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Recent Releases

New in the GM Repertoire Series:

Boris Avrukh offers a complete repertoire for Black based on the Grunfeld Defence, in two parts: Volume 1 and Volume 2. Hardcover and paperback.

The English Opening Volume 3 by Mihail Marin (1.c4 c5) is now in stock, Hardcover and paperback. We also have Volume 2 and Volume 1.

The Sicilian Defence, by Lubomir Ftacnik, presents a complete repertoire against 1.e4 based on the Najdorf and is now available in Hardcover.

Frank Brady: Endgame

The rise and fall of Bobby Fischer. Details→

Featured Selections

Jeremy Silman: How To Reassess Your Chess 4th Edition

The long awaited fourth edition of this modern chess classic. Completely rewritten.

Siles · November 2010 · 658 pp. · Details→

A hardcover gift edition of the Quality Chess Book (John Shaw) is now in stock. volume.

Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games

My 60 Memorable Games The authoritative reissue of one of the most important chess books ever written. Bobby Fischer's original annotations of 60 instructive and entertaining games.

Batsford · 2009 · 384 pp. · Details→

David Bronstein: The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Sorcerer's Apprentice

237 games with clear and insightful analysis by a legendary master. Another masterpiece from the author of the classic, Zurich 1953.

New In Chess · 2009 · 384 pp. · Details→

Rybka 4 Aquarium (Convekta Software)

Aquarium 2011 Interface coupled with the powerful Rybka 4.1 engine gives you a complete chess playing program and more.

Free Shipping · Details→

Analyze, annotate, publish and more. Search the 4.6 million game database! Supports Fritz/Chessbase files, Chess Assistant files, and standard PGN text files. Compatible with Windows 7/XP/Vista.

BONUS DVD: Openings Encylopedia 2011 (GM Kalinin).

Tournament Gear · Chess Sets

Tournament Gear · Chess Clocks
Chess Sets · Chess Bags · ETC.

Harry Benson: Bobby Fischer

An amazing collection of photographs of Fischer during his journey from Buenos Aires to Reykjavik.

Details→

For the Tournament Player

SPECIAL BUY: Classic Wooden Pieces, 3¾ inch King, sheesham and chidar, weighted tournament pieces. $36. Limited supply.

A premium rosewood and chestnut finish is now in stock, in limited quantities. A rosewood North American Staunton, and a French Staunton in Sheesham are the best quality and value in wooden chess pieces.

We carry premium triple weighted plastic pieces, the most durable for tournament play. These beautiful pieces, designed by artist Jay Blem, includes extra Queens. King is 3 5/8 inches high, with a 1 ½ inch base. Ivory and black, come to the Pawn Shoppe to see these pieces, and the latest in premium rollup boards, reverse print, and flexible silicone. Various colors.

Fun affordable packages are available, with pieces, bags, and boards in various colors! The lightweight starter package includes a vinyl rollup board, plastic pieces, and quiver style (tube) bag.

The professional ensemble comes with an oversized (24x9) padded bag, the durable Jay Blem pieces, and your choice of vinyl board. Save 20% or more on a complete package.

We carry a variety of clocks, the DGT North American, Easy Timer (in two-tone colors), and Easy Timer Plus (has time delay).

We offer the quartz electric analog classic, which now features a second hand.

Check out our full selection of Chess Sets and Tournament Supplies, or come to the pawn shoppe and see for yourself!

Brighten up your Home

A solid inlaid handcrafted wooden board will enchance the look of your living room or library. A folding wooden set offers a nice balance between portability, and aesthetics.

Imported Indian Chess Sets

We now import wooden pieces, boards, and complete sets directly from the manufacturer. The premium boards are a full one inch thick, and come in a variety of sizes, from 16 inches to 23 inches.

Pieces in a variety of finishes and sizes complement these beautiful boards, and can be purchased separately. Pieces can be ordered online. Boards require special order due to their heavy weight, and limited supply.

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