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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.  

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  • 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.

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  • 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:
    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

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  • Author:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. 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 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
  • 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 $
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    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 Igor Stohl, Geert van der Stricht, Piet Peelen, Andreas Brenke, Jose Luis Vilela and many others. Sosonko & Corner He who has not tasted the steel of a sacrifice on f7 or f2, has not tasted chess. Genna Sosonko presents in his Corner new upsets, but shows that there are other weaknesses too, and not only in a game of Chess960! Featuring fresh and old stories, from youngsters Carlsen and Radjabov, to mysterious names like Khalilbeili and Rubel ... Book Reviews Several publishers are completing coverage of all French variations as we speak. Glenn Flear compares them in his Reviews. But first he takes a good look at Konstantin Sakaev's new book on the 7.Bc4 Grünfeld and Konikowski / Soszynski's monograph on the KI Four Pawns Attack. Flear's amazement about Chess Stars's decision to come up with a revamped version of Sakaev's first Grünfeld tome of just 2 years ago, chess theory these days if you want to get down to the nitty-gritty. ' The Four Pawns Attack is an occasional choice of Fear himself against the King's Indian. Konikowski / Soszynski's new book covers mainly 6 ... c5 lines. The authors' analysis level does not match that of a Sakaev, but as an insightful reference book. The comparison of Sam Collins's 'the French advance' with Steffen Pedersen's 'French: Advance and Other Lines' reveals some interesting insights. Pedersen's 'Tarrasch Variation' also gets a look-over and is laid out side-by-side with Psakhis's legendary 'French Defense 3.Nd2'. Just read this review and you will have a good hunch which 'French Collection' should be yours to get. 32 NIC Surveys Yearbook 80 Sicilian Defense Najdorf Variation 6.Bc4 Vladimirov Sicilian Defense Najdorf Variation 6.Be3 e5 Olthof Sicilian Defense Najdorf Variation 6.Be3 e6 Stohl Sicilian Defense Scheveningen Variation 6.Be2 Olthof Sicilian Defense Richter-Rauzer Variation 6.Bg5 Rytshagov Sicilian Defense Grivas Variation 4 ... Qb6 Grivas Sicilian Defense Sveshnikov Variation 11.Bd3 Galkin Sicilian Defense Alapin Variation 2 ... d5 Sveshnikov Pirc Defense Austrian Attack 6..Na6 Marin / Stoica Pirc Defense Classical Main Line 6 ... a6 Marin / Stoica French Defense Burn Variation 4.Bg5 I. Almasi Caro-Kann Defense Panov Variation 7 ... ed5 L.B. Hansen Petroff Defense Marshall Variation 6 ... Bd6 Skatchkov Petroff Defense Jaenisch Variation 6 ... Be7 Fogarasi Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense 9 ... Ne7 Z. Almasi Ruy Lopez Anti-Marshall Variation 8.a3 Greenfeld Various Openings Budapest Gambit 3 ... Ng4 4.Bf4 Moskalenko Queen's Gambit Declined Cambridge Springs Variation 6 ... Qa5 Van der Stricht Slav Defense Chameleon Variation 5.c5 A. Kuzmin Slav Defense Alatortsev Variation 5 ... e6 Yusupov Queen's Gambit Accepted Two Knights Variation 4 ... c5 Sulava Catalan Opening Accepted 4 ... dc4 Anka Nimzo-Indian Defense Classical Variation 4.Qc2 0-0 5.a3 Lukacs / Hazai Nimzo-Indian Defense Vienna Variation 7.e5 Scherbakov Queen & s Indian Defense Petrosian Variation 4.a3 Gavrilov Grünfeld Indian Defense Makogonov Variation 6.b4 Panczyk / Ilczuk Grünfeld Indian Defense Prins Variation 7 ... Na6 Van der Tak King's Indian Defense Gligoric Variation 7.Be3 Mikhalevski King & s Indian Defense Defense Sdmisch Variation 5.f3 Kapengut King's Indian Defense Fianchetto Variation 3.g3 Stohl Old Indian Defense Benoni Wall 3 ... e5 Giddins English Opening Keres Variation 3 ... c6 Langeweg

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    CHESS OPENING IDEAS - NOVELTIES - BOOK REVIEWS - THEORY - DISCUSSIONS - GAMBITS Yearbook 81 contains the latest news in chess openings. It brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess theory. Forum: Letters & amp; discussions on the Sicilian Najdorf, the Marshall Variation of the Petroff, the Benoni, the Budapester Gambit, the King's Gambit, the Scheveningen, 4.a6 in the Slav, the Nimzowitsch Variation of the Sicilian, and the Exchange variation of the Grinfeld. Book Reviews: Opening books by Sveshnikov, Watson & amp; Schiller, Alburt & amp; Dzindzichashvili and Karpov. Sosonko's Corner: how a small advantage in the Scotch can be enough. 34 Surveys Sicilian Defense Najdorf Variation 6.g3 A. Kuzmin Sicilian Defense Rossolimo Variation 3.Bb5 Fogarasi Sicilian Defense Anti-Sveshnikov 3.Nc3 e5 Skatchkov Sicilian Defense Alapin Variation 2 ... d5 Sveshnikov Pirc Defense Austrian Attack 6 ... Na6 Marin / Stoica King's Fianchetto 3.c4 Line Rogozenk King's Fianchetto 3.Nf3 Line Grivas French Defense Closed Variation 4 ... b6 Pert French Defense Winawer Variation 7 ... 0-0 I. Almasi Caro-Kann Defense Advanced Variation 4.Be3 Boersma Scandinavian Defense Main Line 3 ... Qd6 Tzermiadianos Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense 7 ... Ne4 Matamoros Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense 7 ... Nf5 I. Almasi / Z. Almasi Ruy Lopez Marshall Attack 8 ... d5 Van der Tak Italian Game Two Knights Defense 4.d3 Tiviakov Four Knights Opening Rubinstein Variation 4 ... Nd4 Panczyk / Ilczuk King's Gambit Early Deviations, various Karolyi King's Gambit Early Deviations 2 ... Bc5 De Zeeuw Nimzowitsch Opening Dodo Variation 3 ... Bg4 Van der Wiel Various Openings Schlenker Gambit 1.Nc3 g6 2.h4 Herbold Various Openings Budapest Gambit 3 ... Ng4 Moskalenko Slav Defense Chameleon Variation 5.c5 A. Kuzmin Slav Defense Krause Variation 6.Ne5 Olthof Catalan Opening Accepted Variation 5 ... Bb4 Anka Nimzo-Indian Defense Classical Variation 4 ... d5 Vladimirov Nimzo-Indian Defense Classical Variation 4 ... 0-0 Lukacs / Hazai Queen's Indian Defense Classical Variation 4 ... Bb7 Langeweg Grünfeld Indian Defense Fianchetto Variation 5 ... c6, 6 ... d5 Galkin King's Indian Defense Gligoric Variation 7.Be3 Mikhalevski King's Indian Defense Averbakh Variation 5.Be2, 6.Bg5 Inarkiev King & s Indian Defense Sdmisch Variation 5.f3 Kapengut Queen's Pawn Opening Colle System 3 ... b6 Sulava English Opening Reversed Dragon 3.g3 Lukacs / Hazai English Opening Symmetrical Variation ... g6 Grivas

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    FIDE albums summed up for the corresponding period, publishing the best works (very strict selection); by the number of compositions published in them international titles are appropriated.

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