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EVER WANTED TO PUBLISH SOMETHING? TPI does it all.
THE PURDY FUND: $4995!
History
WHO HAS THE LOCATION?
Prices will be established when we know more about location, time of the year, and possible numbers of attendees. At the moment it could be $200-$250 per person.
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET YOU TO COME?

THE GILBERT & LANGE CHESS CATALOG
SELECT chess merchandise. No one size fits all. Great pricing, the best selection. Knowledgeable about chess sales in English for 38 years. Other catalogs to come.
WATSON MASTERS THE THIRD VOL.
The English and Flank systems for highbrows from expert John Watson.
SOMETIMES (ALWAYS?) YOU HAVE TO GO WITH YOUR GUT==BUSY MAN'S CHESS OPENINGS IS A SUCCESS
I had this idea a long time ago. I'm glad I stuck with it and apparently so are a lot of buyers + the DVDs are by IM Andrew Martin--great stuff--7.5 hours
WINNING AND LOSING SO THAT IT MAKES SENSE
I believe in Lars Bo Hansen and all three of his books. Buy one, preferably this one, to find out why--or, read my review.
THE BUSY MAN'S CHESS OPENINGS
An amazing 3-disc DVD set at an amazing and special price for that person who is too busy to sit down and learn chess properly. But this system also wins! Busy Man's Chess!
CHESS CLINIC 4 DEC. 29-30
No. 4 in the series of clinics to improve your chess or just take some time off (many have told me they need the time out of regular life--I know what they are saying).
THE HALLOWEEN ISSUE OF "THE CHESS CHESS REPORTS"
Be prepared for a ton of entertainment, photos, diagrams, games, artwork, color, and lots of pages, as well as book and DVD reviews, in almost every issue.
AHEAD 3 POINTS -- NEWS ON CHESSCO WEB SITE -- DETAILS FOLLOW
Read about the fellow who will remain world chess champion--in his own words in a fabulous 336 page book. And, get the news and game annotations almost instantly.
THE BEST ONE YET? PROBABLY.
Altogether 9 have been published... often with "killer" information. No. 9 may be the best yet.
SEVEN SERIOUS CHESS MISTAKES WILL HURT YOUR GAME
Avoid these 7 problems like the plague and your game will improve automatically.
BACK IN IOWA
Taken a few days before I left Savannah, GA.
THE TOMATO TOAST CHESS CATALOG
Our latest and super-packed catalog of chess goodies for new collectors, theoreticians, and our older collector customers. Branch out, climb a tree. When you are done, call or email.
SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH CLINIC DEADLINE
We are only 10 days away from Chess Clinic #3 in Savannah, GA at the Port Wentworth Holiday Inn Express. Come join us.
RUNNING FOR MY LIFE
The publishing and selling Olympics are going on in Savannah, GA--not Beijing. The door is open.
SHIPPED FROM PRINTER JULY 31--READY IN A FEW DAYS!
BIG SURPRISE. Just got the news this morning that the long overdue book shipped today. Should have it Aug 1 or most likely August 4 from one state away.
SAVANNAH RIVER AND CHESS CLINIC
A one day workshop at about $100 less than I have seen other workshops advertised for! Yet, the subjects will be near and dear to your chess hearts. Details inside.
BRAND NEW CHESSCO AND CHESS4LESS CATALOG
Unfortunately no catalog made it out in 2007. I wasn't given a reason. But now you have 28 pages to play with. Call 1-800-397-7117.
ONE WEEK DELAY PRINTER TELLS ME
The Chess Assassin's Business Manual is in the queue and apparently will be printed this Friday or Monday. Printer tells me they are swamped. Order went in last Thursday.
MY LIFE IN THE CHESS INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS JULY 29TH!
The book few thought would EVER see the light of day has gone to the printer. I'll have a proof back in a couple days and then, we're off to the races! For info on ordering, click on the title! Available July 29th!
A TREMENDOUS GAMES COLLECTION
It's like the good old says--having a new and great games collection to play around with.
THINKERS' PRESS INC FINALLY HAS SOMETHING ON ITS WEB SITE!
It's a bare bones web site, but it gets up the important stuff for the chess clinic in August. Soon I will have details on Thinkers' Press books, my future ideas, and more. I hope to get a Feedback Forum on there too and perhaps a way of dispensing the latest Chess Reports (which eventually will have its own website).
CHESS CLINIC 3 ANNOUNCED by TPi FOR AUGUST!
The re-invented and re-invigorated Chess Clinic (#3) is only 54 days away. We are taking reservations right now. Info inside about room rates, amenities, phone numbers, etc.
WE WERE ZUKED!
Zuke 'Em has correctional typos. Read the News text and find out what TPi and the author are going to do about it.
The Super Hi-Octane Version of the King's Indian Attack
A type of universal system against almost anything Black has. A huge time saver and yes, there is plenty of strategy and tactics for anyone.
THE ONE--A 4-PAGE LIST WITH SOME TERRIFIC DISCOUNTS
Download THE ONE and ZUKE 'EM. Two new PDFs from the bizarro at Thinkers' Press. Huge savings, and a new book. Kicking heiny with the Colle-Zukertort.
FINALLY, A REASON TO PLAY THE COLLE!!
Blood curdling action for a change! Even includes examples of "routine, autopilot, over and over wins" as Black scratches his helmet trying to figure out how it all happened.
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

 

FOR REAL SUCCESS ON CHESS
Some books must be fought over to get. This is one of them. Read about the David Bronstein myth to know more.
DUTCH MASTERS -- BUT NO CIGAR
The Dutch from either side is full of activity. The two DVDs from ChessBase contained IM Andrew Martin's views.
THE "GILBERT & LANGE" CHESS CATALOG ARRIVES SOON
Details on The Gold Buying Card, the Andy Rea book (Chess on the Ledge), and the new Thinkers' Press, Inc. web site.
John Watkinson's AUTOGRAPH + 127 VOLUMES
If variety is what you like, this monstrous collection has it. Read until exhaustion sets in, grab a cup of java, and plow some more. Eventually, the bulb goes on and absolute joy sets it. A tremendous group of volumes.
TREKKING TO THE POST OFFICE
What it's like going to the Davenport IA post office on big mail days! It could've been funny but today I was playing Joe Friday and just giving you the "facts."
THE EVANS, THE ENGLISH, AND THE TARRASCH DEFENSE--WHAT A COMBINATION!
The Dynamic Duo of Andrew Martin and Nigel Davies are back to wow you with Killer Stuff as only they can do. 3 DVDs featured from ChessBase
WHAT A WONDERFUL BOOK, REALLY UNIQUE!
If you haven't read an interesting autobiography in a while, you might try mine: The Chess Assassin's Business Manual.
A FANTASTIC RESEARCH COLLECTION--BCM 1881-2007
A complete set. Amazing details on completeness, condition, why it's a great research tool and more at the mere click of the DOWNLOAD bar to your left (yellow). Price? $14,995.
LOTS OF Q&A FOR YOU TO CONSIDER
You've got some questions, Steve has answers... including questions across the broad spectrum of just getting BETTER.
THE GENIUS AND MISERY OF CHESS
Few books are published on the players of the game anymore. It's nice to get one of those exceptions.
WHAT TO CARRY AND WHAT TO EMULATE?
Anand and Kramnik are making online news (but not on CNN or Google News). How can kids grab for the brass ring in chess?
CHESS COACHING AND INSTRUCTION AT LAST!
Not only a very useful book but very enjoyable to read on top of that.
FOR-ANAND-O. A Monster DVD set to keep you busy all day (literally)
Most people like this easy natured fellow from India who plays great chess and is a great human being who just happens to be the current world chess champion.
SAVE BIG FOR OUR NEXT REALLY BIG EVENT
Here is Andrew Martin surrounded by many chess aficionados from the 2nd Chess Clinic in Davenport, IA. I think he had 7 wins and two draws in an impromptu simul give to those who wanted to participate (which was free).
FREE DEALS and ADDITIONAL CHESS CLINIC DETAILS
My BIG event for 2008 in terms of interactivity. Learn HOW and WHEN to attack. Meet NEW people. Learn from one of the very best coaches in the business.
ITEMS DISAPPEARING RAPIDLY ON NEW LIST
For 15 years we have had amazing lists of previously owned chess books, software, magazines, calendars, sets, etc. And this little 8 page list is just the tip of the iceberg.
CHESSBASE MAGAZINE CAN BE A BIG PAIN SOMETIMES
It's a great magazine, loaded with great contents, but constantly changing formats, copying to the ref. database and more can drive me crazy.
THE FLEXIBLE FRENCH HAS MANY BLACK WINS!
Also covered is: The Tarrasch, the Classical French, The Winawer, and acres of offbeat and interesting variations.
HOW TO ATTACK IS ALWAYS A HIGH PRIORITY
This book is very valuable in one great sense: when sacrifices take place you NEED to see it in advance and thus understand it in advance. Then you can do this too.
THE HOT SLAV 4... a6 FROM A BIG SHOT!
I'm ALL in favor of fat chess books. It might not have everything you want, even still, but there is usually a lot to chew on. I'm thinking of taking up the Slav and this looks like a good starting place.
PRACTICAL ENDGAME KNOW-IT-ALLS
A big book, replete with the really necessary stuff. A great price, and some of these examples you have probably experienced at one time or another.
ENGLISH "MUD" SAYS AUTHOR ILIA ODESSKY
1. d4 b6 2. c4 e6 does much better than 1. e4 b6. The Russian author is humorous and detailed.
ALBIN'S COUNTERGAMBIT FOR EXPERTS CHESSBASE DVD
I was surprised to learn that former world champion Rustam Kasimdzhanov has a lot of great experience with the Albin.
THE COLLE SYSTEM CHESSBASE DVD
Easily one of the most popular club openings on the planet because you can quickly get started.
TORRE ATTACK CHESSBASE DVD
GM Artur Jusupov is a big exponent of this opening which for the first few moves is easy to play!
THE LONDON SYSTEM CHESSBASE DVD
A huge set of plans and ideas with games mixed in. Played by many GMs but especially Vlatko Kovacevic.
THE POWER TO PLAY MORE POWERFULLY
Volume 7 in the series of a step-by-step chess improvement course
ACTUALLY THERE IS TRUTH IN THIS SICILIAN TITLE
Two GMs from Topalov's home country, Bulgaria, show you HOW the Sveshnikov is great to gain time on the clock, but then show you 240 pages of the most current theory, trying to help Black!
FINALLY, THE STRATEGY OF CHESS STEPS UP TO THE PLATE
GM Kasimdzhanov is easily one of the best explainers in the business and his English is just as good.
1.e4 FOR THE CREATIVE ATTACKER
Get very creative with "The Big Clamp." Winning examples abound and the logic is sound. As ABBA said, "Take a chance on me."
ZUKE 'EM IS BEING SHIPPED!
The Colle-Zukertort is being revolutionized and immortalized in ZUKE 'EM.
FINALLY, A DECENT EXPLANATION OF THE MODERN BENONI DEFENSE
If you want real action against QP openings you really should consider the Modern Benoni Defense. Andrew Martin really offers the cat's pajamas on this one!
CHESS FOR SCOUNDRELS... WINNING MORE GAMES
I love stories and appropriate games--they keep you interested. Nigel Davies had my attention the WHOLE time.
THE ANTI-MOSCOW GAMBIT TO THE SLAV
Anything by Kasimzdhanov is going to be well-researched and worthwhile.
JACK UP YOUR RATING ALMOST INSTANTLY!
Emms may well be one of the very best writers of chess books coming from England.
CONTEMPLATION. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A CHESS MASTER?
Andrew Martin will be doing a "masters'" column in The Chess Reports beginning with issue #57. Be there or be 64 squares.
REFLECTIVE SOFTWARE? TRY THE NEW AND IMPROVED HIARCS 12
Tired of hearing about Fritz? Me too. I use a variety of engines in my analysis. Author and computer jock Robin Smith highly recommends HIARCHS. So does World Champion Anand.
CHESS SET COLLECTION FOR SALE
A VAN LOAD OF CHESS GOODIES. About once in a lifetime an offer like this comes along. Don't miss out--it is rarer than a solar eclipse.
GREAT EVENING READING ABOUT CHESS RACONTEUR-ISM
What was it like at Fisher's--THE place for chess in NYC? Lots of stories, photos and "feel goods" about chess.
TOP NOTCH NIMZO-INDIAN BOOK
Another in the Chess Explained series. GM Vera unveils the plans and tactics you need to know. Excellent!
LASKER CATALOG UPDATED
One of the best players of all time. Players were scared of him because even if they had a "won" game, that didn't mean they would win it!
ALMOST PERFECT FOR FRENCH DEFENSE FANS
A great games selection, great study points--and written by a grandmaster who plays it!
ARE YOU A NEWCOMER TO CHESS?
GET KIDS AND NEWCOMERS ON THE RIGHT TRACK USING ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST CHESS COACHES--NOW ON DVD
A SMALL PRICE FOR A LOT OF INFORMATION
Lots of games including annotated ones, but some fantastic video analysis too including Kasimdzhanov and A. Martin.
MORE DETAILS ON THE CHESS CLINIC IN JULY
Savannah is Georgia’s first city and it has been upgrading ever since. Yes, the Chess Clinic is a chess vacation with a plus.
FRITZ11 INTRODUCES ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Calculation Training, Slider, Tactics Training a la Blitz Chess, and DVD chess training wheels by Andrew Martin
DELUCIA'S BITS OF CHESS HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHED!
Almost 400 large pages of mouth watering chess history. Famous autographs, photos, personal effects and more.
CHOICES CHOICES CHOICES
Make your choices known for print on demand reprints of Thinkers' Press books. All in algebraic notation.
FISCHER'S LAST WISHES ABOUT BURIAL
A reliable source came to us with some additional details. Bragi Kristjansson is a lawyer residing in Reykjavik, and a strong chess player.
FRENCH CRUNCHER VOL 3 BY KASIMDZHANOV
If you play the black pieces you MUST know what is on this DVD--at your peril if you ignore it. Raise your rating immediately.
THE CARO-KANN EXTRAPOLATED
In spite of all the books out there on the Caro-Kann, including Karpov's stuff, this is the book I would study and use.
THE BEST CHESS BOOK OF 2007!
Extreme Chess (from us at TPI) and this book are the only World Championship books in recent years to be worthy of their content on world championships!
KRAMNIK'S DVD IS OUTSTANDING!!
This guy loves chess and, he's pretty good at it. I suspect he will beat Anand in the return match as good as Vishy is.
THE LATEST IN ANALYTICAL SURVEYS #84
Tkachiev punches out the Panov by starting with 1. c4. Plus Olthof's article describes "Perfect Preparation."
TACTICS ARRIVE IN THE INDIAN DEFENSES, IN SPADES
Simply Put, Annihilate Your Opponents with well groomed tactics in less than 30 moves. Some terrific tricks available.
HOW ABOUT SURPRISING "YOUR" OPPONENT FOR A CHANGE?
Tired of the slime your opponents have thrown at you? Throw some back with a whole new volume of surprises.
AT LAST, GUTS TO THE FORE!!
James Rizzitano has written a terrific book to get you started on your way to first class understanding--the QGD!
AN EXTENSIVE SOFTWARE LISTING FOR CHESS FANS
Books are still the most poplalr form of education... but chess software is closing the gap as it gets better and better.
FRANKLY, ZAPPA IS CLEANING HOUSE
Zappa is creating a picket fence shortly after one of its slats was knocked out.
ARMAGEDDON 1991 AND CHESSCO NEWS
There are LOTS of chess websites. But only one that I know of which speaks to the capabilities of the Club Chess Player. Get your FREE Armageddon issue right away!
ACTION-PACKED SICILIAN ADVICE--DOZENS OF HI-LEVEL GAMES
Kasparov is on a roll with Vol. 3 of his Sicilian Najdorf setting...and is quite comfortable expounding on it.
FINALLY, AT LONG LAST, PETROSIAN, HIS GAMES AND COMPARISONS
Keene is upset with the lack of respect accorded Petrosian and he sets out to right the wrongs. It's a very entertaining piece.
ENRAGING PIECES about Engaging Pieces
Once again, chess writing is hanging by a thread... here are interviews and stories by Howard Goldowsky
GM DREEV'S 100 BEST WINS
A hardworking GM takes a time out to show you what he's been up to lately.
KRAMNIK DUE FOR ARRIVAL AUGUST 22ND
Probably the hottest DVD this year--from the maestro himself. How he beat Leko and Topalov + more.
SHIROV AGAIN ON HIS SYSTEMS
THIS TIME THE EX-LATVIAN TAKES ON THE CARO KANN
LOADING UP ON ENDGAME AMMUNITION
If you know the endgame, you will be successful. Karsten Mueller shows you why in Endgame DVD #4
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!
GET BACK INTO THE STONE AGE WITH DINOSAUR CHESS
This is a cute, colorful, and pleasurable way for new people to learn the game of chess
BOOKS OF ALL KINDS NEWS
A FREE and COLORFUL newsletter, built for our audiences. Every two weeks. Let me know right away!
A F R E E! NEWSLETTER ON SELECTED TOPICS
A newsletter, FREE, on books, sets, souvenirs, movies, DVDs... lots to do.
WHAT WE REALLY NEED IS "ANOTHER" ENDGAME BOOK
If endgames and Karpov give you a thrill, you will enjoy this book
CAN YOU ATTACK GRANDMASTERS?
Wonderful writing (i.e., entertaining), but can this book help most of us?
NIC's "Serial Killers" volume 6
For throwing your opponent off balance, it is hard to beat this series.
THE HANG MAN IS AT IT AGAIN
Judge Roy Bean had nothing on the number of masters that have fallen victim to some of these "sneaky" bits of business.
HOW TO GET SOMETHING FOR FREE!
Chessboards on the cheap. Never bought anything from us in 30 years? Try this.
REVISION OF A REVISION'S REVISION
The Best of the Best when it comes to teaching you the whys and wherefors of chess
AN EMAIL TO MY MOVIE MAKING SON (ROB)
A movie not to rent, own, or even continue thinking about.
LOOKING FOR A PARTNER/OWNER... IS IT YOU or YOU?
Thinkers' Press, Inc. has been publishing since 1971 formally and 1967 informally.
Earl Scheib Paint Job
I just can't seem to do anything with my hair nor my hippie glasses.
VALENTINE'S DAY AND THE CHESS CLINIC
Happy Valentine's Day.. and welcome to Davenport, Iowa.
TIME FOR HUMOR--THE TIME IS NOW
There is very little on chess humor, Dr. Tykodi and TPI aim to change that.
FRITZ ON THE FRITZ?
THE FLAGSHIP analysis engine from ChessBase... with some issues.
DVD EDITING AT ITS BEST MEDIOCRITY
The content is excellent, Danny King looks and sounds great, but...
CHESS REPORTS SUBSCRIPTIONS
They are starting to come in... my most exciting project.
CHESS CARICATURES IN A VARIETY OF PRICE RANGES
Lots of chess people and one non-chess, all done by Rob Long for Thinkers' Press
CONTEMPORARY HOUSE OF STAUNTON COLLECTIBLE EBONY SET
A Christmas Special which would be special to own. No longer available from HOS.
THE ROCK LIKE KOA
A beautiful box and set of Drueke pieces for those who like wood in their pieces.
BACK IN 85-85 WHEN MAN WAS STILL ALIVE
An era that was transplanted by the Staunton design and yet still attractive in every way.
THE SEARCH FOR A HIGHER PRICE
THE REALITIES OF PRICING A BOOK. Super Nezh makes a come back!
DID YOU GET THE MESSAGE?
The Spy Who Loved You. First in a new series of formerly owned chess sets. Perfect gifts or for personal use.
PEER PRESSURE... NUKE CITY
Coming up with "ideas" which will, in the end, have people copying YOU!
A LIFETIME OF: CHESS, PLAYING AND BUSINESSES
How and why it was done... Chessco and Thinkers' Press (as well as other companies)... for 35 years!
IS LUCK FOR REAL?
I wasted two hours watching a game last night only to waste another hour writing about it. Tell me what you think.
MY HERO W H WATTS
Nothing new under the sun; ripoffs, laziness; and communist infiltration. Screwed again!
INSTALLING A NEW VIDEO CARD FOR CHESSBASE STUFF
If you wonder how to make your chess DVDs work, check out this "Help" article
THE FIRST STEPS TO PUBLISHING
Red can mean much: hot, demand, action, and passion. Find out what we mean.
THE POST OFFICE
Remember when there were all of those jokes about the post office?
THE USUAL INSANITY OF CHESS POLITICS
Nigel Short goes to Africa and causes a power outage!
THE HARD BOILED PUBLISHER
What it is like working with Andy and Stan... and newcomer Josh? Like working with Adam Sandler?
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