{"title":"Chess Books — Curated Editions for Study, Shelf, and Gift","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nNo chess shelf is complete without books. This collection is built for players, readers, and collectors who believe that chess also lives beyond the board — in study, in memory, and in the quiet presence of well-made objects kept close at hand.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:1em 0; border:none; border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0.3em; font-size:1.1em; text-align:left;\"\u003eA Personal Dedication from the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nA book with a personal dedication is a different object entirely. We have agreed with IM Witalis Sapis that every copy in this collection can be personally dedicated and signed by the author upon request — a handwritten gesture that turns a book into something lasting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:3px solid #c8a96e; padding:0.8em 1.2em; margin:1em 0; background:#faf8f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; line-height:1.7; font-style:italic;\"\u003e\nIn a time when so many books feel anonymous, a personally dedicated copy carries a different kind of value. It creates a direct connection between the author and the person who receives the book — making it a meaningful chess gift, and something genuinely special for a personal collection.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nWe treat this not as an extra feature, but as a gesture of respect — for the reader, for the author, and for the culture of chess itself. This is the kind of detail that keeps the spirit of ChessboArt intact.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:1em 0; border:none; border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0.3em; font-size:1.1em; text-align:left;\"\u003eA Collection Built Slowly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nThis is not a large bookstore, and it is not meant to become one. Like the rest of ChessboArt, this section grows carefully — title by title, author by author, edition by edition. We are interested in books that offer real substance: strategy, technique, endgames, biographies, chess history, and works that players genuinely return to. Fewer books. Better choices. A collection shaped with intention.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:1em 0; border:none; border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0.3em; font-size:1.1em; text-align:left;\"\u003eThe First Author: IM Witalis Sapis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nWe begin with books by IM Witalis Sapis — an author and trainer known for a clear, structured, and practical approach to chess improvement. His books focus on helping readers organize their thinking, understand positions more deeply, and connect strategic ideas with real decisions at the board. The first titles in this collection are centered on strategy and playing technique — not as abstract theory, but as material meant to be studied, revisited, and used in real training. They represent the kind of chess literature we want to present here: serious in content, accessible in form, and valuable over time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:1em 0; border:none; border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0.3em; font-size:1.1em; text-align:left;\"\u003eBooks Chosen for Content — and for Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nThese books stand out first for their substance — highly valued for the quality of their instruction, the clarity of their explanations, and the practical usefulness of the material they offer to players and coaches. But they also stand out as physical editions. Thoughtfully designed and visually refined, they feel right on a shelf — not only as tools for study, but as objects that belong naturally in the world of ChessboArt, where chess, aesthetics, and everyday presence meet.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:1em 0; border:none; border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0.3em; font-size:1.1em; text-align:left;\"\u003eFor Study, Return, and Long-Term Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nThe books in this collection are not meant to be consumed and forgotten. They are meant to be opened beside a board, revisited after tournaments, studied during training, and returned to years later with a different level of understanding. That is the kind of chess library we want to build here: useful, lasting, and personal.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:1em 0; border:none; border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0.3em; font-size:1.1em; text-align:left;\"\u003eLanguages and Editions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nSelected titles are available in multiple language versions, including English and Polish, with chosen editions also offered in German. As the collection expands, we want it to remain both accessible and selective — open to different readers, while still faithful to the quality and character of each book we include.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:1em 0; border:none; border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\nThis section begins with a small group of carefully chosen titles, but it is meant to grow into something more than a simple category of products. Over time, it will become a curated space for printed chess culture — books worth studying, keeping, displaying, and giving. Not because they fill space on a shelf, but because they earn their place there.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"chess-masters-strategy","title":"Chess Master's Strategy — IM Witalis Sapis | Signed \u0026 Dedicated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChess Master's Strategy\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those books that earns its place on a shelf — and beside a board. Written by IM Witalis Sapis, it offers a clear, structured approach to strategic thinking: not as abstract theory, but as practical material organized around four core ideas — weakening the opponent's position, improving one's own, prophylaxis, and exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this book stand out is its language. Difficult strategic concepts are explained simply and directly, with examples drawn from the author's own games. The exercises follow naturally from the theory — and the games are always played to the end, so the reader learns not just how to gain an advantage, but how to convert it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who already understand tactics and are ready to start thinking strategically. You don't need to be strong to benefit from it — you need to be curious about \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e positions work the way they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRECOMMENDED LEVEL — approx. 1500 to 2100 Elo\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csvg style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; display: block; margin: 4px 0 12px;\" viewbox=\"0 0 400 36\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003crect fill=\"#e8e2da\" rx=\"4\" height=\"8\" width=\"320\" y=\"10\" x=\"40\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n  \u003crect fill=\"#3b2e1e\" rx=\"4\" height=\"8\" width=\"128\" y=\"10\" x=\"146\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n  \u003ctext font-family=\"sans-serif\" fill=\"#9a8f82\" font-size=\"11\" y=\"17\" x=\"0\"\u003e1000\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext text-anchor=\"start\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" fill=\"#9a8f82\" font-size=\"11\" y=\"17\" x=\"368\"\u003e2500+\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" fill=\"#3b2e1e\" font-size=\"10\" y=\"30\" x=\"146\"\u003e~1500\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" fill=\"#3b2e1e\" font-size=\"10\" y=\"30\" x=\"274\"\u003e~2100\u003c\/text\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePlayers below and above this range will also find valuable material. Coaches and instructors use it regularly in training.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Grandmasters Say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is the book I had long been looking for — accessible, well-structured, with carefully chosen examples and games played to the end.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e— GM Bartłomiej Macieja, European Champion, two-time Polish Champion, Olympian\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I recommend it without hesitation.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e— GM Łukasz Cyborowski\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I use this book regularly in my coaching work with talented young players.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e— IM Michał Luch, chess trainer\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author has made a free sample chapter available — a good way to get a feel for the writing style and level before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/Chess-Masters-Strategy-fragment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 120px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\" alt=\"Chess Master's Strategy — free sample chapter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/ChessMastersStrategy-cover.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chess Master's Strategy — free sample chapter by IM Witalis Sapis (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/Chess-Masters-Strategy-fragment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e→ Chess Master's Strategy — free sample chapter by IM Witalis Sapis (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Signed Copy — Upon Request\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery copy of this book can be personally signed and dedicated by the author, IM Witalis Sapis, upon request. Simply enter your dedication text in the field above before adding to cart. A signed copy makes this book a genuinely memorable chess gift — or something personal for your own collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: IM Witalis Sapis\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Wydawnictwo Sawit, 2020\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover, B5 (176 × 250 mm)\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-83-95442-36-0\u003cbr\u003eShipping: Registered mail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAlso available in Polish (\u003cem\u003eMistrzowska Strategia\u003c\/em\u003e, 2019, 188 pp., ISBN 978-83-95442-37-7) and German (\u003cem\u003eMeisterstrategie im Schach\u003c\/em\u003e, 2021, 198 pp., ISBN 978-83-95442-31-5).\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Witalis Sapis","offers":[{"title":"English \/ Yes","offer_id":61363670188362,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English \/ No","offer_id":61364374634826,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polish \/ Yes","offer_id":61363670221130,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polish \/ No","offer_id":61364374667594,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"German \/ Yes","offer_id":61363670253898,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"German \/ No","offer_id":61364374700362,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/ChessMastersStrategy-1page.webp?v=1773757090"},{"product_id":"chess-strategy-explained-complete-set-macieja-sapis","title":"Chess Strategy Explained – Complete 2‑Book Set by Sapis \u0026 Macieja","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChess Strategy Explained\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those rare works that changes how you see the board. Written by GM Bartłomiej Macieja and IM Witalis Sapis, it builds a complete, practical framework for strategic thinking — not as a collection of rules to memorize, but as a coherent method for evaluating positions, forming plans, and improving your game from the very first move to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross two volumes and 402 pages, the authors guide you through the full strategic landscape: pawn structures, weak squares, piece activity, exchanges, prophylaxis, and the transition to endgames. Every concept is grounded in real games, fully annotated, with exercises that test understanding rather than pattern recall. The book is an official textbook recommended by the Polish Chess Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who are ready to move beyond tactics and start thinking in plans. You don't need to be a titled player — you need to be serious about understanding \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e positions develop the way they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRECOMMENDED LEVEL — approx. 1600 to 2400 Elo\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csvg style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; display: block; margin: 4px 0 12px;\" viewbox=\"0 0 400 36\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003crect fill=\"#e8e2da\" rx=\"4\" height=\"8\" width=\"320\" y=\"10\" x=\"40\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n  \u003crect fill=\"#3b2e1e\" rx=\"4\" height=\"8\" width=\"154\" y=\"10\" x=\"172\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n  \u003ctext font-family=\"sans-serif\" fill=\"#9a8f82\" font-size=\"11\" y=\"17\" x=\"0\"\u003e1000\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext text-anchor=\"start\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" fill=\"#9a8f82\" font-size=\"11\" y=\"17\" x=\"368\"\u003e2500+\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" fill=\"#3b2e1e\" font-size=\"10\" y=\"30\" x=\"172\"\u003e~1600\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" fill=\"#3b2e1e\" font-size=\"10\" y=\"30\" x=\"326\"\u003e~2400\u003c\/text\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eEven grandmasters and titled players return to this book — it rewards re-reading at every level.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Grandmasters Say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"These strategic manuals by two experienced trainers are a must for any instructor! I recommend using them for students with USCF ratings ranging from 1300 to 2500. I have read many instructional books since my junior years but never have I come across such an easy-to-digest way of presenting examples — only a few moves with simple, clear verbal explanations of the ideas from the players themselves. Any club leader, camp instructor or chess coach will be able to find the topical chapters useful when preparing for their regular lessons. And I won't be surprised if they improve their strategic intuition as well in the process!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e— GM Julio Sadorra, Coach of University of Texas Dallas Chess Team\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree sample pages from Volume 1 are available — a good way to get a feel for the writing style, notation, and level before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/chess-strategy-explained-volume-1-sample-pages-1.pdf.pdf?v=1774383789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"width: 120px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\" alt=\"Chess Strategy Explained Volume 1 – free sample pages PDF\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/Chess_Strategy_EXPLAINED-1.webp?v=1774383828\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chess Strategy Explained Volume 1 – free sample pages by GM Macieja and IM Sapis (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/chess-strategy-explained-volume-1-sample-pages-1.pdf.pdf?v=1774383789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e→ Chess Strategy Explained, Vol. 1 — free sample pages, extract 1 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chess Strategy Explained Volume 1 – second free sample extract by GM Macieja and IM Sapis (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/chess-strategy-explained-volume-1-sample-pages-2.pdf.pdf?v=1774383803\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e→ Chess Strategy Explained, Vol. 1 — free sample pages, extract 2 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Signed Copy — Upon Request\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery set purchased through ChessboArt can be personally signed and dedicated by IM Witalis Sapis upon request. Simply enter your dedication text in the field above before adding to cart. GM Bartłomiej Macieja is not available for signatures or dedications for this edition. A hand-signed two-volume set makes a genuinely memorable chess gift — or something personal for your own collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors: GM Bartłomiej Macieja \u0026amp; IM Witalis Sapis\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Wydawnictwo Sawit, 2021\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover, B5 (176 × 250 mm)\u003cbr\u003eVolume 1: 208 pages — ISBN 978-83-95442-35-3\u003cbr\u003eVolume 2: 194 pages — ISBN 978-83-95442-38-4\u003cbr\u003eThis product: Complete 2-book set (402 pages total)\u003cbr\u003eShipping: Registered mail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAlso available in Polish as \u003cem\u003eElementy strategii\u003c\/em\u003e (Wydawnictwo Sawit, 2020) — Vol. 1: 208 pp., ISBN 978-83-95442-39-1 \/ Vol. 2: 192 pp., ISBN 978-83-95442-32-2.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Witalis Sapis \u0026 Bartłomiej Macieja","offers":[{"title":"English \/ Yes","offer_id":61419728830794,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English \/ No","offer_id":61419728863562,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polish \/ Yes","offer_id":61419728896330,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polish \/ No","offer_id":61419728929098,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/ChessStrategyEXPLAINED-1and2set.webp?v=1774384031"},{"product_id":"playing-technique-in-chess-witalis-sapis","title":"Playing Technique in Chess — IM Witalis Sapis | Signed \u0026 Dedicated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaying Technique\u003c\/em\u003e is a book about what separates players who win good positions from players who convert them. Written by IM Witalis Sapis, it introduces two original methods for analyzing the board — identifying weaknesses and determining the order of considering moves — and shows how to apply them consistently, from the opening to the endgame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the tactical aspects of chess and fills the space between strategic understanding and concrete execution. It is the second title in the series by IM Witalis Sapis, following \u003cem\u003eChess Master's Strategy\u003c\/em\u003e, and is designed to be used alongside it — though it works just as well as a standalone guide. Across 196 pages, every concept is demonstrated through the author's own games, with clear explanations and puzzles that train the reader's eye for what matters on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers whose games feel chaotic — who know the pieces but struggle to see the position as a whole. You don't need to be a strong player to benefit from this book. You need to be ready to start thinking in a structured way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRECOMMENDED LEVEL — approx. 1200 to 1800 Elo\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 400 36\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; display: block; margin: 4px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003crect x=\"40\" y=\"10\" width=\"320\" height=\"8\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#e8e2da\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n  \u003crect x=\"104\" y=\"10\" width=\"122\" height=\"8\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#3b2e1e\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n  \u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"17\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#9a8f82\" font-family=\"sans-serif\"\u003e1000\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext x=\"368\" y=\"17\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#9a8f82\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" text-anchor=\"start\"\u003e2500+\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext x=\"104\" y=\"30\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#3b2e1e\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" text-anchor=\"middle\"\u003e~1200\u003c\/text\u003e\n  \u003ctext x=\"226\" y=\"30\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#3b2e1e\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" text-anchor=\"middle\"\u003e~1800\u003c\/text\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCoaches and instructors regularly use this book in training — the structured method works at any level once you know what to look for.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free excerpt is available — a good way to get a feel for the writing style, the method, and the level before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/Playing-Technique-excerpt.pdf?v=1774386086\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/Playing_Technigue_-1page_cover.webp?v=1774386046\" alt=\"Playing Technique by IM Witalis Sapis – free excerpt PDF\" style=\"width: 120px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/Playing-Technique-excerpt.pdf?v=1774386086\" title=\"Playing Technique by IM Witalis Sapis – free excerpt (PDF)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e→ Playing Technique — free excerpt by IM Witalis Sapis (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Signed Copy — Upon Request\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery copy of this book can be personally signed and dedicated by the author, IM Witalis Sapis, upon request. 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A signed copy makes this book a genuinely memorable chess gift — or something personal for your own collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: IM Witalis Sapis\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Wydawnictwo Sawit, 2025\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover, B5 (176 × 250 mm)\u003cbr\u003ePages: 196\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-83-97053-00-7\u003cbr\u003eShipping: Registered mail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAlso available in Polish as \u003cem\u003eTechnika gry\u003c\/em\u003e (Wydawnictwo Sawit, 2025) — 196 pp., ISBN 978-83-97053-01-4.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Witalis Sapis","offers":[{"title":"English \/ Yes","offer_id":61420558025034,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English \/ No","offer_id":61420558057802,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polish \/ Yes","offer_id":61420558090570,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polish \/ No","offer_id":61420558123338,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/Playing_Technigue_-1page_cover.webp?v=1774386046"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/collections\/chessboart-zoom-background-wall-chess-02_WEB.webp?v=1773745447","url":"https:\/\/www.chessboart.com\/collections\/chess-books.oembed","provider":"ChessboArt ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}