This collection includes five detective stories, the theme of which is somehow related to sports. Their heroes (and more often anti-heroes) were representatives of the many-sided sports world. Including Agatha Christie's "Chess Riddle"

The only complete encyclopedia of chess problems ever written is again available as an improved reprint of the original edition.

This book, received recognition in Europe, finally comes to the Russian-speaking reader. Turning to chess players of mass categories, the author teaches not only to strike spectacular strokes in the matured positions, but also to recognize motives in advance and create the prerequisites for conducting combinations. The examples are chosen with excellent taste and in overwhelming majority do not belong to those who wander from the textbook to the textbook. A large number of diagrams and the shortness of the analyzed fragments make it easy to read a book without a board, which also contributes to the development of combination vision. For a wide range of chess fans. Increased format (170x235 mm). Table of contents Fragment

With Winderman's autograph to master Polunov. The work of famous checkers and educators of the USSR Honored Coach A. Winderman and B. Gertsenson is a training tool for Russian drafts. The book tells about the history of the game, its rules, gives a brief presentation of the theory (traps, combinations, debuts, positional game techniques, playing in endings), gives as examples the games of famous masters and exercises for independent work. For a wide range of fans of Russian drafts.

The work of famous draftsmen and teachers of the Honored Coach of the USSR A. Winderman and B. Gertsenzon is a textbook on Russian drafts. The book tells about the history of the game, its rules, gives a brief summary of the theory (traps, combinations, debuts, tactics of positional games, game in endings), are given as examples of a lot of famous masters and exercises for independent work. For a wide range of fans of Russian drafts

The classics taught: the simplest and most effective way to beat a less experienced chess player – get a position in which the knight fights the bishop. It is believed that these figures are equal in strength, but their characters are very different! If we draw an analogy with hockey, then elephants – These are fast and straightforward players with a powerful shot who love free space. Horses – nimble, technical and cunning forwards, capable of playing in the backfield. beat and confuse your opponent. The purpose of this book – help you improve your understanding of chess, develop a “sixth sense” for a correct and quick assessment of the position with different balances of forces: bishop against knight “one on one”, and with rooks, and with queens, and with all heavy pieces. Typical pawn structures are also considered, since in many openings the struggle between these diverse pieces begins from the very first moves. Author – an experienced coach who has trained more than one generation of chess players does not overload the reader with computer options, but tries to explain in detail and clearly the essence of what is happening on the board.  “When you read this book, absorb many useful recommendations of great chess players, which the author carefully presented to your attention, then your hand will begin to make much stronger moves without the help of your head.” (M. Shereshevsky). For advanced chess players and coaches.

The author of the book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of Russian checkers, tells the secrets of the game, explaining in detail the strategically and tactically important techniques. There are instructive examples from the work of outstanding masters.

St. Petersburg world-class grandmaster Nikita Vityugov is widely known for his colorful articles published on various sites. In her first monumental work, Nikita presents to the reader the French defense in the form in which he sees it. This book will help the reader introduce the French defense in his debut repertoire, and will allow someone to update & quot; baggage & quot; ideas in this debut. A chess player of any qualification will be able to find something new for himself in the book.

A rare edition. Circulation 200 copies.

Anthology of drafts sketches. 1996-1997.

Selected popular chess etudes with a bright and witty, but not too complicated decision. The author of the collection, the 14-time world champion in drafting and solving, the international grandmaster, not only leads the decisions, but also tells about the history, theory, themes of modern chess composition, famous compilers of the past and present.

Selected popular chess problems, combining ease of construction with an ingenious and effective solution. The author of the collection, the 14-time world champion in drawing up and solving, the international grandmaster, not only leads the decisions, but also tells about the history, theory, the subject of modern chess composition, the famous compilers of the past and the present.

Circulation 300 copies. This compilation is the sixth book of the new & quot; Chess composition & quot; The & quot; Anthology of Russian chess composition & quot;

The book contains 1000 selected popular chess etudes, & nbsp; characterized by easy construction, ingenious and effective solution, excellent form. The author of the collection, the 14-time world champion in chess composition, an international grandmaster, not only leads the decisions, but also tells about the history, theory, themes of the modern chess composition, famous compilers of the past and present. The book is also a kind of reshebnik (answers & mdash; at the end of the book!), With which you will improve your tactical vision and hone the technique of calculating options. For a wide range of chess lovers. Fragment 1 Fragment 2

International chess grandmaster Yakov Georgievich Vladimirov - the author of the popular trilogy published in the Astrel publishing house ("1000 chess problems", "1000 chess etudes" and "1000 chess riddles") presents his new work. This is a real small encyclopedia that contains tasks and sketches of all genres, the history of the development of the composition, terminology, personalities, memorable events. It is intended for a wide range of readers, coaches, editors of chess categories. The collection does not repeat any of the positions mentioned in the books.

Here is a famous work written by international the most experienced grandmaster and the most experienced chess writer A.S. Volchkom. You will learn a variety of combination elements, force the game, carry out effective tactical strikes and combinations. The material is arranged in the form of lessons ending examples for independent solution. By studying this book, you will undoubtedly significantly strengthen your game! 3rd edition, supplemented and revised. For a wide range of chess lovers.

Here is a famous work written by an international grandmaster and an experienced chess writer A.S. Volchkom. In the second volume, the author complements the content of the introductory course with more difficult practical examples. Solving them will require the ability to combine several different tactics. You will learn various combination elements, force the game, deliver spectacular tactical strikes and combinations. Material is located in the form of lessons ending examples for your own solution. book, you will undoubtedly greatly enhance your game! 3- e edition, supplemented and revised. For a wide range of chess fans.

The second part of the superbook about chess tactics. The author is the international grandmaster of ICCF A.S. The top completes the content of the initial course with more difficult practical examples. To solve them will require the ability to combine several different tactics. The calculation depth for some tasks reaches 15-20 half-moves. I recommend using the book to train chess players from 3rd to 1st category. The book is new, see cover photo.

The material introduces the reader to the characteristic tactics, motives and combinations; its arrangement in the form of lessons with examples for self-solving makes the work itself not only a tutorial, but also a simulator (for reading without a board). Tutorial – the simulator was written by an international grandmaster and an experienced chess writer. You will definitely step up your game by reading this book, which will undoubtedly be useful for a wide range of readers, coaches and leaders of chess clubs.

This book is intended for children 5-6 years. It is at this age that it is most expedient to teach a child to play chess. Children of this age are eager for new knowledge and skills, willingly and with great interest are learning. A game of chess requires concentration of attention, mediated memorization, creative imagination, logic, self-control - all this will be useful to the child for successful schooling. In addition, the book will allow the child to prepare for teaching chess in school. In this tutorial, interesting exercises and tasks have been chosen that will transform the process of teaching preschool children to a chess game in an exciting intellectual journey.

About the game : This game takes us from a fairytale forest (Chess Race: Into the Forest) to a real world filled with natural barriers: mountains and lakes, trees and fires, in which a flood or an avalanche can occur. In addition to ordinary chess pieces, real travelers will come to the aid of useful items that are so necessary on a long trip: a boat, rope, lantern, shovel, etc. And the most amazing thing is that you can build your playing field the way you like, and do it in a new way every time. The game certainly develops strategic, logical and all other types of thinking. Unlike the first part, it is enough just to know how chess pieces move, and this simple skill can be mastered in the course of the game. Box size : 20x20x5.5cm, weight 500g. The composition of the game : Puzzles for making the playing field (48 pieces); Chips (4 pieces); Cards (100); Game rules.

About the game: The King of the White City learns about holding a major chess tournament in the Far Kingdom and wants to choose the most worthy of you, but can not decide. And then he comes up with a test ... & nbsp; This box has a unique board chess game. To be the first to get to the finish line and board the ship, you will have to overcome a fabulous forest filled with adventures and dangers. Firebird, Little Humpbacked Horse and other fairy-tale characters will help you to get out of the swamps, avoid traps and defeat the robbers. & nbsp; The most curious thing is that every move a player’s piece moves as one of the chess pieces, and which one is determined throwing a cube! & nbsp; Our game is for children who know how the figures walk and for adults who can easily learn this. & nbsp; Composition of the game: Large playing field; 64 surprise cards; 74 cards with chess assignments; 6 chips; 2 cubes; rules. Box size 29.5 cm * 29.5 cm * 7 cm. Video presentation: https://cloud.mail.ru/stock/ nPk4PS5L2i8eM5Xv7D8tN7u7

This book presents rare and interesting opening options (for black), which are designed to quickly prepare you for a game or competition. You can also get acquainted with traps, theoretical novelties and original analyzes of the current grandmaster. Here you will find positions for solutions that will help improve your tactical training. Designed for a wide range of readers who are keen on chess.