Publishing

List of Authors

Viswanathan Anand
World Champion
Ronen Har-Zvi
Grandmaster
Michael Adams
Grandmaster
Loek van Wely
Grandmaster
Dejan Bojkov
Grandmaster
Zhanibek Amanov
International Master
Konstantin Kavutskiy
FIDE Master
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He holds the highest possible title of World Champion from the World Chess Federation.

He became India’s first grandmaster, and, at the time, the world’s youngest grandmaster. Since 2007 he has defended the World Championship title on three separate occasions successfully. Known as one of the most prolific players of our time, and by some, even of all time, through his newfound accessibility in the publishing sense, a viewer can get a glimpse into what has made him such a skilled chess player, author, and, more recently, coach.

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He holds the title of International Grandmaster Master from the World Chess Federation.

As a youth player, he was considered one of the brightest talents performing ahead of several of the current top 100 players, and is currently ranked as one of Israel’s top chess players. He is a regular contributor for the Internet Chess Club with his video lesson column, and as a commentator during high profile events. Throughout the years, he has re-defined opening preparation, and through his book releases, allows the reader a glimpse at what has made him such a skilled chess player, author, and coach.

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He holds the title of International Grandmaster Master from the World Chess Federation.

He is also England’s top player. He has a very specific style of play, and some might say, in certain positions and structures, especially in the French Defense, he is the world’s top expert, rivaled by none. Through his material, the reader is given a glimpse at what has made him such a skilled chess player, author, and coach.

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He holds the title of International Grandmaster Master from the World Chess Federation.

He is also one of the Netherland’s top chess players, and at his peak, was in the World’s Top 10. He is considered one of, if not the, World’s foremost expert at the Najdorf Defense, Sicilian Variation and in the King’s Indian Defense. His aggressive style, and penchant for highly complicated play, has defined him as a chess player. Due to his willingness to play complicated positions that many other grandmasters will not approach, he allows the reader a glimpse into the mind of a Grandmaster in positions that would, otherwise, not be possible to readily learn from.

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He holds the title of International Grandmaster Master from the World Chess Federation.

He is also one of Bulgaria’s top grandmasters. He is a regular contributor for the largest chess site in the world, Chess.com. He has also coached several top players, including a former Women’s World Champion. His detailed approach allows the reader a glimpse at the process and style of thinking that has made him such a skilled chess player, author, and coach.

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He holds the title of International Master from the World Chess Federation.

He was a previous member of the Kazakhstan Olympiad Team in year’s past. Having a creative and ambitious approach towards chess, with that same foundation he has helped shape the tournament design of the organization. He has grown into one of the most reputed coaches in the California area, and has helped several students achieve steadfast rating, and overall, chess growth. Through his published material, the reader will get a glimpse at a rising author, player, and coach in the chess world.

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He holds the title of FIDE Master from the World Chess Federation, and also the title of United States Chess Federation Life Master.

He has been responsible for the content direction of the publishing arm of the organization, and continues to be instrumental in that lead with the new release of the corporation’s mobile app line. Outside the organization, he has been a regular contributor for the largest Chess site in the world, Chess.com, and to the USCL, the United States’ official chess league. Through his published material, the reader will get a glimpse at a rising author, player, and coach in the chess world.

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Books Published

"Modernized: King's Indian Defense"

This thorough repertoire book will make the reader feeling as if he has played the King’s Indian Defense for years. Easy to understand, yet unquestioned in depth, the book covers all the major and minor lines of the opening with crystal clear analysis by one of the world’s leading KID experts: International Grandmaster Dejan Bojkov.

"Modernized: Open Sicilian"

This thorough repertoire book will make the reader feeling as if he never has to worry again when facing a Sicilian. Easy to understand, yet unquestioned in depth, the book covers all the major and minor lines of the Sicilian Defense from White’s perspective with crystal clear analysis by two rising stars: International Master Zhanibek Amanov and FIDE Master Konstantin Kavutskiy.

"Modernized: Archangel Ruy Lopez"

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"Modernized: Petroff"

This thorough repertoire book will make the reader comfortable whenever having to play against 1. e4. Easy to understand, yet unquestioned in depth, the book covers all the major and minor lines of the Petroff Defense from Black’s perspective with crystal clear analysis by one of the top Grandmaster opening theoretician's: Grandmaster Ronen Har-Zvi.

"Chess Psychology: Blunders"

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DVDs Published
  • Critical Thinking in Chess
    GM Loek van Wely
  • Perspective: World Champion Vol 1
    GM Viswanathan Anand
  • Perspective: World Champion Vol 2
    GM Viswanathan Anand
  • Perspective: World Champion Vol 3
    GM Viswanathan Anand
  • Untitled 1
    GM Loek van Wely
  • Untitled 2
    GM Michael Adams
  • Untitled 3
    GM Michael Adams

"Critical Thinking in Chess"

All too often, chess instruction tends to be a laundry list of general principles that the student is expected to memorize. It is rare when an instructor actually examines how to critically think in chess. Join International Grandmaster Loek van Wely as he analyzes a variety of practical chess positions. The rigorous exercises will challenge the student, and the “Q&A” form will equip the student with the tools to approach any chess position.

"Perspective: World Champion Vol 1"

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"Perspective: World Champion Vol 2"

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"Perspective: World Champion Vol 3"

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  • Book Publication Schedule

    Title Author Price Release Date ISBN
    Euro USD USA Europe
    Modernized: King's Indian Defense GM Dejan Bojkov 21.99 25.99 Feb-2013 Jun-2013 978-0-9856281-0-9
    Modernized: Open Sicilian IM Z. Amanov & FM K. Kavutskiy 21.99 25.99 Mar-2013 Jul-2013 978-0-9856281-1-6
    Modernized: Archangel Ruy Lopez IM Z. Amanov & FM K. Kavutskiy 21.99 25.99 Jul-2013 Nov-2013 978-0-9856281-2-3
    Modernized: Petroff GM R. Har-Zvi 21.99 25.99 Mar-2013 Jul-2013 978-0-9856281-3-0
    Chess Psychology: Blunders GM R. Har-Zvi 21.99 25.99 Aug-2013 Dec-2013 978-0-9856281-4-7
  • DVD Publication Schedule

    Title Author Price Release Date UPC
    Euro USD USA Europe
    Critical Thinking in Chess GM Loek van Wely 18.99 22.95 Sep-2012 Feb-2013 884501742115
    Perspective: World Champion Vol 1 GM Viswanathan Anand 18.99 22.95 May-2013 Jul-2013 TBD
    Perspective: World Champion Vol 2 GM Viswanathan Anand 18.99 22.95 Jun-2013 Aug-2013 TBD
    Perspective: World Champion Vol 3 GM Viswanathan Anand 18.99 22.95 Jul-2013 Sep-2013 TBD
    Untitled 1 GM Loek van Wely 18.99 22.95 Aug-2013 Oct-2013 TBD
    Untitled 2 GM Michael Adams 18.99 22.95 Sep-2013 Nov-2013 TBD
    Untitled 3 GM Michael Adams 18.99 22.95 Oct-2013 Dec-2013 TBD
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