 | What would you pay for good and quick answers to your openings problems?
Opening problems solved + many specific openings surveyed. |
EBAY LESSONS I'VE LEARNED
I LEARNED A LOT FROM LOSING THIS TIME AROUND... LET'S SEE WHAT I WILL DO ABOUT IT THE NEXT TIME UP. |  |
 | MY FIRST ATTEMPT TO LIST ON EBAY
If my early experiences improve, you can bet I will be listing more items on eBay. Give me feedback about what I am doing wrong and what I am doing "right" if anything! God help me. |
A REALLY INTERESTING TACTICS' BOOK FOR A CHANGE! BY A VERY INTERESTING AUTHOR.
Goose your chess brain with examples you can wrap your head around. And, he gives some small clues too. |  |
 | SMITHSONIAN CHESS SOFTWARE
Why pay full price when you can get first grade stuff at a discount? Only one of each. |
MAYBE THE BEST FISCHER MEMORIAL PUBLISHED!
I knew I had to have this issue and I was not disappointed. Perhaps New in Chess' best work ever! |  |
 | THE GAME OF CHESS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER EXCEPT IN THIS BOOK!
Many see us chess "geeks" as humorless. This book shows the contrary... chess players might even be crazy! |
CHARLES ATLAS SHOWS HOW TO WIN AT CHESS
Get your brain muscles into gear and watch your improvement grow page by page. |  |
 | HOW TO REALLY PLAY PAWN ENDINGS
We hear they can be very tough. True. But this book goes a long way to giving you advantages over your clueless opponents! |
CAN YOU REALLY LEARN TOP NOTCH STRATEGIES?
Romero and de la Nava have some interesting game strategies to consider. Fine points. But is this book the "ultimate?" |  |
 | SHIROV ON THE SVESHNIKOV--A TRUE EXPERT REVEALS
To me a true test of courage is when an "expert" can play an opening from either side--as Shirov does! And he plays it well too. |
A NEW ADVENTURE: time and money improvement
A method for testing and evaluating your skill and how you can improve |  |
 | A NEW 5 PAGE CATALOG NOW AVAILABLE FROM TPI
5 pages, hundreds of previously owned items. Prices good all February. Get the PDF from our DOWNLOAD section. |
REAL ENDGAMES, SOLUTIONS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT
A book with prose and variations--eminently readable and useful. Belongs on your shelf--but, use it instead! |  |
 | INSTRUCTION, FUN, AND ON THE CHEAP
Learning should be enjoyable, don't you think? When you see what I have to offer, you'll like the price too. |
ONCE IN AWHILE A CHESS MIRACLE HAPPENS
Once in awhile a book hits me like a brick. This is one of those times. Interested in helping getting it published? Hope so. |  |
 | FISCHER DIES IN ICELAND AT AGE 64
Already several have contacted me about Fischer's passing. A true legend is now gone. RIP |
BLACK'S FRENCH HAS SOMETHING TO WORRY ABOUT!
The former FIDE champion advocates 3. Nc3 and shows us what to do against 3... Bb4. |  |
 | 50 WAYS FOR YOUR OPPONENT TO MEET HIS DOOM WITH A VIEW
A very nice sequel to Giddins' previously published "50 Essential Chess Lessons." |
THE 6TH BOOK OF TACTICS... NOW!!
Lots of good games--some are brief... but full of notes... all on Gambits, Flank Systems, and VARIOUS!! |  |
 | THE BLOG IS BACK!
I am writing the BLOG again and also reporting on a SPECIAL PRICE for 52 issues of the fantastic Chess Reports! |
CHESS CLINIC DVDS... AVAILABLE NOW!!!
We had fun and learned a lot at this clinic. One has illustrated clips and bits (the Extra DVD)... the other is for chess education. |  |
 | MORE THAN JUST A SHARP SURPRISE WEAPON
Loosen up those Queen's Gambit players. Slice and Dice them into sushi or hash! |
The Ultimate Thriller! Chess can't even be played like this, can it?
Paris 1995, Intel. FIVE possible winners. The game between Kasparov and Kramnik is sensational only 10X better! |  |
 | A Monster Upset in Round 1, Miles beats Kramnik!
London, Intel 1995. Home turf "advantage?" Kramnik knocking over pieces? This one you have to see to believe! |
Disturbia has Nothing on this DVD. Unbelievable scorched earth.
New York 1995, Intel. Ivanchuk put the viewer through a wringer of tension. It's hard to stand this! |  |
 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre has nothing on this event!
Moscow 1995 Intel. The first game, Epishin vs Kasparov borders on the supernatural. Brilliant! The whole DVD is incredible! |
A SIX PAGE LIST OF GOODIES
Most items are about 50% OFF! This is one of those big discounts which cause people to act. You too? Download: Thinkers' Press List.pdf |  |
 | FROM LUZHIN TO THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR AND MORE
A special price (a bargain) for one of the most fun chess times you will ever have. All kinds of movies and TV shows. |
CAN YOU SPEAK CHESS ENGLISH?
This is one book where an expert really can explain an opening to you. Karpov dissects the English Opening. |  |
 | CHESS BOOK PUBLISHING FROM TPI
It seems like many of us have a book "inside" of us. When it finally gets out, there is a type of euphoria we seldom experience. TPI wants to help create your epiphany. |
DON'T MESS AROUND AGAINST ...c6 SLAV SYSTEMS
Cuban GM Reinaldo Vera brings unabashed honesty to his writings on the system he plays. |  |
 | A HUGE STACK OF CHESS MAGAZINES
The Chess Correspondent is a well-known chess publication--I have 100s of different ones for disposal. Contact me right away! |
TRANSPOSA RAMA--WINNING IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT
A goldmine of tricks and finesses to catch YOUR opponent offguard. |  |
 | BEATING UP YOUR OPPONENT WITH NEW BALLBATS
Gary Lane has done it again with a fine book and a few flaws. |
THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST CHESS VIDEOS... EVER!
The best in video chess entertainment I have ever seen. The biggies sometimes go down to other very talented players. |  |
 | KICK HIM WHEN HE'S DOWN says Andrew Martin
If you want to make quick work of your opponents, DO NOT overlook this "cruncher" system. |
GETTING READY FOR THE WEEKEND
IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE UP YOUR MIND, THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR YOU |  |
 | WHAT DO THESE TWO GUYS HAVE IN COMMON?
A great chess clinic and TWO great writers, players, and showmen. One of them will be in Davenport, August 18th. |
START RIGHT--START NOW--A NEW DVD
Daniel King's Best DVD yet. Full of GREAT IDEAS and Tips on Openings and everything else. |  |
 | FINALLY, TACTICS FOR REAL IMPROVEMENT WITH STUDY!!
A TERRIFIC AND WORKABLE SYSTEM WITH THE EMPHASIS ON YOU! |
THE SECRETS, THE OLD GUYS, CLASSICAL CHESS
GM Adrian Mikhalchishin has put out one of the most interesting DVDs I have seen in awhile. Packed with revelations! |  |
 | The ...a6 SLAV and WHY IT IS WINNING!
In 19 games Martin offers great examples of "easy guide" play against White. No joke. |
THOUSANDS OF ITEMS--25 PAGE LIST IS FREE!
Almost every kind of language, size, book, magazine, that you can think of about chess, the games, and the figures playing it. The ROYAL GAME, for you! |  |
 | THE SLAV IS THE HOTTEST BLACK DEFENSE!
Move over KID and everything else. Everyone at the top level seems to be playing the Slav Defenses |
WORKING WITHOUT A NET
A terrific idea to exploit the Solitaire Chess concept. |  |
 | GRANDMASTER LEVEL PLANNING CHOICES
Many have told me that "planning" or "getting a plan" is a big problem for them... check Grivas' out. |
3RD SEMESTER OF CHESS REPORTS COMING UP!
Innovative, action-packed aspects for chess improvement come at you week after week for one low price. |  |
 | ENCYCLOPEDIC CHESS RESOURCES IN DETAIL
Wending your way through every chess opening can be done using a killer database |
RUN, DON'T STOP... GET THIS BOOK!!
The best read on chess in many awhile. Great stories and on an important subject! Can one STUDY defense? |  |
 | SEVEN HOURS OF THOROUGHNESS ON ONE DVD!
GM Nigel Davies doesn't know how to give you less than you deserve. Great DVD! |
AN INITIAL SELL OUT... More on the way!
Another in the Watson Masterwerk series. Chock full of goodies and sound reasoning. |  |
 | A NEW WEAPON FOR BLACK IS BACK!
The Czech-Benoni has been resurrected. Andrew Martin presents the good stuff. |
THE BEST CHESS ENGINE OUT THERE!
GET RYBKA 2.3 UCI & CHESS OPENINGS 2007. Many advantages over what you are currently using |  |
 | NEW ON CHESS REPORTS--TOTALLY UPDATED
Additional info. Soon a prize tour will be in place. We need to establish 11,000 email addresses. |
THE KING OF COMEDY, A KING OF CHESS
Chess isn't boring, at least not the way this former Dutch GM writes about it and its characters |  |
 | MORE ON MOROZEVICH AND THE CHIGORIN
You are ticked when White plays 1 d4 d5 2 c4--here is what YOU can do about it! |
JOHN WATSON OUTDOES HIMSELF, FINALLY
The best thing about the French is their defense, and this is a great one. |  |
 | SURE FIRE, SURE SHARP, SICILIAN
Maybe we who have played everything BUT the Sicilian should give it a chance!? |
GAMBITUS KICKBUTTIBUS
To me it has always been about winning. After that happens, the FUN begins. |  |
 | FISCHER AND HIS HANDWRITING
How can you tell the real from the unreal? With respect to Fischer's handwriting, there are a lot of clues |
STORMING THE ROYAL PALACE WITH PAWNS
We've heard of Pawn Storms, but the maestro shows us how--like a real live coach would |  |
 | ATTACKING THE KING, FEROCIOUSLY
Everyone (almost) wants to attack, GM King shows you how with many examples. |
THE PIRC FROM EITHER SIDE
The author brings a semblance of "reality" to this much maligned/championed defense. |  |
 | THE JOLT OF MODERN OPENING THEORY, STARTED IN THE 70s
Significant on many fronts: history, value, contextual to today's play, and surprises. |
Winning on the black side of the Ruy Lopez
Finally, an opening book with a good sense of humor. |  |
 | CHESS REPORTS FIRST SESSION #1-13
You will be able to buy Back issues if you aren't willing to Subscribe to ALL issues! |
CURING BLACK'S LOVE FOR THE OPEN SICILIAN
A chance to learn something without reading 400 pages of theory. |  |
 | JOHN NUNN SPEAKS HIS MIND
The section on Chess Literature and Reviews is so identifiable! |
THE WEATHER IS WARMED--THE ACTION IS HOT
The Chess Clinic is the most fun you will have in the first 8 months of this chess year. Join us! |  |
 | A GREAT PROMOTIONAL IDEA
SALES COMMISSION GOES TO PURCHASING DVD MAKING EQUIPMENT FOR NEW CHESS PRODUCTS |
ANOTHER TESTIMONIAL FOR THE CHESS CLINIC
Steve Lamansky thinks we make a difference in chess |  |
 | CHESS CLINIC 2007 --GREG DELANEY-- WRITES
More details, more urgency, more fun (food is now an addition!). Feb 23-24th, 2007 |
SAVING THE CARO KANN--IS IT POSSIBLE?
The Panov Attack might be the doctor of doom...check this out. |  |
 | SHIROV PUTS THE KIBOSH ON BOREDOM
In this DVD on the Petroff, Shirov takes either side. |
REAL TIPS, REAL ENDGAMES, RIGHT NOW
No boredom here. Some really USEFUL game fragments for improvement. |  |
 | CHESSBASE MAGAZINES--THE LAST TWO
Issues 114-115 present us with video of the famous and LOTS of opening theory |
CHESSBASE MAGAZINE FORMATS ARE CHANGING
We review and cover issues #111-113 |  |
 | KHALIFMAN TAKES ON THE "WEIRD" SICILIANS
When Black starts tap dancing in the Sicilian, you can be ready with the "hook"! |
HOT BLACK SYSTEMS AGAINST THE QUEEN'S PAWN OPENINGS
Hitting them out of the park with GM Loek van Wely: The Botvinnik and Moscow Slavs. |  |
 | MAYBE THE BEST OPENINGS DVD EVER!???
Kasimdzhanov is brilliant and confident and he wants you to be too! The REAL stuff. |
CHESS CLINIC 2007 FEBRUARY
Thinkers' Press, Inc. prevents the first of its Chess Clinics. Another opportunity to raise your rating and have fun too! |  |
 | MASTERING THE CHESS OPENINGS AND SAVING TIME
Ruy Lopez, Sicilian, French... and a super 80 page Introduction about chess. 335 pages. |
THE ENGLISH OPENING FROM PARAGUAY
25 annotated games of 3 important, ready to use systems. |  |
 | SPASSKY IS WORTH STUDYING FOR IMPROVEMENT
150 extraordinary examples of intuitive AND calculated dominance. |
E-mail jkm@sympatico.ca--A SUPER BOOK!
Only 266 of this luxurious book printed. Many are already sold or given as gifts. Get in LINE! |  |
 | KICKING BUTT THE OLD FASHIONED WAY
Get this book--no questions asked. |
DANGEROUS WEAPONS FOR YOU!
Everyman's "answer" to NIC's "Opening Surprises" |  |
 | RIZZITANO RETURNS WITH THE TAIMANOV
Palatable and useful explanations for a very good Black system against 1. e4. Also a mini-review of Chess Assistant 9. |
COMING SOON... PERHAPS NEXT WEEK!
Purdy's on the Road again, just like Willie N. |  |
 | KARSTEN'S ENDGAME DVDS #2-3
Easier than reading a book and, more powerful than a locomotive. |
THE KHALIFMAN AND KRAMNIK TEAM ARE REVISED!
If the Old books were good, these are twice as big, better translation, and much improved |  |
 | THE LATEST ON THE CARO-KANN ADVANCE
Karpov and Podgaets have put a lot of personal work into showing you Black is still OK. |
HOW TO SEIZE THE INITIATIVE
And pose novel problems for the opponent. A fantastic book! |  |
 | KASPAROV AT HIS GREATEST
An amazing period of unbridled clarity. A very fine book. |
MANY ITEMS LANDING HERE!
Items we have not yet reviewed but which are now available. |  |
 | A FANTASTIC REPERTOIRE DVD
IM Ziegler switches from the Sicilian to the French with great results! |
ROCK HARD CRUNCHING BLACK'S K-side INDIANS
Taking down the KID, Benko, Mod Benoni, Grunfeld, and Modern |  |
 | FRITZTRAINING ON THE CARO KANN
Andrew Martin discusses 20+ games on a hard-to-beat system |
HOW TO "DISCOVER" CHESS OPENINGS
A building blocks book--the best of its kind |  |
 | CJS PURDY'S FINE ART VOL 4
135 GAMES, great notes, 203 pages of the "best." |
THE ABCS OF TACTICS
Renko is at it again with his best CD yet! |  |
 | FRITZTRAINING IN THE BENKO
Andrew Martin puts the "hurts" Rent-a-car to White |
The COLLEGE 1 BOOK
Going to Chess College for Strategy |  |
 | The COLLEGE 2 BOOK
College Book 2 PAWN HANDLING of all kinds |
The COLLEGE 3 BOOK
Techniques from GM Grivas |  |
 | SECRETS AND LITTLE GEMS
A book on the endgame which is interesting to read and with which you can actually improve! |
THE FOUR CHESS ENGINE SHOOTOUT
Which is the best engine for you? Take a walk down "personality" lane. |  |
 | MORE FROM THE "CHESS EXPLAINED" SERIES
The Queen's Indian, in a nutshell, with new ideas for Black to beat White when he plays 3. Nf3. |
BATTLING BACK AGAINST THE SICILIAN
GM Rogozenko has done a great job of showing you White's plentitude of wins and possibilities. We provide additiondal data. |  |
 | THE E4 REPERTOIRE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR
McDonald does a Herculean job but we still want more! |
WHEN QUALITY OUTDOES QUANTITY
50% great games, 50% garbanzo beans. Why do people play email chess? Look here. |  |
 | ARCHIE GOODWIN MEET MR. JOHN COX
Cox has done all the work for you and me. A 95 out of a 100. |
GOOSESTEPPING YOUR WAY TO VICTORY
A system, to be sure, with over 100,000 games plus theory to maximize your winning chances. |  |
 | Putting "fun" Back into playing the RUY LOPEZ
A detailed repertoire on the Spanish Game by non other than Andrew Martin |
Sakaev on the GRUENFELD EXCHANGE
Sakaev outdoes himself from his previous work |  |
 | SHIROV THREE TIMES DVDS
About 13 hours of video, games, comments, and diversions about great chess |
VISUALLY LEARNING THE ENDGAME
GM Mueller doesn't skip a beat while showing you all the essentials! |  |
 | WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE LUCK OR LOVE?
LeMoir writes a great book for Gambit on what we all hope for--in spades! |
THE FACTS ABOUT COMBINATIONS
Cecil Purdy would've promoted THIS book on combinations! |  |
 | A BRILLIANT BOOK IN ALL PHASES
Jacob Aagaard will get you up and running immediately against Black |
THE FULL MONTY REVIEW
Our longest book review--finally finished |  |
 | CLOSING OUT THE SICILIAN SPECIAL
Tricky, crafty, and some great games in a system Spassky used with success |
SECOND TIME AROUND FOR IGOR
Volume two, I think, is vastly superior to the first volume. |  |
 | SEARCH II IS HERE...WADDA BOOK!
Even I was impressed with what I received! |
AH, ENJOYMENT AT LAST!
Some games take longer to win than others. Van Perlo let's you peer into some secrets for winning. |  |
 | UNDERSTANDING THE KINGFISH-INDIAN
Want a dynamic defense loaded with attacking possibilities? Look here. |
DEVIOSITY FROM ISRAEL
Confabulation and Conflagration--Mind Twisting and Unexpected Happenings |  |
 | CHEPUKAITIS AND THE REST
Nine fascinating chapters about chess and its consituents |
ADVANCING THE FRENCH
Sam Collins gives you more details on 3. e5 in the French than anyone! |  |
 | SICILIAN NAJDORF + FOXY VIDEOS DVDS
Palliser makes learning this variation of the Sicilian easier than you think. Plus, VHSs now on DVD! |
SERVICE WITH A GRUMP!
Even though my retail business is now handled by Chess4Less... there are |  |
 | A BLACK WINNER!
Want to pound White into the concrete? Get this book against 1. d4 2. c4 3. Nc3. |
LEARN THE CLASSICAL QUEEN'S GAMBIT
More than a repertoire, the QG is a mighty weapon that will add points to your resume. |  |
 | PLAYING 1... e5 WITH CONFIDENCE
Nigel Davies shows you how to really have fun, just like the Old Days, with the Ruy Lopez, as Black! |
GIVING THEM THE BIRD
Do you like 1 f4 or would you just like to see it FLY away? |  |
 | DEALING DEVIANTS A BLOW!
Tired of seeing the Colle, the Torre, the BDG, and other annoying QP openings by White? |
THE "SEARCH" ART OF BILL MOREY
Nearly 40 chapters of chess art in various positions and guises by illustrator master Bill Morey |  |
 | FEARLESS TACTICIAN RUDOLPH SPIELMANN
Tangle with this guy and he will beat you. Yet, I don't think he ever beat Lasker! |
ANAND 6 AND 7 (ON THE FRENCH)
Khalifman scores again with the most readable information on the French Defense. |  |
 | ALEKHINE'S IDEA AGAINST THE GRUENFELD
In 1929 both Nimzovich and Alekhine used this system to infuse new life into problems for Black's Defense. |
NEW BATSFORD COMING
Five new books to be here sometime around April-May. |  |
 | KASPAROV ON THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT
We're talking Classical Queen's Gambit Here! |
PURDY'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Cecil Purdy was born in Port Said, Egypt and then moved a short while later to Australia. |  |
 | TIGERS IN YOUR ARSENAL
Outweaseling your opponent and hanging tough |
HIPPO NEWS
Two new jungle books are here with Stealth and wins in mind. |  |
 | BREAKING ALL RECORDS
Anecdotes abound on everything chess. |
THE SICILIAN THE SAFE WAY
Learn the Taimanov System and DARE your opponents. |  |
1000 TRAPS THE "EASY" WAY
Forget the books and get practice RIGHT NOW. |
50 ESSENTIAL CHESS LESSONS
Improve quickly with this knowledge base. |
MANY INTERVIEWS
Full of details on Kasparov, Kramnik, Korchnoi's wife, Leko, Huebner and many more. |
LASKER DOES MATTER
A True Grand Master Ahead of His Time |
CLASSICAL SICILIAN
You might begin playing the Sicilian after reading this one by Alex Yermolinsky. |
JOHN NUNN VOL 3
Nunn's latest book on his chess, analysis, and views of the modern FIDE scene |
THE EXCITING BEGINNINGS
Red can mean all kinds of things: passion, love, hot or burning. Live a great life. |
THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF PERSONAL PUBLISHING
Life is an ACTION process. Let us show you more by going to the GREEN seal. |
THE VALUE OF TPI PUBLISHING
Green can represent money, success, or envy. Which one would you choose? Try TPI. |
TPI IS THE GOLD STANDARD
Thinkers' Press, Inc. (TPI) is an excellent publisher--we've sold over 100,000 books on various topics |
