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  • Author:
    Zhuravlev

    This tutorial is addressed to those who want to learn to play chess on their own and improve further. The lesson-based method of presentation, as well as numerous exercises, contribute to the consistent assimilation of the rules and laws that form the basis of the chess game. The book contains extensive educational material, which is presented to the reader in accordance with modern pedagogical principles. The purpose of this manual is to train chess players of the III category (rating up to 1800). The textbook can also be used for classes in groups - it covers the material of existing programs of the first year of study in children's and youth chess schools.

    23.33 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • Author:
    Bologan

    «The idea of continuing the autobiographical book “Steps” has been in the air almost since the moment it was written. Despite the bullet point at the end of the book in the form of a victory over Magnus Carlsen, my chess career continued for another full 14 years, and the subsequent stormy socio-political career is only gaining momentum.” (V. Bologan).  The book contains 75 games commented in detail and a number of fragments. A frank story about the life and professional path, about cooperation with the leading grandmasters and coaches of the world (among them - A. Karpov, G. Kasparov, Yu. Polgar, Zhu Chen, R. Ponomarev, A. Shirov, A. Morozevich, A. Onischuk, A. Ryazantsev, E. Inarkiev, M. Al-Mudakhka, M. Dvoretsky, M. Podgaets, V. Chebanenko, Z. Lanka and others), about political activities in the Parliament of Moldova and about work in FIDE are complemented by numerous photographs.   For a wide range of chess lovers.

    36.67 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Eive

    The corpus of this textbook includes two significant works by the world chess champion, scientist and prominent teacher Max Euwe — "Self‑help chess game", created in collaboration with G. Den-Hertog, and "Chess Lessons". The first work is designed for beginners, the second for more experienced chess players. The book is a real chess tutorial in the true sense of the word. This is expressed not only in the appropriate distribution of the material and the method of presentation, designed to awaken the initiative of the student, but also in numerous practical exercises offered to the reader after explaining each new concept or technique.The textbook primarily attracts the methodology of presentation of the material, the principles of which will be useful for coaches and teachers of chess sections and circles. For a wide range of chess fans.

    25.00 $
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    The goal of our book is to help a 5-7 year old kid learn the basics of chess debuts. The author of this textbook has been teaching children the basics and wisdom of a chess game for more than 20 years. With the help of fun lessons in a fabulous forest school, your little one will make the first steps to the glory of the great grandmasters along with Belochka-Umelochka, Lisichkoy, the Forty-Belobokoy and other characters.

  • book

    A collection of short parts, played with closed debuts. Recommendations for playing the game are given, typical mistakes are noted.

  • book

    20.15 $

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    Dynamics is one of the most important elements of a chess game. Having deeply penetrated into the dynamic features of the situation appearing on the board, you will learn to develop the initiative, as well as to predict the nature of the change in attitude. With these skills, you can significantly increase your chess strength. The author - a former Odessa, and now an Austrian grandmaster, coach and writer - tells in detail on the pages of this book about his vision of the dynamics and its place in a chess game. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    The essays on chess pedagogy are intended for those who want to get acquainted with the problems of the pedagogical process of developing the intellect of a child through chess. The essay included articles, lecture materials, methodological letters, drafts, manuals, abstracts at scientific conferences. The monograph consists of three sections, each with two chapters.

  • book

    66.67 $

    RUB

    An active practice chess player does not have enough time to study the endgame in depth, but every qualified chess player should know a certain set of positions. This problem is the answer of this book. It can be divided into two parts. The first, the theoretical, deals with simple endings in which the final estimate, methods for achieving a win or a draw are already known. In the second part of the book, the reader will learn the methods for implementing the advantage in the endgame, the basic techniques.

  • book

    35.59 $

    RUB

    In five volumes. In this capital work, two types of endings are explored - elephant and horse. The material is systematized, ranging from the simplest positions to complex endings. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a guide when analyzing deferred games. When creating the "Chess endings" the emphasis was not on collecting and testing theoretical positions, practical endings and studies. The main task was a systematic study of the main types of endings, for which in many cases it was necessary to conduct large independent analyzes and to identify important theoretical positions in order to eliminate “white spots” in theory and give the necessary practical recommendations. Designed for highly skilled chess players.

  • book

    20.94 $

    RUB

    In five volumes. In this capital work, the endings are investigated, where the bishop against the knight or the rook struggles against the light piece. Depending on the number and location of the pawns involved in the fight, the material of the book includes both elementary training positions and complex endings, sketches. This book consists of two parts. The first deals with the endgame bishop against the knight, the second with the rook versus the light piece. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a guide when analyzing deferred games. Designed for highly skilled chess players.

  • book

    18.66 $

    RUB

    In five volumes. In this capital work, various kinds of queen endings are explored. Depending on the number and location of the pawns participating in the struggle, the material of the book includes both the simplest educational positions and complex endings, studies. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a reference when analyzing pending games and playing games by correspondence. The book offered to the reader is the third in the series “Chess Ends”. In general, this study covers the following types of endings: pawn, knight, elephant, bishop versus knight, rook versus easy piece, rook, queens, queen versus rook, queen versus easy piece. The book is intended for qualified chess players from the second category and higher. Reduced specimens are available - slightly soaked with water. Price - 150 r.

  • book

    15.89 $

    RUB

    In five volumes. This major work explores various types of pawn endings. Depending on the number and location of the pawns participating in the struggle, the material of the book includes both the simplest educational positions and complex endings, studies. The book offered to the reader is the fourth in the series “Chess Ends”. In general, this basic study covers all the main types of endgame: pawn, knight, elephant, bishop versus knight, rook versus light pieces, rook and queens. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a reference when analyzing pending games and playing games by correspondence. In general, the book is intended for qualified chess players from the second category and higher.

  • book

    37.24 $

    RUB

    In five volumes. In this capital work, which includes over 800 positions, various types of rook endings are studied. Depending on the number and location of the pawns participating in the struggle, the material of the book includes both the simplest educational positions and complex endings, studies. In the series “Chess Ends” this book is the fifth. In general, this basic study covers all the main types of endgame: pawn, knight, elephant, bishop versus knight, rook versus light pieces, rook and queens. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a reference when analyzing pending games and playing games by correspondence. In general, the book is intended for qualified chess players from the second category and higher.