Victor Korchnoi. My life for chess 794.15 K85my
Although technically this is a replacement for vol. 1 of the FritzTrainer DVD released in 2005, this 2022 DVD includes features the original one did not have, such as a database of over 5,000 of Kornoi's games and both volumes on one disc. You can expect to see a lot of Korchnoi's infamous bluntness in his analysis of his most memorable games, although he does lavish praise on his opponents when they play in a manner he deems worthy. He works quite a lot of chess history into his lessons as well.
Vladimir Tukmakov. Risk & bluff in chess : the art of taking calculated risk 794.1 T916r
“Winning in chess is impossible without taking risks. Winning requires courage and psychology but above all: calculation. No matter how deep you calculate, you will always reach a point where you must come to an assessment, deal with uncertainties, and take a decision. When your main aim is to derail your opponent's calculation by weaving a web of deception, you engage in the highest form of risk: bluff.” Renowned chess coach Vladimir Tukmakov presents more than 100 practical ways that masters and grandmasters have used to push beyond the limits of calculation and take a deliberate risk. He shows how to trick your opponent into believing your bluff. This is the first attempt to understand the nature of risk in chess. After studying this book, you will think twice before wasting an opportunity to do what even the greatest players have done: bluff your way to victory."--Publisher's description
Valeri Beim. The enigma of chess intuition : can you mobilize hidden forces in your chess? 794.1 B422e
Valeri Beim deeply analyzes and dissects how chess players think and demonstrates that each of us has the power of making intuitive decisions. You will learn how you can train and develop this human gift. He uses plain language and illustrates his findings with tales about Capablanca, Tal, Fischer, Carlsen, and other greats in chess. Beim provides practical guidance with a large number of examples from instructive games. -- Adapted from publisher’s description.
Experts on the Anti-Sicilian / edited by Jacob Aagaard & John Shaw. 794.1225 B20 E966
Playing against the Sicilian defense often proves a bit challenging even for experienced players. An "Anti-Sicilian" variation takes a very aggressive approach, side-stepping the main lines. In this book, several chess grandmasters present state-of-the-art analysis of lines where White meets the Sicilian by avoiding the Open variations. -- Adapted from publisher’s description.
