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By Ray Keene and Julian Simpole
Publication Date: February 1, 2007

Editorial Review:
This book contains 71 deeply annotated chess victories of Tigran Petrosian (World Champion from 1963 to 1969) against the leading players of his day, some of which are in print for the first time. The authors' authoritative but accessible language makes it a good read for the amateur as well as a cast-iron network of interlocking variations to satisfy the professionals.

Petrosian was underrated as world champion in his day (many of his achievements were drowned out by the furore surrounding Bobby Fischer) but he is now being critically reappraised – Garry Kasparov paid fulsome tribute to him at a recent London lecture. This insightful book aims to restore him to his rightful position in the pantheon of chess greats.

About the Authors:
Grandmaster Raymond Keene OBE is the world's most widely read chess columnist. He is the author of 120 chess books and is chess correspondent for the Times, The Sunday Times and the International Herald Tribune. He lives in Clapham, London.

Commonwealth chess master Julian Simpole teaches junior world champions and is author of the recently published Junior Chess Training. He has written over 400 chess columns for regional UK newspapers and led his team to victory in the British Lightning Chess championship. He is currently travelling.

by Neil McDonald
Publication Date: 29 April 2006

Editorial Review:
A follow-up to Neil McDonald's incredibly successful Chess: The Art of Logical Thinking (ISBN 0713488948), this insightful book takes a close look at some of the most outstanding games from the last 6 years, commenting on every single move as the game unfolds. This time, however, the emphasis is on planning, and how the players plan their strategy many moves ahead.
The author's detailed approach gives you a rare opportunity to really get to the nitty-gritty of what goes through grandmasters' minds as they play. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the opening moves of each game are discussed more lightly – real discussion begins around the 10th move, which is where the planning stage really kicks in.

by Neil McDonald
Publication Date: 27 April 2006

Editorial Review:
Master chess psychologist Amatzia Avni outlines a new approach to playing chess – be tricksy about your game, bend the rules where possible and always come out on top! Players of all abilities are urged, step-by-step, to unlearn everything they've learned so far and adopt a fearless attitude to the game. Every tip for bending the rules is included here with comprehensive illustrated games

	Batsford - Openings - C00-C99

	The Ruy Lopez Explained By Gary Lane Publication Date: 25 October 2005 Editorial Review: The Ruy Lopez is one of the oldest and most famous openings with plenty of attacking options for White and Black. It is favoured by world champions, such as Kasparov and Anand, and played successfully at every level. It is possible to understand and improve by knowing the typical themes and tactical combinations that have been discovered in recent years. Popular amongst beginners and advanced players alike, the Ruy Lopez is easy to learn but difficult to beat.

	The Scotch Game Explained By Gary Lane Publication Date: 29 July 2005 Editorial Review: Best-selling author and chess champion Gary Lane provides a back-to-basics volume on one of the most important chess openings. Ideal for novices looking to improve their game, the book is easy to read and clearly explains how to use the opening to the best advantage. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the Scotch opening and how to play to win.

	The Scotch Game Explained By Gary Lane Publication Date: 24 November 2004 Editorial Review: The Bishop's Opening allows White to dictate the pattern of play from as early as the second move. It is ideal for club and tournament players as it leads to positions in which a successful outcome depends on knowledge of the important ideas for both sides. The key plans and strategies are explained to make it easy for those who have limited time to study. A large number of world-class players employ it, clearly confirming that it is a highly respected and formidable opening.

	Beating the Petroff By Vassilios Kotronias and Andreas Tzermiadianos Publication Date: 21 October 2004 Editorial Review: The choice of World Champions, used by Karpov and Anand, the Petroff is one of the most solid and popular defences to 1.e4. This is a repertoire chess book providing an attacking arsenal for White players faced with this challenging defence, including sections on both 'Ideas and Manoeuvres' and 'Illustrative Games'. Contains many new ideas and theoretical innovations from the author’s private library, developed extensively in the past two years, together with a wealth of notable and fully annotated games from the International competitions.

	Advance and other Anti-French Variations By Lev Psakhis Publication Date: 30 June 2004 Editorial Review: Following on from French Defence 3Nd2, this second volume in the series covers the aggressive 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 e5 as well as the Exchange Variation and various other 'Anti-French' lines. It features a wealth of illustrative games as well as up-to-date theory, which frequently leads to gambit play and a dangerous attacking senario. The author's thoroughly abjective approach makes this an essential work of reference whether you are for or against the French!

	French Defence 3Nc3 By Lev Psakhis Publication Date: 11 December 2003 Editorial Review: A lifelong adherent of this opening, Psakhis maintains that the Winawer is the most complex variation ont only in the French Defence but perhaps in the whole of chess opening theory. To do full justice to its strategic and tactical range, he provides a wealth of illustrative games, critically annotated with the most up-to-date theoretical refinements. Whether you are for or against the French, this is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide available today.

	French Defence 3Nd2 By Lev Psakhis Publication Date: 16 June 2003 Editorial Review: Since the publication of The Complete French in 1992 – a highly acclaimed standard work on the subject – the volume of theory has increased to such an extent that the author has produced three volumes to cover it all. This first volume – covering the sequence 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 nd2 – features a wealth of illustrative games as well as up-to-date theory. Known as the ‘Tarrach variation’, it has long been known to provide excellent attacking prospects for White but, as the younger generation has amply demonstrated, Black has many exciting counterattacking resources too!

	Spanish Exchange By Kinsman, Andrew Publication Date: June 30, 2003 Editorial Review: The Exchange Variation of the Spanish (Ruy Lopez) is a favourite of club players and grandmasters alike, and was patronised by the great Bobby Fischer. It is an important opening where the understanding of ideas and plans is more important than memorising long variations.

	King's Gambit By Neil McDonald Publication Date: June 30, 2003 Editorial Review: The Kings Gambit is the most daring and dangerous opening. White throws caution to the wind, and Black must think early on to avoid defeat.


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