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”Hamann” er den international skakmester Svend B. Hamanns egen beretning om sin lange og spændende karriere. Sammen med historikeren Dan H. Andersen er han gået på jagt i arkiverne, har udvalgt en lang række af sine bedste partier og garneret dem med gode historier og portrætter af store skakpersonligheder i ind- og udland. Mange af de udvalgte partier har verdensmester Magnus Carlsens træner og sekundant Peter Heine Nielsen kommenteret udførligt. Det var især på den internationale scene, at Hamann præsterede på et niveau, hvor hans danske kolleger ikke kunne følge med. Hamann havde et åbningsrepertoire, der matchede de udenlandske stormestres. I både midtspil og slutspil kombinerede han en indsigt, strategisk forståelse og vedholdenhed, som i Danmark kun blev overgået af stormester Bent Larsen. I en periode på næsten 20 år var Hamann derfor Danmarks næstbedste skakspiller. I flere år rangerede han blandt verdens 100 bedste skakspillere. Hamann besejrede Bent Larsen to gange, mens Larsen tilhørte den absolutte verdenstop. Han slog velrenommerede stormestre som Jan Timman, Ulf Andersson, Miroslav Filip, Wolfgang Unzicker og Florin Gheorghiu, ligesom han spillede remis mod eksverdensmesteren Mikhail Tal, VM-finalisten Viktor Kortjnoj samt adskillige andre VM-kandidater. Under en turnering i Israel blev Hamann gode venner med den senere verdensmester Bobby Fischer. Han inviterede amerikaneren til at kigge forbi, hvis han var i Danmark. Hamann havde ikke regnet med at høre fra Fischer, men et par måneder senere ringede telefonen: ”Hallo. It’s Bobby!” Den forrygende historie om Fischers besøg i Hamanns hjem er et af bogens højdepunkter. Svend B. Hamann blev ingeniør og fik en succesfuld karriere inden for IT, men hans skakliv førte ham vidt omkring, og ”Hamann” er en fængslende fortælling om en gylden periode i skak fra en af deltagerne på 1. række.

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Play bingo with 64 royal icons, from William and Kate to Prince Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein, including representatives from 18 international royal families

Winning Chess Openings will help readers develop a solid understanding of opening principles that can be applied to every game they play--without having to memorize a dizzying array of tedious and lengthy opening lines.

One of the finest chess books ever written Vukovic expounds both the basic principles and the most complex forms of attack on the king. A study of this masterpiece will add new power and brilliance to any player's game.

The essential guide to the use of tactics, the watchdogs of strategy that take advantage of short-term opportunities to trap or ambush an opponent and change the course of a game in a single move.

De største dramaer og mest intense skakpartier gennem de sidste 100 år fortalt af DR’s skakkommentator Morten Runge. Bogens historier tager udgangspunkt i de samme 64 felter, men handler om alt fra snyd, krig og køn til storpolitik og kunstig intelligens. Vores fascination af spillet bygger på et grundparadoks: skak er så nemt og så komplekst på samme tid. Du skal bare lære, hvordan seks forskellige brikker bevæger sig. Læg dertil rokaden, forvandlingen af bonden på modstanderens bageste række og en passant-slaget. Herefter ændrer reglerne sig aldrig, og alligevel kan du konstant forbedre dit spil og tage på nye eventyr. Gennem bogens historier får du også et indblik i stormestrenes strategier og kan måske selv lære noget nyt.Morten Runge er vært på P1 Morgen og DR’s skakkommentator. Han har selv spillet skak, siden han var otte år, bl.a. i Holbæk Skakklub.

<div><i>”Tænk, hvis menneskeheden kunne have afgjort alle stridigheder ved et ternetbræt med 64 felter og ikke på en slagmark med utallige dødsfald og ufatteligelidelser til følge. Set i det perspektiv er skakspillets verdensmestre ikke blottankens kæmpere i en afgrænset og nørdet verden, men bannerførere for en drøm om fredens logik i stedet for krigens vanvid.” </i></div><div><b>- Fra forordet</b></div><div><br /></div><div>For 50 år siden, midt under den kolde krig, fandt ”århundredets match” sted mellem den regerende verdensmester, sovjetiske Boris Spassky, og udfordreren Bobby Fisher fra USA. Fishers sejr betød et markant skifte i en ubrudt række af sovjetiske verdensmestre.</div><div><br /></div><div>I bogen portrætterer mangeårig skakskribent ved Dagbladet Information, Peter Dürrfeld, de sidste hundrede års verdensmestre i skak. Skak er et demokratisk spil for alle, og spillets historie er fuld af originale personligheder, storpolitik, poesi, genialetræk, snyd og uforudsigelighed.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Peter Dürrfeld </b>(f. 1942) er skak- og musikanmelder, oversætter og forfatter til en række bøger, bl.a. <i>Den lille Mozart</i> (2005), <i>Operaguide</i> (2007) <i>Hjertet har altid det sidste ord </i>(2014) og senest <i>Hele brættet rundt</i> (2021).</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Anmeldelser:</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>"Poetisk sprog og skønne anekdoter" - <b>Berlingske</b></div><div><br /></div><div>"Man er i godt selskab med Dürrfeld" - <b>Politiken</b></div><div><br /></div><div>"En vigtig og underholdende bog" - <b>Lektørudtalelse</b></div>

A visually stunning exploration of a legendary fantasy worldThe Forgotten Realms offer D&D players an endless array of secrets to uncover, foes to fight, and treasures to be taken. But there is one name that has always stood out from the rest: Drizzt. Drizzt Do'urden.This legendary drow elf ranger has been adventuring across the Forgotten Realms for decades, whether through New York Times bestselling fantasy novels or award-winning video games. Now Drizzt will take readers on a spectacular journey through his world.This book showcases Drizzt and his travels through the Forgotten Realms in never-before-seen detail, with the glorious artwork produced by Wizards of the Coast put centre stage. From the glaciers of Icewind Dale to the teeming cities of the Sword Coast, and the sinister shadows of the Underdark to the chambers of Mithral Hall, fans can explore the Realms through Drizzt's eyes as never before with this immersive, extraordinary guide to their favourite fantasy setting.© and ¿ 2023 Wizards of the Coast

This magnificent compilation of play from the 1960s through to the 1970s forms the basis of the third part of Garry Kasparov's long-awaited definitive history of the World Chess Championship. This volume features the play of champions Tigran Petrosian (1963-1969) and Boris Spassky (1969-1972).

The Woodpecker Method is the name given by Axel Smith to a training system developed by his compatriot and co-author Hans Tikkanen. This book contains everything you need to carry out your own Woodpecker training. Smith and Tikkanen explain how to get the maximum benefit from the method, before presenting over 1100 puzzles and solutions.

Ramp up your role-playing game and make your character your own with this fun, interactive workbook-an essential addition to any RPG player's gaming kit.

The ultimate guide to conquering the classic game, How to Beat Anyone at Chess will show you how to become a grandmaster in no time!

Susan Polgar became the first female Grandmaster at age 15—and it wasn''t luck that got her there. Her use of tactics, combinations, and strategy during her games gave her the critical advantage she needed against her opponents. In Chess Tactics for Champions, Polgar gives insight into the kind of thinking that chess champions rely on while playing the game, specifically the ability to recognize patterns and combinations. With coauthor Paul Truong, Susan Polgar teaches the tactics she learned from her father, Laszlo Polgar, one of the world''s best chess coaches.• Teaches players how to calculate the effect of a move in order to gain an edge over an opponent• For intermediate to advanced chess players of all ages

International Master Colin Crouch demonstrates how Magnus Carlsen was able to elevate his play to a stratospheric level and become the highest-rated chess player in the history of the game, breaking Garry Kasparov's record.

My System is at the top of a very short list of chess classics. Nimzowitsch¿s ideas have had a profound influence on modern chess thinking. Early translators frequently toned down many passages, fearing Nimzowitsch¿s biting wit would be too controversial. This new translation recreates the author¿s original intentions.

This book provides a basic foundation of strategy in all three phases of chess - the opening, middlegame and endgame - as well as an abundance of carefully selected exercises to monitor progress.

A famed writer, speaker, player and international master has created the one and only endgame book chess enthusiasts need as they move up the ladder from beginner to tournament player to possession of the coveted master title.

This book takes the student on a journey through his own mind and returns him to the chess board with a wealth of new-found knowledge and the promise of a significant gain in strength. Most amateurs possess erroneous thinking processes that remain with them throughout their chess lives. These flaws in their mental armour result in stinging defeats and painful reversals. Books can be bought and studied, lessons can be taken -- but in the end, these elusive problems always prove to be extremely difficult to eradicate. Seeking a solution to this dilemma, the author wrote down the thoughts of his students while they played actual games, analysed them, and catalogued the most common misconceptions that arose. This second edition greatly expands on the information contained in the popular first edition.

The good news about endgames is:there are relatively few endings you should know by heartonce you know these endings, that's it. Your knowledge never goes out of date!The bad news is that, all the same, the endgame technique of most players is deficient. Modern time-controls make matters worse: there is simply not enough time to delve deep into the position.Jesus de la Vila debunks the myth that endgame theory is complex and he teaches you to steer the game into a position you are familiar with.This book contains only those endgames that:¯ show up most frequently¯ are easy to learn¯ contain ideas that are useful in more difficult positions.Your performance will improve dramatically because this book brings you:¯ simple rules¯ detailed and lively explanations¯ many diagrams¯ clear summaries of the most important themes¯ dozens of tests.

In this book the author assembles the problems and studies that are most effective to improve tactical ability. A player who works their way through this book will undoubtedly see improvements in their own play