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  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • Author:
    Franco

    The book by grandmaster and experienced chess coach Zenon Franco includes 36 instructive attacking games and is divided into four chapters - the king in the center, one-sided castling, opposite-sided castling, and attack-defense-counterattack. Before each game, the opponents are introduced, and a brief description of the events that took place in it is given. Based on the results of the struggle in the game, lessons that are useful to learn from what has been read are listed in a concise form. The book is not overloaded with variations, the emphasis is on detailed explanations in the "move by move" format, which creates an ideal platform for studying chess. At the "support" points of each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key chess techniques and the reliable assimilation of the acquired knowledge. Questions and answers involve the reader in the learning process and help him track the growth of his chess strength. For a wide range of chess fans.

    19.00 $
  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • 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 $
  • Magnetic road chess: folding board-case made of artificial leather, tablet-figures with a convex image. Wallet size 19x22 cm. The playing field is 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Cell 2x2 cm.

    51.72 $
  • 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. 

    50.00 $
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    33.33 $

    Партии, биография, фото, статистика. Василий Васильевич Смыслов (р. 1921) стал в 36 лет седьмым в истории шахмат чемпионом мира (1957-58). Шесть предыдущих шахматных королей брали заветный рубеж с первой попытки. А те, кто не смог осилить действующего чемпиона, в дальнейшем, как правило, не проявляли своих амбиций, оставаясь в роли "великих неудачников". Вопреки сложившейся традиции, Смыслов первым вошел в одну реку дважды и сумел повторить звездный путь. Когда он, наконец, завоевал титул сильнейшего шахматиста планеты, создалось впечатление, что это тот самый "корабль", у которого нет уязвимых мест, напротив, все говорило о его "комфортабельности и благоустроенности". Увы, на каждый шахматный "титаник" находится рано или поздно свой шахматный "айсберг". Им стал для Смыслова тот, которого он еще недавно так блестяще победил, - Ботвинник. Уже через 12 месяцев Василий Смыслов стал экс-чемпионом мира. Но "калиф на год" оставался грозным шахматным бойцом еще долгие и долгие годы. Еще одним способом его самовыражения стала музыка. Красивый баритон, как и шахматный талант, унаследовал он от отца. Не случайно он повторял: "Чемпионами не становятся, а рождаются!". Внешне он не производит впечатление опасного бойца - типичный скромный интеллигент, с неторопливой походкой и загадочной улыбкой. Это для непосвященных, а вот для шахматного фантазера Д. Бронштейна образ Смыслова порой ассоциировался с поступью медведя, напролом бредущего по шахматным дебрям, и горе тому, кто нечаянно попадется на его дороге!

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    33.33 $

    Party, biography, photos, statistics. Mikhail Botvinnik (1911 - 1995) - man-era! He was born under the last Russian emperor Nicholas II, and died under the first president of Russia, Boris Yeltsin. He received instructions from the second world champion Emanuel Lasker and gave lessons to the fourteenth champion Vladimir Kramnik himself. While studying at school, he did not know the slide rule, and at a respectable age he played chess with a computer. Botvinnik was not yet 25 years old when he became one of the living symbols of a great power and remained it for the next 60 years. His remarkably solid nature was mixed up with a mixture of communist education, the Spartan regime and an innate sense of intelligence. He was one in two persons - the Champion and the Scientist. Doctor of chess and grandmaster of electrical engineering. The main advantages of Botvinnik - iron will, a scientific approach, a clear vision of the goal. Botvinnik accumulated the best features of the Soviet chess school. And at the same time, this school embodied many of the priorities it proclaimed. Botvinnik devoted thirty years of his life to the creation of an “artificial intelligence” - a chess program, not only a “master playing by virtue”, but also “thinking like him.” "Pioneer" was his pride, and his pain, and his "blue bird". Botvinnik's multivolume legacy is a classic of world chess, his life is an example of disinterested service to chess art.

  • book

    41.67 $

    The Astrel publishing house continues to release a new series - Encyclopedia of Chess Olympus, dedicated to the life and work of all world chess champions from Steinitz to Kramnik. The authors are famous Russian writers and historians of chess Isaac and Vladimir Lindera. Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhin (1892–1946) is the 4th world chess champion (1927–35, 1937–1946). Among the greatest chess players of all time, Alexander Alekhin is distinguished by the scale of his creative heritage and the aesthetic appeal of the game. From 1908 to the last years of his life, he participated in 94 tournaments, in 64 of them came out the winner and in 12 occupied second places. He played 26 matches (including 5 in the world championship) and was the only chess champion in history who died undefeated. Alekhin influenced the chess life of dozens of countries and peoples due to his vivid performances in tournaments, matches, touring tours, as well as literary works.

  • book

    33.33 $

    Parties, biography, photo, statistics ... Robert James Fisher (born 1943) - 1st world chess champion (1972-75). His life is a challenge to society, traditions, conventions. Professional to the marrow of bones, he always wanted the cause of his life - a chess game - the society appreciated. Making high demands on himself, he believed that he had the right to present them to the conditions of chess creativity. In the era of "total" football he demonstrated real total chess - hard pressing all over the board, not a second of respite, constant threats, buildup of pressure, power in every plan, every maneuver, every holo! His aggressiveness and pressure crushed and demoralized the will of those not accustomed to similar competition of competitors.

  • book

    33.33 $

    Parties, biography. photo, statistics. Series: Encyclopedia of Chess Olympus The name of Wilhelm Steinitz (1836-1900), the first world chess champion, creator of the positional game doctrine, was deduced in gold letters on the tables of the world chess history. For 64 years of irrepressible, eternally bubbling life Steinitz symbolically filled all 64 cells of the chess planet. He showed himself to be a great and uncompromising fighter, a true chess artist, a philosopher and a converter. For two decades (1866-1886) Steinitz was considered the king of chess in Europe, and then he was worthy of an official world title for eight years (1886-1894).

  • book

    43.33 $

    Party, biography, photos, statistics. Mikhail Tal, the eighth world chess champion. A short, fragile youth with big black eyes, a phenomenal memory and unique intuition proved to the chess world that 2x2 = 5 (!). A genius of attacks and combinations, he always acted in accordance with S. Tartakower's postulate - “sacrifice in order not to become a victim!”. For Tal, chess matter in battles is nothing, beauty is everything! He melted the "chess Antarctica", took millions of fans into voluntary chess captivity. In the life of Tal, there was no everyday life, the game of chess for him has always been a holiday. Truly the gigantic strength of the spirit again and again prevailed over the hardships of the flesh. He did not think about the future, giving joy to his contemporaries, and his descendants left his creativity - an imperishable bible of chess combinations.

  • book

    100.00 $

    The album, containing 245 color and black and white photographs, describes the evolution of chess figures from the Middle Ages to the present day. Excellent polygraphy, coated paper, gift edition.

  • book

    15.72 $

    After reading the first fifty pages of this book, the reader can say: "So this is, it means, how ..." After reading fifty more, he will say: "So it is, but ...", and turning the last page, puzzled with his hands: "So how ?!" The legendary book. The book is one of those that awakens thought. A book that was respected by Fisher and Botvinnik. A book without which it is impossible to imagine the development of the chess theory of the twentieth century. The book corrected the mistakes and shortcomings that occurred in the first edition. Also obsolete for today, the section on the protection of Ragozin was replaced by the best praetics of I. Lipnitsky with his own comments. The book passed computer testing "by Kasparov."

  • book

    66.67 $

    ("Strategy and tactics of chess"). Serious research and systematization of the main strategic and tactical techniques and ideas with numerous examples (about 550 pages).

  • book

    60.00 $

    Classics, one of the best books in chess!

  • book

    45.00 $

    Formerly, this book was the only available endgame base job. More tutorial than handbook; over 500 pages!

  • book

    24.88 $

    On this legendary book several generations of chess players have grown up. A systematic course for dischargers, illustrated by numerous (1077) carefully chosen examples. Teachers and trainers can build their lessons with the help of this book fascinatingly, consistently mastering the strategy and tactics of the royal games. According to the absolute majority of specialists - the necessary book on shelf of any qualified chess player. One of the most important textbooks in chess literature.

  • book

    31.03 $

    Tychok & mdash; debut in Russian drafts. The debut tabia is obtained after 1.cb4 fe5 2.bc5 moves with d: b4 interruption 3.a: c5 b: d4 4.e: c5 or b: d4 3. e: c5 d: b4 4.a: c5, and white put a poke (checker on c5, if there is no black on a5, if it is, then it is - stick checker [count]). The game is in the fight for the black e5 checker. A rare regional edition.

  • book

    20.69 $

    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.

  • book

    12.41 $

    In this book, there are 64 lessons on a pawn endgame from a beginner to the level of a first-ranking player and a master candidate. When writing the book, the author used more than 30 years of experience as a trainer from groups of beginning young chess players in kindergartens and elementary classes to a group of higher sportsmanship.

  • book

    16.33 $

    Price per set. The set includes 10 large color bookmarks (on one side - images of animals, on the other side - images of etudes). In the publishing cape - the solution of the compositions.

  • book

    18620.69 $

    The first Italian edition of the famous book, which reflected the rapid development of chess theory in the mid-16th century and marked the transition of chess hegemony in Europe from Spain to Italy. Subsequently, the book was repeatedly reprinted and translated into numerous languages of the world. Extreme rarity. Rui Lopez de Segura, (1540 & ndash; 1580) & ndash; one of the strongest chess players of his time, who made a huge contribution to chess theory. For example, the most popular chess debut (& laquo; Spanish party & raquo;), abroad today is called & laquo; Rui Lopez's debut & raquo ;. Condition: very good, collectible

  • book

    20344.83 $

    Russia, Kislovodsk, porcelain enterprise & quot; Delta-X & quot ;. Model and mural author A. Lyubkin. Handmade porcelain, overglaze polychrome painting, gilding, serpentine, marble. Set: Temple for figures, chessboard, figures (32 pcs), & nbsp; Dimensions: Temple for figures: (HxWxD) 62x38x38 cm Chess board (HxWxD) 11x65x65cm King’s height: 14 cm, base: 4x4 cm Pawn height: 7 cm, base: 4.3x4.3 cm Chess & quot; Indian & quot; presented in the St. Pererburgsky & nbsp; catalog & quot; Porcelain and chess & quot; & nbsp; (the catalog is not included). The rarest complete set of porcelain chess (with a palace) - even in this catalog the palace is missing. & nbsp; Art. warehouse in front of the mountain. & nbsp;

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    733.33 $

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    6.83 $

    About the psychology of chess struggle is still written up to the insult a little. That and more interesting, dear reader, will be your acquaintance with the proposed book. Its author, a highly qualified psychiatrist, psychologist and & laquo; concurrently & raquo; & ndash; a strong chess player, popularly and affordably acquaint you with the basics of sports (chess) psychology. The undoubted advantage of the book is the modern psychotechnologies proposed by the author. The step-by-step mastering of these techniques will significantly enhance the psychological component of your chess creativity. The book is designed for a wide range of chess lovers and coaches.

  • book

    12.57 $

    Conversations with a chess psychologist - 1 Unfortunately little has been written about the psychology of chess combat. All the more interesting, dear reader, will be your acquaintance with the proposed book. Its author, a highly qualified psychiatrist, psychologist and “part-time” – a strong chess player, will introduce you to the basics of sports (chess) psychology in a popular and accessible way. The undoubted advantage of the book is the modern psychotechnologies proposed by the author. Step-by-step mastery of these techniques will significantly strengthen the psychological component of your chess creativity. The book is intended for a wide range of chess fans and coaches. Conversations with a chess psychologist 2 Continuation of the most popular book. Sergey Lysenko will present a whole scattering of new psychotechniques, the mastery of which will have a beneficial effect on your gaming practice, and will also noticeably (and most importantly, quickly!) strengthen your psychophysical state. Up to now, disappointingly little has been written about the psychology of chess combat. The more interesting it will be to get acquainted with the proposed book. Its author, a highly qualified psychiatrist, psychologist and “part-time” — strong chess player. For a wide range of chess and psychology lovers.

  • book

    41.38 $

    In this book, Roman Ovechkin and I decided to illustrate the theoretical part with sample games, the study of which, of course, will help the reader better navigate a large amount of information.

  • book

    50.00 $

    This book presents all my achievements for the World Cup in all open debuts, except for the Spanish party. I think that their study, accompanied by excellent comments and explanations by Roman Ovechkin, will be useful to chess players of absolutely any level.

  • book

    18.97 $

    This work is written for those who want to start playing the Nimzowitsch Defense with black, a solid classical opening, but are afraid of "drown"; in the intricacies of its many variants. The author of – champion of Russia in 2014, well-known theorist, FIDE senior coach – I saw it in supplying the reader with the necessary knowledge and protecting him from unnecessary information. The main emphasis is on explaining the typical strategic techniques and plans of the parties, and only as many specific options are given as necessary to quickly include this opening in your repertoire. In the course of getting acquainted with new material, the reader will have to solve exercises every now and then: how to play black in one position or another? This involvement in the process, instead of passively receiving information, will allow you to better feel the spirit of the position and, thanks to this, more firmly remember ideas and options. Carefully selected and deeply commented exemplary games will also help to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The author expresses the hope that the book will become for the reader not just an opening guide, but an interesting and pleasant companion. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    In the textbook will encounter difficult positions, for example, mate with a horse and an elephant, the assimilation of which will be quite difficult for a beginner chess player. Noting such examples, the beginner, having acquired the necessary practical skills, should return to them, and then he will easily learn what previously seemed difficult and incomprehensible.

  • book

    124.75 $

    Condition - very good. A large format book that successfully sets out not only the basics, but also subtle issues of theory, strategy and tactics. Classic! The theory of chess is presented in the book in a clear and harmonious manner in inextricable connection with practical play. The book consists of three parts. The first part - Elements of the game - is intended for middle school students. The next two parts - Chess Game and Development of Chess Style (a brief historical outline) - are subsequent stages of mastering the game and are intended for older schoolchildren.

  • book

    250.00 $

    The theory of chess in this book receives a clear and stable presentation inextricably linked with the practical game. Using numerous examples from tournament games of outstanding masters, the reader step by step masters the basics of chess strategy and tactics.

  • book

    39.66 $

    All conflicts on the chessboard arise and are resolved at the intersection points of the lines of action of the pieces, pieces and tails of the opposing sides. Therefore, the intersection point is an important landmark (beacon), indicating the possibility of starting an attack or the need to move to defense. It helps to understand the intricacies of the lines of the chessboard and the thoughts of chess players following them The book explores the sacrifices of figures on squares of points and the ability to counter them.