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  • Author:
    Bologan

    «The idea of continuing the autobiographical book “Steps” has been in the air almost since the moment it was written. Despite the bullet point at the end of the book in the form of a victory over Magnus Carlsen, my chess career continued for another full 14 years, and the subsequent stormy socio-political career is only gaining momentum.” (V. Bologan).  The book contains 75 games commented in detail and a number of fragments. A frank story about the life and professional path, about cooperation with the leading grandmasters and coaches of the world (among them - A. Karpov, G. Kasparov, Yu. Polgar, Zhu Chen, R. Ponomarev, A. Shirov, A. Morozevich, A. Onischuk, A. Ryazantsev, E. Inarkiev, M. Al-Mudakhka, M. Dvoretsky, M. Podgaets, V. Chebanenko, Z. Lanka and others), about political activities in the Parliament of Moldova and about work in FIDE are complemented by numerous photographs.   For a wide range of chess lovers.

    36.67 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is  the final link in a series of publications by the author, directed  to study the classical endgame using examples of modern games   grandmasters. This time the subject of the study – light piece endgames. Clarification of the methodology for working on this stage of the game, as well as the main features and methods of playing such endings. Examples  taken from the practice of modern grandmasters and dated back to 2020-2023. The author offers the reader the most recent and unique information. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get the maximum  benefit from studying the examples offered by the author  queen endings and its  other derivatives. 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:
    Kostrov

    Hundreds of thousands of novice chess players have held in their hands the solution books of “1000 chess problems” for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of study. These collections became winners of the “Chess Vseobuch of Russia” competition. We decided to combine our three books into one so that the future grandmaster would have more opportunities for improvement and choice of material. It will also be easier for students and coaches to regulate the speed of the material. In the first parts of our book, novice chess players will get acquainted with all possible types of checkmates. Then, future grandmasters will learn to deliver magnificent double blows with a queen and a knight, promote a pawn to a queen. Studying according to this solution book, you will also master the pin, learn to cover yourself from the enemy's pieces, block the enemy's forces, destroy the most reliable fortresses, distract and entice his royal majesty and much more. Work with the book as with a textbook, and do not forget to write down the solutions under each diagram! The correct solutions are at the end of the book. For the widest range of chess fans.

    15.75 $
  • 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

    148.00 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Kalinichenko

    The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises. In each opening, attention is drawn to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the opening theme. Written in clear and easy language, the book is furnished with a large number of diagrams. Colored explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a colored background make the book easier to understand. Regular work solve two problems: deepen the student's knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

    28.80 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • Unique chess for 3 players. Such chess will appeal to any person who chooses something new and appreciates original things. Manufacturer MADON-CHESS (Poland) Chessboard size: 46.5x54x2.5cm (unfolded) King height: 7.7cm King base diameter (cm): 3  Pawn height (cm): 3.6 Pawn base diameter (cm): 2.1 Presence of weighting agent: no Weight: 1311 g. Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for figures: hornbeam, beech  Intermediate chess for three is ideal entertainment for friends. The chess store presents to customers a unique set from a Polish manufacturer. If you are planning to buy a medium chess set for three in Moscow, pay attention to the set MADON-CHESS.   The main advantages of a chess set for three are reasonable cost and workmanship. The chess pieces are made of beech and oak of the highest quality. The chessboard is not inferior in quality: it is based on birch and beech.  The set consists of chess in three colors.  The chessboard has a compact size and is convenient to store on a shelf. Inside the board there are three separate compartments for storing pieces. For convenience and to keep products intact, the board is equipped with a soft lining.

    214.50 $
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  • book

    75.90 $

    Includes an additional queen! Height of the king is 7.7 cm. The diameter of the base of the king is 3 cm. Pawn height 3.6 cm. The diameter of the pawn base is 2 cm. Board 50x50 cm. Art CS22a

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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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    125.00 $

    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.

  • book

    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.

  • book

    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

  • book

    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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    100.00 $

    Encyclopedia of Chess Openings. Volume B - Part 1 (B00-B49)

  • book

    100.00 $

    Содержит:  B 50 - B 99

  • book

    325.00 $

    The height of the king is 8 cm The diameter of the base of the king is 2.3 cm Pawn height - 6.1 cm The diameter of the pawn base is 2.3 cm The size of the wooden box is 36x36x6 cm The cage size is 4 cm Art P12

  • book

    56.25 $

    The set includes additional queens. Due to the magnet, the figures are extremely stable on the chessboard. King height - 7.8 cm King base diameter - 2.8 cm Pawn height - 3.3 cm Pawn base diameter - 1.7 cm Cell size 4.2x4.2 Board size 39x19.5x5.5 cm weight 1250 g Article WG-CS15WM (new)

  • book

    202.50 $

    ​High Quality Acrylic Metal Heavy Duty Chess Pieces Acrylic metal chess pieces feel great in your hand and are carefully crafted for the serious chess player. The total weight of this set is 1.3 kg. so you will enjoy the feel of each piece in your hand, These high quality metal pieces are made of durable zinc alloy with bronze and silver plated finish. Acrylic part in the middle of the chess pieces. In addition, they are padded with felt at the bottom to protect your board. King = 90 mm high, 38 mm base, 68 grams. Pawn = 50 mm high, 29 mm base, 38 grams Board size - 45x45 cm. Playing field size - 39x39 - cm. Cage size - 5x5 cm. ​

  • book

    8275.86 $

    Antique compound half-leather with artistic embossing on the spine binding The first English edition of the most famous book in the history of chess, which, according to many, is much rarer than the first French edition. F.A. Philidor (1726, France & mdash; 1795, London) & mdash; uncrowned world champion of his time. A book he wrote & laquo; Chess Game Analysis & raquo; became a classic, it survived 42 editions only in the 18th century and was reprinted many times later. Condition: very good, collectible

  • book

    2400.00 $

    Gothic. Francois-André Danican Philidore (Fr. Fran & ccedil; ois-Andr & eacute; Danican Philidor, September 7, 1726, Dreux, France - August 31, 1795, London) & mdash; French opera composer, chess player, chess theorist, at one time was considered the strongest chess player in the world. The forerunner of the positional chess school. Philidor developed the tactics of advancing the pawn chain, insisted on the importance of the pawn center and analyzed the struggle for the center. In many ways, his ideas formed the basis of the next century chess theory. The book he wrote, & laquo; Analysis of a Chess Game & raquo; became a classic, it stood 42 editions only in the XVIII century and was reprinted many times later.

  • book

    186.20 $

    In the publishing cover. & nbsp; Professor Yastrebov constructed on the basis of his own long-term research, an apparatus that can defeat any chess player, which was brilliantly proved at the World Championships in Moscow. But will the death of an ancient game bring happiness to people ... & nbsp;

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    13.66 $

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    13.66 $

  • book

    0.00 $

    This textbook helps to solve a difficult and interesting task: to open the world of chess to a child in a playful way, introduce him to chess pieces and develop useful skills - visual memory and logical thinking. According to this book, parents and educators who do not have chess knowledge will be able to conduct individual and group lessons with children from 4 to 9 years old. The book gradually introduces children to the rules of chess in a playful way. Each lesson is detailed and includes educational games, riddles and poems. There are 32 lessons in the textbook, after studying which the child will be able to learn what chess is, how pieces move and beat, which pieces are more profitable to take and why. The textbook is intended for educators and parents.

  • book

    4.15 $

    The present book is devoted to the modern fashionable lines of modern opening teory. Av.Bykhovsky, S.Abramov "Old Indian Defense. Averbakh System E73". M. 1994. 2500 copies. The book is dedicated to one of the most fashionable debut constructions, often found in the works of the world's leading chess players: Bareev, Shirov, Gelfand, Yu. Polgar and many others. It includes 363 parties, of which 50 key ones are commented on in detail, and the rest are given with brief notes, as well as model training positions on strategy and tactics. Studying the book will help not only to understand this system, but also to better understand the King’s Indian protection as a whole.

  • book

    20.69 $

    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

  • book

    13.24 $

    Here is a classic work on which several generations of draftsmen grew up. & nbsp; Author - Honored Coach of Latvia, USSR Master of Sports and a venerable drafts writer. & nbsp; A large number of positions are systematized in the textbook, shown tricks and counters of positional struggle. Especially for this publication V. Adamovich revised and introduced & nbsp; necessary corrections and clarifications. For a wide range of drafts lovers. Snippet 1 Fragment 2

  • book

    9.26 $

    Here is a classic work on which several generations of drafts players grew up. & nbsp; Author - Honored Coach of Latvia, USSR Master of Sports and a venerable drafts writer. & nbsp; A large number of positions are systematized in the textbook, shown tricks and counters of positional struggle. Especially for this publication V. Adamovich revised and made & nbsp; necessary corrections and clarifications. For a wide range of drafts lovers. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    30.00 $

    Viktor Adamovich Kuartovich (July 30, 1944, Riga) is a Latvian draughts player, coach, organizer, sports functionary, sports journalist. Multiple champion of Latvia in the team competition, vice-champion in Russian and international draughts in the individual competition. Master of Sports of the USSR (1964), Honored Coach of Latvia (1990). Member of the Presidium of the Draughts Federation of Latvia (1961-1996). Executive Secretary, chairman of the coaching council, recognized in three Olympic cycles as one of the six best coaching councils of the republic among all sports. He worked for two years as a member of the Presidium of the USSR Draughts Federation and for many years as a member of the coaching council of the USSR FSH. He served as a guest trainer of the Latvian Sports Committee. Member of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Latvia of the first convocation (1988). He worked as executive secretary of the magazines "Checkers" and "Dambrete", since 1971, for 20 years he was the head of the department on the theory of Russian checkers. Since 2002, the host of the draughts site "Visiting Victor", one of the most popular in the world. Held a record session of simultaneous play on 176 boards (+165-0 = 11, 2 hours 56 minutes) against participants of the 12th Spartakiad of Pioneers of the Latvian SSR, Suntazhi, boarding school, 1970. The first coach is Are Yu . Coach — D. Grins Actively participated in the training of international grandmasters Vladimir Vigman and Guntis Valneris, as well as 24 masters of sports.

  • book

    16.55 $

    Yochanan Afek & ndash; an international master in a practical game, which has titles in almost all areas of chess, including the title of grandmaster in composition. During his long and successful career, Afek has been a compiler and solver, player and organizer, as well as an arbiter and coach. The decision of etudes has long and firmly established itself as a very effective method of improvement in chess. In the book & laquo; Learn to win beautifully & raquo; one of the greatest etudes in the world Johanan Afek shares his best works. Stoke your imagination, gain a deeper understanding of chess geometry and develop a more subtle sense of the potential of pieces, trying to find ideas in hundreds of sketches and combinations in this book. Or just admire the awesome chess ideas and moves! From the foreword of Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky: & laquo; The book you are holding in your hands is full of energy; it is fresh and written with great love and passion for the game. Yochanan loves to share his knowledge and is happy to invite us to his magical world & raquo ;. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    31.25 $

    Yochanan Afek & ndash; an international master in a practical game, which has titles in almost all areas of chess, including the title of grandmaster in composition. During his long and successful career, Afek has been a compiler and solver, player and organizer, as well as an arbiter and coach. & nbsp; The decision of etudes has long and firmly established itself as a very effective method of improvement in chess. In the book & laquo; Learn to win beautifully & raquo; one of the greatest etudes in the world, Yochanan Afek shares his best works. & nbsp; Stoke your imagination, gain a deeper understanding of chess geometry and develop a more subtle sense of the potential of pieces, trying to find ideas in hundreds of sketches and combinations in this book. Or just admire amazing chess ideas and moves! & nbsp; From the foreword of Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky: & laquo; The book you are holding in your hands is full of energy; it is fresh and written with great love and passion for the game. Yochanan loves to share his knowledge and happily invites us to his magical world & raquo ;. & nbsp; For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    Good news: any chess player can improve their game by regularly solving tactical problems! Even the great combinations of the great masters are based on a small number of simple tactics that anyone can learn and apply. Unlike memorizing a bunch of opening variations, solving tactical exercises will surely seem very enjoyable and inspiring to you.  This book is intended for rated chess players who want to improve their tactical vision, as well as combinational and counting skills. The author, an international master in practical play and a grandmaster in composition, an experienced coach and a popular writer, carefully selected spectacular combinations with sacrifices from the work of world champions, as well as brilliant studies that demonstrate tactical ideas in their purest form.  The book deals with 15 basic tactics and motives. 342 combinations and etudes are intended for independent solution. For a wide range of chess lovers. 

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    Book DescriptionPaul Morphy: Pride and Sorrow Chess is the only full-length biography of Paul Morphy, in the pre-war chess prodigy who launched United States participation in international chess and is still usually recognized as the greatest American chess player of all time.