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The winter is here — but that’s no reason for your chess to go into hibernation. We’ve put together six themed puzzle sheets for MaDD members to print at home and work through over the winter period. Whether you’re fitt...

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Reminder: Set up the position on a board

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Reminder: Set up the position on a board

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Reminder: Set up the position on a board

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Reminder: Set up the position on a board

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This book tells the story, over 202 pages, of the game played on the internet in 1999 between Kasparov and 58,000 chess players from around the world who voted for their chosen move following recommendations from a team ...

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This book is an extensive guide designed to transform beginners into adept chess players. It comprises five volumes, each focusing on different game stages: openings, middlegame, endgame, and more.

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This new edition, perfect for beginning and intermediate players, is designed with a cleaner, easier text design and large easy-to-use diagrams. Ten easy lessons teach beginning and novice players everything they need to...

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The summer holidays are here — but that doesn’t mean your chess skills have to take a break! We’ve put together six themed puzzle sheets for MaDD juniors to print at home and tackle over the holidays. Whether you’re chil...

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For black: The French Defence is a solid and resilient choice, offering black a strong central presence and long-term counterattacking chances. One of the key advantages of the French is its strategic richness; black oft...

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Welcome to the first instalment of our Checkmate Patterns series, focusing on some of the most elegant and instructive finishes in chess history. In this pack, you’ll explore four iconic patterns: Anastasia’s Mate, Epaul...

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A well-timed discovered attack can turn the tide of a game in an instant, revealing threats your opponent never saw coming. These puzzles will help you master this powerful tactical weapon, sharpening your ability to spo...

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For White: The Trompowsky Attack is a popular alternative to the more common lines after 1.d4 Nf6 beginning 2.c4 or 2.Nf3. By playing 2.Bg5, White sidesteps immense bodies of opening theory of various Indian Defences lik...

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Passed pawns can be game-changers, racing towards promotion and tipping the balance in an instant. But do you know how to handle them effectively? These puzzles will challenge your tactical vision and endgame strategy, h...

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This is a series of pawn end games puzzles. Think through each puzzle before checking the answer and the following chapter. There are two studies to keep you busy.

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For white: The Jobava London is a flexible system, where white can end up launching attacks on both the king and queenside. One of the key advantages of the Jobava London system is that it allows for a quick development ...

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For Black: The Caro-Kann is classified as a Semi-Open Game, like the Sicilian Defence and French Defence, although it is thought to be more solid and less dynamic than either of those openings. It often leads to good end...

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Checkmate is the ultimate goal, but spotting the right attacking ideas isn’t always easy. These puzzles will test your ability to break through defenses, unleash devastating combinations, and corner the enemy king. Print...

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This is a series of pawn end games puzzles. Think through each puzzle before checking the answer and the following chapter. There are two studies to keep you busy.

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