts have a classic athletic fit. If you want a baggier look, consider ordering a size up:
* Small: Chest . . .
Price: $20.99
Endgame Chess Shirt: Trophy
Item #: ENGM102-P
Availability: In Stock
"Trophy" has a large front print using discharge inks for a super soft feel and a vintage look on a black shirt. This is a great shirt for intimidating your opponent across the board or across the bar. This is true Endgame gear!
Shirt Fitting:
These Endgame Clothing chess t-shirts have a classic athletic fit. If you want a baggier look, . . .
Price: $15.74
Carryall Tournament Chess Bag
Item #: 0321P
Availability: In Stock
The Carryall Tournament Chess Bags are the perfect answer for carrying all of your chess equipment. Each 24" x 9" carryall chess bag is made of durable nylon and will hold a rolled-up chess board, a full set of chess pieces (even the 4" pieces), and any chess clock (it has a padded 9" x 5" x 2.5" clock pouch)! The bag comes with a detachable shoulder . . .
As low as $8.54
Deluxe Santos Palisander Chess Board 2" Squares
Item #: RF0170
Availability: In Stock
Deluxe Wenge Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Santos Palisander and Maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not . . .
As low as $79.99
Deluxe Macassar Wood Chess Board with 2" Squares
Item #: RF0190
Availability: In Stock
Deluxe Macassar Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Macassar and Maple). Macassar is an African wood with a grain structure similar to oak but a much darker wood. It also has a light feathered touch within the grain. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your . . .
As low as $69.99
Grey Deluxe Wood Chess Board with 2" Squares
Item #: RF0220
Availability: In Stock
Our beautiful Grey Deluxe Wood Chessboard is made of alternating squares of Ash Burl and Erable. Whitened Erable is also known as Bird's-Eye Maple. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
As low as $69.99
Quality Tournament Chess Set Combo
Item #: 0520P
Availability: In Stock
The Quality Tournament Chess Set Combo is our entry level tournament combo set that includes our Quality Club Chess Pieces, Quality Vinyl Chessboard (20"), and Carryall Tournament Chess Bag.
These chess sets are great for those who want a basic tournament bag and set. Each set comes with one set of 32 pieces, one board, and one bag (colors refer to board and . . .
As low as $14.99
Survival Guide for Chess Parents
Item #: EV3403
Availability: In Stock
In "Survival Guide for Chess Parents, Tanya Jones concentrates on the numerous aspects of being a "chess parent" and answers the many questions facing those with chess-playing children. There's certainly more to this than meets the eye. Problems are as diverse as 'How can I help in the very early stages?', 'How do I find suitable clubs and . . .
Price: $17.05
Quality Chess Scorebook
Item #: 0011P
Availability: In Stock
The Quality Chess Scorebook is an excellent scorebook for use in tournaments, clubs, informal games, or for studying chess. Each score book page has a place to record information about the players, the events, the game, the round, the chess tournament, ratings, and more.
Each scorebook holds 50 chess games and is spiral bound for easy access to your games and so . . .
As low as $0.89
Dinosaur Chess: Learn to Play (MAC Version)
Item #: CK0227
Availability: In Stock
Use a PC? Try Dinosaur Chess for PC
Dinosaur Chess from Convekta is a fun way to learn chess for young, absolute beginners. It assumes absolutely zero preexisting knowledge of the game and suits perfectly for parents who wish to teach their child how to play chess. Its main advantage is that it turns learning chess into a game of its own, making it a truly . . .
Price: $27.99
Deluxe Walnut Folding Wood Chess Board with 2" Sq...
Item #: RF0106
Availability: In Stock
Deluxe Walnut Folding Wood Chess Board is made of alternating light and dark wood (walnut and maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include pieces. . . .
As low as $69.99
Checkbook Magnetic Travel Chess Set
Item #: 0630
Availability: Out of Stock
The Checkbook Magnetic Travel Chess Set is a classic travel chess set that is both very compact and very playable. The pieces pop out easily, even for children. When opened the checkbook magnetic chess set features a 6" x 6" chess board and a pouch to hold captured pieces. The 1/2" flat round chess pieces are easy to identify and move. The board has algebraic . . .
As low as $2.99
Dinosaur Chess: Learn to Play
Item #: CK0207
Availability: Out of Stock
Windows Vista or Windows 7 users: Please see the following special instructions for installing your Convekta software.Use a Mac? Try Dinosaur Chess for Mac
Dinosaur Chess from Convekta is a fun way to learn chess for young, absolute beginners. It assumes absolutely zero preexisting knowledge of the game and suits perfectly for parents who wish to . . .
Price: $27.99
Chess for Anyone - 3 DVD Set
Item #: 1450
Availability: Out of Stock
Chess for Anyone is designed to teach the game of chess starting at the beginner level up to the advanced level. (Best suited for beginners). There are many videos that present chess material at the expert and master level but very few that address the all-important beginning and intermediate phases of the game where most of the chess playing population lies. It was the aim of the . . .
As low as $24.99
Rich Brown Deluxe Wood Chess Board with 2 1/8" Sq...
Item #: RF0235
Availability: Out of Stock
Brown Deluxe Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark squares of Ash Burl and Erable. Whitened Erable is also known as Bird's-Eye Maple. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
As low as $84.99
Endgame Chess Shirt: Wandering King
Item #: ENGM103-P
Availability: In Stock
The "Wandering King" sports a large front print with discharge inks for a super soft feel and vintage look on a black shirt. So whether hustling chess in the park or enjoying a casual game with a foreign dignitary, you'll look like a winner in this true Endgame gear.
Shirt Fitting:
These Endgame Clothing chess t-shirts have a classic . . .
Price: $20.99
Endgame Chess Shirt: Pieces Fall
Item #: ENGM106-P
Availability: In Stock
This black chess t-shirt has beautifully dirty gray and red front discharge print. You don't need another Jonas Brothers shirt...wear some chess!!
Shirt Fitting:
These Endgame Clothing chess t-shirts have a classic athletic fit. If you want a baggier look, consider ordering a size up:
* Small: Chest width is 18" / Length is 28"
Price: $20.99
The ABC of Chess Middlegames
Item #: CB0103
Availability: In Stock
In The ABC of Chess Middlegames Gary Gauthier explains all the basics themes with the help of selected master games. The games are annotated and explained in a way that makes it possible for even the rank amateur to follow, while graphic commentary enables you to grasp the main ideas at a glance. The sections on strategy and tactics lay the foundation for a deeper understanding of . . .
Price: $0.00
The ABC of Chess Endgames
Item #: CB0104
Availability: In Stock
Realizing the necessity of making yourself familiar with endgames, you will soon be con-fronted with a problem: where to start and where to finish? There is an abundance of material and in reference books like the Cheron or Averbahk, the real basic endings are hard to find among the many exceptional positions. But who tells you what is a must-know and what is only special knowledge . . .
Price: $0.00
Fritz Trainer - The ABC of the Benko Gambit (Andrew Ma...
Item #: CB0150
Availability: In Stock
Fritz Trainer: The ABC of the Benko Gambit by Andrew Martin is one of the most profound contributions to opening theory of the 20th Century. Black sacrifices a pawn as early as move three for enduring positional pressure. On this new Chess Base DVD, International Master Andrew Martin traces the history of the Gambit from the games of Opocensky, Lundin and Stoltz back in the 1930s, . . .
Price: $26.99
The ABC of Chess Openings
Item #: CB0102
Availability: In Stock
The ABC of chess Openings consists of three parts. First you learn the basics of opening play, the strategy and tactics of the different openings. In the training database you can then test your progress by answering practical questions or solving specific positions.
Each chapter is accompanied with a video introduction by the Grandmaster and chess trainer Daniel . . .
Price: $0.00
Logical Chess: Move By Move
Item #: BA4640
Availability: In Stock
Having learned the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve? In this much loved classic, Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.Wholesale Chess recommends this book as the best book . . .
Price: $16.46
Chess Award Participant Ribbon
Item #: 0037
Availability: In Stock
Our Chess Award Participant Ribbons are great for making every chess student a winner. At Wholesale Chess we always say, "You never lose when you learn!"
These ribbons measure 8" x 2" and have a nice gold string on them and a tag on the back where you can write information about an event or club and the participant's name.
As low as $0.49
Complete Chess Course
Item #: CK0223
Availability: In Stock
This course covers a wide range of opening, middlegame and endgame subjects. It starts off by teaching you how to checkmate the lone king and proceeds to more advanced topics, such as utilizing a material or positional advantage. This program includes 55 lessons with more than 1200 instructive examples and exercises. Improve your play by studying, practicing and solving the . . .
Price: $29.99
Deluxe Mahogany Wood Chess Board with 2 1/8" Squa...
Item #: RF0125
Availability: In Stock
Mahogany Deluxe Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (mahogany and maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include pieces. You should . . .
As low as $59.99
Deluxe Walnut Wood Chess Board with 2 1/8" Square...
Item #: RF0145
Availability: In Stock
Deluxe Walnut Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Walnut and Maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include pieces. You . . .
Price: $74.99
Deluxe Wenge Wood Chess Board with 2 1/8" Squares...
Item #: RF0165
Availability: In Stock
Deluxe Wenge Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Wenge and Maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include . . .
As low as $53.99
Deluxe Rosewood Wood Chess Board with 2 1/8" Squa...
Item #: RF0185
Availability: In Stock
Deluxe Rosewood Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Rosewood and Maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include . . .
As low as $74.99
Grey Deluxe Wood Chess Board with 2 1/8" Squares
Item #: RF0225
Availability: Out of Stock
Grey Deluxe Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Ash Burl and Erable). Whitened Erable is also known as Bird's-Eye Maple. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
As low as $74.99
Deluxe Mahogany Wood Chess Board with 2" Squares
Item #: RF0120
Availability: In Stock
Mahogany Deluxe Wood Chess board is made of alternating light and dark wood, (mahogany and maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include pieces. You . . .
As low as $54.99
Deluxe Walnut Wood Chess Board with 2" Squares
Item #: RF0140
Availability: In Stock
Deluxe Walnut Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Walnut and Maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not include pieces. You . . .
As low as $59.99
Deluxe Rosewood Wood Chess Board with 2" Squares
Item #: RF0180
Availability: In Stock
This Deluxe Rosewood Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Rosewood and Maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not . . .
As low as $69.99
Starter Chess Bag w/ Handle and Loop
Item #: 0305P
Availability: In Stock
The Starter Chess Bags are made to hold the board in the sleeve on the bottom and the pieces in the spacious 12" x 9" pouch. You can also fit in a score book and other accessories. This chess bag also has a nice reinforced nylon handle for easy transportation. These bags are perfect for chess students and enthusiasts looking for a great starter bag but don't need all . . .
As low as $4.39
Championship Chess Software for PC
Item #: SS0006
Availability: In Stock
Championship Chess presents the classic game of strategy and wits with a host of great features for players of all skill levels! Switch between 2D and 3D modes to visualize your attack. See a list of all possible moves and keep a record of your choices. Pick your difficulty level and type of opponent, computer or human. It's easy to configure the game and board to fit your . . .
As low as $7.99
Perfect-Fit Chess Pieces Bag
Item #: 0311P
Availability: In Stock
The Perfect-Fit Chess Pieces Bag fits one set of 3 3/4" or smaller chess pieces... perfectly! These sturdy 8.5" x 7" chess bag pouches close tight with a heavy-duty zipper. They are made of an ultra-strong reinforced nylon material guaranteed not to tear. These are perfect for clubs or schools who keep lots of chess sets together in one place. They come with a . . .
As low as $2.99
Rolly Toys Giant Rook Chess Piece
Item #: 0725P
Availability: In Stock
This single giant chess rook piece from the giant plastic chess set can be purchased for as a replacement piece or as a decoration for your home, event, or club. Each individual piece is made of durable, hollow plastic which can be filled to weight the pieces. The rook stands 17" tall with a 9" base.
Price: $0.00
Standard Mahogany Wood Chess Board-Notation with 2&quo...
Item #: RF0110
Availability: Out of Stock
This Mahogany Wooden Chessboard with notation is made of alternating light and dark wood, (mahogany and maple) with an attractive alpha-numeric notation around the border. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room! . . .
As low as $44.99
ChessTiger 15
Item #: CB0015
Availability: In Stock
ChessTiger by Christoph Thron is the shooting star amongst chess programs. The rate at which its playing strength has increased in recent years is sensational. Already in 1999 and 2000 it chalked up a number of remarkable tournament victories. Then it became the serial winner of the Dutch computer chess championships, taking its last title there in December 2002. In 2001 Chess . . .
Price: $47.99
Hard Cover Chess Scorebook
Item #: 0015P
Availability: In Stock
The Hard Cover Chess Scorebook is an excellent scorebook for use in tournaments, clubs, informal games, or for studying chess. Each score book page has a place to record information about the players, the events, the game, the round, the chess tournament, ratings, and more.
Each scorebook holds 100 chess games and is bound in book format for easy access to your . . .
As low as $4.39
Garden Giant King Chess Piece
Item #: 0735P
Availability: Out of Stock
This single giant chess king piece from the Garden giant plastic chess set can be purchased for as a replacement piece or as a decoration for your home, event, or club. Each individual piece is made of durable, hollow plastic which can be filled to weight the pieces. The king stands 26" tall with a 9" base.
Price: $69.99
Garden Giant Rook Chess Piece
Item #: 0739P
Availability: In Stock
This single giant chess rook piece from the Garden giant plastic chess set can be purchased for as a replacement piece or as a decoration for your home, event, or club. Each individual piece is made of durable, hollow plastic which can be filled to weight the pieces. The rook stands 17" tall with a 9" base.
Price: $39.99
Garden Giant Knight Chess Piece
Item #: 0743P
Availability: In Stock
This single giant chess knight piece from the Garden giant plastic chess set can be purchased for as a replacement piece or as a decoration for your home, event, or club. Each individual piece is made of durable, hollow plastic which can be filled to weight the pieces. The knight stands 18" tall with a 9" base.
Price: $39.99
Garden Giant Pawn Chess Piece
Item #: 0745P
Availability: In Stock
This single giant chess pawn piece from the Garden giant plastic chess set can be purchased for as a replacement piece or as a decoration for your home, event, or club. These little pawns even make great prizes for your chess students. Each individual piece is made of durable, hollow plastic which can be filled to weight the pieces. The pawn stands 16" tall with a 9" . . .
Price: $14.99
Standard Mahogany Wood Chess Board with 2 3/8" Sq...
Item #: RF0115
Availability: In Stock
The Mahogany Wood Chess Board with notation is made of alternating light and dark wood, (mahogany and maple) with an attractive alpha-numeric notation around the border. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room! . . .
Deluxe Wenge Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Santos Palisander and Maple). As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
Obviously, this chess board does not . . .
As low as $84.99
PawnSacrifice! Winning at Chess the Adventurous Way
Item #: EV445657
Availability: In Stock
In the Everyman Chess book Pawn Sacrifice! Winning at Chess the Adventurous Way, author Timothy Taylor carries out an in-depth study of this major subject. Pawn sacrifices are incredibly common in chess games, and yet they have been neglected in literature... until now.
Using an abundance of instructive examples, Taylor uncovers the secrets of pawn sacrifices, . . .
Price: $0.00
The Art of Defense In Chess
Item #: EV1540
Availability: In Stock
The Art of Defense In Chess helps chess players train for a part of chess that is often overlooked. Most players would rather attack than defend, with the result that defensive technique is often the weakest part of their game.
The Art of Defense In Chess, translated by Ken Neat, explains the basics of defensive play and contains many tests for readers to practice . . .
Price: $21.95
Square Chess Pin
Item #: 0062
Availability: In Stock
Our newest Chess Pin is enameled to add color and depicts three chess pieces on a chessboard. This 1 x 1 inch square pin has a clasp back, making it easy to wear on clothing or put on a chess bag or backpack.
As low as $1.49
The Right Way To Play Chess
Item #: EV0462
Availability: In Stock
The beginners chess book, The Right Way to Play Chess written by D. Brine Pritchard and published by Globe Pequot, explains with remarkable ease and clarity the modern and internationally approved method of chess to the beginning chess player.
In this, the tenth revised edition of the standard work on the subject, Pritchard draws new inspiration from the latest . . .
Price: $19.99
Learn to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster 1
Item #: VM0002P
Availability: In Stock
Be King for a day with Fritz and Chesster Learn to Play Chess! Fritz is in charge of the castle when his parents go on vacation. It's every kid's dream until the dastardly King Black challenges the young stand-in king to a duel! Explore the kingdom and discover 7 arcade-style games that explain everything from chess basics to master strategies. Exercise your brain and put . . .
Price: $25.99
Learn to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster
Item #: CB0549
Availability: In Stock
Use your wits, learn to think ahead, have fun and excitement AND learn a whole lot about chess: this great chess adventure has all of this and more in store for you! Together with Prince Fritz and his cousin Bianca learn how to play chess, then test and increase your knowledge in a whole range of exciting games and situations. How do you set up the board? Whats stalemate? When do . . .
As low as $30.99
How to Play against 1 e4
Item #: EV445862
Availability: In Stock
How to Play against 1 e4 (published by Everyman Chess and written by Neil McDonald) is a book for any chess player who wants to find a good opening to play against 1 e4. It is an especially good chess book if - like the majority of chess players - you don't have endless time available to study the latest theoretical developments. If you choose fashionable chess openings, . . .
Price: $19.99
Basic Starter Chess Set Combo
Item #: 0547P
Availability: In Stock
The Basic Starter Chess Set Combo includes our Basic Club Special Chess Pieces, Basic Vinyl Chessboard (20"), and Starter Chess Bag w/ Handle and Loop.
These chess sets are perfect for schools, clubs, or individuals who want the convenience of carrying chess sets but have a tight budget and don't need the full Carryall Tournament Chess Bag. Each set . . .
As low as $8.49
Collector's Chess Teacher Chess Set
Item #: 0999
Availability: In Stock
The Collector's Chess Teacher Chess Set is a very unique chess set - all of the moves for all of the chess pieces are on display right there on the pieces! This is ideal for any beginning student who needs constant reminder of how the pieces move.
The 15" x 15" board is the right size for new players - not too big, not too small. Have fun teaching . . .
As low as $17.99
Roman's Chess DVD Video Openings Encyclopedia: Vo...
Item #: RO0299
Availability: In Stock
Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili is the formost chess video chess lecturer. In his Openings Encyclopedias GM Roman features all of his opening knowledge and analysis. These 4 DVDs include: Volume 1
Price: $64.99
Chess For Beginners
Item #: FI1846
Availability: In Stock
In Chess For Beginners, Israel A. Horowitz, Chess Editor of the New York Times and former U.S. Open Champion, applies some of the ideas and convictions acquired from 35 years of playing, teaching and analyzing the royal game.
He emphasizes the tactical aspects of the game--how to recognize the big chance and hit hard when it occurs. He also stresses the ideas and . . .
Price: $9.29
Chess For Rookies
Item #: EV445350
Availability: In Stock
Chess for Rookies is a fun-to-read, leisurely, yet well-paced guide. Assuming no prior knowledge of the game, International Master and author Craig Pritchett takes the beginner on a journey through the crucial basics.
Mixing instruction and good humor, this book is an ideal way to learn how to play and win at chess. And after all that, be ready to play, win and . . .
Price: $19.95
Saitek Mephisto Chess Explorer PRO Chess Computer
Item #: 1355
Availability: In Stock
The most stylish Chess Computer ever! The Explorer Pro offers a wide selection of features to suit everyone from beginners to accomplished players.
Challenge yourself and hone your skills with a choice of playing modes and a huge number of playing levels. The Explorer Pro gives hours of fun and looks great in your room
As low as $83.99
Heavy Tournament Chess Pieces with 3 3/4" King
Item #: 0130
Availability: In Stock
Our Heavy Tournament Chess Pieces are just that - heavy! The entire set weighs in at over 2 pounds and has a nice weighted feel. The pieces are easy to play with and their weight makes them perfect for tournaments or blitz play. With a King of 3 3/4 " tall and a 1 1/2 " base, these pieces meet all tournament regulations. The set includes extra queens as well! If you are . . .
As low as $5.49
Premier Tournament Chess Bag
Item #: 0335P
Availability: In Stock
Now for the discriminating player--our new Premier Tournament Bag! It's the bigger, better, more convenient way to carry or store your premium chess sets.
The Premier Tournament bag is longer, taller and wider than our regular Carryall Tournament bag. Inside, it has bigger padded pockets to carry a set up to a hefty 4 1/8 " king pieces, as well as an . . .
As low as $14.99
Understanding Chess Endgames
Item #: GA454111
Availability: In Stock
One of the world's foremost chess writers provides everything you need to know about chess endgames! Assuming no specialized endgame knowledge, John Nunn presents 100 key endgame concepts, and explains how they are used to win games or save difficult positions.
He covers all the main types of endgames and typical thinking methods, and so equips readers with . . .
Price: $21.99
Chess Strategy 2.0
Item #: CK0027
Availability: In Stock
Chess Strategy 2.0 designed by GM Alexander Kalinin to teach students strategy and positional play, STRATEGY 2.0 is a significantly expanded version of the original Strategy, containing not only more exercises but also many new lessons not present in the first edition. This chess program presents 1800 instructive positions with 18 most important strategic themes such as Advantage . . .
Price: $26.99
Chess Studies 2.0
Item #: CK0028
Availability: In Stock
With Chess Studies 2.0 you'll learn endgame technique with the use of breathtaking artistic endgame compositions, especially chosen for their instructive value. In it, you will find over 950 of the greatest endgame studies organized by:
Price: $22.99
ChessHeads Cards Deck Builder Box
Item #: 0001
Availability: In Stock
ChessHeads - the new card-based chess game of collectible cards! Each deck includes 30 cards and chess pieces Entigy tokens as well as instructions for the game. You also need a complete chess set to play.
Playing ChessHeads ads a new and fun angle to the game and will appeal to those who love other popular card games like Magic and Pokemon. Whether or not you . . .
Price: $7.99
Deep Junior 10 for PC (Multi-processor Version)
Item #: CB0007
Availability: In Stock
Deep Junior 10 is the 2006 Computer Chess World Champion. It is developed for computers with multi-processing systems. The program, written by the Israeli programmers Amir Ban and Shy Bushinsky, narrowly defeated its main rival, the many times world champion program Shredder, at the Computer Chess World Championship which was held during the Chess Olympiad in Turin, Italy. Junior . . .
Price: $99.99
Standard Walnut Wood Chess Board - Notation with 2 3/8...
Item #: RF0135
Availability: In Stock
Walnut Notation Chessboard is made of alternWalnut Notation Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark wood, (Walnut and Maple) with an attractive alpha-numeric notation around the border. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with it's rich wood grain. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely . . .
As low as $64.99
Basic Analog Chess Clock
Item #: 0455P
Availability: In Stock
This Basic Chess Clock is an easy to use analog clock in an attractive plastic case. Just wind up the movement, set the hands and you are ready to go. This chess clock is ideal for schools & clubs or for anyone who wants the simplicity of an analog chess clock. Do not over-wind and it will provide good service to you or your club.
Not sure how to use an analog chess clock? . . .
As low as $16.99
Learn to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster Part 3
Item #: CB0405
Availability: In Stock
Fritz and Chesster is one of the best-selling chess programs in the world. It is aimed at young beginners (and their parents!) and involves inserting a CD into a drive and showing the very young child how to use a mouse if that is at all necessary. Then step back and watch a new chess player emerge. Within a week or two the child will challenge you to a game and you better keep . . .
As low as $30.99
Mini Travel Giant Chess Board 5' x 5'
Item #: 0719
Availability: In Stock
This Mini Giant Travel Chessboard is a smaller version of our giant travel chess board and is made to fit the mini-giant chess pieces. It is made of heavy-duty nylon fabric, with 7" stitched squares. It can be folded, walked on, beaten-up and it still look great. It can even be carefully washed. This board folds down to a very compact size for easy transport.
As low as $38.99
Learn to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster Part 2
Item #: CB0547
Availability: In Stock
Jump into chess action, move by move, to rescue Chesster from deep within King Blacks castle. Join Fritz and Bianca in a thrilling chess adventure as they enter rooms of the castle, where each challenge will help you sharpen skills and prepare for the ultimate showdown.
As low as $30.99
Executive Staunton Chess Pieces with 3 7/8" King
Item #: 0175
Availability: In Stock
The Executive Staunton Chess Pieces from Wholesale Chess are the best value for your money. With a 3 7/8" King and a set that weighs 2 lb 10 oz, these ivory and black pieces have the look and feel of many sets costing more than twice the price. Each set comes with extra queens and fits perfects on a 2" to 2 1/4" square.
As low as $11.99
Soft Mousepad Chess Board - 20"
Item #: 0281P
Availability: In Stock
Our Soft Mousepad Chess Boards are made out of top quality mousepad-type material. They are thick and soft and always lay flat!
These are great chess boards for blitz play as they always lay flat and won't slide or move. They have 2 1/4" squares and algebraic notation around all sides of the chess board. They meet all chess tournament standards.
As low as $3.99
Chess 101:Everything a New Chess Player Needs to Know
Item #: OTSCH01
Availability: In Stock
In Chess 101, Everything a New Chess Player Needs to Know, author Dave Schloss sets out to make confident chess players from absolute chess beginners. This small, but powerful book covers topics such as: This little gem is written for teens and adults who want to get a basic understanding of the foundation of chess. It would be a great starting point for all players of a start-up . . .
As low as $6.64
Roman's Lab 3: Transition to the Middle Game
Item #: RO0103
Availability: In Stock
Romans Lab 3: Transition to the Middle Game helps you learn how to come out of the chess opening and start formulating plans for attacking weaknesses in your opponent's game.
More than 4.5 hours of video chess instruction by Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili, the foremost video chess lecturer.
Price: $16.99
Analysis Chess Pieces with 2 1/2" King
Item #: 0111
Availability: In Stock
These Analysis Size Chess Pieces fit on our Analysis-Size Chessboards and are ideal for a quick viewing of your game with friends on the tournament hall floor, or work great for smaller desks at schools. The small chess pieces are made of solid plastic and have a very nice feel and color.
In Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 9: Comprehensive Chess Endings Part 2 GrandMaster Roman Dzindzichashvili recommends that you learn and understand the end game so you will know ahead of time whether it is won, lost or drawn.
In this video he shows you how to play for a win or draw in these types of end games:
More than 2 hours of video . . .
Price: $16.99
Simple Chess New Algebraic Edition
Item #: DO424200
Availability: In Stock
Written by Grandmaster Michael Stean, Simple Chess isolates basic elements and illustrates them through master and grand Master games. It breaks down the mystique of strategy into easy-to-understand ideas. Simple Chess concentrates on the simple positional ideas and strategies that present themselves in popular openings and shows how they might be developed with the aid of sample . . .
Price: $8.49
Chronos GX Digital Chess Clock - Button Black
Item #: 0473
Availability: In Stock
The Chronos GX Digital Chess Clock with Push Button Black is a new blitz version--just like the Chronos Digital Chess Clock with 2 LCD screens-yet smaller in size. This newest chess clock in the lineup from Chronos, the maker of some of the most prestigious chess timers in America, is sure to be a favorite of fine chess clock users everywhere.
It has 4 . . .
As low as $88.99
Chronos GX Digital Chess Clock - Button Beige
Item #: 0474
Availability: In Stock
The Chronos GX Digital Chess Clock with Push Button Beige is a new blitz version--just like the Chronos Digital Chess Clock with 2 LCD screens-yet smaller in size. This newest chess clock in the lineup from Chronos, the maker of some of the most prestigious chess timers in America, is sure to be a favorite of fine chess clock users everywhere.
It has 4 . . .
As low as $88.99
Classic Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King - Golden R...
Item #: HS2037
Availability: Ships from Another Warehouse
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Classic Series Boxwood & Golden Rosewood Chess Pieces. It features a 4.0" King with a 1.7"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. These Chessmen have . . .
Price: $89.00
Solitaire Chess
Item #: RAN293656
Availability: In Stock
Solitaire Chess comes from world-renowned chess teacher Bruce Pandolfini. It hosts a collection of the 50 best games from his popular "Solitaire Chess" column in Chess Life Magazine.
You can use Solitaire Chess to test yourself understand the strategies and tactics of serious chess, including development, king safety, the center, the opening, and more . . .
Price: $13.95
Classic Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King - Ebonized...
Item #: HS2035
Availability: Ships from Another Warehouse
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Classic Series Chess set. It features a 4.0" King with a 1.7"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. These Chessmen have been designed for those players . . .
Price: $89.00
Chess Award Medal with Ribbon
Item #: 0031P
Availability: In Stock
Our Chess Award Medals with Ribbons make any chess student feel like the club champion. These fun prizes have a heavy feel and are made of metal. They come in gold, silver, or bronze (though not the real precious metals!) and each one has a 30" patriotic red white blue ribbon to hang the medal around the neck. Each medal is 2.25" in diameter at their widest point and has . . .
As low as $1.69
Mastering the Chess Openings: Volume 3
Item #: GA600985
Availability: In Stock
Mastering the Chess Openings is written by International Master John Watson and is published by Gambit Publications. This is volume three of the highly acclaimed series of Mastering the Chess Openings.
For many chess-players, opening study is sheer hard work. It is difficult to know what is important and what is not, and when specific knowledge is vital, or when a . . .
Price: $24.99
ABC of Chess Openings 2nd Edition with repertoire sugg...
Item #: CB0485
Availability: In Stock
In the all new ABC of Chess Openings 2nd Edition International Master Andrew Martin explores the diverse possibilities available to everyone in the opening phase of the game. The material is broken down logically into Open Games, Semi-Open Games, Closed and Semi-Closed Games, Flank and Irregular Openings. Invaluable advice is given about what to look for and how to play each . . .
Price: $31.99
Super Chess Demo Board Bag for 36" Demo Board
Item #: 0340P
Availability: In Stock
The Super Chess Demo Board Bag is the perfect companion to our 36" demo board. This bag fits a super 36" demo board and its pieces perfectly. It is made of durable nylon and has a heavy-duty zipper closure at one end of the bag.
It includes an adjustable handle for carrying convenience and keeps the demo board tightly packed and protected.
As low as $5.99
Chess Mentor 3 - Scholastic Edition
Item #: AF0000
Availability: In Stock
Chess Mentor Scholastic Edition is the right program for scholastic and beginning chess players who are learning the rules and basic strategies of the game. For a description of lessons included in Chess Mentor Scholastic Edition, Click Here!
As low as $12.49
Chess Mentor 3 - Basic Edition
Item #: AF0001
Availability: Out of Stock
Chess Mentor Basic Edition is the perfect program for beginning and intermediate players looking to enhance their game. From a review of basic rules up to advanced tactics, Chess Mentor Basic provides hours of content and quality chess training. For a description of lessons included in Chess Mentor Basic Edition, Click Here!
As low as $34.99
Chess for Beginners: Elementary Checkmates I
Item #: CK0224
Availability: In Stock
If you are a beginner, you cant afford to miss mate in one if you want to improve. This course addresses that problem. This huge number of exercises also makes it an excellent tool for speed training, even for stronger players. This program includes 40,000 exercises taken from practical games with few pieces left on the board. It is intended for players with USCF rating of 300 or . . .
Price: $29.99
Chess for Beginners: Elementary Checkmates II
Item #: CK0225
Availability: In Stock
This training course contains 77,000 mate in one exercises taken from practical games with many pieces on the board. An excellent follow-up to CD Elementary Checkmates I. The huge number of exercises also makes this course an excellent tool for speed training, even for stronger players. It is intended for players with USCF rating of 500 or higher. Even if you only study and solve . . .
Price: $29.99
Deep Rybka Aquarium Multi-Processor Version DOWNLOAD
Item #: CK0217D
Availability: In Stock
**NOTE: This product is a DOWNLOAD. Software can be downloaded immediately after purchase but will not work until product key is entered. We will email you the product key shortly after your payment has been processed (within 1 business day). Downloaded software may not be returned or exchanged.**
Deep Rybka 3 Aquarium, from Convekta, features Rybka, the . . .
Price: $98.00
Deep Rybka 3 Aquarium Multi-Processor Version
Item #: CK0217
Availability: In Stock
Deep Rybka 3 Aquarium, from Convekta, features Rybka, the current computer Chess World Champion, with an estimated rating of 3150. It leads all independent computer chess rating lists.
You can utilize the full power of Rybka 3 with Aquarium. This program features:
Package includes Rybka 3 UCI engine and Rybka II.ctg opening book for connection to Fritz, . . .
The Drueke Grandmaster 23 inch Wood Chessboard has been chosen as one of the best high-end wood chessboards we carry for our wood chess sets. It features beautiful 2 1/4" squares made of alternating light and dark wood.
These chessboards are made in America with American Black Walnut and Maple. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will . . .
Price: $135.99
Analysis Chess Board - 12"
Item #: 0251P
Availability: In Stock
These Analysis-Size Chess Boards go perfectly with our Analysis-Size chess pieces and are ideal for a quick viewing of your game with friends on the tournament hall floor, or work great for smaller desks at schools.
Each chess board is made of quality vinyl and has algebraic notation around the board. The squares are 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" and the entire board . . .
As low as $1.59
Analysis Chess Set Combo with 12 inch board
Item #: 0560P
Availability: In Stock
The Analysis Chess Set Combo features our Analysis-Size Chess Pieces, our Analysis-Size Chessboard, and our Perfect-Fit Chess Pieces Bag.
These chess sets are ideal for a quick viewing of your game with friends on the tournament hall floor, or work great for smaller desks at schools! Each set comes with one set of 32 pieces, one board, and one bag (colors refer to . . .
As low as $4.99
Super Tournament Chess Set Combo 3 3/4" King - Iv...
Item #: HS0025P
Availability: In Stock
The Super Tournament Chess Set Combo with 3 3/4" King is a superb tournament chess set combo and includes the beautiful Super Staunton Collector Chess Pieces (3.75" King), a Soft Mousepad Chessboard, and a matching Carryall Tournament Chess Bag.
These gorgeous chess set combos appeal to those who want the highest quality combination set that will turn . . .
As low as $53.99
Super Tournament Chess Set Combo 3 3/4" King - Na...
Item #: HS0026P
Availability: In Stock
The Super Tournament Chess Set Combo with 3 3/4" King is a superb tournament chess set combo and includes the beautiful Super Staunton Collector Chess Pieces (3.75" King), a Soft Mousepad Chessboard, and a matching Carryall Tournament Chess Bag.
These gorgeous chess set combos appeal to those who want the highest quality combination set that will turn . . .
As low as $53.99
Chess Starts Here! DVD - Josh Waitzkin & Bruce Pandolf...
Item #: 1512
Availability: In Stock
This novel and unusual instructional video, winner of four Gold prizes, is taught by Josh Waitzkin - one of the most brilliant and charismatic young chess players in America - and his teacher, Bruce Pandolfini both made world-famous by the Paramount film SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER.Using a new and fresh approach, the game of Chess is taught from the unusual position of checkmate - . . .
As low as $17.99
Fritz Trainer - Meyer & Muller: Magic of Chess Tactics...
Item #: CB0513
Availability: In Stock
Chess Tactics are the art of combat command. When tactics dominate concrete action is required immediately in order to put a plan into practice or to grab an opportunity. However in complicated positions and with determined resistance basic tactics are often insufficient and intuition, imagination and precision are necessary. The Magic of Chess Tactics DVD helps to develop . . .
Price: $35.99
An Opening Repertoire for Black
Item #: CB0151
Availability: In Stock
A few years ago, IM Bangiev published a CD with a Repertoire for White. Since then the author has developed a new method of training his squares strategy and already three CDs have been published based on it. Consequently, Bangiev has now prepared his long planned CD with a Repertoire for Black along the lines of the terminology and methodology of the squares strategy. The unified . . .
Price: $24.99
Advanced Chess School
Item #: CK0025
Availability: In Stock
Advanced Chess School by Convekta is an interactive tutorial for inexperienced players, both children and adults, who have already learn the rules of chess and now wish to become players of intermediate strength: Advanced Chess School covers a wide range of subjects in the opening, middlegame and endgame. It starts off by teaching you how to checkmate the lone king and proceeds to . . .
Price: $22.99
Chess Champ 3D Software for PC
Item #: SS0005
Availability: In Stock
Chess Champ 3D will prepare you for the ultimate interactive chess experience. Featuring a 3D chessboard that you can interactively rotate and zoom-in, Chess Champ 3D allows you to play the game as if it were really in front of you. Choose the style of the game; tournament game or a quick 5 minute blitz; and difficulty level; play at master level (around 2500 ELO), at beginner . . .
As low as $7.99
Classic Wood Chess Pieces with 3 3/4" King - Gold...
Item #: HS2033
Availability: Ships from Another Warehouse
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Classic Series Chess set. It features a 3.75" King with a 1.6" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. These Chessmen have been designed for those . . .
Price: $79.00
Quality Club Chess Set Combo
Item #: 0510P
Availability: In Stock
The Quality Chess Set Combo comes with our Quality Club Chess Pieces, Quality Vinyl Chessboard (20"), and a Perfect-Fit Chess Pieces Bag.
These chess sets are great for schools, clubs, or tournaments! Each set comes with one set of 32 pieces, one board, and one bag (colors refer to board and matching bag). All equipment meets chess tournament standards.
As low as $5.99
Winning Chess Openings from Cardoza Publishing - 2nd E...
Item #: CA0516
Availability: In Stock
Winning Chess Openings will help you learn crushing, powerful attacks like the Ruy Lopez--sizzling asymmetrical defenses like the Sicilian Defense--stunning openings like the Kings Indian and the Slave Defense--and so much more!
This popular book has taught tens of thousands of beginning players the key concepts of the opening, which is the most crucial part of . . .
Price: $7.46
Comprehensive Chess Course, Volume 1:Learn Chess in 12...
Item #: WW3004
Availability: In Stock
Comprehensive Chess Course: Volume 1: is a complete, easy to use program for teaching and self-study.
This is the first book in Lev Alburt's famous Comprehensive Chess Course. Learn everything from the basics of piece movement up to the value of the chess pieces, strategies, tactics, and opening principles. These practical exercises take the reader from . . .
Price: $15.26
Roman's Lab 1: Learn Openings the Easy Way--Traps...
Item #: RO0101
Availability: In Stock
Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 1: Learn Openings The Easy Way, Traps and Novelties covers all of the important basics and details of playing and choosing openings. This is an incredible way to jump start your openings! It is presented by GM Roman Dzindzichashvili, the foremost video chess lecturer.
More than 4 hours of video chess instruction.
Price: $16.99
Heavy Tournament Chess Set Combo
Item #: 0525P
Availability: In Stock
The Heavy Tournament Chess Set Combo is our mid-range tournament combo chess set and comes with our Heavy Tournament Chess Pieces, Quality Vinyl Chessboard (20"), and Carryall Tournament Chess Bag. These chess sets are excellent for those who want a solid tournament chess set with some extra weight to it for blitz or tournament play.
Each set comes with one . . .
As low as $15.99
Reykjavik II Wood Chess Pieces with 3 3/4" King -...
Item #: HS2013
Availability: Ships from Another Warehouse
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Reykjavik II Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75" King with a 1.75"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design . . .
Price: $264.99
Chess Endgame Training
Item #: CK0030
Availability: In Stock
Chess Endgame Training is designed to teach you different endgame methods. The material written by IM ICCF Alexander Alpert . Includes:
Price: $26.99
Quality Vinyl Chess Board - 20"
Item #: 0201P
Availability: In Stock
Our Quality Vinyl Chess Boards are the highest quality vinyl chess boards available. Not only can these boards roll up and unroll easily for convenient storage, but they also resist tears, spills, and the most demanding abuse. Each board features 2 1/4" squares to meet chess tournament standards. Our carefully chosen colors provide maximum contrast and visibility, yet are . . .
As low as $3.49
Giant Chess Carrying Bags (set of 4 bags)
Item #: 0350
Availability: Out of Stock
This set of four Giant Chess Bags are custom made to carry our popular 25 inch Garden Chess Set. These sturdy canvas bags are made oversized so they easily fit a giant chess set and can be carried and stored simply. This price is for a set of 4 bags which will hold your pieces with some extra room for maneuverability. We tested these giant chess bags with our giant chess pieces and . . .
As low as $55.99
Chess Pens 4 Pack
Item #: 0055
Availability: In Stock
These Chess Pens 4 Packs are great little pens for a chess club or school. Each pack has 4 pens in assorted colors. They make perfect additions to our chess scorebooks or score sheets.
These are perfect prizes for school or chess club participants. (When ordering please specify the total number of packs desired, not the total number of pens!)
As low as $1.25
Quality Club Chess Pieces with 3 3/4" King
Item #: 0102
Availability: In Stock
Our new WSC Quality Club Chess Pieces now come with an extra queen of each color as well as the complete chess set of light and dark pieces. These pieces are the same style as our Basic Club Pieces but are solid plastic. The set is a little heavier than our previous Quality sets and is the only set we carry that is solid plastic so it can withstand the toughest abuse from kids and . . .
As low as $3.79
Chess Mentor 3 - Comprehensive Edition
Item #: AF0002
Availability: In Stock
Chess Mentor Comprehensive Edition is an amazing tool for chess players who are strong and looking to raise their game to the next level and beyond! For a description of lessons included in Chess Mentor Comprehensive Edition, Click Here!
As low as $64.49
Chess Mentor 3 - Deluxe Edition
Item #: AF0003
Availability: In Stock
Since 1995, ChessMentor Deluxe has been the most prestigious and sought after chess instructional course. ChessMentor 3 Deluxe contains ALL the material from EVERY course offered by Chess Mentor including ALL 15 of the world renowned Supplementary Courses. Containing over 2,150 challenges, the Deluxe represents thousands of hours of personalized chess instruction from the worlds . . .
As low as $177.99
Reykjavik II Wood Chess Pieces with 3 3/4" King -...
Item #: HS2011
Availability: Ships from Another Warehouse
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Reykjavik II Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75" King with a 1.75"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design . . .
Price: $140.99
Reykjavik II Wood Chess Pieces with 3 3/4" King -...
Item #: HS2012
Availability: Ships from Another Warehouse
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Reykjavik II Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75" King with a 1.75"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design . . .
Price: $164.99
Classic Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King - Rosewood...
Item #: HS2036
Availability: Ships from Another Warehouse
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Classic Series Boxwood & Rosewood Chess Pieces. It features a 4.0" King with a 1.7" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. These Chessmen have been . . .
Price: $109.99
Super Tournament Chess Set Combo 4" King - Ivory ...
Item #: HS0037P
Availability: In Stock
The Super Tournament Chess Set Combo with 4" King is a superb tournament chess set combo and includes the beautiful Super Staunton Collector Chess Pieces (4" King), a Large Soft Mousepad Chessboard, and a matching Premier Carryall Tournament Chess Bag.
These gorgeous chess set combos appeal to those who want the highest quality combination set that will . . .
As low as $59.99
Super Tournament Chess Set Combo 4" King - Natura...
Item #: HS0036P
Availability: In Stock
The Super Tournament Chess Set Combo with 4" King is a superb tournament chess set combo and includes the beautiful Super Staunton Collector Chess Pieces (4" King), a Large Soft Mousepad Chessboard, and a matching Premier Carryall Tournament Chess Bag.
These gorgeous chess set combos appeal to those who want the highest quality combination set that will . . .
As low as $59.99
Giant Chess Puzzle Book
Item #: GA454203
Availability: Out of Stock
Tactical skills are paramount in chess. More than anything else, a player's ability to find tactical solutions determines how successful he is over-the-board. No endgame scheme, opening idea or strategic plan, however brilliant a concept it may be, is of any value unless it is accurately calculated and implemented.
The best way to develop tactical skills is to . . .
Price: $22.99
Roman's Chess DVD Openings Encyclopedia: Volume 1...
Item #: RO0201
Availability: In Stock
In Roman's Encyclopedia of 40 Essential Chess Openings, Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili gives you his preferred lines for Black and White against 40 different openings for all playing levels.
Volume 1 includes:
Price: $16.99
The Reassess Your Chess Workbook How To Master Chess I...
Item #: SI5057
Availability: In Stock
In The Reassess Your Chess Workbook: How To Master Chess Imbalances, International Master Jeremy Silman tests a player's strengths and weaknesses with 131 problems that cover openings, tactical and positional middle-games, and endgames.
Unique among books that present problems and their solutions, (but offer little of actual instruction), The Reassess Your . . .
Price: $17.95
The Reassess Your Chess Workbook--How To Master Chess ...
Item #: SDSI5057
Availability: Out of Stock
Scratch and Dent Book has minor cover blemishes.
In The Reassess Your Chess Workbook--How To Master Chess Imbalances, International Master Jeremy Silman tests a player's strengths and weaknesses with 131 problems that cover openings, tactical and positional middle-games, and endgames.
Unique among books that present problems and their . . .
Price: $11.95
Basic Club Chess Set Combo
Item #: 0515P
Availability: In Stock
The Basic Club Chess Set Combo includes our Basic Club Special Chess Pieces, Basic Vinyl Chessboard (20"), and Perfect-Fit Chess Pieces Bag.
These chess sets are perfect for schools, clubs, or individuals who want the convenience of carrying chess sets but have a tight budget and don't need the full Carryall Tournament Chess Bag. Each set comes with one . . .
As low as $5.99
Life-Size Giant Chess Board 17' x 17'
Item #: 0717
Availability: In Stock
The Life-Size Giant Travel Chessboard is an absolute hit! If you have ever wanted your club members or friends to play a life-sized game of chess where everyone is a character, this is your board! Each square is made of 24" stitched squares. This chess board can be folded, walked on, and it still looks great! It can also be machine washed. It accomodates almost any sized . . .
Price: $129.99
Comprehensive Chess Endings
Item #: CK0012
Availability: In Stock
Comprehensive Chess Endings is a fundamental program for studying endgame theory. Material is supplied by the prominent endgame theoretician and Grand Master Yuri Averbakh.
Comprehensive Chess Endings include:
Price: $36.99
Carbonless Copy Chess Score Sheets - Pack of 100
Item #: 0025
Availability: In Stock
The Carbonless Copy Chess Score Sheets (100 Pack) is ideal for tournaments where you want to submit a copy of your game. Each score sheet comes with two pages - a white copy and a yellow copy, with no messy carbon page in between. Each chess score sheet is one-sided and hold 60 moves per game. These pages are run on a press and are much higher quality than other score sheets that . . .
As low as $9.99
Chess For Anyone Vol. 2 - Tactics: Secrets of the Mast...
Item #: 1451
Availability: In Stock
Tactics are the basic tools that every serious chess player needs to develop game strategy and planning. Easily understood by anyone who wants to raise their chess skills to a higher level, the material is presented in an entertaining format so that even viewers as young as 7 years old will enjoy the process of learning this challenging game without difficulty. Older children and . . .
Price: $24.99
8" Indoor/Outdoor Large Chess Set with Vinyl Boar...
Item #: WSC1011
Availability: In Stock
Our Large indoor/outdoor Chess Set with 8 inch King contains oversized plastic chess pieces measuring from 4 to 8 inches tall and a 3 by 3 foot vinyl chess board with notation.
Enjoy it on the back lawn or in the family room! The suggested age is 8 and older, but we know of many who have purchased this for very young children as their first chess set because of . . .
As low as $41.99
Aluminum Magnetic Travel Chess Set
Item #: 0645
Availability: In Stock
The Aluminum Magnetic Travel Chess Set is both very compact and very playable. Featureing button closure to secure your game. When opened the aluminum magnetic chess set features a 7.44" x 6.5" chess board. The 1/2" round chess pieces are easy to identify and move. The board is an excellent learning set that will fit in any pocket. Pieces won't slide or fall . . .
As low as $6.49
Quality Folding PVC Chess Board - 19 1/2"
Item #: 0240P
Availability: In Stock
Remember when chess boards used to fold down the middle? We have brought back the vintage folding chess board style with the Quality Folding PVC Chess Board.
These chess boards never get wrinkled, wipe clean, and have that nostalgic feel of chess in the older days. The 2 1/16" squares are perfect for chess king with a height of 3 3/4" to 4".
As low as $6.99
Magnetic Chess Demo Board with Red & Black Pieces & Ba...
Item #: 0819
Availability: In Stock
Our green Roll-up Magnetic Chess Demonstration Board with pieces and carrying bag has red and black chess pieces with magnets so they conveniently and securely adhere to the roll up board.
Like our other demo boards, there is a dowel in the top and bottom with a cord so you can hang the board on a tripod or hook.
Using the magnetic pieces, you . . .
As low as $17.99
Executive Tournament Chess Set Combo
Item #: 0529P
Availability: In Stock
The Executive Tournament Chess Set Combo is one of our top of the line tournament combo chess set and includes our very popular heavily weighted 3 7/8" Executive Staunton Chess Pieces, Quality Vinyl Chessboard (20"), and Carryall Tournament Chess Bag.
These amazing chess sets appeal to those who want a striking combination set that will turn heads at . . .
As low as $19.99
Plastic Giant Chess Board: 10' x 10'
Item #: 0715
Availability: In Stock
This Giant Chess Board has 15" squares to seat our giant chess pieces or checker pieces. Each giant chess board comes with 64 total squares (32 white and 32 black) which are made out of a heavy plastic that can stand up to any abuse and are slip-resistant. The board can also withstand any weather conditions. This board is best used for permanent placement or long events . . .
As low as $179.99
Saitek Mephisto Chess Trainer Computer
Item #: 1357
Availability: In Stock
Animated LCD display makes learning chess fun! Delightful funny face changes expressions and reacts to situations throughout the game! Learn to play on this tabletop chess computer with over 768 level setting combinations. Features: dual chess clocks, large 4 digit LCD display. Allows 14-play takebacks. Extended Playing Range is unique to the Kasparov chess computers. Start as an . . .
As low as $41.99
Endgame Chess Shirt: Bishop vs Night
Item #: ENGM108-P
Availability: In Stock
Bobby Fischer would not have quit chess if he had a shirt like this! Light blue discharge front print on a navy shirt...super soft and comfy.
Shirt Fitting:
These Endgame Clothing chess t-shirts have a classic athletic fit. If you want a baggier look, consider ordering a size up:
* Small: Chest width is 18" / Length is 28"
* . . .
Price: $20.99
Basic Club Chess Pieces with 3 3/4" King
Item #: 0140
Availability: In Stock
The Basic Club Special Chess Pieces are our least expensive pieces and are ideal for clubs and schools working on a tight budget. These chess sets meet all chess tournament standards and regulations. They are a standard Staunton design and have a 3 3/4" tall King with a 1 1/2 " felt paper base. They are just like our Heavy Tournament Chess Pieces but without the extra . . .
As low as $2.79
Large Chess Demo Board Bag for 27" Demo Board
Item #: 0330P
Availability: In Stock
This Large Chess Demo Board Bag is a perfect companion to our 27" demo board. This bag fits a large demo board and its pieces perfectly. It is made of durable nylon and has a heavy-duty zipper closure at one end of the bag.
It includes an adjustable handle for carrying convenience and keeps the demo board tightly packed and protected. Each bag comes with a . . .
As low as $5.99
Gary's Adventures in Chess Country
Item #: OT148224
Availability: In Stock
Gary's Adventures in Chess Country is one of the most delightful and helpful chess teaching books that has come along in quite some time.
Your favorite child will love both the bright illustrations and clear explanations that are featured in this 152 page hardcover book.
Written by Igor Sukhin with an introduction by Susan Polgar, this book . . .
Price: $20.95
Chess Tactics ART 3.0
Item #: CK0023
Availability: In Stock
CT-ART 3.0 is one of the most praised tactics improvement program and for a good reason. It is based on a strong theoretical foundation and training material developed by Maxim Blokh, an experienced coach and ICCF grandmaster. It is geared towards players who have already mastered basic tactics.
Organization
One of the strong points of CT-ART 3.0 is . . .
Price: $0.00
Chess Workbook for Children
Item #: OT6212
Availability: In Stock
Chess Workbook for Children is a fun, comprehensive workbook and instruction book for children (and adults) who are new to chess or who are in the beginning stages of learning to play the royal game. Ten basic chess lessons and chess rules are presented in detail. Chess Workbook for Children can be used in conjunction with the book, Teaching Chess in the 21st Century (see . . .
Price: $17.95
Chess Tactics for Intermediate Players
Item #: CK0015
Availability: Out of Stock
Windows Vista or Windows 7 users: Please see the following special instructions for installing your Convekta software.
Chess Tactics for Intermediate Players is based on a bestseller by the experienced coach Sergey Ivashchenko. It is a sequel to the popular program Chess Tactics for beginners.
It is a Windows based chess tactics testing and . . .
Price: $22.99
Theory and Practice of Chess Endings
Item #: CK0029
Availability: In Stock
Theory and Practice of Chess Endings course composed by GM Alexander Panchenko. It's aim is to teach a student the intricacies of the endgame through a theoretical section, which includes over 700 games/lectures, each of them illustrating theoretical and practical endgame methods. Many of the included themes discussed for the very first time. Special training section with 300 . . .
Price: $26.99
Susan Polgar's Vol 1:Winning Chess the Easy Way -...
Item #: RO0301
Availability: In Stock
Susan Polgar's Volume 1:Winning Chess the Easy Way --The Basic Principles of Chess, takes you through 8 easy to follow, highly instructive lessons covering the basic principles of chess.
This will help your understanding of chess and is guaranteed to improve your chess game. Susan will show you how to avoid the most common mistakes made in chess and give your . . .
Price: $18.99
Diamond Quartz Chess Clock
Item #: 0450P
Availability: In Stock
This Diamond Quartz Chess Clock is one of our most economical analog chess clocks, though it is still a very nice quality analog chess timer. It is easy to use and set, keeps accurate time, has a sturdy build, and is powered for a long time by only one AA battery. This is the perfect chess clock for schools or clubs who want a very simple chess clock to operate and don't want . . .
As low as $20.99
Chess Pencil 5 Pack
Item #: 0050
Availability: In Stock
These Chess Pencil 5 Packs of chess pencils feature brightly colored, shiny metallic pencils that are stamped with black and silver chess pieces. They are great companions to our scorebooks and can be fun prizes as well. (When ordering please specify the number of packs desired, not the number of pencils!)
As low as $0.99
Rybka 3 UCI & Chess Openings 2009
Item #: CK0220
Availability: In Stock
Rybka 3 UCI & Chess Openings 2009 is an excellent tool for studying the openings, building your personal opening repertoire and practicing the openings against a chess engine or on the ChessOK Playing Zone.
Extensive Opening Databases
With Rybka 3 UCI & Chess Openings 2009 you have all the data needed to support your opening studies right at your . . .
Price: $0.00
Chess Life & Chess Review Complete Collection 1933-195...
Item #: 1571
Availability: In Stock
The complete collection of every single issue of Chess Life Newspaper (September 1946-1955) and Chess Review (1933-1955) have been produced here in PDF Format. All the classic years of Chess before the Bobby Fischer era began are here. Dominated by the Russians internationally, the United State hailed Chess greats such as Sammy Reshevsky and Reuben Fine. Enjoy 22 years of Chess . . .
Price: $18.99
Kopec: Complete Kopec Chess Collection
Item #: DK0200
Availability: In Stock
The Complete Kopec Chess Collection has over 22 hours of instruction from one of the world's leading Chess instructors. It features every major aspect of Chess, including the opening, middlegame and endgame. It's a must for all serious Chess players. It includes the following title DVDs (Eight (8) Titles/Ten (10) Disks):
Price: $149.99
White 27" Demo Replacement Chess Pieces
Item #: 0817
Availability: In Stock
We have 27" demo pieces to replace your current set - you know, the one that is half being held to gether by tape and the other half cardboard cut-outs made by your students. Time to get some replacement demo board pieces!
These pieces fit the Large 27" Demo Board perfectly and are modeled after popular chess fonts that are used in today's books and . . .
As low as $5.99
Chess Endgame Quiz
Item #: CA0745
Availability: In Stock
Chess Endgame Quiz features 200 challenges in a multiple choice format that will help you learn to finish off your opponents!
These instructive and challenging positions are not only fun and entertaining, but will teach you how to improve your endgame! The Chess Endgame Quiz book is written by Grandmaster Larry Evans, the Dean of American Chess.
Price: $8.97
Nobility Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Ebony...
Item #: PR1106
Availability: In Stock
The Nobility Series from our Premier Collection is crafted from Ebony and Boxwood. Ebony is one of the most intensely black, fine-grained woods known. Its very high density (it is one of the few woods that sink in water), fine texture, and ability to polish very smoothly, has made it especially valuable as an ornamental wood.
This set has been crafted to imitate . . .
As low as $229.99
Romans Lab 4: Art of the Middle Game
Item #: RO0104
Availability: In Stock
Romans Lab 4: Art of the Middle Game helps you learn where and when to attack, how to put your pieces on their best squares, and other techniques used in the Russian Schools of Chess.
More than 4.5 hours of video chess instruction by Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili, a foremost video chess lecturer.
Price: $16.99
Quality Starter Chess Set Combo
Item #: 0542P
Availability: In Stock
The Quality Starter Chess Set Combo comes with our Quality Club Chess Pieces, Quality Vinyl Chessboard (20"), and Starter Chess Bag w/ Handle and Loop.
These chess sets are great for schools, clubs, or individuals who want the convenience of carrying chess sets without needing a full Carryall Tournament Chess Bag. Each set comes with one set of 32 pieces, one . . .
As low as $10.49
Clear 27" Demo Replacement Chess Pieces
Item #: 0816
Availability: In Stock
These clear chess demo pieces let you see through to the squares of the hanging demo board and give a more natural looking chessboard, much like you see when playing over the regular board. (Solid white pieces hide a lot of the square and make the board look odd.)
These pieces fit the Large 27" Demo Board perfectly and are modeled after popular chess fonts . . .
As low as $9.99
Black Lightning Trophy Set with 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place ...
Item #: 0079
Availability: In Stock
This new Black Lightening Trophy Set makes a wonderful prize for your school or chess club tournaments! The trophies sit on a black base and have a black stand with lightening bolts that adds a bit of spark. The 12" tall first place trophy features a King's head piece, the 10" tall second place trophy features a Rook-type chess figure, and the 6" tall . . .
As low as $25.99
Secrets of the English Chess School
Item #: CB0126
Availability: In Stock
Secrets of the English Chess School is an excellent database program by English grandmaster Daniel King. Only a few top chess players know how to share their grandmaster-ly thinking with others. Without any doubt, Daniel King is one of them.
Apart from the introduction, the CD at hand contains 29 Databases issued between 1995 and 2000 when King was in charge of . . .
Price: $25.99
The Black LionThe Chess Predators Choice Against Both ...
Item #: NEW912574
Availability: In Stock
The Black Lion: The Chess Predators Choice Against Both 1.e4 and 1.d4, is an outstanding book written by two Dutch players who developed this system, Leo Jansen and Jerry van Rekom.
More than 85% of all chess games start with either 1.e4 or 1.d4. The Black Lion presents a flexible, logical and sensible way for Black to meet both of these moves.
Price: $23.95
The Closed Sicilian by Nigel Davis
Item #: CB0484
Availability: In Stock
The Closed Sicilian, by Nigel Davies is produced by Chessbase as part of the Fritz Trainer Opening series.
For players who lack either the time or inclination to study reams of opening theory the Closed Sicilian (1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 followed by 3.g3) is an excellent choice. The two great exponents of this method of play were World Champions Vassily Smyslov and Boris . . .
Price: $31.99
Chronos FX Digital Chess Clock - Touch Switch Black
Item #: 0478
Availability: Out of Stock
The new Chronos FX Digital Chess Clock is the latest in the lineup from Chronos, the maker of the most popular chess timer made in America!
This new FX model has 1 LCD and is not as long as the full size Chronos, making it easier to carry it in most tournament chess bags. But it is not short on features! It has 8 preset tournament controls, 4 preset blitz times, . . .
As low as $88.99
Chronos FX Digital Chess Clock - Touch Switch Beige
Item #: 0477
Availability: In Stock
The new Chronos FX Digital Chess Clock is the latest in the lineup from Chronos, the maker of the most popular chess timer made in America!
This new FX model has 1 LCD and is not as long as the full size Chronos, making it easier to carry it in most tournament chess bags. But it is not short on features! It has 8 preset tournament controls, 4 preset blitz times, . . .
As low as $88.99
Chess Explained: The Modern Benoni
Item #: GA00770
Availability: In Stock
The Modern Benoni is from a series from Gambit Publications called Chess Explained, which is a series of books about chess openings.
They 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 middlegame to . . .
Price: $21.59
Colored Chess Pieces - Half Set with 3 3/4" King
Item #: 0143P
Availability: In Stock
These plastic chess pieces are the same size, style and weight as our Basic Club Chess Pieces only in a variety of fun colors. These chess pieces meet all chess tournament standards and regulations. They are a standard staunton design and have a 3 3/4" tall King with a 1 1/2 " base. They are just like our Heavy Tournament Chess Pieces but without the extra weight and . . .
In Roman's Chess DVD Lab Volume 8: Comprehensive Chess Endings Part 1 GrandMaster Roman Dzindzichashvili recommends that you learn and understand the end game so you will know ahead of time whether it is won, lost or drawn.
These lessons by Roman will help you determine whether you should go into the endgame or avoid it.
Includes: More than . . .
Price: $16.99
Chess Tactics For Students
Item #: JB1403
Availability: In Stock
An instructional workbook containing 434 carefully selected problems presented in worksheet format. Chess Tactics For Students has been extensively field tested with elementary, middle-school, and high-school students over a four-year period. A versatile design makes this book ideal for independent seat work and homework as well as for chess club and classroom instruction. The . . .
Price: $13.95
Basic Vinyl Chess Board - 20"
Item #: 0211P
Availability: In Stock
These Basic Vinyl Chess Boards are just what their name implies - a good basic chess board which meets all tournament standards. They are made of vinyl that easily rolls up for storage. These basic vinyl chess boards are made from a lighter vinyl than our Quality Vinyl Chess Boards but have the same durability.
As low as $2.29
Colored Chess Pieces - Assortment
Item #: 0151
Availability: In Stock
This fun and colorful combo gives you one set each of all eight of our colored chess pieces -- 17 pieces of each color (extra queens included).
Colors in this plastic combo include Black, White, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink and Purple. You can mix and match from within the combo to make four complete chess sets in endless color combinations.
As low as $16.89
Roman's Lab Vol 19: Understanding Your Chess Game...
Item #: RO0119
Availability: In Stock
In Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 19: Understanding and Dominating Your Chess Game with Pawn Structures, GrandMaster Roman Dzindzichashvili will teach how to use pawn structure for strategic planning. Roman guides you through various pawn structures and helps you improve your positions.
GrandMaster Roman DzindzichashviliOver 2 hours of video chess . . .
Price: $16.99
Deep Rybka 3 UCI & Chess Openings 2009 Multi-Processor...
Item #: CK0221
Availability: In Stock
Deep Rybka 3 UCI & Chess Openings 2009 is an excellent tool for studying the openings, building your personal opening repertoire and practicing the openings against a chess engine or on the ChessOK Playing Zone.
Extensive Opening Databases
With Deep Rybka 3 UCI & Chess Openings 2009 you have all the data needed to support your opening studies right at . . .
Price: $108.95
Teaching Chess in the 21st Century
Item #: OT6204
Availability: In Stock
Looking for a chess teaching guide for a standards-based math curriculum or school chess club? Teaching Chess in the 21st Century is designed to incorporate chess into a math curriculum for elementary school students. In includes:Written by National Master and acclaimed chess instructor Todd Bardwick.
Price: $16.99
Chess Keychain Set (16 pieces)
Item #: 0041P
Availability: In Stock
Our Chess Keychain Sets now come in fun, bright colors as well as in traditional Black and Ivory. Each Chess Keychain Set comes with 16 pieces (half the board) and are fitted with a 4" key chain through a hole in the piece.
Kids love these for their keys or to attach to their chess bags or backpack straps to show their love of chess. These key chains are . . .
As low as $3.99
Walnut Wood Chess Board - Decorative Edge with 2"...
Item #: RF0155
Availability: In Stock
Walnut Wooden Chessboard (Black Molded) is made of alternating light and dark wood, (walnut and maple) with a nice exotic wood decorative border around it as a molded edge. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with reddish-warm tone. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!
As low as $74.99
Roman's Lab Vol 18: Blitz as a Tool to Better Che...
Item #: RO0118
Availability: In Stock
In volume 18 Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili will teach you how to use blitz and rapid chess to improve your chess game and tactics. Roman also teaches you inside information on how to maneuver and defeat your chess computer, putting you in control of the game.
There is little information on how to improve your Blitz Chess game. Roman has had a blitz rating as . . .
Price: $16.99
Giant Chess Extensions
Item #: 0703
Availability: In Stock
Use these clever extensions to make our Basic Garden Giant Chess Set a full 50% taller - the king will stand a whopping 36 inches! It is like playing with pieces as tall as many kids and it's guaranteed to make imaginations soar.
Each 12 inch extension fits between the base and the actual giant chess piece and gives each piece an additional foot in height. . . .
Price: $299.99
Imperfect - Vinyl Chessboard - 20"
Item #: SD0201
Availability: In Stock
Color of board will vary. Our Quality Chessboards are the highest quality vinyl chess boards available. Not only can these boards roll up and unroll easily for convenient storage, but they also resist tears, spills, and the most demanding abuse. Each board features 2 1/4" squares to meet chess tournament standards. Our carefully chosen colors provide maximum contrast . . .
Price: $0.00
Imperfect 12" Superior Folding Wooden Magnetic Tr...
Item #: SDSR0602
Availability: In Stock
The 12" Superior Folding Wooden Magnetic Travel Chess Set is the nicest folding travel chess set available. At a large, but manageable, 12" x 6" when folded, this board can go anywhere, but make you feel like you are still playing at home! It is made of quality boxwood and features absolutely stunning workmanship. The pieces are beautifully hand carved in the . . .
Price: $0.00
British Design Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King - S...
Item #: SR919
Availability: Out of Stock
This British Design set is one of our newest wood chess sets. It's uncommon to find such a handsome wood set as this one at this price point.
This set is carved in the traditional Staunton style and comes with an English Knight. The king stands 4 inches tall with a nicely detailed crown and his queen has a nine point crown. The English Knight has the . . .
As low as $69.99
Majestic Staunton Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King ...
Item #: SR922
Availability: Out of Stock
The Majestic Staunton Wood Chess set is yet another set new to our collection of fine wood chess pieces.
The eye-catching king stands 4 inches tall with a 1 3/4 inch base. The knight is as noble a steed as we have ever seen in a set in this price range. You will be proud to have this set on permanent display for all your friends and associates to admire.
As low as $69.99
British Design Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King - E...
Item #: SR920
Availability: Out of Stock
This British Design set is one of our newest wood chess sets. It's unusual to find such a handsome wood set as this in this price range.
This set is carved in the traditional Staunton style and comes with an English Knight. The king stands 4 inches tall with a nicely detailed crown and his queen has a nine point crown. The English Knight has the traditional . . .
As low as $79.99
British Design Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King - R...
Item #: SR921
Availability: In Stock
This British Design set is one of our newest wood chess sets. It's unusual to find such a handsome wood set as this in this price range.
This set is carved in the traditional Staunton style and comes with an English Knight. The king stands 4 inches tall with a nicely detailed crown and his queen has a nine point crown. The English Knight has the traditional . . .
As low as $99.99
Majestic Staunton Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King ...
Item #: SR923
Availability: Out of Stock
The Majestic Staunton Wood Chess set is yet another set new to our collection of fine wood chess pieces.
The eye-catching king stands 4 inches tall with a 1 3/4 inch base. The knight is as noble a steed as we have ever seen in a set in this price range. You will be proud to have this set on permanent display for all your friends and associates to admire.
As low as $79.99
Majestic Staunton Wood Chess Pieces with 4" King ...
Item #: SR924
Availability: In Stock
The Majestic Staunton Wood Chess set is yet another set new to our collection of fine wood chess pieces.
The eye-catching king stands 4 inches tall with a 1 3/4 inch base. The knight is as noble a steed as we have ever seen in a set in this price range. You will be proud to have this set on permanent display for all your friends and associates to admire.
As low as $99.99
American Staunton Wood Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King -...
Item #: SR914
Availability: In Stock
Another set new to our collection of wood chess pieces is the American Staunton wood chess set. It is not only a striking set, but is a bargain for the price.
The king stands 3 3/4 inches tall with a 1 5/8 inch base. The knight has the traditional raised head with ears laid back, teeth bared and flared nostrils--ready to do battle!
This set is . . .
As low as $41.99
American Staunton Wood Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King -...
Item #: SR913
Availability: In Stock
Another set new to our collection of wood chess pieces is the American Staunton wood chess set. It is not only a striking set, but is a bargain for the price.
The king stands 3 3/4 inches tall with a 1 3/4 inch base. The knight has the traditional raised head with ears laid back, teeth bared and nostrils flared--ready to do battle!
This set is . . .
As low as $71.99
American Staunton Wood Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King -...
Item #: SR915
Availability: In Stock
Another set new to our collection of wood chess pieces is the American Staunton wood chess set. It is not only a striking set, but is a bargain for the price.
The king stands 3 3/4 inches tall with a 1 5/8 inch base. The knight has the traditional raised head--ears laid back, teeth bared and nostrils flared--ready to do battle!
The dark side of . . .
As low as $48.99
Deluxe Staunton Wood Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King - R...
Item #: SR916
Availability: In Stock
The Deluxe Staunton Wood Chess has recently joined our line of fine wood chess pieces. It is a very well priced set with standard size pieces fit for any tournament, yet is elegant enough to be on display at home or office for all your family and friends to admire.
The set is made from a beautiful and rich looking dark Rosewood. The light pieces as made of . . .
As low as $71.99
Deluxe Staunton Wood Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King - S...
Item #: SR917
Availability: In Stock
The Deluxe Staunton Wood Chess has recently joined our line of fine wood chess pieces. It is a very well priced set with standard size pieces fit for any tournament but is elegant enough to be on display at home for all your family and friends to admire.
The set is made from beautiful Sheesham wood and Boxwood. The pieces all have felt bottoms. Typical of fine . . .
As low as $41.99
Deluxe Staunton Wood Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King - E...
Item #: SR918
Availability: In Stock
The Deluxe Staunton Wood Chess has recently joined our line of fine wood chess pieces. It is a very well priced set with standard size pieces fit for any tournament but is elegant enough to be on display at home for all your family and friends to admire.
The dark side of this set is made from an Ebonized hardwood, which gives the dark pieces the look of fine . . .
As low as $39.99
Chronos Digital Chess Clock II - Touch Switch Black
Item #: 0467
Availability: Out of Stock
The Chronos Digital Chess Clock is the most popular chess timer in America! And now, the new Touch Switch makes it even easier to use! No more hitting buttons or levers - just touch your finger to the metal pad and your turn is over.
This clock is extremely rugged and is the most fully featured game clock (though not the easiest to use!). It comes with a large manual on . . .
As low as $91.99
Chronos Digital Chess Clock II - Touch Switch Beige
Item #: 0462
Availability: In Stock
The Chronos Digital Chess Clock is the most popular chess timer in America! And now, the new Touch Switch makes it even easier to use! No more hitting buttons or levers - just touch your finger to the metal pad and your turn is over.
This clock is extremely rugged and is the most fully featured game clock (though not the easiest to use!). It comes with a large manual on . . .
As low as $91.99
Chronos Digital Chess Clock II - Touch Switch Blue
Item #: 0468
Availability: Out of Stock
The Chronos Digital Chess Clock is the most popular chess timer in America! And now, the new Touch Switch makes it even easier to use! No more hitting buttons or levers - just touch your finger to the metal pad and your turn is over.
This clock is extremely rugged and is the most fully featured game clock (though not the easiest to use!). It comes with a large manual on . . .
As low as $91.99
Fundamental Chess Openings
Item #: GA454135
Availability: In Stock
The first moves of a chess game define the nature of the whole struggle, as both players stake their claim to the critical squares and start to develop their plans. It is essential to play purposefully and to avoid falling into traps or reaching a position that you don't understand.
This is not a book that provides masses of variations to memorize. Paul van . . .
Price: $24.95
Imperfect - Soft Mousepad Chessboard 20"
Item #: SD0281
Availability: In Stock
Color of board will vary.These Soft Chessboards are made out of top quality mousepad type material. They are thick and soft and always lay flat! These are great chess boards for blitz play or outdoor play because they just won't budge or fly away in the wind. They have 2 1/4" squares and algebraic notation around all sides of the chessboard. They meet all . . .
Price: $0.00
12" Mini Giant Chess Set with Board
Item #: 0701
Availability: In Stock
Our Mini-Giant Chess Set with Board and 12 inch king are all the fun of our giant chess pieces, but less hassle and money. Don't underestimate the crowd-pleasing ability of this mini giant chess set.
The pieces are good size--starting with the King standing a full 12" tall and go down to the pawn at 8". Unlike our giant pieces, these pieces cannot . . .
As low as $116.99
Classic Mahogany Wood Chess Board - Notation with 2 3/...
Item #: SP0203
Availability: In Stock
The Quality Wood Chessboard is a fantastic chess board for three reasons. #1 - It is extremely affordable! #2 - It is very attractive. And #3 - it is the perfect size for tournament pieces. This is just like our Quality Vinyl Chess Board, but made of wood! It is made in Poland of quality manufacturing with alternating Mahogany and White Birch squares.
Obviously, . . .
As low as $34.99
Play the Slav
Item #: EV445572
Availability: In Stock
Play the Slav, by James Vigus, is an excellent opening chess book published by Everyman Chess. This chess book demonstrates why the Slav Defense has a well-deserved reputation as one of Black's strongest answers to 1 d4, and it's no coincidence that it has been used by almost all the World Champions in chess history.
Put simply, the Slav is a classy . . .
Price: $19.96
Chronos GX Digital Chess Clock - Touch Switch
Item #: 0472P
Availability: Out of Stock
The Chronos GX Digital Chess Clock Touch Switch is a just like the Chronos Digital Chess Clock with 2 LCD screens-yet smaller in size. It is made by Chronos, the maker of some of the most prestigious chess timers in America and is already a favorite of fine chess clock users everywhere.
This version has the "touch" sensor so that you don't . . .
As low as $88.99
Gold Pin Chess Piece Knight
Item #: 0061
Availability: In Stock
This Gold Pin Chess Piece features a gold Knight on a solid pin with a clasp backing. It works great as a tie tack or just decoration for clothes or any material. The pin is 1" tall by 3/4" wide. These make wonderful chess club prizes or handouts.
As low as $1.49
Classic Mahogany Wood Chess Board with 2 3/8" Squ...
Item #: SP0204
Availability: In Stock
The Quality Wood Chessboard is a fantastic chess board for three reasons. #1 - It is extremely affordable! #2 - It is very attractive. And #3 - it is the perfect size for tournament pieces. This is just like our Quality Vinyl Chess Board, but made of wood! It is made in Poland of quality manufacturing with alternating Mahogany and White Birch squares.
Obviously, . . .
As low as $34.99
Roman's Lab Vol 36: The Art of Defense
Item #: RO0136
Availability: In Stock
Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 36: The Art of Defense, features four highly instructional games. Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili demonstrates the importance of knowing how to defend in order to anticipate your opponent's counter chances.
Price: $16.99
Saitek Mephisto Master Chess Computer
Item #: 1351
Availability: Out of Stock
The strongest chess computer in its price range with an ELO rating of 2200! With an outstanding playing strength and 256 level settings, this computer is ideal for intermediate to advanced chess players. With its combination if playing features, playing mode and setup options, this computer will offer you all the variety and stimulation you need for the ultimate chess match.
As low as $185.99
Great Players: Boris Spassky
Item #: CK0042
Availability: In Stock
This disk Great Players contains all the games of the 10th world champion, Boris Spassky, one of the greatest exponents of attack in chess history. GM Khalifman, himself a former world champion, comments on 400 games and 1,965 games contain short annotations. Plus tournament/match record and 50 rare photos and a tutorial section with 185 quiz questions. While . . .
Price: $26.99
Professional Wood Chess Pieces with 3 3/4" King -...
Item #: HS2041
Availability: Ships from Another Warehouse
The Professional Series Chess Set from the House of Staunton is a full tournament-sized chess set made of boxwood and ebonized wood. It features a 3.75" King with a 1.75"diameter base. The chess pieces are hand carved by master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods.
The chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base . . .
Price: $159.99
How to Reassess Your Chess: The Complete Chess-Mastery...
Item #: SI5006
Availability: Out of Stock
How to Reassess Your Chess--the Complete Chess-Mastery Course, published by Silman-James Press, is a popular step-by-step course that will create a marked improvement in anyone's game. In clear, direct language, Author IM Jeremy Silman shows how to dissect a position, recognize its individual parts, and ultimately find the move that conforms to the needs of that particular . . .
Price: $16.15
Kasparov: How His Predecessors Misled Him About Chess
Item #: BA388263
Availability: In Stock
Humorous--a little tongue in cheek--with a grin the authors say this book is a "unique reaction to a unique collection of creative works." In his best-selling series, My Great Predecessors, Gary Kasparovg deeply analyzed the styles of twelve previous world champions and praised their important contributions to chess.
But in this book--a humorous and . . .
Price: $19.99
Whiz Kids Teach Chess: Chess for 16-Under Players by T...
Item #: CA0079
Availability: In Stock
Today's most promising young chess players present a fascinating look at learning chess--complete with a step-by-step primer on basic chess play, large diagrams, and easy-to-understand explanations targeted toward novices under age sixteen.
Price: $11.21
United States Chess Federation's Official Rules o...
Item #: MC5594
Availability: In Stock
The U.S. Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess is the only official rulebook for chess. Serious players at every level as well as chess club teachers, directors, and tournament sponsors should have it on hand during every match.
This new edition features the latest rules, including guidelines for the popular game of speed chess, an updated quick rating . . .
Price: $17.06
Fighting Chess DVD Series: Combat Chess: Volume 1 - Te...
Item #: RO0551
Availability: In Stock
The author reveals his ten secret rules of play of attacking play. These ten lethal weapons are easy to follow golden rules, and a unique insight into attacking strategy. Highly recommended for players of all standards. Soon you will be shocking your opponets in your games with these lethal weapons.
Price: $19.99
Starting Out: The Sicilian, Second Edition
Item #: EV445886
Availability: In Stock
This is an updated and largely expanded edition of Starting Out: The Sicilian, the highly acclaimed guide to the most popular and famous opening in chess.
In this user-friendly book, Grandmaster John Emms goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Sicilian Defence and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, . . .
Price: $20.76
12" Superior Folding Wooden Magnetic Travel Chess...
Item #: SR0602
Availability: In Stock
The 12" Superior Folding Wooden Magnetic Travel Chess Set is the nicest folding travel chess set available. At a large, but manageable, 12" x 6" when folded, this board can go anywhere, but make you feel like you are still playing at home! It is made of quality boxwood and features absolutely stunning workmanship. The pieces are beautifully hand carved in the . . .
As low as $55.99
Play 1 b4!: Shock Your Opponents With the Sokolsky
Item #: EV445602
Availability: In Stock
In the chess openings book Play 1 b4!: Shock Your opponents with the Sokolsky from Everyman Chess, authors Yury Lapshun and Nick Conticello give you the chance to surprise your opponent on the very first move!
Do you enjoy playing creatively from the beginning of the chess game? Look no further than 1 b4!
With this aggressive pawn lunge White takes the game . . .
Price: $0.00
Imperfect Quality Magnetic Travel Chess Set
Item #: SD0650
Availability: In Stock
This Quality Magnetic Travel Chess Set is a snap-closed plastic box with plastic hinges that opens up to a 8" x 8" board with a 6 3/4" x 6 3/4" playing area. Its 7/8" squares are a perfect fit for the small 3-dimensional chess pieces whose magnetic bases keep them firmly planted on the board, no matter where you travel. The board features algebraic notation . . .
Price: $0.00
TobyChess 20 Chess DVD Mega-Combo
Item #: 1579
Availability: Out of Stock
TobyChess 20 Chess DVD Mega-Combo is a chess players dream collection! The multi-disc combination includes the following:
Deep Tactics 6.5
Price: $69.99
Basic Wood Analog Chess Clock
Item #: 0444P
Availability: In Stock
The Basic Wood Chess Clock is an easy to use analog clock in a handsome light wood case. Just wind up the movement, set the hands and you are ready to go. This chess clock is ideal for schools & clubs or for anyone who wants the simplicity of an analog chess clock. Do not over-wind and it will provide good service to you or your club.
Not sure how to use an analog . . .
As low as $19.99
Chess Strategy by classic chess-great, Edward Lasker
Item #: DO20582
Availability: In Stock
Chess Strategy is written by chess-icon Edward Lasker. It is one of those must-have books for anyone collecting classic chess instruction books for their chess library, as well as for anyone who wants to improve their chess skills.
Chess Strategy is one of a half-dozen great theoretical works in chess. It shows principles of action above and beyond moves. Is has . . .
Price: $7.49
Fighting Chess DVD Series: Combat Chess: Volume 2 - Al...
Item #: RO0552
Availability: In Stock
Get your eye in as a combat chessplayer and your results will definitely improve! Hodgson unravels and explains the attacking mysteries of his finest games so you can use his lethal weapons and combat ideas in practice. This video also features Hodgson's unique six point combat test in which you can see how far your attacking skills have developed - from beginner to World . . .
Price: $19.99
Roman's Lab Vol 7: Think and Play Like a Grandmas...
Item #: RO0107
Availability: In Stock
Romans Volume 7, Think and Play Like a GrandMaster, takes you through a series of simple and easy-to-follow games to show how Grandmasters approach the game.
Learn about:
Your playing strength will improve dramatically as Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili gives you insights on how to truly think and play like a GrandMaster". More than 4 . . .
Price: $16.99
The Big Book of Chess: Everything You Need to Know to ...
Item #: CA1334
Availability: In Stock
The Big Book of Chess: Everything You Need to Know to Win at Chess, is written by Eric Schiller. Readers not only learn the basics of chess and how to play it well, they also learn all about the game from world champions and their famous games. It also has all sorts of chess trivia and interesting bits about famous people who just love playing chess.
The Big Book . . .
Price: $13.46
Chess Tactics for Beginners
Item #: CK0026
Availability: In Stock
Windows Vista or Windows 7 users: Please see the following special instructions for installing your Convekta software.
The Chess Tactics for Beginners is based on a bestseller by the experienced coach Sergey Ivashchenko. Intended for beginners, both children and adults. Exercises are arranged in five courses according to their increasing difficulty. Each . . .
Price: $23.99
Total Chess Training II
Item #: CK0018
Availability: In Stock
This is Total Chess second compilation of popular training programs for studying all the chess game phases: opening, middlegame and endgame.
On this CD you will find five programs not included in the first Total Training package: Total Chess Training II includes more than 11,000 study examples and exercises for chess players with the ELO rating from 1700 to 2400!
Price: $68.99
Total Chess Training III
Item #: CK0226
Availability: Out of Stock
This is the third compilation of popular training programs on 5 CDs, that covers some aspects of chess: Tactics, Combinations, Strategy and Middlegame. On this CD you will find five programs not included in the first or second Total Training package:
Advanced Chess School
Advanced Chess School is an interactive tutorial for those inexperienced . . .
Price: $68.99
Roman's Lab Vol 13: Maximize Your Opening Succes...
Item #: RO0113
Availability: In Stock
In Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 13: Maximize Your Opening Success with Black for the Ambitious Tournament Player, Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili goes through many of the improvements in chess opening theory for the black pieces based on his own GM experience and analysis.
These include:
Almost 2 hours of video chess instruction! . . .
Price: $16.99
Collector Staunton Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King in Na...
Item #: HS0023
Availability: In Stock
This set of House of Staunton Collector Chess Pieces in Natural and Red with a 3 3/4" King is well known in the chess world for branded quality and style. It meets all tournament standards and is a definite head-turner in the tournament hall. It features beautifully designed pieces that are proportionally perfect.
Each of the pieces are very heavily weighted . . .
As low as $30.99
Collector Staunton Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King Ivory...
Item #: HS0027
Availability: In Stock
This set of House of Staunton Collector Chess Pieces in Ivory and Red with a 3 3/4" King is well known in the chess world for branded quality and style. It meets all tournament standards and is a definite head-turner in the tournament hall. It features beautifully designed pieces that are proportionally perfect.
Each of the pieces are very heavily weighted to . . .
As low as $30.99
Saitek Competition Pro Chess Clock III
Item #: 0411
Availability: In Stock
The Saitek Competition Pro Game Clock III is one of our favorite chess clocks (digital chess timers.) This chess clock is durable and rugged enough for the heavy handed, and advanced enough to have many timing features and is sure to meet your requirements.
The Competition Pro Game Clock III is suitable for a variety of games, from competitive chess matches to . . .
As low as $34.99
Silver Chess Clock
Item #: 0419
Availability: In Stock
The "Silver" Chess timer from Euro Chess International is the official chess clock of the European Chess Union and tested and approved by the International Chess Federation or FIDE. This clock is a perfect blend of functionality and price. Timing modes includes; Blitz, Rapid, Hourglass, Bronstein-Blitz, Fischer-Bonus, Fischer-Blitz, Several Tournament Modes with both . . .
As low as $55.99
Imperfect - 18" Classic Folding Sheesham Board
Item #: SDSR0241
Availability: In Stock
This Classic Folding Sheesham board's timeless style is reminiscent of classic folding wooden chess boards. When folded it is 9" x 18" x 1 1/2"and the outside shows the beautiful grain of the wood.
Because the board is so slim storage is easy.
Price: $0.00
Roman's Lab Vol 11: Greatest Games of Chess Ever ...
Item #: RO0111
Availability: In Stock
In Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 11: Greatest Games of Chess Ever Played Part 2, Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili goes over in great detail many more of the most important and instructional chess games ever played.
These include:
More than 2 hours of video chess instruction!
Price: $16.99
Susan Polgar's Vol 3: Winning Chess the Easy Way ...
Item #: RO0303
Availability: In Stock
Susan Polgar's Volume 3: Winning Chess the Easy Way: Essential Chess Tactics and Combinations, proves the old adage that says Chess is 99% tactics.
In this DVD, Grandmaster Susan Polgar will introduce the most common tactical elements in chess. Tactics are maneuvers that take advantage of short-term opportunities, often (but not necessarily) involving . . .
Price: $18.99
Chess Explained: The Grunfeld
Item #: GA454067
Availability: In Stock
Chess Explained: The Grunfeld, is a Gambit publication written by International Master Valentin Bogdanov . The Grunfeld is essentially an opening of grand ideas, which need to be understood well in order to get to grips with the theory and handle the resulting positions.
This book provides a discussion of all major lines, and a special contribution from Viacheslav . . .
Price: $22.99
Chess Exam: Matches against Chess Legends You vs Bobby...
Item #: OT6117
Availability: In Stock
Best-selling and award-winning author, International Master Igor Khmelnitsky, gathers examples from Bobby Fischer's games that are educational, entertaining, and can be studied without a board.
In each of the examples you will take the seat of Fischer's opponent and be asked to come up with an assessment and a move. Based on your response you are . . .
Price: $19.95
The Rules of Winning Chess
Item #: EV445961
Availability: Out of Stock
Some players seem to be naturally gifted at chess. Almost effortlessly they seem to know what to do in every position. They recognize the best squares for their pieces. They know whether to seize the initiative with a bold attack or play quietly--whether to trade pieces or avoid exchanges--how to exploit opponents' weaknesses while minimizing the effect of their own. They make . . .
Price: $21.49
Total Chess Training
Item #: CK0017
Availability: Out of Stock
Total Chess Training consists of five magnificent educational programs: Chess Tactics Art 3.0; Strategy 2.0; Encyclopedia of Middlegame; Encyclopedia of Opening Blunders; Studies 2.0 with new printing possibilities, covering every phase or aspect of chess:
Altogether Total Chess Training includes more than 9000 commented games and positions to be solved for chess players with . . .
Price: $68.99
Imperfect 18" Classic Folding Rosewood Board
Item #: SDSR0240
Availability: In Stock
This Classic Folding Rosewood Board's timeless style is reminiscent of classic folding wooden chess boards. It is made of alternating rosewood and boxwood squares with a beautiful sheesham border.
When folded it is 9" x 18" x 1 1/2" and the outside shows the beautiful grain of the wood. Because the board is so slim storage is easy.
Price: $0.00
Imperfect 16" Classic Folding Rosewood Board
Item #: SDSR0235
Availability: Out of Stock
This Classic Folding Rosewood board's timeless style is reminiscent of classic folding wooden chess boards. The board is made of alternating Rosewood and Boxwood squares with a beautiful Sheesham border. When folded it is 8" x 16" x 1 1/4" and the outside shows the beautiful grain of the wood.
Because the board is so slim, storage is easy.
Price: $14.99
Great British Chess Triumphs Vol 1 & 2
Item #: RO0419
Availability: Out of Stock
Great British Chess Triumphs Volumes 1 & 2 is a two volume set that relives live coverage of the win by Tony Miles against Anatoly Karpov. This footage had lain dormant on forgotten video tape in cellars in Berlin for almost a quarter of a century.
BBC technicians had previously gone on strike and refused to screen this historic win by the British grandmaster over . . .
Price: $25.99
Pocket Mini-Magnetic Travel Chess Set
Item #: 0640
Availability: In Stock
This Mini Magnetic Pocket Travel Chess Set is a fun little set that easily fits in a pocket. It has a snap-closed plastic box with plastic hinges that opens up to a 5.25" x 5.25" board and 1/2" black and white squares. The 3 dimensional pieces stay put with magnetic bases that keep them firmly planted on the board no matter where you travel. The King is 11/16" . . .
As low as $1.67
The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess
Item #: BA388003
Availability: In Stock
The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess is written by Andrew Soltis and published by Batsford Chess. As a professional journalist and popular chess author, International Master Andrew Soltis is perhaps the best qualified to collect and edit this treasury of chess wisdom through the ages.
With quotations running the gamut from timeless irony (The winner of the game . . .
Price: $19.99
Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur
Item #: DO279472
Availability: In Stock
In Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur, 25 chess games between master and amateur were chosen, arranged, and annotated to help amateurs learn how to avoid a variety of weak strategic and tactical moves and improve their games.
Selected, by World Chess Champion Max Euwe and by Walter Meiden, a typical amateur player, the games point out graphically how the chess master . . .
In Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 14: Improve your Combinational Preparation and Tactical Skills Part 1, Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili explores the thematic tactical combinations that result from common openings.
These include: thematic combinations, intuition, pattern recognition, most unusual combinations, combinations in the opening that come from . . .
In Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 15: Improve Combinational Preparation & Tactical Skills Part 2, Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili explores the thematic tactical combinations that result from common openings.
These include: Almost 2 hours of video chess instruction!
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Morphy's Games of Chess
Item #: DO3867
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Morphy's Games of Chess features 300 games by arguably the greatest player of all time, Paul Morphy.
It has:
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Chess Mazes: A New Kind of Chess Puzzle for Everyone
Item #: RU0232
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A great puzzle book to encourage the development of chess visualization. The planning and visualization skills taught here translate directly to over-the-board chess and have many other applications as well, for players and instructors alike.
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Chess Shirt: Chess - Carolina Blue
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A Wholesale Chess exclusive design chess shirt. The 'Chess' chess shirt comes as a Carolina Blue shirt with black design. Available in sizes Youth Medium to Adult Extra Large.
You'll love wearing this pre-shrunk 50% cotton/50% polyester chess t-shirt with a seamless collar, taped neck and shoulders, and double needle stitching for endurance and high . . .
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Chess Resources - Chess: Ready, Steady, Go
Item #: BB0006
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Chess: Ready, Steady, Go! is a comprehensive and entertaining approach which will teach you the game of chess. In less than three hours, International Maser Andrew Martin shows you all you need to know to become a proficient player. You will learn how to play chess quickly and efficiently.
Chess: Ready, Steady, Go! is perfect for youngsters or teachers who . . .
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Clear 36" Demo Replacement Chess Pieces
Item #: 0856
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We have the new CLEAR 36" demo pieces to replace your current set - you know, the one that is half being held to gether by tape and the other half cardboard cut-outs made by your students.
The CLEAR pieces allow your students to see more of the chessboard and making teaching much easier. These pieces fit the Super 36" Demo Board perfectly and are modeled . . .
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Starting Out: The Scandinavian
Item #: EV445824
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In recent years the Scandinavian has been catapulted into the limelight, and it has now firmly established itself as an opening to be reckoned with.
Why has it become popular? Because it's easy to play - in the majority of lines Black relies upon the same system of development. Also there's still relatively little theory when compared to mainline . . .
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White 36" Demo Replacement Chess Pieces
Item #: 0855
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We have 36" demo pieces to replace your current set - you know, the one that is half being held to gether by tape and the other half cardboard cut-outs made by your students. Time to get some replacement demo board pieces. These pieces fit the Super 36" Demo Board perfectly and are modeled after popular chess fonts that are used in today's books and computer programs . . .
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Pocket Chess Endings
Item #: CK0049
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Pocket Chess Endings is the best program for studying the endgame on a Pocket PC. The author, well-known coach and grandmaster Panchenko, worked through this chess material for over 20 years. Many experts regard his endgame handbook as the best in the field. Thousands of chess players in Russia have used it to study the endgame and many of them are now grandmasters.
Price: $18.99
Collector Staunton Chess Pieces with 4" King Ivor...
Item #: HS0032
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The House of Staunton Collector Chess Pieces with 4" King in Ivory and Red are among the finest brand of plastic chess sets available. This chess set features beautifully designed chess pieces that are proportionally perfect. It meets all tournament standards and definitely gets a lot of attention at clubs and events.
These pieces are nearly four times the . . .
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Hastings Staunton Chess Pieces 3 7/8" King Ivory-...
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The Hastings Staunton Chess Pieces in Ivory and Red are the newest plastic chess pieces from the House of Staunton. This set is a perfect combination of beauty and price. Each set is made of the highest quality plastic and features wonderful design and workmanship. This chess set meets all tournament standards. It is triple-weighted and comes with an extra Queen of each color.
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Collector Staunton Chess Pieces with 4" King Natu...
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The House of Staunton Collector Chess Pieces with 4" King in Natural and Red are among the finest brand of plastic chess sets available. This chess set features beautifully designed chess pieces that are proportionally perfect. It meets all tournament standards and definitely gets a lot of attention at clubs and events.
These pieces are nearly four times the . . .
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Collector Staunton Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King Natur...
Item #: HS0026
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This set of House of Staunton Collector Chess Pieces in Black and Natural with a 3 3/4" King is well known in the chess world for branded quality and style. It meets all tournament standards and is a definite head-turner in the tournament hall. It features beautifully designed pieces that are proportionally perfect.
Each of the pieces are very heavily . . .
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Collector Staunton Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King Ivory...
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This set of House of Staunton Collector Chess Pieces in Ivory and Black with a 3 3/4" King is well known in the chess world for branded quality and style. It meets all tournament standards and is a definite head-turner in the tournament hall. It features beautifully designed pieces that are proportionally perfect.
Each of the pieces are very heavily weighted . . .
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Hastings Staunton Chess Pieces 3 7/8" King Natura...
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The Hastings Staunton Chess Pieces in Natural and Red are the newest plastic chess pieces from the House of Staunton. This set is a perfect combination of beauty and price. Each set is made of the highest quality plastic and features wonderful design and workmanship. This chess set meets all tournament standards. It is triple-weighted and comes with an extra Queen of each color.
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Marshall Staunton Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King in Nat...
Item #: HS0053
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These Marshall Staunton Chess Pieces in Natural and Red are from the House of Staunton brand. This set is very attractive and has elegant Staunton features. Each set is made of the highest quality plastic and features wonderful design and workmanship.
This chess set meets all tournament standards. It is triple-weighted and comes with an extra Queen of each color.
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Marshall Staunton Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King in Ivo...
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These Marshall Staunton Chess Pieces in Ivory and Red are from the House of Staunton brand. This set is very attractive and has elegant Staunton features. Each set is made of the highest quality plastic and features wonderful design and workmanship.
This chess set meets all tournament standards. It is triple-weighted and comes with an extra Queen of each color.
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Play the Sicilian Kan: A Dynamic and Flexible Repertoi...
Item #: EV445817
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Play the Sicilian Kan: A dynamic and flexible repertoire for Black, is a chess openings book written by Johan Hellsten and published by Everyman Chess. This excellent chess book demonstrates that the Kan is an ideal choice as an opening weapon against 1 e4--as it is one of the easiest variations of the Sicilian to learn and play.
Play the Sicilian Kan shows . . .
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Basic Slotted Chess Demo Board with Red & Black Pieces...
Item #: 0825
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This Slotted Chess Demo Board is a serviceable, less expensive type of demo board for those who are really on a tight budget. It has all 32 chess pieces, 16 in red and 16 in black, which fit into the board through slots cut into the board material.
These boards are great for teaching, group analyzing, or displaying tournament chess games in progress. The demo . . .
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Chess Opening Essentials, Vol 3, Indian Defences, Com...
Item #: NEW912703
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Chess Opening Essentials, Volume 3, Indian Defenses, Complete,is the third in the series of Openings books published by New In Chess. The series presents the ideas & plans behind ALL chess openings!
Chess Opening Essentials, Volume 3, is an accessible primer and reference book about chess openings focusing on the variations of Indian Defenses. It provides a solid . . .
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Jon Speelman's Chess Puzzle Book
Item #: GA00961
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Jon Speelman is one of the most successful British chess-players of all time, and is renowned for the creativity of his play and his remarkable calculating ability. He is also an extremely experienced writer and chess coach. His personal selection of chess puzzles will infuriate, entertain, test and instruct chess-players of all levels..Themed sections include:
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Forcing Chess MovesThe Key to Better Calculation
Item #: NEW912437
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Forcing Chess Moves: The Key to Better Calculation, asks the question, Why is it that your brain so often refuses to consider winning chess tactics?
Every chess fan marvels at the wonderful combinations used by famous masters to win games. How do they find those fantastic moves? Do they have a special vision? And why do computers outwit us tactically?
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Chess Strategy For Club Players
Item #: NEW912680
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Every club player knows the problem: the opening has ended, and now what? First find the right plan, then the good moves will follow!
With Chess Strategy For Club Players, International Master Herman Grooten presents to amateur players a complete and structured course on how to recognize key characteristics in all types of positions and how to make use of those . . .
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The Ideas Behind the Chess Openings: Algebraic Edition...
Item #: MC7561
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Ideas Behind the Chess Openings, a 192 page paperback chess book, is written by International Grandmaster Reuben Fine.
In the opening, each player tries to control the center, set up a flexible pawn structure, develop the pieces rapidly and harmoniously, sometimes even go for direct attack. But there are so many complicated variations -- how can you memorize them . . .
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The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played 62 Mas...
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The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played: 62 Masterpieces of Chess Strategy, offers 62 masterly demonstrations of the basic strategies of winning.
It features games by the greatest chess masters such as Capablanca, Tarrasch, Fischer, Alekhine, Lasker and others.
Each game offers a classic example of a fundamental problem and its best . . .
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Chess Opening Essentials, Vol 1, the Complete 1.e4
Item #: NEW912031
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Most chess opening books are either too detailed or too shallow. Chess Opening Essentials has exactly the right balance and is an accessible primer and a reference book at the same time. It gives a flavor of how every opening works and explains the similarities with other openings, as well as the differences. In addition, it also points at the various Middlegame plans that apply . . .
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Susan Polgar's Vol 6: Winning Chess the Easy Way ...
Item #: RO0306
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Susan Polgar's Volume 6: Winning Chess the Easy Way -- How To Think Like A Grandmaster...A Special Edition from the Las Vegas International Chess Festival, is a special 2 DVD set.
On disc 1 Susan shares with you three of her best and highly instructional games on how a grandmaster thinks, reasons and approaches each move. This DVD will help you to take these . . .
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Saitek Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer Computer
Item #: 1350
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The Saitek Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer Computer is a fabulous home chess trainer. This great chess computer features 64 playing levels including Fun, Casual, Blitz, Bronstein, Bonus Timer, Tournament, Fixed Depth and Tactical. And, it actually talks to you as you play! It can encourage you and offer you advice. It has plenty of features to make this the ideal home chess coach. . . .
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Shredder 12
Item #: CB0521
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Finally! The famous Shredder 12 chess playing software from Chessbase is on its way!
No other chess program has won so many world championship titles. The new edition of Shredder is stronger than all previous versions. German developer Meyer Kahlen: The improvements are visible all over the place. Especially the search and the evaluation have become much more . . .
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Saitek Mephisto Chess Challenger Computer
Item #: 1352
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Want the ultimate Chess Challenge? Try the Saitek Mephisto Chess Challenger! Designed for expert chess players, this powerful computer is designed to challenge your play, sharpen your tactics, and advance you to new playing levels.
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Chess Shirt: Chess - White
Item #: WSC404-P
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A Wholesale Chess exclusive design chess shirt. The 'Chess' chess shirt comes as a white shirt with black design. Available in sizes Youth Medium to Adult Extra Large.
You'll love wearing this pre-shrunk 50% cotton/50% polyester chess t-shirt with a seamless collar, taped neck and shoulders, and double needle stitching for endurance and high . . .
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Travel Giant Chess Board -- 9' x 9'
Item #: 0718
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Our Giant Travel Chessboard is made of heavy-duty nylon fabric with 13" stitched squares. This chess board can be folded, walked on, beaten-up and it still looks great! It can also be machine washed. It accommodates the giant chess pieces perfectly and folds down to a tiny 15" x 15" x 1". It is the perfect giant chess board for conventions, indoors, outdoors and . . .
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Collector Staunton Chess Pieces with 4" King Ivor...
Item #: HS0029
Availability: In Stock
The House of Staunton Collector Chess Pieces with 4" King in Ivory and Black are among the finest brand of plastic chess sets available. This chess set features beautifully designed chess pieces that are proportionally perfect. It meets all tournament standards and definitely gets a lot of attention at clubs and events.
These pieces are nearly four times the . . .
As low as $38.99
Collector Staunton Chess Pieces with 4" King Natu...
Item #: HS0031
Availability: In Stock
The House of Staunton Collector Chess Pieces with 4" King in Natural and Black are among the finest brand of plastic chess sets available. This chess set features beautifully designed chess pieces that are proportionally perfect. It meets all tournament standards and definitely gets a lot of attention at clubs and events.
These pieces are nearly four times . . .
As low as $38.99
Marshall Staunton Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King Natura...
Item #: HS0055
Availability: In Stock
These Marshall Staunton Chess Pieces in Natural and Black are from the House of Staunton brand. This set is very attractive and has elegant Staunton features. Each set is made of the highest quality plastic and features wonderful design and workmanship.
This chess set meets all tournament standards. It is triple-weighted and comes with an extra Queen of each . . .
As low as $24.99
Hastings Staunton Chess Pieces 3 7/8" King Ivory-...
Item #: HS0045
Availability: In Stock
The Hastings Staunton Chess Pieces in Ivory and Black are the newest plastic chess pieces from the House of Staunton. This set is a perfect combination of beauty and price. Each set is made of the highest quality plastic and features wonderful design and workmanship. This chess set meets all tournament standards. It is triple-weighted and comes with an extra Queen of each color.
As low as $18.99
Marshall Staunton Chess Pieces 3 3/4" King Ivory-...
Item #: HS0050
Availability: In Stock
These Marshall Staunton Chess Pieces in Ivory and Black are from the House of Staunton brand. This set is very attractive and has elegant Staunton features. Each set is made of the highest quality plastic and features wonderful design and workmanship.
This chess set meets all tournament standards. It is triple-weighted and comes with an extra Queen of each color.
As low as $24.99
Hastings Staunton Chess Pieces 3 7/8" King Natura...
Item #: HS0046
Availability: Out of Stock
The Hastings Staunton Chess Pieces in Natural and Black are the newest plastic chess pieces from the House of Staunton. This set is a perfect combination of beauty and price. Each set is made of the highest quality plastic and features wonderful design and workmanship. This chess set meets all tournament standards. It is triple-weighted and comes with an extra Queen of each color.
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More Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps 2
Item #: FI499X
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More Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps 2 is a follow up to the ever-popular book, Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps, Volume 1.
It is written by US National Master and chess instructor, Bruce Pandolfini. In More Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps 2, Pandolfini illustrates 200 new and effective moves for the challenging first phase of the game, He explains strategies and . . .
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A World Champion's Guide to Chess: Step-by-step I...
Item #: MC6531
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Susan Polgar, 4-time World Chess Champion, became a living legend by following the methods taught by her father, Laszlo Polgar, the famous Hungarian chess coach. In A World Champion's Guide to Chess, Susan reveals these masterful tactics and techniques to players of all ages. With coauthor Paul Truong, an 11-time National Champion, she begins with the basics of . . .
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Fritz 12
Item #: CB0499
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In the few months that Fritz 12 has been out since its 2009 release, it has quickly become the top selling chess software at Wholesale Chess. You can now purchase Fritz 12 and enjoy FREE SHIPPING via Media Mail on orders being shipped within the lower 48 states.
Why Fritz?
The Washington Post calls Fritz "the worlds most popular chess . . .
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606 Puzzles For Chess Nuts
Item #: BA760228
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606 Puzzles for Chess Nuts is written by Fred Wilson & Bruce Alberston. For the true chess nut, the 64 squares of the chessboard represent a world of imaginative possibilities, where a bright idea can make the difference between triumph and destruction, victory and defeat.
Each of these 606 puzzles re-creates that world, putting the reader into a realistic game . . .
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Rybka 4 Computer Chess World Champion
Item #: CB0540
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The long-awaited Rybka 4 is finally ready to ship. Order your number one chess software program today!
Rybka 4: World Chess Champion
Rybka has been the uncontested number one in computer chess for years. Since its great breakthrough in 2006, the program has won one world title after the other.
What makes Rybka 4 . . .
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Official Rules of Chess: Professional, Scholastic & In...
Item #: CA0923
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Endorsed by the Chess Education Association (CEA), the official body for scholastic chess in the U.S., this rule-book is the essential guide to the professional, scholastic, and internet rules of chess. Written in plain English for practical use, players learn everything they need to know about rules, tournaments, rating systems, etiquette for in-person and online play, and chess . . .
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The ABC of The Modern Slav
Item #: CB0013
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The ABC of The Modern Slav is a Chessbase Fritz Trainer Opening program by Andrew Martin.
The Slav defense to the Queen's Gambit has always had a solid reputation, dating right back to the days of Lasker, Alekhine and Capablanca. However, it's only in the last 15 years that the popularity of the opening has really taken off --and taken off at all . . .
Price: $29.99
Susan Polgar's Learning Chess the Easy Way: Ches...
Item #: RO0350
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Susan Polgar's Learning Chess the Easy Way: Chess for Absolute Beginners, is by far one of the best DVDs ever made to teach beginners how to play the worlds greatest game.
Susan teaches beginners basic chess knowledge with the aid of great graphics and animation. She includes the topics of: rules, pieces, points, moves, tactics, checkmates, notations, and . . .
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The Chess Instructor 2009 A Compendium for Chess Teach...
Item #: NEW912475
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The Chess Instructor 2009, features training methods, information about chess in schools, exercises, explanations from top chess coaches, descriptions of the benefits of learning chess, interviews, tools for chess instructors, reviews and more.
In the last decade there has been a phenomenal growth of chess within the educational community. The popularity of chess . . .
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Roman's Chess DVD Openings Encyclopedia: Volume 2...
Item #: RO0202
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In Roman's Encyclopedia of 40 Essential Chess Openings, Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili gives you his preferred lines for Black and white against 40 different openings for all playing levels.
In Volume 2 of the 4 part series, Roman teaches:
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Roman's Chess DVD Openings Encyclopedia: Volume 3...
Item #: RO0203
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In Roman's Encyclopedia of 40 Essential Chess Openings, Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili gives you his preferred lines for Black and White against 40 different openings for all playing levels.
Volume 3 of the 4 part series includes,
Price: $16.99
Roman's Chess DVD Openings Encyclopedia: Volume 4...
Item #: RO0204
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In Roman's Encyclopedia of 40 Essential Chess Openings, Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili gives you his preferred lines for Black and White against 40 different openings for all playing levels.
Volume 4 of the 4 part series includes :
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27" Chess Demo Board with White Pieces and Bag
Item #: 0826P
Availability: In Stock
The 27 inch Chess Demo Board with White Pieces and Bag is a great tool for teaching, group analyzing, or displaying tournament chess games in progress. The 27" demo board has 3 inch squares and large, easily recognizable pieces. This demo set is perfect for small to medium sized groups.
The pieces have a white background printed with colored chess pieces and are . . .
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27" Chess Demo Board with Clear Pieces and Bag
Item #: 0828P
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The 27 inch Chess Demo Board with Clear Pieces and Bag is a great tool for teaching, group analyzing, or displaying tournament chess games in progress. The 27" demo board has 3 inch squares and large, easily recognizable pieces. This demo set is perfect for small to medium sized groups.
The pieces have a clear background printed with colored chess pieces. The . . .
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Roman's Lab Vol 16: Learn to Play the English Ope...
Item #: RO0116
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Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili is the formost chess video chess lecturer. In volume 16 GM Roman will teach you the unique way he plays White's most solid and easy to learn repertoire. Complex theory and variations are replaced with easy to learn plans and strategies that will teach you how to achieve good positions against all of black's responses.
Price: $16.99
Roman's Lab Vol 25: Easy Way to Beat The Pirc Mod...
Item #: RO0125
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In Roman's Lab Chess DVD Video Volume 25: Easy Way to Beat The Pirc Modern Defense,Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili will give you an easy to follow opening plan where you will get a clear advantage against Pirc Modern defense and, at the same time, severely limit your opponents counter play.
Roman uses a timely a4 and h3 line to achieve fantastic results at . . .