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  • Author:
    Blokh

    The answer book of an international grandmaster and an experienced coach (among whose students is A. Grischuk) Bloch's Maxim contains over 1200 combinations from practical games and specially compiled examples. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved by single moves. The book is intended for both young and adult amateurs, and for masters. The arrangement of examples by topic allows you to use the book not only as a task book, but also as a textbook. Of particular interest are over two hundred specially compiled by the author overstressed positions in which white wins the only way during the course of white, and black wins during the course of black. These examples, as well as over 50 fragments from the parties of the author and his students, are published for the first time.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. The book is aimed at advanced chess players, is useful for coaches and can be recommended to a wide range of chess fans.

    18.33 $
  • Author:
    Gezalyan

    International Master Tibor Karolyi and FIDE Master Tigran Gozalyan have prepared a major work (in two volumes) about the life and work of the 9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan (he held the title from 1963 to 1969).  Volume II (1963-1984) tells about Petrosyan's victory in the 1963 world title match over Mikhail Botvinnik, about the grandiose two-match confrontation with Boris Spassky in 1966 and 1969, about all his candidates' matches after losing the title – against Bobby Fischer, Viktor Korchnoi and other world-class opponents. All tournaments and matches of the second half of Petrosian's chess career are presented, up to his last performances in 1983. The authors subjected 175 complete games and fragments to an in-depth analysis (using modern computers). Not all of them have been deeply studied and commented on before, but even then the book provides a significantly improved analysis. Among Petrosyan’s opponents – world champions and contenders Kasparov, Karpov, Fischer, Spassky, Tal, Smyslov, Botvinnik, Korchnoi and Bronstein, as well as Timman, Larsen, Reshevsky, Belyavsky, Polugaevsky, Portisch, Romanishin and many others. Special attention is paid to his coaches – Alexey Suetin and Igor Zaitsev. 

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  • 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.

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  • Author:
    Franco

    In his new book, grandmaster Zenon Franco deeply analyzes the 69 instructive victories of the 11th world champion Robert Fischer. The book is not overloaded with options, the emphasis – with detailed explanations in a move-by-move style, creating an ideal platform for learning chess. In the "reference" At points in each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key techniques of the chess game and the reliable assimilation of acquired knowledge. Questions and answers engage the reader in the learning process and help him track his growth in chess strength. The appendix provides a critical analysis of the unsatisfactory translation of Robert Fisher's famous book “My 60 Memorable Games.”

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  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    This new book by the many-times world champion Anatoly Karpov and the author of more than fifty books, grandmaster Nikolay Kalinichenko, is devoted to one of the most complicated and strategically deep openings & mdash; the Queen's Gambit Declined. Using games played by the strongest grandmasters, it describes the interesting ideas which have appeared in the main development systems of this opening. Along with games from recent years, the book presents the most important encounters from the chess heritage. And of course, it includes games by Anatoly Karpov himself & mdash; a great expert on the Queen's Gambit, who generously shares with the reading his unique understanding of the concepts involved. The book is aimed at strong players, but it will also be of interest to a wide range of chess enthusiasts.

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  • Author:
    Chandler

    The set consists of the book Chandler M. Chess for Children (gift edition) and the hero of this book - Marty the dragon (Dragon is the symbol of 2024). LEARN CHESS with the Very Big Dragon Marty! Using this entertaining book, your child will quickly and easily learn to play chess – the world's most popular strategy game that develops logical thinking. The rules are explained clearly and clearly, step by step, from scratch. The lessons reinforce the fun conversations between the boy Petya and his favorite dragon Marty, who calls himself the Very Big Dragon. In many countries, chess is recognized as a useful means of developing creative thinking in children. Although they are considered a complex and even mysterious game, the rules are quite simple. It doesn't take long to understand how the pieces move, and even a five-year-old child can enjoy chess. And children really like to beat their friends and relatives! Enlarged format (210x290 mm) The cute green dragon, the symbol of 2024, symbolizing strength, generosity, courage and endurance, is the hero of the book, which explains the rules of the chess game. The dragon has a suction cup, and you can use it to hang the toy on a glossy surface, on a window or refrigerator. Made of soft fabric,  has a height of 20 cm and a length of 26 cm.

    27.33 $
  • 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:
    Ezhov

    Grandmaster Carlos Torre – like a chess comet; his genius flashed dazzlingly and quickly went out in the chess firmament! He – the author of the most famous “mill” in the history of chess, the 2nd world champion Emanuel Lasker fell into its merciless millstones. The authors spoke about the life and work of the Mexican genius (the book contains 25 commentated games by K. Torre). Torre’s book “How a Chess Player is Formed” is presented, an essay by international master Yaroslav Prizant about Torre’s attack in modern practice. In the section "Play like Torre" – 36 instructive examples from his practice to solve. Finally, there is an interview with Carlos Torre, conducted by Gabriel Velasco in 1977. Working with the book will give readers not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also help improve their skills.

    18.33 $
  • Author:
    Zhuravlev

    This tutorial is addressed to those who want to learn to play chess on their own and improve further. The lesson-based method of presentation, as well as numerous exercises, contribute to the consistent assimilation of the rules and laws that form the basis of the chess game. The book contains extensive educational material, which is presented to the reader in accordance with modern pedagogical principles. The purpose of this manual is to train chess players of the III category (rating up to 1800). The textbook can also be used for classes in groups - it covers the material of existing programs of the first year of study in children's and youth chess schools.

    23.33 $
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    Two advertising campaign leaflets of Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Coated paper, color illustrations. Art - ebay Shelf

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    The author systematized a large number of positions, showed techniques and countersigns of positional struggle. The book is a good guide for trainers, instructors and drafts athletes. Condition: block - very good, cover - see photo

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    The book is devoted to the art of strategy in Russian checkers. The authors explain the concepts of a strong and weak center, an advantageous and unprofitable combination of checkers, the basis of the theory of rates, etc. The book is built on lessons devoted to certain topics. In conclusion of each topic, the authors give tasks for independent work. Ends the book & laquo; exam & raquo; throughout the course and answers to test questions. It is designed for a wide range of fans of Russian drafts and for public trainers.

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    Not being a chess professional, Khachaturov repeatedly participated in the finals of the Moscow championship, in the team championships of Moscow universities and other competitions. His book presents a number of tasks and sketches collected together in this collection. Circulation - 100 copies.

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    Second edition, updated and revised. The book is dedicated to one of the brightest and most intense fights for the world crown of the last decades, during which chess in our country returned to television screens and front pages of central newspapers. Grandmaster Lev Alburt and master John Crumiller not only thoroughly analyzed all the games, but also managed to present comments in a convenient and instructive manner. The 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik provided great assistance to the authors, who explains in detail the key points of each game and also shares his thoughts on the psychology of struggle at the highest level. It is no accident that this work won the highest award of the Union of Chess Journalists of the United States. Especially for the Russian edition, the preface was written by Sergey Karjakin, who became after the match in New York almost the most popular athlete in Russia. Numerous photographs will help the reader plunge into the atmosphere of this intellectual confrontation. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    A new book by a famous grandmaster, trainer and journalist is devoted to such an original and effective strategic technique as ramming g2-g4 in closed hands. With the light hand of the sixth world champion Mikhail Botvinnik, he firmly entered the arsenal of modern chess players, gave impetus to the development of a number of opening options. The pages of the book reflected the work of leading grandmasters, including world champions Garry Kasparov, Vladimir Kramnik, Vichy Anand and Magnus Carlsen, who threw the pawn & laquo; g & raquo; in the Slavic, Dutch and Old Indian defenses, in the queen's gambit, the defense of Nimtsovich and other popular openings. Short but very informative excursions into history will allow the reader to see strategic ideas in their development and better feel the resources of attack and defense, and numerous tasks for independent decision will help to consolidate the knowledge gained, then to try out new methods and techniques in your games. & Nbsp; Want to play in a bright, dynamic style, leading an opponent from a quiet haven of positional tacking into the abyss of complications? Then this book is for you!

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    Grandmaster of the Grand Master Jakob Ogard - a fundamental educational allowance for the most vivid and interesting phase of a chess game - an attack. Most of the books about the attack teach only what to do when it is already has begun. They mainly talk about the victims. This work is also not bypasses the victim side, but apart from this, he analyzes in detail the more mysterious, a little open topic: it thoroughly examines the question of how an attack occurs. The third volume is devoted to questions of model victims and the initiative in attack. Each chapter is preceded by tasks for independent decision, some of them are also recommended to be played against a computer programs. The book uses many parties of recent times, and parties relatively unknown to the Russian-speaking reader. Jakob Ogard not only grandmaster and teacher, but also a born writer, a juicy language and an exciting supply of material is an important part of his books. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    & quot; Copper book & quot; - The first book of a series of chess problem books of the leading world chess player Sergey Karjakin. The task book is intended for beginner chess players and contains more than 400 tasks per mat in one move. The tasks are arranged in increasing complexity and will help the young chess player to train his ability to find a checkmate in one in a chess game quickly and correctly. The task book is suitable for classes in schools, circles, sports schools and independently at home with parents. In the book you will find the basic rules of chess, having studied which you will immediately train the main skill of a chess player - to win simple positions on the mat in one move.

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    Author of the book & mdash; outstanding German grandmaster, contender for world title and chess writer. The book presents two collection including chess games with detailed comments authors played at tournaments in Ostend (1907) and St. Petersburg (1914). The strongest chess players of those years & mdash; everyone was a champion their country. Among the participants: Z. Tarrash, K. Schlechter, D. Yanovsky, A. Rubinstein, M. Chigorin and many others Hence the name & mdash; & laquo; Tournaments than- peonies & raquo ;. Particular importance is attached to these chess lists. world champion E. Lasker and two future champions & mdash; H.R. Capablanca and A. Alekhine. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (9.11.1936 & mdash; 28.06.1992) eighth world champion (1960 & mdash; 1961), international grandmaster (1957). Latvian Champion 1953, 1965 USSR Champion 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, six-time European champion and three-time champion the world among students in the team competition. First Winner the first unofficial world blitz championship (1988). By- the winner of the interzonal tournaments 1958, 1964, 1979, tour- nira of the 1959 contenders, participant of two matches at the world championship championship and seven matches of the candidates. Has won victories in 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of M. Tal's games is designed for a wide range of chess fans.

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    In his new book, Grandmaster Zenon Franco deeply analyzes 32 `` whites '' instructive victories (including games of 2020) of world champion Magnus Carlsen. The book is not overloaded with options, emphasis & ndash; with detailed, move-by-move explanations, which form an ideal platform for learning chess. In the `` reference '' test questions are offered to the reader at points of each game, which helps both the practical study of the key techniques of the chess game, and the reliable assimilation of the acquired knowledge. Questions and answers engage the reader in the learning process and help him track the growth of his chess strength. & Nbsp; Most of the parts are taken from Carlsen's recent work. Almost all of his rivals are super-grandmasters, & ndash; ex-world champions Vishy Anand and Vladimir Kramnik, as well as Wesley So, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Alexander Grischuk, Levon Aronian, Boris Gelfand, Anish Giri, etc.

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    The book by international master Maxim Chetverik is dedicated to the Bogolyubov defense with the basic order of moves 1.d4 N6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Bb4 +. Despite the extensive practice of this debut (including at the highest level), there were no monographs in Russian before. Thematically, the work is close to the author's previous debut work, New Indian Defense. System 4.g3 '' and to a certain extent is its addition and continuation. The 114 well-commented games are grouped into 20 chapters, grouped into three parts. The grandmaster practice of recent years is described in detail with a number of original analyzes. Relevant sequels are given for both sides, which expands the target audience of readers.

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    Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (9.11.1936 & mdash; 28.06.1992) eighth world champion (1960 & mdash; 1961), international grandmaster (1957). Latvian Champion 1953, 1965 USSR Champion 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, six-time European champion and three-time champion the world among students in the team competition. First Winner the first unofficial world blitz championship (1988). By- the winner of the interzonal tournaments 1958, 1964, 1979, tour- nira of the 1959 contenders, participant of two matches at the world championship championship and seven matches of the candidates. Has won victories in 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of M. Tal's games is designed for a wide range of chess lovers

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    One of the most legendary tournaments in the history of chess. Constellation of names: first place & mdash; E. Bogolyubov, second & mdash; Em. Lasker, third & mdash; J.R. Capablanca! And also: F. Marshall, R. Reti, A. Rubinstein, R. Shpilman and many others. During the tournament, film director V. Pudovkin shot the famous feature film Chess Fever, in which world champion Jose Raul Capablanca played himself. All games of the First Moscow with comments from the winner of the tournament. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (11/9/1936 - 06/28/1992) eighth world champion (1960 - 1961), international grandmaster (1957). Latvian Champion 1953, 1965 USSR Champion 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner of the World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, six-time European champion and three-time world champion among students in the team competition. Winner of the first unofficial World Blitz Championship (1988). Winner of interzonal tournaments 1958, 1964, 1979, Candidates Tournament 1959, participant of two matches for the world championship and seven matches of candidates. He won 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of M. Tal's games is designed for a wide range of chess amateurs

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    Methodical recommendations for conducting chess lessons in a secondary school.

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    Fabiano Caruana is one of the strongest chess players of our time, a participant in the match for the title of world champion. In his book, Grandmaster Cyrus Lakdawala explores Caruana's chess style in detail through his best games, including 2020. Move by Move Book Format is the perfect platform for learning chess. In the & quot; truss & quot; points of each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of the key techniques of the chess game, and the reliable assimilation of the acquired knowledge. The questions (and answers of the author) are aimed at ensuring that the reader is actively involved in the learning process and at the same time can track the growth of his chess strength.

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    Jonathan Hawkins' book answers the question of how an ordinary club-level player managed to storm the gross maester heights in a short time. The secret of success & ndash; in knowing what to learn and how to do it as efficiently as possible. With an emphasis on endgame learning, Jonathan developed the building block method. and highlighted the strictly necessary topics for in-depth analysis. The result of hard work was his meteoric rise up the ranking ladder. For the first time, the secrets of the author's notebooks are revealed on the pages of the book. His personal experience and methods, which have proven to be effective, will help the reader to seriously increase their practical playing power through deep mastering of the key aspects of chess. Many assignments teach ideas that cannot be found in any textbook.

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    The book is intended for all those who have faith in the ability to self-improvement and want to increase their practical strength. If the reader learns something new and useful for himself, the author will consider his task accomplished. Vladimir Borisovich Tukmakov, a great chess player in the past, has achieved outstanding success in recent years as a coach. He twice led the national team of Ukraine to the Olympic gold medals and was recognized as the best coach of FIDE in 2010, having received the "coaching" Oscar. " In this book, the author in fascinating form and at the same time with the highest professionalism talks about the problems of training a chess player, not only theoretical, but also psychological, which is sometimes of no less importance. Tukmakov reveals the "secrets" of modern computer training, subtle nuances of the team struggle.

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    Experience in a theoretical study of the basics of chess.

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    The American grandmaster, junior world champion Daniil Naroditsky addresses the theme of the endgame in his new book. It is both a textbook and a collection of interesting and instructive examples and exercises. This book will take your endgame technique to the next level. Foreword by two-time champion of the USSR Lev Psakhis. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    For Viktor Korchnoi, the main "villain" modern chess, game and life are inseparable from each other. Behind the board and out of it, the renowned chess player, long-term contender for the crown, does not accept compromises and always remains sincere in his assessments of both chess variations and people. The reader is given a unique opportunity to look into the home laboratory of the outstanding grandmaster-analyst, as well as to find out what he was thinking about, what bright ideas or delusions he was in during the game. "My 55 victories with black" - the second part of the two-volume collection of selected games by V. Korchnoi. The book is addressed to a wide range of chess lovers.

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    The work of the legendary Viktor Korchnoi and Grandmaster Alexander Kalinin "Walks with the French Defence" is dedicated to the study of the popular semi-open opening 1.e4 e6. During his long and brilliant chess career, V. Korchnoi not only successfully applied the French Defense, but also "generated" ideas that pushed forward the theory of this opening. Being one of the world's leading experts in the French Defense, he used this opening more than once in world championship matches. Now you have a unique opportunity to touch the creative laboratory of an outstanding grandmaster. The first volume includes a historical overview of the development of the ideas of the French Defence, analyzes of various modifications of the Exchange Variation and the Nimzowitsch Variation. Along with the current state of the theory of the main variations of the opening, questions of its strategic content are covered in detail.