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  • Light piece endgame
    Light piece endgame
    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 $
  • Protection of Caro-Cannes. Repertoire for black
    Protection of Caro-Cannes. Repertoire for black
    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 Unraveled Mysteries of Bobby Fischer. 69 instructive chess games by the 11th world champion. Move by move
    The Unraveled Mysteries of Bobby Fischer. 69 instructive chess games by the 11th world champion. Move by move
    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 $
  • 1000 tasks and examples for junior chess players
    1000 tasks and examples for junior chess players
    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 $
  • Learn to play the Queen
    Learn to play the Queen
    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 $
  • Tactical Mastery of a Chess Player. Volume Two. Fundamentals of Calculation Techniques
    Tactical Mastery of a Chess Player. Volume Two. Fundamentals of Calculation Techniques
    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 $
  • Old Indian protection. Repertoire for black
    Old Indian protection. Repertoire for black
    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 $
  • GIFT FOR A CHESS PLAYER
    GIFT FOR A CHESS PLAYER "Marty the Dragon Teaches How to Play Chess" set.
    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:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
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Modern chess periodicals

  • 64 - 1978 Chess Review
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  • 64 - Chess Review for 1979
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  • Chess newsletter for 1968
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  • 64 - Chess Review for 1974
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    48.37 $

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  • Chess in the USSR in 1987
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    47.68 $

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    annual kit. 12 rooms. Head ed. Yu. Averbakh If available in hardcover, additional payment of 400 rubles. per set

  • Chess in the USSR in 1989
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    annual kit. 12 rooms. Head ed. Yu. Averbakh If available in hardcover, additional payment of 400 rubles. per set

  • Yearbook 70
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    NIC Forum Readers from all over the world join in discussions of previous surveys. Both (grand) masters and club players shed their light on new discovery and search together for the truth. Sosonko & Corner The game Smeets-Pavasovic from the Grandmaster C Group of the 2004 CORUS Chess Tournament brought Sosonko back to his childhood days in Leningrad. The teachers at the Pioneer Palace would have never been approved of the moves these young grandmasters were playing: g2-g4 for White and especially Bf8-d6, putting the bishop in front of the queen & s pawn. Sosonko calls it Fidel & amp; Attack. Read why! Book Review The publication of the third edition of John Watson & s classic "Play the French" and a trilogy on the same opening by Lev Psakhis, whose books are always worth a detour, are an excellent starting point for . And Sakaev & s Queen & amp; Gambit Accepted monograph is the ideal finale. According to Flear it is an ideal practical book for those who want to learn about this opening. Quality comes at a price! 33 NIC Surveys Yearbook 70 Sicilian: Najdorf Variation 6.Bg5, by Van der Tak Sicilian: Najdorf Variation 6.Bg5, by Karolyi Sicilian: Najdorf Variation 6.Bc4, by Golubev Sicilian: Velimirovic Attack 8.Qe2, by Bosch Sicilian: Alapin Variation 2.c3 e6, by Tzermiadianos Pirc: Austrian Attack 4.f4, by Van der Weide King's Fianchetto: 3.Nf3, by Fogarasi French: Steinitz Variation 4.e5, by Fogarasi French: MacCutcheon Variation 4 ... Bb4, by Glek French: Winawer Variation 7.Qg4 0-0, by Almasi Caro-Kann: Advance Variation 4.Be3, by Bosch Scandinavian: Gubnitsky-Pytel Variation 3 ... Qd6, by Karolyi Ruy Lopez: Neo-Steinitz Variation 5 ... Bg4, by Van der Tak Ruy Lopez: Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation 6 ... Bc5, by Inarkiev Ruy Lopez: Anti-Marshall Variation 8.h3, by Lukacs / Hazai Italian: Evans Gambit 4.b4, by De Zeeuw Scotch: Steinitz Variation 4 .... Qh4, by Pliester Two Knights: Traxler Gambit 5.Nf7, by Pastore / Montcaubeig / Da Costa jr English Defense: 1 ... e6 and 2 ... b6, by Van der Stricht Budapest Gambit: Fajarowicz Gambit 3 ... Ne4, by Gutman Queen's Gambit Declined: Blackburne Variation 5.Bf4, by Ilic Slav: Exchange Variation 6 ... a6, by Langeweg Slav: Botvinnik Variation 12 ... Qc7, by Shabalov Queen's Gambit Accepted: Two Knights Variation 4 ... c5, by Karolyi Catalan: Open Variation 6 ... dc4, by Vladimirov Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein Variation 8 ... Ba5, by Lukacs / Hazai Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation 4.Qc2, by Stohl Queen's Indian: Nimzowitsch Variation 5.Qa4, by Timoshenko King's Indian: Fianchetto Variation 8.Qd3, by Lukacs / Hazai Dutch: Leningrad Variation 7 ... Nc6, by Jensen English: Symmetrical Variation 4.e4, by Vilela English: Anti-Grönfeld Variation 4.Qa4, by Fogarasi Rйti: A White Benoni 8 ... d4, by Panczyk / Ilczuk

  • Yearbook 71
    book

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    NIC Forum Readers from all over the world join in discussions of previous surveys. Both (grand) masters and club players shed their light on new discovery and search together for the truth. With contributions by John Watson, Jacob Aagaard, and many others. Sosonko & Corner Yasser Seirawan believes 1.e4 is "obviously the most aggressive move", but Evgeny Sveshnikov takes it a step further. He is a man of strong opinions and labels 1.e4 as "the strongest young sisters" Garry Kasparov classified all openings after 1.e4 and explains why Sveshnikov stopped playing the Sveshnikov Variation In reply to a fashionable way to circumvent his latest love (4 ... e5!) Sveshnikov has developed a new gambit. Book Review The word "repertoire" is used universally, but not always explained. So for that matter is the term "World Champion", but that & amp; s another story. In his column Glenn Flear reviews Khalifman & s two books on the repertoire of Vishy Anand (1.e4) and gives it "thumbs up". He asked a man to have a look at them and give his opinion. His reaction: "I don & amp; t buy chess books any more, but I & ll make an exception for these two! Plus Konstantin Sakaev & s book on How to Get the Edge Against the Gruenfeld. 33 NIC Surveys Yearbook 71 Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 6.Bg5, by Van der Tak Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 6.Be3 e5, by Lukacs / Hazai Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 9.Bc4, by Golubev / Aagaard Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 9.Bc4, by Anka Sicilian Defense: Sveshnikov Variation 10 ... f5, by Nikitin Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation 6.Be3, 7.Qd2, by Fogarasi Sicilian Defense: Paulsen Variation 5.Nc3 b5 6.Bd3, by Van der Wiel Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack 4.f4, by Tzermiadianos French Defense: Exchange Variation 4.Nf3 Bd6, by Boersma French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation 4 ... Bb4, by Glek French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation 4 ... Bb4, by Cebalo French Defense: Winawer Variation 7.Qg4 0-0, by I.Almasi Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 4 ... Bf5, by Lukacs / Hazai Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 4 ... Bf5, by Greenfeld Petroff Defense: Jaenisch Variation 6 ... Be7, by Karolyi Ruy Lopez: New Arkhangelsk Variation 6 ... Bc5, by Lukacs / Hazai Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 4.d3, by Tiviakov Philidor Defense: Antoshin Variation 5 ... Be7, by Fogarasi Albin Counter-Gambit: 5 ... Nge7, by Raetsky / Chetverik Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation 3 ... Be7, by Boersma Slav Defense: Krause Variation 6.Ne5, by Rogozenko Slav Defense: Meran Variation 6.Qc2, by Karolyi Tarrasch Defense: Rubinstein Variation 6.g3, by Bosch Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein Variation 4.e3, by Bosch Queen's Indian Defense: Miles Variation 4.Bf4, by Gavrilov Grünfeld Indian Defense: Anti-Grönfeld 4.Bf4, by Rytshagov King's Indian Defense: Classical Variation 7 ... Qe8, by Greenfeld King's Indian Defense: Gligoric Variation 7.Be3, by Van der Weide Volga Gambit: Dlugy Variation 5.f3, by Tay Queen's Pawn Opening: Trompowsky Variation 2.Bg5 c5, by Nijboer English Opening: Reversed Sicilian 2 ... c6, by Raetsky / Chetverik English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 4 ... d5, by Marin Rйti Opening: Markowski Variation 4.Qa4, by Dautov

  • Yearbook 72
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    NIC Forum Readers from all over the world join in discussions of previous surveys. Both (grand) masters and club players shed their light on new discovery and search together for the truth. With contributions by José Vilela, Bogdan Lalic, and many others. Sosonko & Corner In several of his previous columns editor-in-chief Genna Sosonko has turned his attention to the move g2-g4, which gets ever more popular in many different opening systems. Now he wants to do the same "One Final Time". Meet the faces of Hein Donner, Alexey Shirov and David Bronstein, all members of the illustrious g2-g4 club. Book Review Reviewing The Jackal Attack, a private publication by Adrian Skelton, Glenn Flear. His conclusion about the book: fun variations but skimpy contents. The difference with the other two books under review could not be much bigger. The Two Knights Defense by Jan Pinski and The Catalan by Alex Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik are both serious monographs, be it on totally different openings. The former is highly tactical, the latter is more with a strategic flavor. 35 NIC Surveys Yearbook 72 Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 9.Bc4, by Golubev / Aagaard Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 9.Bc4, by Anka Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 5.c4, by Tiviakov Sicilian Defense: Hyper-Accelerated Dragon 2 ... g6, by Van der Tak Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation 2 ... Nf6, by Van der Weide Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack 4.f4, by Tzermiadianos French Defense: Advance Variation 3.e5, by Matamoros French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation 4 ... Bb4, by Glek French Defense: Tarrasch Variation 4 ... Ne4, by Karolyi Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 4 ... Bf5, by Da Costa Junior Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 4 ... Bf5, by Dautov Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation 4 ... g6, by Panczyk / Ilczuk Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation 4.Bc6, by Glek Ruy Lopez: Anti-Marshall Variation 8.h3, by Lukacs / Hazai Two Knights Defense: Max Lange Attack 9 ... g6, by Van der Tak King & amp; Gambit: Classical Variation 3 ... g5, by Jensen Various Openings: Benoni Hybrid Ne7, by Vilela Queen & amp; Gambit Declined: Tartakower Variation 7 ... b6, by Langeweg Queen & amp; Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation 3 ... Be7, by Boersma Slav Defense: Chameleon Variation 5.c5, by Lukacs / Hazai Slav Defense: Marshall Gambit 4.e4, by Van der Tak Tarrasch Defense: Rubinstein Variation 6.g3, by Wiersma Catalan Opening: Bogo-Indian Variation 4 ... Bb4, by Greenfeld Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation 4.Qc2, by Lukacs / Hazai Nimzo-Indian Defense: Vienna Variation 6.Qa4, by Rogozenko Grünfeld Indian Defense: Exchange Variation 7.Bc4, by Panczyk / Ilczuk Grünfeld Indian Defense: Exchange Variation 6.Qb3, by Pelletier / Bauer King & s Indian Defense: Classical Variation 7 ... Qe8, by Greenfeld King & s Indian Defense: Classical Variation 6 ... Nc6, by Gavrilov Volga Gambit: Declined 4.Nf3, by Fogarasi Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation 7 ... Qe8, by Van der Stricht Dutch Defense: Bogoljobow & amp; s 2.Bg5, by Pliester English Opening: Reversed Dragon Nb1-d2, by Stohl English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 5.a3, by Dautov Rйti Opening: Double Fianchetto, by Fogarasi

  • Yearbook 73
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    NIC Forum Readers from all over the world join in discussions of previous surveys. Both (grand) masters and club players shed their light on new discovery and search together for the truth. With contributions by Alon Greenfeld, Baadur Jobava, and many others. Sosonko & Corner This column is an hommage to Oleg Mikhailovich Romanishin. Sacrificing a pawn in the opening to get active play has always been a hallmark of his style. Sosonko depicts the Ukranian genius as one of the leading lights in modern chess research. Of late the results of the 52-year-old Romanishin may have been relatively modest, but this riveting and the original grandmaster was able to bring down even the strongest opponent, as Vasily Ivanchuk found out to his detriment at the 2004 Ukrainian championship. Book Review Due to the overflow of information these days, the authors of opening books have to make dictinct choices and draw the line somewhere. Glenn Flear had a look at monographs by Nigel Davies and the Polish duo Panczyk & amp; Ilczuk. Guest-author Sergey Tiviakov, three last publications on the Sicilian Najdorf Variation, revealing on the way that he has not read.   34 NIC Surveys Yearbook 73 Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, by Boersma Sicilian Defense: Sozin Variation, by Golubev Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, by Karolyi Sicilian Defense: Basman-Sale Variation, by Sale Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation, by Van der Weide Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, by Rogozenko Sicilian Defense: Bezgodov Variation, by Bezgodov Pirc Defense: The 150 Attack, by Marin French Defense: Winawer Variation, by Van der Tak Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, by Fogarasi Caro-Kann Defense: Smyslov Variation, by Galkin Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, by Llanos / Soppe Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, by Panczyk / Ilczuk Ruy Lopez: Jaenisch Variation, by Van der Tak Ruy Lopez: Anti-Marshall Variation, by Lukacs / Hazai Ruy Lopez: Marshall Attack, by Naiditsch Ruy Lopez: Open Variation, by Timoshenko Italian Opening: Evans Gambit, by De Zeeuw Two Knights Defense: Bogoljubow Variation, by Van der Tak Budapest Gambit, by Pliester Slav: 3.Nf3 dc4, by Nikitin Slav: Chameleon Variation, by Lukacs / Hazai Slav: Alapin Variation, by Karolyi Catalan: Bogo-Indian Variation, by Greenfeld Catalan: Accepted - 4 ... dc4, by Anka Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, by Tiviakov Grünfeld Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, by Karolyi Grünfeld Indian Defense: Exchange Variation, by Pelletier / Bauer King's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, by Morgado King's Indian Defense: Anti-Anti-Grundfeld, by Lukacs / Hazai Benoni: Fianchetto Variation, by Kapengut Volga Gambit Declined, by Fogarasi Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, by Van der Stricht English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld Line, by Marin Related products

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