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  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1553.60 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
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    (in German.). Beautifully published!

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    86.36 $

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    37.24 $

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    Coated paper, color printing, great gift! Grigori Kaygorodov, a doctor and poet from Uray, is sure that learning to play chess is not as difficult as it seems, & ndash; a little harder than learning to read. And he published a book in verse titled "The Alphabet of Chess". Since the circulation is not large (only one and a half thousand copies) the book can only be found in Uray & ndash; in bookstores or in kindergartens, where kids gradually learn to play chess. After all, each figure is described in simple verses with simple rhymes. It is much easier for babies to memorize information submitted in this way. In addition to the poems themselves, there are simple and vivid illustrations in the book & ndash; pictures and diagrams. As the author himself says, all this has been done to ensure that modern children stop paying so much attention and time to computers, and become more engaged in things that are useful for themselves. After all, chess improves memory, develops logical thinking, and also contributes to greater dedication and perseverance. In addition to the book, Kaygorodov created the & laquo; nursery & raquo; chess & ndash; incomplete set without queenside. His desire to develop the chess elite of Russia has already been noticed by Moscow grandmasters and chess coaches. Although it will be possible to judge the effectiveness of the textbook only in a few years.

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    20.72 $

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    "Шахматная азбука" на немецком языке. Полноцветная.

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    (in Kazakh. .. ..) Primer.

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    18.75 $

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    This book presents rare and interesting opening options (for black), which are designed to quickly prepare you for a game or competition. You can also get acquainted with traps, theoretical novelties and original analyzes of the current grandmaster. Here you will find positions for solutions that will help improve your tactical training. Designed for a wide range of readers who are keen on chess.

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    The study guide introduces some variants of Sicilian defense, strategic and tactical ideas characteristic of this debut.

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    12.41 $

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    The book is written on the basis of lectures read by the author at the sessions of the All-Russian chess school of grandmasters and is intended for the training of highly skilled chess players.

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    22.76 $

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    Vice-champion of the world of 2012 continues his story, started in the bestseller & laquo; Accepting positional decisions in chess & raquo; (& laquo; Book of the year & raquo; according to the English Chess Federation). In detail explaining the course of the fight in some of his best games, Boris Gelfand gives the reader a unique opportunity to look at the board with the eyes of an extra-class grandmaster. The new book deals with such topics as tactics at the highest level, the nature of tactical mistakes at the highest level, compensation for the material, time factor, dynamic defense, and a number of others. Dynamics & ndash; it's not quite the same as calculation and tactics, just like a chair & ndash; it's not just wood and nails. But imagine a chair without wood raw materials, and before your eyes, there will probably be a void on the floor of your room. This book & ndash; about dynamic thinking, but in an indirect way it also deals with calculation and tactics. I hope that this division will not confuse anyone. ... As in the first book, my goal was not to make a complete guide to dynamic chess, but to give an idea of ​​some of the dynamic plots from my games and discuss them in detail. In order to play chess well, many good decisions must be made, and this series is interpreted by this series and this book & raquo; (B. Gelfand).

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    The author of the book introduces a child of 5-7 years into the world of chess, tells about the history of their occurrence, introduces the basics of the chess game, which develops attention, memory, visual-figurative thinking. The entertaining form of presenting the material, its accessibility, colorful illustrations will help preschoolers to master the skills of a challenging, but interesting game. For sharing parents with children.

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    You are holding in your hands a problem book compiled according to the games of Alexander Alekhine, one of the greatest chess players in history and a genius of chess combination. Here are some of the most interesting positions from the games of the famous chess player. The task is to find a solution in situations that Alekhine himself encountered during the game. The solution will be of interest not only to beginners, but also to high-level chess players, for whom tasks of increased complexity are marked. In the book, the positions are systematized by topic: attracting and distracting, catching a piece, blocking, destroying the defense - so coaches and students on their own can use them as educational material. Having solved all the positions, you will significantly increase the strength of your game and achieve new tournament victories. The book was compiled by Vsevolod Kostrov, a famous chess coach and author of over 100 books on chess. Studying according to his textbooks and problem books, many students easily master the science of chess and turn into strong chess players!