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  • Author:
    Golenishchev

    Like other titles in the Training Program for Chess Players series, this volume is both an excellent textbook for independent study and a powerful training aid for chess coaches. In the view of many experts, no better work of this kind has ever been written. coach and Master of Sport. Golenishchev's programs are still considered. critically important and are successfully employed in chess schools. His teaching methods remain popular in Russia and around the world. Supervised by Editor-in-Chief and former Karpov, this new edition of Golenishchev's classic work is updated to include important games from the recent high-level chess competitions, reflecting modern approaches to the game. OPENING Fragment 1 OPENING Fragment 2

    30.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Chernyshov

    The authors continue to study typical opening and middlegame positions. Royal Fortress No. 2 has pawns on squares f7, g6, h7 (or f2, g3, h2), and they are usually joined by another defender – bishop on g7 (g2). This formation is called fianchetto, it is found in many popular openings, such as the Catalan Opening, King's Indian Defense, Grunfeld Defense and a number of others.  The authors analyze in detail the techniques of attack, defense and counterattack. Most examples – from the creativity of modern chess players (for example, a separate chapter is dedicated to the strongest Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi); they are complemented by parts that have become a classical heritage. The book contains about 300 positions for independent solution, so it is not only a textbook, but also a solid problem book. Grandmaster Konstantin Chernyshov, head of the Interregional Grandmaster School in Kostroma, and his daughter International Master Natalya Kareva – experienced coaches, whose students include grandmasters and masters, champions of Russia and Europe among juniors.  The book is addressed to young chess players and their mentors. 

    20.00 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Eive

    The corpus of this textbook includes two significant works by the world chess champion, scientist and prominent teacher Max Euwe — "Self‑help chess game", created in collaboration with G. Den-Hertog, and "Chess Lessons". The first work is designed for beginners, the second for more experienced chess players. The book is a real chess tutorial in the true sense of the word. This is expressed not only in the appropriate distribution of the material and the method of presentation, designed to awaken the initiative of the student, but also in numerous practical exercises offered to the reader after explaining each new concept or technique.The textbook primarily attracts the methodology of presentation of the material, the principles of which will be useful for coaches and teachers of chess sections and circles. For a wide range of chess fans.

    25.00 $
  • Author:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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 $
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    166.67 $

    Pawn height - 8.2 cm The diameter of the pawn base is 3.3 cm Height of the king - 9.6 cm King base diameter - 3.6 Cage size - 4.6x4.6 The size of the board when unfolded is 50x50x3 cm ART P10.

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    166.67 $

    Size::          ; 35x17.5x4.5cm. Material::     tree The height of the king is 6 cm. ART P10

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    The attractive chess pieces in the Stunt Spruce Tek set look like they are made of natural wood, but are actually made from a resin-based material called Spruce Tek. The figures are large and heavy  and have a classic Staunton design with a beautiful horse. Spruce Tek resin provides an elegant gloss finish. The base of the figures is black leatherette. In this set you will find everything - a combination of beautiful figures, size Height of the king - 9.5 cm King base diameter - 4.1 cm Pawn height - 4.9 cm The diameter of the pawn base is 3 cm Weight - 1.4 kg Box size - 18.5x14.5x9 cm ART DCP21wg

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    Includes an additional queen! Magnetic chess. Pawn height 3.5 cm The diameter of the pawn base is 2.1 cm Height of the king - 7.5 cm The diameter of the king base is 3 cm Checker diameter 2.9 cm Checker height - 0.7 cm The size of the board when unfolded is 39.5x39.5x2.5 cm ART WG-CC15WM

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    162.50 $

    Wooden souvenir chess pieces, the height of the king - 85 mm, are folded into the cells of a wooden chess. boards with a felt covering. Gift wrap. Production Poland. The cost is indicated when you buy in Moscow. Check the shipping cost when ordering.  Chess Chess  Chess  Chess Chess

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    162.50 $

    King high 3 1/2 & # 39; & # 39; High quality acrylic + metal heavy chess pieces Acrylic + metal chess pieces feel great in the hand and are carefully thought out for a serious chess player. & nbsp; The total weight of this kit is 1.3 kg. so that you will enjoy the feeling of every figure in your hand, & nbsp; defeating the opponent’s moves behind the move. These high quality metal parts are made of durable zinc. & nbsp; plated alloy of bronze and silver. Acrylic piece in the middle of chess pieces. In addition, they are padded with felt from below to protect your board. King = 90 mm in height, 38 mm at the base, 68 grams. Queen = 79 mm high, 38 mm at the base, 67 grams. Knight = 66 mm in height, 33 mm at the base, 48 grams. Rook = 64 mm high, 33 mm at the base, 50 grams. Bishop = 70 mm high, 32 mm base, 48 grams. Pawn = 50mm high, base 29mm, 38gram. In one set includes: white chess piece: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 knights, 2 rooks, 2 elephants, 8 pawns, black chess piece: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 knights, 2 rooks, 2 elephants, 8 pawns Weight 1.3 kg Dimensions 20x17x15 cm

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    160.00 $

    The figures come without a board. Diameter of the base of the pawn is 2 cm Pawn height - 4 cm King base diameter 2.5 King height 8.2 Art P-10

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    157.50 $

    This Giant Garden chess set is ideal for children and is the smallest of our giant chess sets. This giant chess set contains plastic pieces ranging from 11 cm to 21 cm in height, a square chess board. Great for ages 8 and up. Material: plastic ABS chess piece and PVC vinyl chess board Design: Standard checkerboard design. King height 21 cm Pawn height 11 cm base diameter 6.5 cm Vinyl board  91x91 cm ART GC-8

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    153.33 $

    Size: 40x20x4.5 Material:: Wood Height of the king - 7.8 cm Pawn height 3.8 cm The diameter of the base of the king is 2.5 cm The diameter of the pawn base is 2 cm ART P10

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    153.11 $

    Lev Abramovich Polugaevsky (1934-1995) & mdash; Soviet chess player, six-time winner of the World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, winner of the First World Team Championship as part of the USSR team, multiple participant of the USSR championships and world championship tournaments, two-time champion of the USSR, author of several books on chess debut theory. Born in Mogilev. Since the beginning of World War II, the Polugayevsky family evacuated to Kuibyshev (Samara), where the young Leva has been interested in chess since the age of seven. In memory of the grand master in Samara, a tournament-memorial them. L.A. Polugaevsky.

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    153.11 $

    Unique glass chess in a wooden box-chessboard. Figures are added to the casket in velvet cells for each figure. On the lid of the box is a mirror chessboard. The length of the field is 210 mm, the height of the king is 45 mm

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    151.67 $

    Exclusive Chess!!! "Political figures of Russia". How does this chess differ from others? It seems like ordinary pieces, an ordinary board, but NO... The chessboard is a portrait gallery of Russian political figures, ranging from tsars to portraits of Russian presidents. An interesting combination of history and game!!! Item: :134AP   Pawn height: 3.2 cm Pawn base diameter: 2 cm King height: 6.7 cm Size::36Х18Х4 cm. Material:Birch, beech. ART P10-3

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    150.00 $

    The author's figure "Monkey with chess" by Gzhel Artist Yuri Garanin weight - 125 g. height - 8.5cm length- 7 cm width - 7.5 cm The condition is excellent, new He was born in 1955 in Kazan. In 1978, he graduated from the Art department of the Moscow Institute of Technology with a degree in Ceramics. In 1980, he joined the Gzhel Production Association. He began his active creative activity in 1981 Member of the MOOSHa Youth Association. 1991 - Member of the Union of Artists of the USSR. 1997 – Honored Artist of Russia. Participant of numerous exhibitions in our country and abroad. The works of Garanin Yu.N. are presented in: The State Russian Museum; 2. The All–Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art in Moscow; 3. The State Museum of Ceramics and the “Kuskovo Estate of the 18th century”; 4. Sergiev Posad State Historical and Art Museum – Reserve; 5. The Museum of Folk Art in Moscow; 6. The State Art Museum Volgograd; 7. The Museum of the Association “Gzhel"; 8. The Art Museum of Yegoryevsk; 9. The Art Museum ofRamenskoe.10 In museums and private collections in the USA,Europe Yuri Garanin is also a music lover and organizer of underground concerts of underground music groups in Gzheli.He was a friend of many famous musicians - Boris Borisovich Grebenshchikov (Aquarium), Mikhail "Mike" Naumenko (Zoo), etc., an acquaintance of Viktor Tsoi, including the author of photographs of the singer.He taught his skills to many famous musicians, actors, politicians - Kobzon, Nikulin, Anatoly Karpov, Valentina Tolkunov and many others. ART P10

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    150.00 $

    The first edition, published in London by OPI in Russian. In the book, the outstanding chess player of our time, V. Korchnoi tells about his dramatic fate. In the center of the story - long-term combat with Anatoly Karpov.

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    150.00 $

    The price is for 1 issue Chess Informant is the oldest specialized chess publishing house, which has been publishing relevant and practical chess literature since the late 1960s. Chess Informant was supplied to our country until issue 50, then state supplies ceased.

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    150.00 $

    The famous Yugoslav Informant edition. New, completely revised and expanded edition 2020 examples of the greatest historical and educational value Thoroughly tested with modern engines and endgame tools

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    148.00 $

    The size of the board when folded is 35x17.5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 3x3 cm  King height 6.6 cm. Base diameter 2.2 cm. Pawn height 3.1 cm. Base diameter 2 cm. Backgammon - checker 2.1 cm. Weight 830 g. Includes backgammon chips and dice Chess board and backgammon chips can be used to play checkers Manufacturer Poland

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    146.67 $

    Height of the king - 8.5 cm The diameter of the base of the king is 2.8 cm Pawn height - 5 cm The diameter of the base of the pawn is 2.5 cm The size of the board when unfolded. - 30x30x3 cm Cage size - 3.2 cm. ART P-10

  • book

    144.83 $

    Mit vielen Diagrammen. VIII, 416 Seiten. Originaler brauner Halbleinenband mit goldgepr & auml; gtem Titeldruck auf R Üken. (44) * Linde - N. 2181; Kieler Schachkatalog 5003. Erste Ausgabe des bekannten Standardwerks des oumeister Schachmeisters und Problemkomponisten Johann Berger (1845 - 1933), das Über viele Jahrzehnte für hrend in der Schachliteratur war. Es enth & lt; wichtige Endspielregeln. Zustand: Innen gebr & auml; unt und etwas fleckig, teilweise st & amp; rker. Einband etwas berieben und besto & szlig; en.

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    144.83 $

    Archive of materials about Tatyana Yakovlevna Zatulovskaya, collected by the author in & nbsp; throughout life. In two volumes. The materials were collected by the author in the form of & nbsp; photocopies and intertwined. The pagination is marked by the author. There is a single copy of the copyrights by hand. & Nbsp; Tatyana Y. Zatulovskaya - international grand master, champion of the USSR. Winner and prize winner of many international competitions, USSR championships & nbsp; (1960, 1962, 1963), contender for the title of world champion (1961, 1964, 1967). & nbsp;

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    144.83 $

    In the photos: Karpov, Taimanov, Ponomarev, Khalifman, Roshal, Dreev, and many others. & nbsp; Photo formats: & nbsp; 22 X 14, 7 cm, & nbsp; 21.5 X 15 cm (2 photos), & nbsp; 20 X 15, 6 cm, & nbsp; 23.8 X 18 cm.

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    144.00 $

    The size of the board is 54 x 54 cm, the cells are 5.8 x 5.8 cm. The thickness is 1.2 cm. Weight is 2.9 kg. Production Poland. By mail is not sent!  Chess  

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    144.00 $

    Size of the board when folded: 40.7 x 20.2 x 2.7 cm Height of the king: 8 cm, base diameter 3 cm Height of the pawn: 4 cm, base diameter 2 cm Weights for the pieces: yes Cage size 4 cm x 4 cm Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for the chess pieces: hornbeam, sycamore. The board folds in the middle and has special compartments inside for storing each piece, which prevents them from being damaged. Two copper fasteners are used to securely store the board when folded.

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    143.33 $

    Wooden folding board - 40.5x40.5 cm King height: 9 cm King diameter: 2.5 cm Pawn height: 6.5 cm Pawn diameter: 2.5 cm ART P11