Jan Timman Books

Jan Timman is one of the greatest chess players never to win the world title. For many years ‘the Best of the West' belonged to the chess elite, collecting some splendid super tournament victories. Three times Timman was a Candidate for the World Championship and his peak in the world rankings was second place, in 1982.For this definitive collection, Timman has revisited his career and subjected his finest efforts to fresh analysis supported by modern technology. The result is startling and fascinating. From the games that he chose for his Timman's Selected Games (1994, also published as Chess the Adventurous Way), only 10(!) made the cut. Some games that he had been proud of turned out to be flawed, others that he remembered as messy were actually well played.Timman's Triumphs includes wins against greats such as Karpov, Kasparov, Kortchnoi, Smyslov, Tal, Spassky, Bronstein, Larsen and Topalov. The annotations are in the author's trademark lucid style, that happy mix of colourful background information and sharp, crystal-clear explanations. Once again Jan Timman shows that he is not only one of the best players the game has seen, but also as one of the best analysts and writers.

On September 10, 1984, Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov started the first game of their match for the World Chess Championship. In the next six years they would play five matches for the highest title and create one of the fiercest rivalries in sports history. The matches lasted a staggering total of 14 months and the 'two K's' played 5540 moves in 144 games. Kasparov's win of the world title in the second match was not only hailed as a triumph of imaginative attacking chess, but also as a political victory. The representative of 'perestroika' had beaten the old champion, a symbol of Soviet stagnation. Kasparov defended his title in three more matches, all of them full of drama. Karpov remained a formidable opponent and the overall score was only 7371 in Kasparov's favour. Jan Timman chronicles the many twists and turns of this fascinating saga, including his behindthe scenes impressions, and takes a fresh look at the games.

The acclaimed classic about the 1972 Fischer-Spassky World Championship Match finally available in English.

Mikhail Botvinnik is portrayed as a disciplined and principled chess player, embodying the qualities of a dedicated boy scout. His life and career reflect a commitment to the game, showcasing his strategic brilliance and innovative techniques. The narrative explores his influence on chess theory and his role in popularizing the game, while also delving into his personal philosophy and the ethical dimensions of competition. Botvinnik's legacy is examined through his contributions to both Soviet chess and the broader global chess community.

New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains all major new chess opening developments in 35 chapters. Each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory. An accessible way to keep up to date with main line opening theory. Indispensable for advanced players.

New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains all major new chess opening developments in 35 chapters. Each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory. An accessible way to keep up to date with main line opening theory. Indispensable for advanced players.

Combining beauty and practicality, the endgame study is one of the subtle wonders of the Royal Game. Training with studies is a vital part of improving your endgame technique: it develops your general understanding, your calculation skills and your resourcefulness. But endgame studies, with their elements of artistry, science and hidden beauty, are at the same time highly entertaining. Jan Timman is one of the few famous chess players who also have a distinguished career as a study composer. In The Art of the Endgame Timman has collected a magnificent selection of studies, relating how they have inspired him, and presents his own best material. This is a labor of love which is not only a must-read for specialists and a source of joy, but also a practical tool for club players who want to deepen their understanding of the endgame.

New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains all major new chess opening developments in 35 chapters. Each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory. An accessible way to keep up to date with main line opening theory. Indispensable for advanced players.

New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains all major new chess opening developments. Each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory. An accessible way to keep up to date with main line opening theory. Indispensable for advanced players.