Magnetic chess set with gold + silver chess pieces. includes the game of chess and checkers. chess pieces 32 pieces Board size 23 cm x 23 cm. Chess pieces size:  King height 5 cm, base diameter 1.6 cm Pawn height  2.5 cm, base diameter 1.4 cm Box: Weight 417 grams Length 25 cm. Width 12.5 cm. Height 4 cm. ART 3810a

Can you imagine that such luminaries of chess as Steinitz, Lasker, Alekhine, Capablanca, Botvinnik, Fischer, Petrosyan, Karpov lost games in 15-20 moves? Meanwhile, there were such curious cases in their creative biographies. In fact, the future world champions lost in... their debut. The famous chess master, writer and theorist J. Neustadt talks about these and other mistakes, which occur quite often in the initial stage of a chess game, in his book. The publication is intended for chess players of all levels - from amateurs to professionals.

The classic textbook of the chess master and well-known journalist V.L. Henkin, renamed "1000 Matte Combinations" in the new century, comes out under its original name and again - with the Preface of Michael Tal, with the kind permission of the daughter of the eighth world champion Jeanne Tal. For the new edition, all positions were computer-tested; in general, they with honor passed the test of "time and machine", although some illustrative options were adjusted. Well-chosen examples show typical methods of attacking the king, they are taught to find combinations in the most innocuous positions. All the standard schemes of attack were seriously systematized. The book written in a living language is designed for the widest layers of chess fans. It can serve as a teaching aid for school-age children, but it will also be of interest to adults.

Fundamental work (over 560 pages) using many rare sources, Spanish descriptive notation.

A book about the young Ukrainian grandmaster Ruslan Ponomarev. His path from a novice to a FIDE world champion is shown, numerous games played are given. It describes in detail the situation that has developed around the match that failed in 2003, Ponomarev & mdash; Kasparov.

Alexander Panchenko himself says the following about this book: "The middlegame is the most difficult part of the game, so it is naturally impossible to understand it within the limits of one book. I decided to limit myself to 10 lectures. The topics discussed will help readers to better understand the problems of the middle game. Listening to the comments (mainly from coaches working with children) about my first book "Theory and Practice of Chess Endings", the author after each lecture now offers not only positions for solving (competitions), but also positions for playing. This will help to better assimilate the material."

The book is devoted to one of the most difficult debuts - the Old Indian protection - and is built on the author's parties, which is recognized as a loyal supporter of the "elephant on g7", as well as on parties of such "old Indian" fans as Garry Kasparov, Gata Kamsky, Alexander Belyavsky, Judit Polgar. We offer fundamentally new ideas, analyze the latest discussion options.

II, I level, CMS The monograph covers the issues of attack and defense. A large number of examples with detailed comments and questions on the text of the party. Books in this series "School of Strategy" are recommended for studying chess-related topics. The technique is useful for self-study. Books are intended for chess lovers, dischargers and coaches who want to increase the strength and understanding of the chess game.

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Parties with comments of participants, photos. Classic.

The Scandinavian Defense (or Scandinavian Game) is a semi-open opening that appears on the board after the moves 1.e4 d5. The opening has been known since the late 15th century, having been used and first attested in the game Mars versus Venus, described in the medieval poem Scachs d’amor by a group of poets from Valencia. This chess match is considered the oldest one played according to modern rules, dating back to 1475.

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.

1. Voronezh is chess. Ivan Romanovich Bychek. 2. Creativity of Saratov chess players. Alexey Nikolaevich Shestoperov 3. Chess in Chelyabinsk. A.V. Meshin 4. Chess fights. From the creativity of Moldovan chess players. Pavel Ivanovich Savin Weight with packaging, g 612 Length & times; Width x Height 205 x 140 x 40 & nbsp; & nbsp;

Adventure illustrated tale of the abduction of Vasya Ryzhikov by chess pieces. Artist B. Malinkovsky. Status 4 -

This book is unusual. It is addressed simultaneously to children and their parents. Its author, I.G. Sukhin, a researcher at the Institute of Theory of Education and Pedagogy of the Russian Academy of Education, is sure that chess is not only a popular game, but also an effective, effective means of children's intellectual development. The process of teaching chess promotes concentration and develops logical thinking, strengthens memory, and develops ingenuity. Therefore, it is so important to start teaching kids how to play chess at a very young age. The Parenting Tips section addressed to them will help parents in this, and children will listen with enthusiasm to fairy tales about fascinating adventures in a chess country of well-known and beloved literary characters. & nbsp;

Color illustrations by Anne Franke. & nbsp; & nbsp; Everything happens in the fairy kingdom of chess: heated battles, ingenious intrigues and happy salvations! Do you want to know by what laws magical chess people live? You are waiting for a handsome king in need, a magnificent war horse rushing to his aid, an almost omnipotent queen and other wonderful characters. Interesting chess stories created by grandmaster Stefan Kindermann and artist Anna Franke will help you easily learn the basic rules of the game and will serve as a great start to discover chess. Book for children of preschool and primary school age. & nbsp;

In the book of international master and experienced coach Boris Zlotnik "Middlegame Guide" the classic educational material on the middlegame is presented on the basis of modern tournament practice. A notable feature of the book is the comparison of deep computer analysis with human thinking, – priority is given to the latter if the scores are similar. Anyone who wants to improve their middlegame play needs to develop a positional sense. The computer is useful, but not sufficient. The important strategic techniques offered in the book will help you find the right direction in the transitional stage from the opening to the middle of the game and will save time when choosing the optimal solution in middlegame positions. "Middlegame Guide" intended for a wide range of chess players and coaches. High-quality material was collected by the author in the course of all his many years of fruitful coaching and teaching activities. Carefully selected exercises will allow the reader to check the degree of assimilation of the material, which increases the didactic value of the book.

This book can be considered as three in one: firstly, it is a collection of various, but often typical, traps found both in the opening and in the middle of the game, and in the endgame. Secondly, this book – a primer on tactics, as traps almost always rely on clever tactical strikes. Finally, thirdly, – this book can also be a solution book; for this you need to look for tactical strikes possible in positions on the diagrams yourself, without looking at the text. Traps in chess – The topic is incredibly fascinating. The pleasure from the fact that an opponent has fallen into the net laid out for him is always enormous, but you also experience joy when you manage to see through someone else’s plan and avoid falling into the trap yourself. This book will help you do both. Working with the book will improve the results of a chess player of any qualification.

The vast majority of debut guides are written with an adult reader in mind. This book is also devoted to the theory of openings, but it will also be understandable to children. The structure of the book is simple and beautiful: openings are examined using real games as examples, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form a debut topic, and each topic ends with exercises.. In each opening, attention is paid to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas, and the selection of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the theme of the opening. Written in clear, easy-to-follow language, the book includes many diagrams. Explanatory arrows on diagrams and background highlighting of individual pages make the book easier to understand. Regular work with the book (subject to completion of assignments) solves two problems at once: it deepens the student’s knowledge and develops his tactical vision, and therefore improves skill and results. For a wide range of chess lovers.

1. Formation of a chess etude 1980 The first book of the series (until the beginning of the XX century). 273 compositions 2. Development of a Chess Study 1982 A study on the history of a chess study covering the period from the early 20th century to the mid-20s. The work of Rink, Troitsky, and other remarkable etudeists is described in detail. 3. The triumph of the Soviet chess study in 1984 The history of the chess study from the mid-20s to the mid-40s 4. The modern chess study in 1987 The final, fourth book on the history of the chess study (after 1945).

The book (in Belarusian) is a collection containing examples of combinations with comments. The book is divided into two large parts: combination games and combinations at the end of the game. Studying the lessons will help the reader to increase his draughts erudition, raise the overall level of the game. The book is intended for all fans of checkers, regardless of qualifications.

This book contains more than 300 letters from one of the greatest composers in the history of music, Fryderyk Chopin. When some of the letters of the “Polish Mozart” first appeared in print, Nobel Prize winner in literature Henryk Sienkiewicz said that many of them — “true pearls of literature.” And indeed, reading Chopin's letters, it is difficult not to succumb to the charm of their liveliness; one cannot help but admire the humor, wit, unexpected comparisons, apt comparisons and characteristics, the subtlety of mind and observation of their author. More than all the arguments and stories of biographers, acquaintance with his letters brings us closer to the living Chopin, where specific facts and events of life, mental states and reactions to impressions, connections with the surrounding reality and experienced influences are most directly reflected. Getting acquainted with the letters of the brilliant composer satisfies the desire “first-hand” in the best possible way. find out the life, personality and thoughts of the author of the endlessly beloved divine music in Russia and throughout the world. Edited by Doctor of Art History A. B. Goldenweiser. CHOPIN'S LETTERS Reprint edition. Enlarged format (175x245).

Tales and stories. Translation from Bulgarian. Hood. Baklanov V.M. Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Prince ed. The book of the Bulgarian writer consists of two novels and short stories. `Trio` Trinidad` belongs to a series of `funny stories for pioneers`. It tells about the funny adventures of the Bulgarian guys who come to important discoveries in life, learn goodness and justice. Stories continue the theme of this story. The second story - `Hands up, Your Majesty!` - includes several entertaining and instructive chess stories.

Destructive knight sacrifice on h7(h2)  Circulation 95 copies!

International master Vysotsky V.M., grandmaster of the SLSHI and master of sports Kattov S.E., grandmaster of the SLSHI Savin A.N. analyzed and refined a total of more than 600 theoretical options in this work. Special editor: Katstov S.E. For a wide range of checkers game lovers.