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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This instructional book is a thorough and comprehensive guide to the game of chess, written for more advanced players. It covers a variety of strategies, tactics, and openings, and includes numerous diagrams and examples to illustrate key points. A...

This comprehensive guide to the game of draughts features select games from the works of Payne and Sturges, newly arranged and revised by Reuben Roy, and with the addition of Polish Draughts. Whether you're a seasoned player or are just learning the...

This book is a fascinating account of the life and work of Kenneth Digby, a celebrated chess player and teacher. With insights into Digby's teaching methods and analysis of his key games, this book is an invaluable resource for chess enthusiasts and...

This challenging book offers a series of chess problems designed to put your skills to the test. With intricate puzzles and complex scenarios, this book is not for the faint-hearted. But for those who love a good mental workout and are looking to take...

Dieses Buch ist ein Klassiker der Schachliteratur und wurde erstmals 1795 veröffentlicht. Der Autor Johann Allgaier gibt detaillierte Anweisungen für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene, um ihre Fähigkeiten im Schachspiel zu verbessern. Die verschiedenen...

Un guide détaillé pour jouer au Whist, un jeu de cartes populaire à l'époque de la publication du livre. Le Code du Whist fournit des règles précises pour le jeu ainsi que des exemples illustratifs pour aider les joueurs à améliorer leur stratégie et à...

This comprehensive guide to the game of chess is a must-have for players of all levels. With detailed instructions on the rules and strategies of the game, as well as endless variations and combinations, this volume offers something for every player,...

A bibliography and guide to the literature of the game of checkers, including historical and instructional works, fiction and poetry, and periodicals.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base...

The British Chess Magazine remains one of the most respected publications in the world of chess. Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer to the game, this magazine will provide you with insights, tips, and strategies to help you take your game...

This book is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess. Antonius van der Linde's Leerboek van het Schaakspel covers everything from the basic rules of the game to advanced tactics and strategies. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in chess...

Lettere sopra il gioco degli scacchi è un testo classico sulla teoria degli scacchi scritto dal celebre giurista e scacchista italiano Giambatista Verci. Il libro fornisce un'analisi approfondita delle mosse, delle aperture e delle strategie del gioco...

Learn the basics of draughts and checkers with Scattergood's clear and concise guide. With simplified notation and explanations of common strategies and tactics, this book is a great introduction for beginners.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Sharpen your checkers skills with this classic guide to the game. With expert advice and clear explanations, beginners and experienced players alike will find valuable tips to enhance their play.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

First published in the 19th century, Foster's Whist Manual is a classic guide to the game of whist. Covering everything from the rules of play to advanced strategies and tactics, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their...

A unique collection of photographic portraits of some of the greatest checkers players of all time, including world champions and leading players from the US, UK, and beyond, accompanied by biographical information and analysis of their games.This work...

Draughts, also known as checkers, is a classic board game that has been played for centuries. In this comprehensive guide, Frank Dunne offers strategies and tips for both beginners and advanced players, as well as insights into the history and culture of...

This classic guide to the card game of whist provides detailed instructions on how to play, along with tips on strategy, etiquette, and tactics. The book covers both the basic principles of the game and more advanced tactics, making it an ideal resource...

Dieses Buch ist das ultimative Handbuch für alle Schachliebhaber. Es beinhaltet eine umfassende Anleitung für alle Aspekte des Schachspiels, von den Grundlagen bis zu fortgeschrittenen Techniken und Strategien. Max Langes klare und präzise Erklärungen...

Salvioli presenta un'introduzione completa alla teoria degli scacchi e alle strategie di gioco. Questo testo è una risorsa preziosa per i principianti e per coloro che desiderano migliorare le proprie abilità di gioco.This work has been selected by...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the game of draw-poker, including strategies and analysis of the game's probabilities. The book also includes insights from two famous magicians, Hardeen and Harry Houdini, who were renowned for their skill and...

John Philip Quinn provides a fascinating look into the world of gambling and the devices used to cheat in this historically significant book. Written in the early 20th century, this book provides insight into the methods used to cheat in popular gambling...

This book provides a history of the Manhattan Chess Club, one of the oldest and most prestigious chess clubs in the United States. It includes profiles of notable members, accounts of memorable matches and tournaments, and insights into the culture and...

First Chess Tournament is a story which follows a kid and their parents the night before their first chess tournament.The family reviews the rules of the chess tournament and also discuss the importance of preparation. This story is a follow up to the...

This theoretically solid opening repertoire for White, based on playing 5.d4 in the main line of the Ruy Lopez (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6), gives you a great way to bamboozle your opponent, who is probably unprepared for this variation and its...

HELP, what do I do now?Every bridge player learns basic cardplay techniques - finesses, eliminations, endplays, loser-on-loser, and so forth. The trick is to know which technique to use on each particular deal. What features of a bridge hand lead an...

This volume explores the best ways to use the bidding system in modern bridge. Beginning by establishing what the bidding needs to accomplish, it goes on to discuss every type of contested auction, and recommends useful methods and agreements from which...

In bridge, the 'declarer' is the one who nominates which suit is trumps; his/her partner's hand becomes the 'dummy'. Every intermediate bridge player is familiar with the routine techniques of dummy play. What this book describes are...

Even social bridge can be like a roller coaster, where partners rocket up and down together from euphoria to 'you idiot' - while club and tournament bridge are worse still. Indeed, when a married couple play bridge together, they tend to drag the...

Think you know Super Metroid? Think again!!This is the ultimate guide to Super Metroid on the SNES Classic and original Super Nintendo Entertainment System, from the creator of The Ultimate Guide series; bestselling author The...

STEP-BY-STEP EXERCISES Teacher’s Manual to accompany What Do These Bids Mean? Step-by-step exercises visualize everyone’s hands from their bids only. No cards!Multiple possible Bids and Rebids show minimum, medium, or maximum hands.Only the...

SUIT PREFERENCE SIGNALSIf there was ever an area in bridge that resembles walking thru a mine field this is it. No topic causes more confusion and arguments than suit preference signals. "Partner, I played a deuce. Why didn't you switch to a club?" is...

Do you ever expect to play in a world bridge championship? The 2012-2013 Scotland Senior team certainly didn't, but the story of how they got to Bali, and what happened to them once they got there, makes for fascinating reading.'The authors give the...

Bridge is one of the few games you don't have to play for money to enjoy. It's a fun game played by people who want to have fun, but often hide that fact with a serious face and demeanor. Bridge, like good love making, takes time, effort, patience,...

The object of this volume is to try and lessen the number of dreadful pauses which so many hostesses have experienced with their guests when no one bad courage enough to propose a new game, or had foresight enough to come prepared with a mental list of...

This illustrated guide to the game of whist offers a complete overview of the rules and strategies of this classic card game. With detailed illustrations and explanations, as well as advice on handling common situations and dealing with difficult...

A collection of fun and engaging party games, perfect for groups of friends or family looking to spend a lively evening together. Includes instructions for creating and performing charades, tableaux, and pantomimes.This work has been selected by scholars...

This esteemed Scandinavian periodical has been dedicated to tracking the latest developments in world chess since 1909. Now in its eighth and ninth volumes, the publication features in-depth analysis of the most important games, interviews with top...

Paul Wokes is a resident of the county of Lincolnshire in the UK. His lifelong passion has been Bridge, both playing and teaching the game. He and his partner, Dave Pettengell, have won every tournament in the County and have represented Lincolnshire in...

Discover a new world, where you can bridge the gap from virtual to reality. The world of Internet Bridge. You will meet people from all over the world. Get to know them and their cultural differences. You will find they are nice, intelligent,...

The life and chess games of ICCF IM Sture Nyman from Sweden, 1919-1997. Nyman was a three-time World Correspondence Chess Championship finalist and one of the top postal players of his era. 227 games, 30 annotated. Algebraic notation. 28 chess...

160 chess puzzles in two moves with solutions are included in this book (all in form of diagrams). Both beginning and intermediate readers can benefit from the book. Please keep in mind that as these are self-study exercises, you must be familiar with...

I recently made bank in Cherokee, North Carolina, Vegas, Tahoe, and Maricopa, Arizona, all in the same month playing poker.Winning Three Card Poker: A Pocket Guide! was my first book. Ive written seven books on table games since. Theyre sold in 39,000...

Perhaps no casino game is as scintillating and sexy as craps. Its been around forever, is prominent in movies, and it pays astronomical payouts; yet its not very well understood. I call it the in vogue game! Chicks dig it! Ill bring you out of the dark,...

As I wrote in the chapter on losing, you wont always win and THERE IS NO SURE WINNING EVEN WITH MY CONCEPTS!. Bet only what you can afford to lose and see you at the top!

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