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  • Author:
    Yanvarev

    Igor Yanvarev "Tactical Mastery of a Chess Player. Volume 2. Basics of Calculation Techniques". Andrey Elkov Publishing House, Moscow, 2025 - 392 p. Before you is the second book from the three-volume work by International Master I.K. Yanvarev, a famous trainer, author of the fundamental work "The Old Indian Played by Tigran Petrosian" (2010), which received recognition from readers and was republished abroad. The three-volume work is united by a common idea - tactics and combinations in chess. In fact, this is a turnkey textbook, it explains everything from scratch to an advanced level. The second volume is devoted to the basics of calculation techniques, such topics as the tactical "spectrum" of a position, concentration of attention, inclusion of imagination are considered, the "tree of variations" is interpreted in a new way, the practical component is emphasized - the economy of calculation. A separate chapter allows the reader to assess their ability to calculate variations and outline ways to eliminate weaknesses. Each chapter ends with a large number of carefully selected examples for independent solution. Unlike other similar publications, the author examines chess tactics as a single whole, in combination with strategy and elements of psychology. It is based on the original author's methodology, which has proven itself well when working with chess players of various qualifications. Excellently selected examples, a clear logical structure and consistency in the presentation simplify the understanding of the material. For a wide range of chess fans.

    19.00 $
  • Author:
    Fine

    In the vast ocean of chess literature there are relatively few books about the endgame, and only a few of them can be considered true chess classics. And the most outstanding among the classics — Reuben Fine's book "Basic Chess Endings". Reuben Fine (1914−1993) was for a long time one of the best chess players in the world. As an author, Fine showed himself to be an excellent analyst who understood the full depth and peculiarities of the endgame. Having studied various types of standard positions, Fine established useful rules for practical play and proved himself to be an experienced teacher who, using skillfully chosen examples, was able to teach the reader all the necessary lessons and introduce him to the basic ideas of the endgame. Many generations of chess players in different countries of the world keep copies of “Basic Chess Endings”. For example, Mikhail Botvinnik considered Fine's work the most worthy of all that had ever been written on endgame theory.

    35.00 $
  • Author:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1553.60 $
  • Author:
    Kostrov

    Hundreds of thousands of novice chess players have held in their hands the solution books of “1000 chess problems” for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of study. These collections became winners of the “Chess Vseobuch of Russia” competition. We decided to combine our three books into one so that the future grandmaster would have more opportunities for improvement and choice of material. It will also be easier for students and coaches to regulate the speed of the material. In the first parts of our book, novice chess players will get acquainted with all possible types of checkmates. Then, future grandmasters will learn to deliver magnificent double blows with a queen and a knight, promote a pawn to a queen. Studying according to this solution book, you will also master the pin, learn to cover yourself from the enemy's pieces, block the enemy's forces, destroy the most reliable fortresses, distract and entice his royal majesty and much more. Work with the book as with a textbook, and do not forget to write down the solutions under each diagram! The correct solutions are at the end of the book. For the widest range of chess fans.

    15.75 $
  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 46x23x5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 4.6x4.6 cm  The height of the king is 10 cm. The diameter of the base is 3 cm. Pawn height 5.5 cm. Base diameter 2.8 cm. Weight 1380 g. ART 123 Manufacturer Poland

    183.15 $
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    The Soviet system would not be as meaningless as it really was if it had not provided such a "profitable" sport and recreation for itself as chess, not only by the Chess Federation, not only by the department in the USSR Sports Committee, but also close custody of the "armed detachment of the Communist Party" - the KGB. Due to the secret nature of the work of the KGB, his work with respect to the leading Soviet chess players is described little and, most importantly, one-sidedly, mainly, chess players, who had displeasure in their professional life faced with the "care" of the KGB. Now we have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the work of the KGB "on the chess front" from inside this organization. The book with the eloquent title "The KGB plays chess" was written by several authors: V.K.Popov, a former employee of the KGB of the USSR; SOUTH. Felshtinsky - Doctor of Historical Sciences, author of journalistic publications; B.F. Gulko - international grandmaster, professional chess player, champion of the USSR in 1977; VL Korchny is the four-time champion of the Soviet Union in chess, the two-time winner of interzonal tournaments, the five-time champion of Europe.

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    16.55 $

    Book written by outstanding grandmaster Boris Gulko,
    the only champion in the history of both the USSR and the USA, a participant
    matches of applicants, and his student, professor of psychology
    Joel Snead, is dedicated to the connection of strategy and tactics, as well as
    Psychology of chess.
    In this book, Boris Gulko reveals in a fascinating way.
    the secrets of his skill and teaches Joel Snead wisdom
    royal game. In each installment, the reader is invited to decide.
    several tasks of different difficulty levels.
    This book will be useful not only to professionals, but also widely.
    to a circle of chess lovers.

  • book

    11.59 $

    A book written by outstanding grandmaster Boris Gulko,
    the only champion in the history of both the USSR and the USA, a participant
    matches of applicants, and his student, professor of psychology
    Joel Snead, is dedicated to the connection of strategy and tactics, as well as
    the psychology of chess.
    In this book, Boris Gulko reveals in a fascinating way.
    the secrets of his skill and teaches Joel Snead wisdom
    royal game. In each installment, the reader is invited to decide.
    several tasks of different difficulty levels.
    This book will be useful not only to professionals, but also widely.
    to a circle of chess lovers.

    This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    16.55 $

    Book written by outstanding grandmaster Boris Gulko,
    the only champion in the history of both the USSR and the USA, a participant
    matches of applicants, and his student, professor of psychology
    Joel Snead, is dedicated to the connection of strategy and tactics, as well as
    the psychology of chess struggle.
    In this book, Boris Gulko reveals in a fascinating way.
    the secrets of his skill and teaches Joel Snead wisdom
    royal game. In each installment, the reader is invited to decide.
    several tasks of different difficulty levels.
    This book will be useful not only to professionals, but also widely.
    to a circle of chess lovers.

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    11.59 $

    A book written by outstanding grandmaster Boris Gulko,
    the only champion in the history of both the USSR and the USA, a participant
    matches of applicants, and his student, professor of psychology
    Joel Snead, is dedicated to the connection of strategy and tactics, as well as
    the psychology of chess.
    In this book, Boris Gulko reveals in a fascinating way.
    the secrets of his skill and teaches Joel Snead wisdom
    royal game. In each installment, the reader is invited to decide.
    several tasks of different difficulty levels.
    This book will be useful not only to professionals, but also widely.
    to a circle of chess lovers.

    This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    16.55 $

    Special edition Of mark Butler

    A book written by the outstanding grandmaster Boris Gulko, the only champion in the history of both the USSR and the United States,
    participant of the candidates ' matches, and his student, Professor
    psychology by Joel Snead, devoted to the relationship of strategy and tactics,
    as well as the psychology of chess wrestling. In this book, Boris Gulko in
    reveals the secrets of his skill in a fascinating way and teaches
    Joel Snead on the wisdom of the Royal game. In each lot
    the reader is asked to solve several tasks of different levels
    difficulties. This book will be useful not only for professionals,
    but also to a wide range of chess fans.

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    11.59 $

    Special Edition of Mark Dvoretsky

    The book, written by the outstanding grandmaster Boris Gulko, the only champion in the history of both the USSR and the USA,
    participant in the matches of applicants, and his student, professor
    Psychology by Joel Snid, devoted to the connection of strategy and tactics,
    as well as the psychology of chess struggle. In this book, Boris Gulko at
    in a fascinating way reveals the secrets of his skill and teaches
    Joela Snead to the tricks of the royal game. In each batch
    the reader is invited to solve several tasks of different levels
    difficulties. This book will be useful not only to professionals,
    but also to a wide circle of chess lovers.

    This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.