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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.

    36.00 $
  • 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:
    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.”

    23.33 $
  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Author:
    Kapengut

    An outstanding theorist and successful coach shares his memories of communication and cooperation with Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, Isaac Boleslavsky, Elena Akhmylovskaya and other outstanding chess players. Separate large chapter – a story about many years of work with Boris Gelfand: over these years (1980-1993) the student went from a 12-year-old candidate for master to the holder of the 3rd rating in the world. Albert Kapengut – winner of 6 gold medals at the World Student Olympics, seven-time champion of Belarus, participant in the individual and team championships of the USSR among men, champion of the USSR as part of the Burevestnik team. The book includes 70 games commented in detail by the author, a careful study of which will help the reader not only better understand popular opening schemes, but also get a taste for serious analytical work. “My story is not so much about a career, although “you can’t erase words from a song,” but about memorable situations, often funny, sometimes absurd, and dotted about people I met along the way, sometimes with touches of biography, prompting readers to become interested in more complete information.” ;" (A. Kapengut). For a wide range of chess lovers.

    43.33 $
  • 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:
    Bologan

    The Caro-Kann defense is one of the most popular modern openings, which is firmly included in the repertoire of most elite chess players. The author of the book, a well-known grandmaster and theorist, offers a full repertoire for black in response to 1.e4, explains in detail the main strategic ideas of each option and gives the exact order of moves, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. In each chapter, alternative plans for black are considered, so that the reader can make a choice according to his taste, and it was more difficult for the opponent to prepare. Much attention in the monograph is paid to correspondence games in which players use all the achievements of modern technology. All analyses during the work on the manuscript are checked on powerful computers. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The 2nd edition supplements the section with the 10 most interesting current parties. The book is addressed to chess players of any level – from amateurs to professionals.  

    21.67 $
  • The height of the king is 95 mm, the diameter of the base of the king is 42 mm. Currently used in tournaments of the Central House of Chess Players. The kit is sold without a board.

    47.50 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    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 $
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    26.90 $

    Board game & quot; Chess & quot; also contains other games - checkers and backgammon. & nbsp; All chips and figures with magnets. Kind of board game Chess Packing depth 25 cm Packaging height 13.5 cm Packaging width 3.5 cm King's height 4 cm. King base diameter 1.6 cm. Board size 24.5 * 24.5 cm. Cell size 2.8 * 2.8 cm. & nbsp;

  • book

    26.89 $

    The publication is the logical continuation of the book "1000 chess problems: the initial level" and contains 552 tasks for the declaration of a mat in two moves and 448 tasks for the announcement of a magician in three moves. All tasks are classified according to the most important topics, the mate in them is most often achieved with the help of an elegant combination. . The task is designed for those who want to increase the level of understanding of chess and their game class

  • book

    26.89 $

    & laquo; Refused intersection & raquo ;, & laquo; Reverse intersection & raquo ;, & laquo; Fork & raquo ;, & laquo; Crossroads & raquo;. & nbsp;

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    26.89 $

    The table of contents, see the photo.

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    26.89 $

    Alfred Einstein is one of the greatest musicologists in world history, and the book about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is his most outstanding work. The author in a fascinating way acquaints readers with the biography and work of the most famous composer of all times and peoples. Modern information about the work of Mozart is reflected in the reference apparatus. For a wide range of music and history lovers.

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    26.89 $

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    26.89 $

    Grandmaster Efim Geller can be considered the best chess player in history among those who fought with world champions. His brilliant victories (as well as those that have been lost) reveal many secrets of chess to us and teach us not only to win over champions. Most of the fights with the world champions had a very important sporting importance: the titles of the champion of the USSR, the winner of the match of applicants for the world crown, and the first place in a major international tournament were determined. They are in the first chapter. In the second - the lost victory. These are also lots of rich chess content, but those seemingly incomprehensible twists of fate, which in one instant turn success into failure, triumph into defeat. The book is designed for chess lovers.

  • book

    26.78 $

    Volume 1 (November 1937- December 1938) contains documents from the Archive of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs: recordings of conversations between Hitler, Ribbentrop, and other representatives of the German government with foreign politicians, reports from German diplomatic representatives abroad, and others.  Volume 2 (January-August 1939) is the archive of the German Ambassador to Moscow, Tokyo and London, Herbert von Dirksen. It consists of copies of official documents stamped for Mr. Ambassador, official and personal letters.   It is published according to the second edition of M., Politizdat, 1981, prepared for publication by the Historical and Diplomatic Department of the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For historical accuracy, the publisher has retained the preface to the second edition.   Studying the published unique (at one time top secret) documents will help to understand the true reasons for the outbreak of the most terrible war in history and to feel the almost physically inevitable impending catastrophe.

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    26.67 $

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    26.67 $

  • book

    26.67 $

    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.

  • book

    26.67 $

    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).

  • book

    26.67 $

    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.

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    26.67 $

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

  • book

    26.67 $

    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.

  • book

    26.65 $

    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).

  • book

    26.63 $

    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.

  • book

    26.63 $

    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.

  • book

    25.94 $

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    25.94 $

  • book

    25.86 $

    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.

  • book

    25.77 $

    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;

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    25.73 $

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

  • book

    25.73 $

    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;

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    25.66 $

    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;

  • book

    25.30 $

    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.

  • book

    25.00 $

    Here you will find 150 examples from the twenty-year practice of the author, an international master. Many of these games were played with chess players, who are now the leading grandmasters of the world. The book is distinguished by carefully selected examples, an exhaustive commentary and an accessible explanation. Designed for a wide range of amateurs and professionals who want to improve their skills.

  • book

    25.00 $

    Mark Dvoretsky, author of many bestsellers, world-famous trainer, always used etudes in his practice. Thanks to a unique technique, many of his students have achieved significant success in their careers. Oleg Pervakov, three-time world champion in drawing up etudes, in his work invariably follows the principles of the practical game that led him to composition. Book "The etude and the party are one" & raquo; primarily addressed to practicing chess players who wish to improve their skills: to develop imagination and preventive thinking, to improve the score of options and knowledge of basic endings. Surely this work will be appreciated by all connoisseurs of beauty, logic and irony of chess. From the preface of the 13th world champion Garry Kasparov: The first joint book of M. Dvoretsky and O. Pervakov & laquo; Studies for practitioners & raquo; had undisputed success with qualified chess players. And here is a continuation of the bestseller. & Nbsp; For a wide range of chess lovers.