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Deal of the Week: Masterclass 1–14

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7/11/2022 – Learn from the best players in the world! The "MasterClass" series introduces you to the facets of the chess legends. In interactive video format with training feedback! Volume 1 to 14 with Fischer, Carlsen, Kasparov, Karpov and many more! You can get them both this week at a sensational discount: instead of the €418 list price you can get them all, volumes 1-14, for just €199.90!

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Master Class Vol.1: Bobby Fischer
by Dorian Rogozenco, Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh
Master Class Vol.2: Mihail Tal
by Dorian Rogozenco, Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh
Master Class Vol.3: Alexander Alekhine
by Dorian Rogozenco, Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh
Master Class Vol.4: José Raúl Capablanca
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Niclas Huschenbeth
Master Class Vol.5: Emanuel Lasker
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Niclas Huschenbeth
Master Class Vol.6: Anatoly Karpov
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Niclas Huschenbeth
Master Class Vol.7: Garry Kasparov
by Dorian Rogozenco, Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh
Master Class Vol.8 - Magnus Carlsen 2nd Edition
by Daniel King, Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Niclas Huschenbeth
Master Class Vol.9: Paul Morphy
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Jonas Lampert
Master Class Vol.10: Mikhail Botvinnik
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Yannick Pelletier
Master Class Vol.11: Vladimir Kramnik
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Yannick Pelletier
Master Class Vol. 12: Viswanathan Anand
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Yannick Pelletier
Master Class Vol.13 - Tigran Petrosian
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Yannick Pelletier
Master Class Vol.14 - Vasily Smyslov
by Dr. Karsten Müller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh, Yannick Pelletier
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