BOOKS by Raymond Keene

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1	Samurai Chess: Mastering the Martial Art of the Mind more books like this by Michael J Gelb, Raymond Keene add to wishlist A third degree black belt holder in aikido who is also a world leader in creative strategy joins forces with an International Chess Grandmaster to create an uncommon chess book that takes the seven samurai principles out of the realm of blood sport and adapts them to the game of chess. 168 chess diagrams. 20 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.99! \| first editions
2	An Opening Repertoire for the Attacking Player more books like this by Raymond Keene, David Levy add to wishlist The average club or tournament player has little time for an exhaustive study of opening theory, but does need to obtain a satisfactory middle-game position. This work is intended to provide all he needs to know to reach interesting and sharp positions which offer good prospects for the imaginative player. The authors give one line against each ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.00! \| first editions
3	Learn from the Grandmasters: New Algebraic Edition more books like this by Raymond Keene (Editor) add to wishlist A unique collection of articles by leading grandmasters where each annotates two games -- one they found instructive and one of the writer's own. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.34! \| SVS
4	Killer Chess Tactics: World Champion Tactics and Combinations more books like this by Eric Schiller, Raymond Keene, Leonid A Shamkovich add to wishlist This is a book for players who want to play killer chess using the insights, concepts and moves of the greatest tactics and combinations ever by the greatest players who ever lived. This fascinating book teaches you how to learn from the incredible combinations and brilliant sacrifices of 14 World Champions, how the champions used these brilliant ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $14.90! \| first editions \| SVS
5	How to play the Nimzo-Indian defence more books like this by Raymond Keene, Shaun Taulbut add to wishlist The Nimzo-Indian defence, 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 Nc3 Bb4, is regarded as Black's soundest reply to 1 d4 and yet leads to complex and interesting positions. This book is aimed at the average player and concentrates on explaining the ideas behind the opening, based on illustrative games. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.29! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Complete Book of Beginning Chess more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist In just 10 easy lessons, beginning and novice players learn everything they need to know to play and win at chess. From setting up a chess board and moving the pieces, to basic concepts and winning strategies, and even how to get rated and play on the internet, this is a great book for players looking to learn and improve their game. The book is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.50! \| SVS
7	World Champion Combinations more books like this by Raymond Keene, Eric Schiller add to wishlist Learn the insights, concepts and moves of the greatest combinations ever by the greatest players of all time. From Alekhine to Morphy, from Fischer to Kasparov, the incredible combinations and brilliant sacrifices of 13 World Champions are collected here in the most insightful combinations book written. Packed with fascinating stratagems, fifty ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| first editions
8	Battle of the Titans: Kasparov-Karpov, New York-Lyons more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist All the games, analysis and background from the 1990 World Chess Championship match, to be played in New York and Lyon during the autumn, are outlined in this chess book. The period 1984-1987 saw an unprecedented four World Championship matches between Karpov and Kasparov, two of the greatest players in chess history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.18! \| first editions
9	Learn Chess Fast more books like this by Raymond Keene, Nancy Stewart, Roxie Munro (Illustrator) add to wishlist This title is suitable for children of ages 8 years & over. This kit contains a full-size board, pieces, and the paperback book to help the beginner and sharpen the skills of an advanced player, all contained in a reusable tin box. see all copies from $2.75! new only from $3.77!
10	Winning with the Nimzo-Indian more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist The Nimzo-Indian is Black's most reliable defence to 1yd4. It forms a part of almost every chess player's repertoire. This book analyzes complete games to illustrate the winning plans available to both White and Black, with the emphasis on dynamic play and recent theoretical developments. see all copies from $7.56! new only from $21.30! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Keene on Chess more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist This volume, targeted at first-time and novice players, is a complete step-by-step course on how to play and win at chess. Readers learn the basic principles of interacting in the chess world, from playing to joining a chess club, getting rated, and playing chess on the Internet. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| first editions
12	Batsford Chess Openings 2 more books like this by Gary Kasparov, Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene add to wishlist A revised and updated edition of the standard single-volume openings reference book. The book contains international figurine algebraic notation and covers every opening using familiar English names. The introduction to each opening gives the major strategic ideas and theory. see all copies from $3.20! new only from $5.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	The Modern Defence more books like this by Raymond Keene, George Botterill add to wishlist This Hardinge Simpole Openings Classic reprint represents a landmark in the evolution of openings theory. This ground-breaking treatise on the revolutionary Modern Defence became a Bible for those adventurous players who were prepared to permit the opposition to construct a vast pawn centre - only to dynamite it with violent counter-measures in ... see all copies from $8.35! new only from $22.60! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Kasparov V. Short 1993: The Official Book of the Match more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist An eyewitness account of the Kasparov-Short match by "The Times" correspondent. The full background to the match is included as well as a detailed explanation of each of the 24 games. see all copies from $2.45! new only from $80.72! \| signed copies \| first editions
15	Winning with the Hypermodern more books like this by Raymond Keene, Eric Schiller add to wishlist This guide to playing and winning with the Hypermodern assesses the contribution of each major Hypermodern figure. Over 100 annotated games are included, with chess players such as Aron Nimzowitsch and Richard Reti featured. see all copies from $2.75! new only from $35.99! \| first editions
16 view cover	How to beat Gary Kasparov more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist Even Kasparov is human. This book analyses all of his major lost games up to 1990 and tries to draw common conclusions about how to defeat the very greatest. Gary Kasparov won the World Championship in 1985 and successfully defended it in 1986-1987 and 1990, 1993 and 1995. see all copies from $3.49! new only from $14.00! \| SVS
17 view cover	How to Play the Opening in Chess more books like this by Raymond D Keene add to wishlist A single-volume guide to playing various chess openings. It explains the ideas behind each major opening so that the reader can establish a feel for the positions which arise, and consequently will be confident of dealing with them in practical play. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
18 view cover	The Chess Combination from Philidor to Karpov more books like this by Raymond D Keene add to wishlist Traces the development of combinational thought from the early days of chess events up to the reign of world champion Anatoly Karpov. By identifying key recurring elements in the decisive combinations of the champions, Keene shows how to pull off crushing finishes. see all copies from $12.00! new only from $24.54! \| first editions \| SVS
19	The Complete Book of Gambits more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist see all copies from $3.78! new only from $7.02! \| first editions
20	The Young Pretenders: Who Will Be the Next World Chess Champion? more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.98! \| first editions
21 view cover	Gary Kasparov's Best Games more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist Since winning the World Championship in 1985 Gary Kasparov has dominated world chess in an unprecedented fashion. In this book Raymond Keene presents 12 of Gary Kasparov's finest achievements, games of the highest standard which have been admired by players everywhere. It includes the dramatic final game from the 1985 World Championship match, in ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $14.50! \| first editions
22 view cover	The complete King's Indian more books like this by Raymond Keene, Byron Jacobs add to wishlist The King's Indian is noted as a dynamic counter-attacking defence par excellence. This book describes the key strategies for both sides in the main lines such as the Fianchetto variation, the Petrosian system, the Sdmisch/ Four Pawns attack and Averbakh. Analysis is backed up with verbal explanation making this book an ideal introduction for those ... see all copies from $5.70! new only from $28.80! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Moscow Challenge more books like this by Raymond Keene add to wishlist Moscow, in the autumn of 1984, was the setting for a clash between two of the all-time greats of chess: defending champion Anatoly Karpov, the most deadly tournament player in the history of the game, and Gary Kasparov, the 21 year old from Baku who would become the youngest ever World Champion were he to overthrow his rival. This gruelling test ... see all copies from $9.38! new only from $18.05! \| first editions \| SVS
24	How to Play the Caro-Kann Defense more books like this by Raymond D. Keene, Shaun Taulbut add to wishlist see all copies from $4.00! new only from $39.49! \| first editions
25 view cover	Leonid Stein : master of attack more books like this by Raymond D. Keene add to wishlist Leonid Stein's brilliant chess career, cut tragically short in 1973, included overwhelming victories against the world's leading grandmasters, Stein not only stormed to an incredible total of 3 first prizes (out of 4 attempts) in the USSR Championships, but also won what were arguably the two strongest tournaments of all time, (Moscow 1967 and ... see all copies from $14.97! new only from $21.55! \| SVS

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