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Korchnoi Year by Year
The fourth and final volume of FM Hans Renette and IM Tibor Karolyi's treatise on the life and games of Viktor Korchnoi will surprise you. Covering the period from 1992 until the maestro's death in 2016 at the age of 85, it contains a bumper 208 highly instructive games and fragments. Fighting games, attacks, endgames, theoretical battles, time scrambles, classical and rapid - it has the lot.And Korchnoi was no weakling in his incredible late career! He won the category 16 Madrid tournament in 1995 at the age of 64 ahead of Short, Salov, Yusupov, Polgar and Timman among others. His first place at Sarajevo in 1998 saw him achieve a tournament performance rating of 2831 at the age of 67. He was the highest-rated 70-year old ever with an Elo of 2639 in 2001. In that same year he won the category 17 double-round robin tournament at Biel, ahead of Gelfand, Svidler, Lautier, Grischuk and Pelletier. In 2004 he achieved a tournament performance rating of nearly 2800 in the city of Paks, Hungary, at the age of 73.Viktor was still unleashing opening novelties in his late 70s, playing tournaments around the world and winning some of them. Notably, he was World Senior Champion in 2006 and was ranked in the world's top hundred as late as 2007, when aged 75. He became Swiss champion for the fifth time in 2011 at the age of 80 and he even introduced a novelty in a game with Uhlmann in 2015 when aged almost 84.This book contains games against Magnus Carlsen (whom he beat in 2004), Fabiano Caruana (whom he beat in 2011), Kasparov, Karpov, Spassky, Gelfand, Timman, Short, Ponomariov, Yusupov, Svidler, Uhlmann, Hort, Beliavsky, Piket, Speelman, Tiviakov, Adams, Sadler, Romanishin, Vallejo, Vasiukov, Sutovsky, Gashimov, Ashley, and the legendary trainer Mark Dvoretsky among many others.It also contains 80 tournament and family photos, the vast majority of them published in a book for the first time. This book is available in three editions - paperback, hardback and full-colour hardback. The full-colour hardback is only available for purchase from the publisher's website and specialised chess book stockists.Check out the Elk and Ruby website for special offers on this and other books!
Korchnoi Year by Year
The fourth and final volume of FM Hans Renette and IM Tibor Karolyi's treatise on the life and games of Viktor Korchnoi will surprise you. Covering the period from 1992 until the maestro's death in 2016 at the age of 85, it contains a bumper 208 highly instructive games and fragments. Fighting games, attacks, endgames, theoretical battles, time scrambles, classical and rapid - it has the lot.And Korchnoi was no weakling in his incredible late career! He won the category 16 Madrid tournament in 1995 at the age of 64 ahead of Short, Salov, Yusupov, Polgar and Timman among others. His first place at Sarajevo in 1998 saw him achieve a tournament performance rating of 2831 at the age of 67. He was the highest-rated 70-year old ever with an Elo of 2639 in 2001. In that same year he won the category 17 double-round robin tournament at Biel, ahead of Gelfand, Svidler, Lautier, Grischuk and Pelletier. In 2004 he achieved a tournament performance rating of nearly 2800 in the city of Paks, Hungary, at the age of 73.Viktor was still unleashing opening novelties in his late 70s, playing tournaments around the world and winning some of them. Notably, he was World Senior Champion in 2006 and was ranked in the world's top hundred as late as 2007, when aged 75. He became Swiss champion for the fifth time in 2011 at the age of 80 and he even introduced a novelty in a game with Uhlmann in 2015 when aged almost 84.This book contains games against Magnus Carlsen (whom he beat in 2004), Fabiano Caruana (whom he beat in 2011), Kasparov, Karpov, Spassky, Gelfand, Timman, Short, Ponomariov, Yusupov, Svidler, Uhlmann, Hort, Beliavsky, Piket, Speelman, Tiviakov, Adams, Sadler, Romanishin, Vallejo, Vasiukov, Sutovsky, Gashimov, Ashley, and the legendary trainer Mark Dvoretsky among many others.It also contains 80 tournament and family photos, the vast majority of them published in a book for the first time. This book is available in three editions - paperback, hardback and full-colour hardback. The full-colour hardback is only available for purchase from the publisher's website and specialised chess book stockists.Check out the Elk and Ruby website for special offers on this and other books!
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Flowers Coloring Book
Enjoy the rich beauty of the botanical world with this delightful hardback coloring book, published in collaboration with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With more than 75 beautiful flower images to choose from, this cute coloring book makes an ideal present for plant-loving coloring enthusiasts. Selected from the botanical art archives at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the images will whisk colorists across the world - from the delights of an English country garden to tropical climes or the cacti-strewn deserts of central America. Originally, the images were prepared for inclusion in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, the world's oldest publication on the subject of botany and, today, they are hailed as exemplars of excellence in the world of botanical art. These original full-color, full page artworks presented for reference beside black and white outlines to color yourself and reproduce your own masterpieces. Whichever image you pick to begin coloring, you can be assured of many hours of fun. - Includes over 70 designs- Printed on thick, high-quality paper- Original full-color illustrations included for easy reference- This hardback edition with patterned endpapers makes a wonderful gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Hardback Vintage Coloring series will transport you to a world of vintage charm and nostalgia. These delightful coloring books feature original, full-color illustrations by classic artists and designers along with black and white line versions for you to color in.
Vox Many Mini Crosswords
Treat yourself to some mini crosswords--satisfying snack-size puzzles you won't want to put down. You'll be amazed at how much entertainment fits inside this tiny little package! These 9?9 crosswords featuring mini themes and current pop culture references are friendly and accessible to casual solvers, while offering some unexpected twists for experts, thanks to Vox.com's all-star crew of crossword constructors: Patrick Blindauer, Juliana Tringali Golden, Adesina Koiki, Will Nediger, and Andrew J. Ries.
Wordsearch for Cat Lovers
Packed with over 100 cat-themed wordsearches, this collection is the purrfect challenge for any cat lover. Inside you will encounter interesting cats, endearing cat-themed poems, and other amusing cat-egories which will keep you entertained for hours. Categories include: - Cats on TV- Celebrity cat puns - Cat name ideas- Famous cat lovers- Cat characters in literature
Talk of Uncle George to His Nephew About Draw Poker
Large Print Sudoku
Test your math puzzle skills with 300 sudokus, in an easy-to-read, large-print format. Organized into 50 easy, 225 medium, and 25 difficult puzzles, Large Print Sudoku supplies hours of brain-teasing fun, away from the screen. In addition to all the math-filled fun, science has shown that solving puzzles improves cognitive function, memory, and mood. This beautifully designed puzzle book features: 300 sudoku puzzlesLarge print for easy readingA range of challenge levels, from easy to difficultLayflat format that keeps the book open while you solveLarge Print Sudoku is perfect for improving your mood and keeping your math game sharp.
Mega Sudoku
Put your math skills to the test with these 300 number puzzles, organized into 50 easy, 225 medium, and 25 difficult puzzles. Mega Sudoku offers mega fun and satisfaction, plus science-backed benefits to your cognitive function, memory, and mood. This beautifully designed puzzle book features: 300 sudoku puzzles, providing hours of brain-sharpening entertainmentA range of challenge levels, from easy to difficultLayflat format that keeps the book open while you solveTake a break from the screen, unwind, and get your mind in shape with this giant volume of sudoku puzzles.
Pathfinder Battlecry! Pocket Edition (P2)
Report for Duty!When diplomacy between nations fails and neither side backs down, war is the inevitable result. From border skirmishes to large-scale invasions, conflict comes in many forms--the perfect chance for heroes to win glory! And war has come to the world Golarion, embroiling the nations of the Inner Sea in a conflict that will forever change the Pathfinder setting! This new rulebook for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game covers all aspects of war, including two bold new character classes! Help steer the flow of battle as a cunning commander or protect your allies from harm as an indomitable guardian. You'll also find archetypes that allow you to raise a small battalion of undead soldiers or wield a personal siege weapon, the new larger-than-life jotunborn ancestry, an armory of magic weapons, and rules for running combat alongside troops that you command to fill out your army's ranks. Golarion's generals need you, so heed the Battlecry! The pocket edition presents the same contents as the standard edition in a smaller sized softcover for a lower price and better portability.Additional writing by Saif Ansari, Kate Baker, Rigby Bendele, Tineke Bolleman, Jessica Catalan, Jeremy Corff, Rue Dickey, John Godek III, Luis Loza, Dennis Muldoon, Collette Quach, Mikhail Rekun, Shay Snow, Kendra Leigh Speedling, Andrew White, and Linda Zayas-Palmer.
Large Print Word Search
Test your solving skills with 300 word searches, in an easy-to-read, large-print format. With puzzles that increase in difficulty as you go, Large Print Word Search provides fun for hours away from the screen. In addition to all the word-filled fun, science has shown that solving puzzles improves cognitive function, memory, and mood. This beautifully designed word search book features: 300 word searches covering anything and everything, providing hours of brain-sharpening entertainmentLarge print for easy readingA range of challenge levels, from easy to difficultLarge Print Word Search is perfect for getting your mind in shape, minus the screen.