eBooks
- eBook: Starting Out: Closed Sicilian – Richard Palliser
The Closed Sicilian is an ideal weapon for players who wish for an aggressive way to attack the Sicilian but have neither the time nor the inclination to learn the seemingly endless mountains of opening theory associated with Open Sicilians. In the Closed Sicilian an awareness of the typical themes is far more important than [...]
- eBook: Starting Out: d-pawn Attacks: The Colle-Zukertort, Barry and 150 Attacks – Richard Palliser
Are you looking to attack with 1 d4? Then look no further… In this book Richard Palliser provides in-depth coverage of three of the most dangerous attacking set-ups available to White: the Colle-Zukertort, the Barry, and the 150 attacks. In recent years these three opening weapons have considerably gained in popularity, especially at club level, [...]
- eBook: Starting Out: King’s Indian Attack – John Emms
The King’s Indian Attack was a firm favourite of the legendary Bobby Fischer, and more recently it has been utilised with great success by world-class Grandmasters such as Alexander Morozevich. The renowned chess coach Mark Dvoretsky regards the King’s Indian Attack as a perfect weapon on which to base an opening repertoire. Its great advantage [...]
- eBook: Starting Out: Queen’s Gambit Accepted – Raetsky and Chetverik
The Queen’s Gambit Accepted (QGA) is Black’s simplest way of dealing with one of White’s most fashionable openings, the Queen’s Gambit. Black grabs the gambit pawn and thus refuses to succumb to the passive positions so typical of the Queen’s Gambit Declined. This direct and uncompromising way of playing gives rise to dynamic positions where [...]
- eBook: Starting Out: Rook Endgames – Chris Ward
Endgames with kings, rooks and pawns are by far the most common type it is estimated that rook endgames are reached in nearly one in five of all chess games. Is clear that a firm understanding of them is required in order to become self-assured in this typical phase of the game. And yet it [...]
eBooks FAQ
What format are the books?
Chessbase format
Where can I download a reader if I do not own one?
Chessbase Light is available as a free download from the ChessBase website: http://www.chessbase.com/download/cblight/index.asp
How do I install my eBook?
There are three ways to install and run your eBook:
- With the database program ChessBase (version 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 or 9.0)
- With the program ChessBase Light (available as a free download from ChessBase.com – see above)
- With popular chess-playing programs such as Fritz, Shredder and Junior.
What are the System requirements?
Pentium, Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP; 16MB RAM, CD-drive.
What happens if I lose my ebook?
You have 28 days from date of purchase to request a replacement. After that time you will have to re-order.
Is copying the ebook illegal?
Yes! When you purchase an ebook it is for your use only. You do not have permission to copy it and distribute it. This is illegal and you are breaking the law.