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The book highlights the illustrious career of Grandmaster Ray Keene OBE, showcasing his achievements in international chess competitions across five continents. It details his role in organizing three world chess championships featuring Garry Kasparov and his groundbreaking work in establishing the first human-computer championship in any Mind Sport. Additionally, Keene's prolific authorship of 206 books on Mind Sports, thinking, and genius, translated into sixteen languages, underscores his significant contributions to the field.

Reflecting on the year 2020, the author draws parallels between chess and broader societal changes, inspired by historical texts. He explores the surge in chess popularity due to Covid-19, the cultural impact of the Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit," and the rise of teenage Grandmasters. The shift to online chess competitions and the emergence of chess entrepreneurs, including Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, are also discussed. Through these insights, chess serves as a lens to examine art, culture, and civilization.

This comprehensive guide offers a clear introduction to chess, detailing the legal moves for each piece and special rules like castling and en passant. It covers essential strategies for both openings and endgames, along with a curated gallery of notable chess figures. Additionally, the book presents the Golden Rules of chess mastery and includes puzzles with solutions to enhance learning and assess progress. Perfect for beginners, it provides a structured approach to mastering the game.

The book offers ten straightforward lessons designed specifically for beginners and novice players, covering essential strategies and techniques to play and win at chess. Each lesson builds foundational skills, making the game accessible and enjoyable for those new to chess.

In 2018 the World Chess Championship was contested between the champion, Norwegian Magnus Carlsen and the American, Fabiano Caruana. This book, co- authored by two leading chess journalists, features extensive and detailed analysis of all games in the match, biographies and interviews with both players and a history of the world chess championship.

Take a look inside the mind of Tony Buzan, the man who invented Mind Mapping and taught the world a whole new way of thinking. Tony Buzan has authored or co-authored over 100 books on memory that have appeared in 30 languages, and is the founder and President of the Brain Foundation, Brain Trust Charity and the World Memory Championships.

Including all games from the World Chess Championship Match, plus previous games between Anand and Carlsen and a ground breaking history of the World Chess Champions, including representative games by each of the 19 prior holders of the world title. All annotated by Grandmaster Raymond Keene, OBE. Includes 36 annotated chess games, 234 chess diagrams, plus puzzles and quizzes based upon the games of the match.

Ray Keene, a pioneering British chess player and Grandmaster, showcases over 190 of his games in this comprehensive collection. The book highlights his strategic prowess, particularly in the opening phase, against legendary opponents like World Champions Euwe, Smyslov, Tal, and Karpov. Keene's impressive career includes numerous titles and awards, as well as contributions as a chess writer for prominent publications. His achievements in organizing World Chess Championships and authoring a remarkable 130 books further cement his legacy in the chess world.

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1978 world chess championship, the narrative explores the fierce rivalry between Soviet defector Viktor Korchnoi and the establishment's Anatoly Karpov. This clash of titans is enhanced by an array of eccentric figures, including parapsychologists and spiritual gurus, while political intrigue looms with the involvement of President Marcos and his wife Imelda. Grandmaster Ray Keene, serving as Korchnoi's chief second, provides an insider's perspective on this extraordinary and chaotic chess competition.