Intermediate Books
For kids who have been playing for a while but have passed the introductory stage and are ready for more challenges.
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Designed by experts in the field of programmed learning with 276 checkmate problems constructed by the most famous chess player of all time. This book makes an ideal study companion for players that have recently started playing chess but are often missing opportunities to checkmate, and often not seeing their opponents attacks and defences.NZ$ 18.30Out Of Stock -
In Checkmates with Many Pieces, the third volume in the series, the student will find his or her way to mate in more complex positions.NZ$ 22.50Out Of Stock -
In this fourth volume, Elementary Endgames, the student will learn how to deliver fundamental checkmates and how to avoid stalemate.NZ$ 22.50 -
In Two-Move Checkmates, the fifth volume in the Chess Camp series, the student will be introduced to the elements of planning and aiming at a goal beyond the current move.NZ$ 22.50 -
For chess-players of all ages and abilities, it is vital to get off to a good start. This simple guide provides all the tips and ideas needed to play purposefully from move one.NZ$ 23.56 -
This chess puzzle super-challenge contains 100 fun positions to solve, ranging from encouragingly easy to mind-numbingly hard.NZ$ 23.56 -
Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find this book an instructive delight. In a simple, easy-to-understand format it explains how to bamboozle your chess opponents using commonly occurring tactical motifs.NZ$ 29.95Out Of Stock -
Gary's Adventures in Chess Country is designed to help children delve into the world of chess through an engaging adventure story.NZ$ 45.95Out Of Stock -
This is not just a book for kids - for 'Dad' read any opponent who beats you regularly! This book teaches the 50 Deadly Checkmates - basic attacking patterns that occur repeatedly in games between players of all standards.NZ$ 23.56Out Of Stock -
Having learnt the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve? In this much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.NZ$ 35.38NZ$ 29.95Out Of Stock -
Pandolfini provides the basic principles of the game, pattern recognition and memory aids, traps and pitfalls to be avoided, a method for playing in any situation, defence and counterattack, famous positions and players and loads more.NZ$ 29.95Out Of Stock
