Happy Holidays! 

 

I hope you had a great 2007 year and wish you even better 2008, both at the chessboard and otherwise.  

 

It has been a busy year for me. My award winning best-seller Chess Exam and Training Guide (2004) continues to generate solid demand. In addition to French (Olibris) and Russian (Ripol) translations, I am excited about an Italian edition (Le due Torri) expected early in 2008. The new Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics (2007) is being very well received. You can find reviews and comments from readers and experts on my site. Also, check the most recent great(!) review from the well known GM - Joel Benjamin printed in December Chess Life and on US Chess Website 

 

Also, well received was  Chess Teacher's Manual (3 volume set, Kasparov Chess Foundation) of which I am one of the three co-authors. Teachers and educators can request it for free by contacting KCF, which, I believe, is a great contribution to chess community.

 

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. 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 $$).

 

Chess Exam package: Great Holiday Present - Chess Exam and Chess Exam Tactics, Autographed and Personalized (when requested), 2008 Chess Cartoon Calendar ($8) + Free Shipping via Insured Media Mail - $39.95 (click to buy). $44.95 for Priority Mail, $59.95 for orders to Mexico, Canada, $69.95 to Other Countries (via Air and Includes Insurance)

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

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Chess for Kids package: Great Holiday Present - Teaching Chess Step by Step, 3-volume set, Autographed and Personalized (when requested) + Polgar's Learning Chess the Easy Way: Chess for Absolute Beginners + 2008 Chess Cartoon Calendar ($8) + Free US Shipping via Insured Media Mail - $59.95 (click to buy). $66.95 for Priority Mail, $82.95  for orders to Mexico, Canada, $97.95 to Other Countries (via Air and Includes Insurance)

Very limited number of sets available.

All other products (books, CDs, DVDs) on my site www.IamCoach.com, including training sessions - 10% off + free extras. 

This offer ends January 15th, 2008. (PayPal orders - once you order something, just send me an email and request a refund.) 

Check the "house cleaning" sale!

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 (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 have seen some recent DVDs by GMs Susan Polgar and Roman Dzindichashvilli. Looked very impressive, professionally done and very reasonably priced. Many others, inclduing 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 12-31-07 and receive a Free bonus Master Chess 6000. 1-877-Chessdvds for more info. 

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.

Here is a very interesting website for you - www.ChessGames.com, where you can browse chess games on-line, interact with others, participate in forums. Enormous amount of FREE cool stuff. 

 

They also offer premium service where you get access to many nice features, such as a training tool "Guess-the-Move", Opening Explorer, and a lot more. You can take a tour here and see if this is something you might be interested in. 

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

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.

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 - a drawing, to win free tuition to USA Chess summer camp. Just use our on-line registration and enter IKD as the bonus code. Registration must take place by May 18th, 2008. The drawing will take place on May 20th 2008. Winner will be notified on May 20th and will receive a full tuition refund.

If you want to take a short break from chess, consider Arimaa - a very interesting board game invented by Omar Syed in 1999. It is very easy to learn the rules and I have played and enjoyed the game. Some brief highlights - 

Arimaa is a highly competitive strategy game. It was designed to be: Difficult for computers; Playable with a standard chess set; Fun and interesting for humans.

 

Check it here, learn the rules, start playing the games and even enter the upcoming 2008 World Championship.

Free Chess Today - 14 issues!

My favorite DAILY chess read is a newspaper Chess Today, published by GM Alex Baburin. I  read it every day! 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 “Manual of Chess Combinations #1” is being reprinted and now is a 2 hardcover volumes set. My favorite Endgame training software is Chess Endgame Training. Check NY specials. 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, 2008. 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 2008, special - $50 $39.95 / 30 minutes (new students only, I'll be calling you (US and Canada)). 

Have a Happy and Healthy 2008!

 

Best wishes!

Igor Khmelnitsky

12/20/2007

 

 

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