Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

 

 

I hope you had a great 2009 year and wish you even better 2010, both at the chessboard and otherwise.

Another very busy and productive year for me! I just received from the printer my new book Chess Exam - Matches against Chess Legends: You vs. Bobby Fischer (December 2009). My first two books continue to sell well. Amazon can't seem to be staying up with the demand, but many of my dealers can help. Soon, I will start working on my next project and will be looking for testers and proofreaders (if you are interested, sign up in the comments field).

Also, if you are a member of an active chess club, please note that I am available to "attend" your club virtually, via Skype. No special equipment is needed. Wholesale discounts and translation rights are available, please contact me directly (order at least 10 copies of Chess Exams for your club or friends and save $$).

 

Below you will find a few of my many partners who offer something special just for the members of my list. As always, I strongly encourage you to check all of the details and ask questions before making payment in order to avoid any misunderstandings and to receive the best possible service. Please let me know about your experience! Also, you can find a list of dealers who are distributing my book here. I think you will be pleased with their services.

 

 

Chess Exam package: Great Holiday Present - Chess Exam + Chess Exam Tactics + Chess Exam Fischer, Autographed and Personalized (when requested), 2010 Chess Cartoon Calendar (first 20 orders, $8) + Free Shipping via Insured Media Mail ($86 value) - $59.80 (click to buy). $64.95 for Priority Mail, $69.95 for orders to Mexico, Canada, $74.95 to Other Countries (via Air and Includes NO Insurance)

I am also always looking for new volunteer testers and proffers. Please contact me

My offer: Gift certificates, books, software and more - up to 50% off through January 5, 2010.

I love my beautiful yet professional chess set and my board. Frank Camaratta (The House of Staunton, Inc.) is a well known and highly respected designer and retailer in chess sets and boards.

The House of Staunton (http://www.houseofstaunton.com) also offers a great variety of other chess products. A special offer for my readers - please mention my name when ordering to receive a 15% discount on everything except for Antiques.

I got some very cool T-shirts for my family from Darryl at www.chessTshirts.com and suggest you take a look at their selection online.

My readers are entitled to a special discount of $2.00 per shirt if they order 2 or more shirts. For online purchases, use the "4 or more" shirt discount tab to change the price on the site. For phone orders please mention my name when ordering to receive the discount.

Chess Magnet School - Several of my students and website visitors have told me that this computer-based chess instruction is a great place for students (1000s of puzzles), as well as for coaches (excellent training tools). Check it out now! No software to install (Java based).

Try it for Free for 30 days, then less than $30/year for students. Free for coaches! If you are a member, let me know what you think.

I have seen some recent DVDs by GMs Susan Polgar and Roman Dzindichashvilli. Looked very impressive, professionally done and very reasonably priced. Many others, including Kasparov, Karpov, Martin, Check www.chessondvd.com and ask them any questions you may have. 

My readers are entitled  to this special - any 7 DVDs - $99 (free S/H) Click here, then add title list to the shopping cart. Purchase by 12-31-09 and receive a Free bonus Master Chess 6000. 1-877-Chessdvds for more info. 

If you are shopping for anything chess, Your Move Chess & Games, America's Largest Chess Store is the right place for you. There you can find one of the largest selections anywhere in the world (1000s of chess items; chess sets, chess pieces, chess boards, chess computers, chess software and more! The largest selection on the Internet. Retail, Wholesale, & Club Sales.)

 

I have negotiated a special arrangement for my mailing list members: a whopping 20% off any order of $50 or more. Enter <IGOR> during check out. 800-645-4710  www.ChessUSA.com

If your child is involved in chess, please check USA Chess - the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States.

 

Their staff consists of the top children’s chess instructors in the US ! This summer they are offering more than 100(!) camps with morning, afternoon and all day sessions. Beginners through advanced players are welcome! Tuition includes camp T-shirt , chess board and pieces, trophy, certificate of achievement with camp photo, chess notation book and work folder. More information www.chesscamp.com or call 888.65.CHESS.  

 

Special for my readers - $25 tuition discount to USA Chess summer camp. Just use our on-line registration and enter IGORKD as the bonus code.

 

If you want to play like a master, you have to train like one too! Chess training videos and lectures are one of the best ways to improve your game. ChessCube is giving you 4 free chess training videos. You can play live chess online at ChessCube with friends or with players from all around the world.

Special For My Readers:
Join ChessCube for free and get four free chess training videos. Just click on the picture or here - ChessCube
 

ChessBase

My students and the readers of my book know that at the minimum, every serious chess player should own a copy of ChessBase (for the game management and opening preparation) and Fritz (for training). ChessBase has many other fine products as well. 

You can order for you directly at 15-25% off. Check here and contact me with the list of what you need.

I am happy to be associated with Chessville.com. They have a very friendly team of people that let you stay on top of the chess news 24 x7. A lot of fun and at no cost to you! Please check them out!

Free sample issues of Chess Today!

My favorite DAILY chess read is a newspaper Chess Today, published by GM Alex Baburin. Contact him with questions. Also, if you are not a subscriber, you can get a couple of the latest issues for free. Just contact me and put your request in the "Comments".

Books

CDs

There are plenty of great tools on the market. I am generally trying to keep up to date. Certain training software programs from Chess Assistant as well as multi-lingual books from Russian Chess House continue to be among my favorite training choices. My favorite choice for children and beginners adults Ivashenko's books. My favorite Endgame training software is Chess Endgame Training. Some ideas for kids/beginners are here. Check NY specials - 50% off on Total Chess Training. Please remember FREE shipping if you buy 2 or more products!

I am always looking forward to getting a new issue of New in Chess. With regular contributions from all the world's best players - Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand, Veselin Topalov, Alexei Shirov, Vladimir Kramnik, Peter Leko, Judith Polgar, just to name a few, it is truly the best chess magazine available. 8 issues / 800 pages a year of the very best in chess. Details here

My Training Offers

In addition to my standard offers, please note that, as usually, I am planning to attend the US Amateur Teams East tournament in Parsippany in February, 2010. If you are interested in arranging a training session, or would like to have me playing for your team, please e-mail. Otherwise, please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself. I will also be at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Sometimes, a short 30 minutes Q&A phone sessions can help you get some critical questions answered. January 2010, special - $50 $39.95 / 30 minutes (new students only, I'll be calling you (US and Canada), video call via Skype). 

Have a Happy and Healthy 2010!

 

Best wishes!

Igor Khmelnitsky

12/01/2009

 

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