The King's Indian has always been one of the sharpest, most complex, and popular openings that Black can play; it still provides the setting for many encounters at the elite level of Grandmaster chess. Straight from the start, Black fights for the initiative and in many variations, while White pursues material gains, it is Black who has the psychological advantage of trying checkmate the opponent's king. Despite its many advantages, some prospective King's Indian players are put off by the seemingly endless amount of theory one is supposed to learn. In Play the King's Indian, however,...
The King's Indian has always been one of the sharpest, most complex, and popular openings that Black can play; it still provides the setting for many ...
These books are perfect for enthusiastic chess players who are starting out in the game, and who are seeking to understand the basic principles behind these important openings: the Pirc/Modern and the Grunfeld. Both books are written in a user-friendly style with an abundance of notes, tips and warnings scattered throughout, while key strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. The authors of these books are very skilled and experienced chess writers, who are used to writing for players of all levels and are renowned for their ability to explain ideas in a lucid and...
These books are perfect for enthusiastic chess players who are starting out in the game, and who are seeking to understand the basic principles behind...
Now You Know Me tells of a journey of understanding between two old friends who grew up in different worlds in the same small town of Powell River, BC, on traditional Tlaâamin land. Joe Gallagher, who is Tlaâamin, and John Matterson, who is white, were friends as teenagers but went their separate ways before reconnecting 35 years later and truly getting to know each other.
As John began to listen more deeply to Joeâs history, they journeyed together through the historic events and attitudes that deeply wounded the Tlaâamin and their way of life. With each conversation,...
Now You Know Me tells of a journey of understanding between two old friends who grew up in different worlds in the same small town of Powel...
