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Nikola Sedlak is a renowned chess player known for his expertise in the London System. He is a grandmaster from Serbia who has been considered one of the strongest players in the country for many years. Sedlak is also a well-known chess trainer and author, who wrote several books on the London System and other chess openings.

In front of you is his latest masterpiece on the London System. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the London System and provides a detailed analysis of the various lines and variations that may arise from this opening. We believe that Sedlak’s book is a must-have for any chess player who wants to improve his understanding and expertise in the London System.

One of the key assets of Sedlak’s book is the depth of analysis. Sedlak provides an in-depth look at the theoretical foundations of the London System, as well as the key strategic and tactical ideas of the opening. It also covers a wide range of possible variations, giving readers a thorough understanding of the different options that are available to them. Another important aspect of Sedlak’s book is the clarity of explanation. Sedlak’s writing is easy to understand and he provides clear examples to illustrate key ideas. His book is suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to experienced players looking to add the London System to their repertoire. 223 pages

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“And the Rest Is Just a Matter of Technique...”

How often has this comment been appended to a game move or variation? As many players know, it really may not be all that easy to figure out what is meant by this familiar phrase.

After the untimely passing of legendary instructor Mark Dvoretsky, Artur Yusupov was given access to Dvoretsky’s famous card files. With the core material based upon these files, the former top ten grandmaster – and perhaps the most successful of all of Dvoretsky’s students – put together this book, modifying and refining the content as needed.

The book begins with a “theoretical” explanatory section. This is followed by 102 practice positions, which increase in in difficulty. Good technique for gaining an advantage is useful in all areas of the game, so there are positions from the opening, middlegame, and especially the endgame – not only from practical games but also from various studies.

The comments to the solutions are very detailed, explaining not only the main line but also the supplementary side variations. Yusupov thought it important to demonstrate the logic in the search for a decision and to show how a chessplayer can come to the right conclusions at the board.

Dvoretsky’s master student Artur Yusupov has done a great job in selecting and presenting the material so that this book “feels” like another genuine Dvoretsky work. This book is a real gem and I hope that it gives you as much pleasure as it has given me. And that from now on, when you have an advantage, the rest really will be, well, just a matter of technique... – From the Foreword by Grandmaster Dr. Karsten Müller. 175 pages

Deze prachtige Staunton schaakstukken verdienen een punt in hun geschiedenis; in de 19e eeuw was Londen een belangrijke centrum voor het productie van schaakstukken. John Jaques, een van de belangrijkste ivoor- en houtdraaier toen, besloot om het uiterlijk van de schaakstukken mooier en functioneler te maken. Samen met zijn partner Nathaniel Cook, gaan ze in 1849 hun model afwerken en registreren ter ere van Howard Staunton, een voormalige charismatieke schaakspeler en journalist. Een soort marketingstunt vooruit op zijn tijd.
De Staunton stukken zijn stabieler door hun brede basis en de algemene esthetiek van de stukken is getransformeerd: De toren wordt een onneembare vesting, de lijn van de pionnen is verfijnd, de mijter van de loper is vereenvoudigd, men onderscheid beter de kroon van de koning, dankzij het kruis, van diegenen van de dame met haar puntige kraag. En bovenal, het ultra-realistische uiterlijk van het paard roept resoluut een gevecht op. Stijl waarvan we duidelijk de inspiratie terug vinden in de fries van de Parthénon, meesterwerk van de Griekse beeldhouwwerk in de 5eeuw v.Chr. die grotendeels bewaard is gebleven in het Britisch museeum van Londen.
De Staunton stukken kenden snel een groot succes en werden in 1924 officieel voorgeschreven voor competie. Sinds het oorspronkelijke model van 1849 werden verschillende varianten van Staunton gemaakt en zijn nu over de hele wereld beschikbaar voor schaakspelers, maar ze blijven trouw aan de "John Jaques stijl".
Deze Supreme Staunton schaakstukken zijn gevilt en verzwaard. Ze zijn gesneden in een dicht, imitatie  ebbehout, van een uitzonderlijke diepe zwarte. Ze zijn perfect gepolijst, glad en glanzend, en fijn geglitterd met oxalzuur kristallen. Waardoor ze bij licht een zo bezondere schittering hebben.

Zelfde als de vorigen, maar in zwart palmhout gebeitst. (Schaakbord apart verkocht)

Everyone knows they should work on their endgame play. So many hard-earned advantages are squandered in ‘simple’ endings ... But, for a good playing ending, necessary to precisely calculate. This book can help to improve your skills and calculation in endings. In this book, we can find a lot of famous endings played in practical games and how some of the top grandmasters coped with them. Improve your knowledge endings with this book. Start to calculate, and learn ending rules! 342 pages