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  • Author:
    Fine

    In the vast ocean of chess literature there are relatively few books about the endgame, and only a few of them can be considered true chess classics. And the most outstanding among the classics — Reuben Fine's book "Basic Chess Endings". Reuben Fine (1914−1993) was for a long time one of the best chess players in the world. As an author, Fine showed himself to be an excellent analyst who understood the full depth and peculiarities of the endgame. Having studied various types of standard positions, Fine established useful rules for practical play and proved himself to be an experienced teacher who, using skillfully chosen examples, was able to teach the reader all the necessary lessons and introduce him to the basic ideas of the endgame. Many generations of chess players in different countries of the world keep copies of “Basic Chess Endings”. For example, Mikhail Botvinnik considered Fine's work the most worthy of all that had ever been written on endgame theory.

    35.00 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • 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 $
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    & nbsp; Each book of the international grandmaster and chess popularizer Nikolai Kalinichenko is of great interest. This publication combines the functions of a textbook and an encyclopedia, richly illustrated with both classic and original examples. With this book you can successfully go from the very beginning to the professional game. Here are the most important concepts and rules, contains the basics of tactics and strategies. More than 500 positions from famous games, sketches on strategy, tactics and techniques of various stages of a chess game are offered for acquiring practical skills or checking the level of skill. The book is written in a lively, figurative language and will not let you get bored. It is recommended for those who are well versed in chess and loves them, as well as those who are only going to get acquainted with the "king of all games". & nbsp;

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    European chess bestseller! The release of the book in English caused a lot of laudatory responses, it was recognized as the best book of 1996, and interest in it has not weakened to this day. "Sorcerer's Apprentice" already published in German, Spanish, French and Italian. In this instructive and entertaining book, the legendary David Bronstein, artist and chessboard wizard, invites you to become his student. The author begins with tips for beginners and then develops the skill of the reader with examples (235 in total) from his own games played over 58 years — from 1938 to 1996. Although the textbook is primarily addressed to amateurs, experienced chess players, including grandmasters, will also read it with pleasure and benefit, learning many interesting stories from Bronstein's life and getting acquainted with the way of his magical thoughts. This book is not at all like those that the chess world has known so far, but after all, its main character — a unique phenomenon!

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    Electronic chess clock recommended by FIDE. Attractive design, user-friendly display and buttons.

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    Collection of games of the international tournament maestro, edited by E. Lasker and E. Znosko-Borovsky and the tournament of Russian amateurs, edited by B.E. Malyutina. This is a book that has long been a bibliographic rarity. We offer this unique antique edition in perfect safety. Leather binding, photos on coated paper, traced tracing paper, gold stamping on the spine. There are many diagrams and tables in the book. The International Chess Congress in memory of MI Chigorin was one of the most significant events in the history of Russian chess. ART Ш

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    An old artistic semi-leather binding with bandages and gold crowding. art Ш

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    With the preservation of the publishing cover. Semi-leather binding of the time of publication.

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    The height of the king is 10.5 cm The diameter of the base of the king is 4.5 cm Pawn height - 5.5 cm The diameter of the pawn base is 3 cm The board size is 44.5 cm

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    93.33 $

    Pawn height - 3.5 cm The base of the pawn is 2x2 cm The height of the king is 5.5 cm The base of the king is 2x2 cm The board size is 26x26 cm АРТ П-7

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    21.67 $

    The topic of the participation of a parent of a chess player in a child's sports life has hardly been studied. The author - a trainer who raised young chess players to grandmasters and masters, talks about his experience of working with juniors and interaction with their parents. The method that the author offers parents as a guide is clearly structured, gives a clear picture for navigating the world of chess and contains many real situations, useful tips and tricks. For a wide range of chess lovers. Recommended as a guide for parents of young chess players.

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    390.00 $

    Collectible traditional Tuvan chess handmade from stone. The manufacture of chess is considered the highest skill of the stone-cutting art of Tuvan applied artists. Material: agalmatolite and wood. Technique: volumetric carving Chess figures: pawns ("boys", "ooldar") - mythical half-packs, rooks ("tergue") – in the form of "knots of happiness", knights ("ait") – in the form of a standing horse, elephant ("tev") – in the form of a camel, queen ("merze") – in the form of a large arzylan, a lion, a king ("noyon") - in the form of a sitting man in a national costume. The chess set includes: a chess board on a stand with drawers, chess pieces and scraps of fabric. Ebay Art Shelf

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    93.33 $

    Maksimov V. I., Maksimov V. I. Chess pieces : (useful thoughts on self-education) : a collection of unobtrusive reflections on chess and chess players

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    The second volume is devoted to four world champions Euwe, Botvinnik, Smyslov and Tahl, as well as candidates for the title Keres, Bronstein and Geller.

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    The set includes only 26 cities of Ukraine, several types of each city. All brands are shown in the photo. The price of the set includes 1 stamp of each type. There are about 100 stamps in the set. Art cl 1 & nbsp; (in its entirety)

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    60.00 $

    АРТ Ф-0502

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    11333.33 $

    Without a board! No more than 8 copies were produced. Art Ivanteevskaya.

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    8333.33 $

    The same set is available in the Museum of porcelain chess in St. Petersburg. Chess "Naked yard". Russia, 1997. Porcelain, overglaze painting, polychrome. Produced in an amount of no more than 8 copies. The kit comes without a board Art Ivanteevskaya The height of the king is 15 cm, The diameter of the base is 4 cm.

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    The fifth book begins the presentation of the second cycle of a comprehensive training program. In form, this is a task book containing over 1150 training positions in all sections of tactics. A chess workshop consists of three cycles of difficulty with 252 positions at each stage. The book is intended for chess lovers, sportsmen and trainers.

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    The textbook of the famous grandmaster and brilliant writer of the 1st half of the 20th century, Savely Tartakower, has never been published in Russian before. According to the author himself, he wanted to combine "useful with pleasant" in it, i.e. to present useful information to the reader in a fascinating presentation. As can be seen from the table of contents, the book is devoted to the subject, the possession of which is mandatory for chess players of II-III categories. Chess players of the first category will take a fresh look at the principles they have already learned and will find a lot of useful things for themselves to further strengthen the game. In addition to the practical benefits (first of all), the reader will undoubtedly enjoy studying both little-known and classical examples, which the guru of chess literature commented on in his signature style. International master Grigory Bogdanovich checked the options using a computer and made the necessary clarifications, his comments are highlighted in italics in the main text. Example

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    Here is one of the best, most beautiful, rare and expensive Soviet children's books, a reprint of the first and only lifetime edition of the authors of 1926! One of the greatest Russian poets of the XX century , Osip Mandelstam, and a wonderful Soviet artist Vladimir Izenberg managed to create a truly legendary children's book, where brilliant poems perfectly harmonize with wonderful and soulful color illustrations. Osip Mandelstam wrote a book for children, and reflected himself and his time, singing surprisingly sincerely the atmosphere of childhood, kindness and joy. The book will be interesting not only for parents to read with children, but also for lovers of Russian history, poetry, graphics and bibliophiles.

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    78.75 $

    Chess / European checkers / "Lines" + library for 100 famous chess games. In the package (sealed blister). Compact design is convenient on the road, travel, transport. The size of the game module is 11.5x7b5x2.5 cm, easily held in one hand. You do not need an Internet connection, online access or downloading of information. Powered by 2 AAA batteries, high-quality batteries last for more than a year. You can play with a built-in computer or with another person. Fully touch-screen display with backlight (switchable), control (touch the screen with a stylus). Saving the game when disconnected. 1. Chess: There is a hint, it is possible to cancel a move, a game of two players. Up to 20 difficulty levels. Library of 100 famous chess games. 2. European checkers. Unlike the Russians, the checker does not go backwards and the queen does not go through the whole field. two variants of the game are "it is necessary to beat" or "it is possible not to beat" the opponent's checker. 3. The game "Lines", somewhat reminiscent of Tetris (visually). It is necessary to line up four of your pieces before the opponent. Lowering their pieces to an empty place or the opponent's pieces. The condition is new, there is an instruction in Russian. Art Sh

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    1666.67 $

    There are small chips. The height of the pawn is 4.5 cm The diameter of the pawn base is 2 cm The height of the king is 9.5 cm The diameter of the base of the king is 2.7 cm Art Sh

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    Size :: & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp ; 28x14x4cm. Material :: & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; Birch, maple. The height of the king is 6cm, the diameter is 2.5cm. Pawn height - 3cm, diameter - 2.2cm.