100 Endgame Patterns you must know

If you are aware of endgame patterns, you spot key moves quicker, analyse and calculate better, avoid making errors and memorize what you have studied more fully. Most of the patterns Jesus de la Villa presents in this new book are from the phase of the game just before a theoretical endgame turns up. Knowing these practical endgame fundamentals will enable you to fully reap the benefits of what you learned in De la Villa’s widely acclaimed classic 100 Endgames You Must Know....

The Sicilian Four Knights .David Willis

A Straightforward and Solid Way to Meet 1.e4

With all the many books and articles on the Sicilian Defense, there is surprisingly little about the Four Knights Variation. Its starting position is reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6. It may also be reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6. Some prefer 2...e6 to 2...Nc6 because it avoids 3.Bb5.

DGT CENTAUR

L’aspect le plus intéressant et unique de cet ordinateur d’échecs innovant est l’algorithme intelligent qui adapte automatiquement sa force de jeu à votre force de jeu. Il vous donnera une chance équitable de gagner et il joue comme un adversaire humain naturel. Vidéo de démonstration ci-dessous  ...

The Berlin Defence / Roiz

Every player who meets 1.e4 with 1...e5 needs a reliable response to the Ruy Lopez, and The Berlin Defence is an ideal solution. Ever since Vladimir Kramnik used the Berlin to shut down Garry Kasparov’s best efforts in their 2000 World Championship match, practically all of the world’s top players have successfully incorporated the “Berlin Wall” into their repertoires...  ...

Caruana’s Ruy Lopez / Caruana

The Ruy Lopez is arguably the most classic of chess openings. White immediately starts the battle for the centre, fighting for the initiative. This strategic clarity has made the Ruy Lopez, or Spanish Opening, an eternal favourite with chess players at all levels. Inevitably, this popularity has also led to a wealth of opening theory. In this book, Fabiano Caruana takes you by the hand and lays out a complete and practical White repertoire for club players. He avoids complicated chaotic lines, but doesn’t shy away from sharp battles. Caruana loves to find and use the tactics to punish Black for risky choices....

Attacking Strategies for Club Players

Attacking your opponent’s king is not just a shortcut to victory,  it’s also one of the most enjoyable and gratifying experiences in chess. If you want to win more games you should become a better attacker. Studying typical attacking motifs and ideas easily brings dividends while you are having a good time....

Pièces Russes Bois de Rose Taille 5-6

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Méthode d’initiation aux échecs – Gude

Le croiriez-vous ? L’indémodable jeu d’échecs compte aujourd’hui plus de 600 millions de pratiquants dans le monde. C’est que, contrairement à sa réputation, il n’est pas difficile à apprendre : des enfants peuvent commencer à jouer dès quatre ou cinq ans. Mais il est d’une richesse inépuisable, et une vie entière ne suffira pas à en maîtriser l’infinité des combinaisons....

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7 Wonders : Architects

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L’Empire de César

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Res Arcana : Extension Perlae Imperii

Res Arcana : Perlae Imperii est la deuxième extension pour le jeu Res Arcana, qui vous emmènera dans les abysses des océans....

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Nicodemus

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Anno 1800

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Chronicles of Crime Millenium – 2400

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The Hunger

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Dungeons & Dragons : L’Essentiel

Dungeons & Dragons est un jeu coopératif qui exploite votre imagination et vous invite à explorer un monde fantastique d'aventure, où les héros combattent des monstres, trouvent des trésors et surmontent des épreuves. Le D&D Essentials Kit est conçu pour faire découvrir Dungeons & Dragons et le jeu de rôle a de nouveaux joueurs....