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  • 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:
    Tal

    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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Ezhov

    Grandmaster Carlos Torre – like a chess comet; his genius flashed dazzlingly and quickly went out in the chess firmament! He – the author of the most famous “mill” in the history of chess, the 2nd world champion Emanuel Lasker fell into its merciless millstones. The authors spoke about the life and work of the Mexican genius (the book contains 25 commentated games by K. Torre). Torre’s book “How a Chess Player is Formed” is presented, an essay by international master Yaroslav Prizant about Torre’s attack in modern practice. In the section "Play like Torre" – 36 instructive examples from his practice to solve. Finally, there is an interview with Carlos Torre, conducted by Gabriel Velasco in 1977. Working with the book will give readers not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also help improve their skills.

    18.33 $
  • 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 $
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  • book

    9.67 $

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    The law of chess: "A bad plan is better than a game without a plan." And a plan is a strategy. The ICCF grandmaster’s book, N. Kalinichenko, the author of many publications on chess theory, introduces the reader to the basics of chess strategy. The book discusses the basic ideas of attack, defense, the struggle for the initiative. Knowledge of these fundamentals like the thread of Ariadne will lead the reader out of the maze of the most difficult chess patterns.  For a wide range of readers.

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    13.82 $

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    The author selected and presented in the book an extensive literary and chess material from a personal collection that has been collected for many years. The book is the first edition of the original workshop, in which, unlike other chess books, fragments of literary works in which there is a chess theme are organically combined, and a large number of specially prepared tasks for the training. It is addressed to a wide circle of readers who want to learn how to play chess and achieve the level of skill of a first-class chess player. The book will benefit the parents of young chess players and chess coaches. Of particular interest is for those readers who, along with chess, are fond of fiction.

  • book

    22.80 $

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    In the book of mathematician, chess player and writer Eugene Geek describes the various links between chess and mathematics. Many types of chess-math problems and puzzles are considered: about cutting and covering the board, about routes, arrangements and rearrangements of figures. Mathematical records are given, the geometric properties of the board are investigated. Here you will find descriptions of logical and entertaining games on unusual boards, with unusual rules and figures, as well as a discussion of such aspects as tournament mathematics, calculating ratings, computer achievements in a chess game and analyzing endings.

  • book

    8.99 $

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    Karpov, Kasparov, Ponomarev - personalities known today to the whole world. Already in their youth, these chess players won victories over the venerable grandmasters, won various tournaments. Who gives high hopes today, who tomorrow will dictate fashion in the chess world? About this, about the first victories, about innovations in chess and about many other things the book tells ...

  • book

    6.91 $

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    The original textbook for beginners and cultivators.

  • book

    6.91 $

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    The work of the famous chess master and writer is a compact textbook that introduces the reader to the basic terms and concepts of the chess game and allows you to master its basic elements in a short time. The book is written in a simple fascinating form: 36 entertaining lessons with tasks, analyzes, tips, answers and comments, with 150 diagrams and illustrations contribute to the rapid absorption of the material.

  • book

    10.37 $

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    The book contains 100 examples for an independent solution in the style of Keres, a brief biography of an outstanding chess player, as well as a statistical list of the best performances of an athlete.

  • book

    17.27 $

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    The name of the chess writer, theorist and historian Yakov Isayevich Neishtadt (1923) is widely known in the chess world. His books have been translated into many languages, and such works as Chess to Steinitz, First World Champion, Uncrowned Champions, Siegbert Tarrasch have long become classics. His educational books are also very popular: "250 traps and combinations", "In the wake of debut catastrophes", "Chess Workshop". Along with these bestsellers and the book that you hold in your hands. The queen's victims sparkle with a multitude of faces, each of them is unique in its own way and ... typical. The panorama of the brilliant combinations presented by the author can be judged by the title of the chapters: "The target of the victim", "In the opening, middle game, endgame", "To the queen in the bargain", "Path to the target. Ideas of combinations", "Search guidelines", " Case or pattern? "," Calculation and evaluation. " Separate chapters are devoted to positional sacrifices, rescuing the party with the help of a stalemate, as well as the classic heritage.

  • book

    10.37 $

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    Allowance for beginners (children and adults) and experienced players. The book covers debut, middlegame, as well as methods of teaching chess. At the end of each chapter is a workshop for independent work. The latest achievements of the outstanding masters of our time - Kasparov, Kramnik, Khalifman, Kasymzhanov, Anand, Ponomarev, Polgar, Leko are presented. The evolution of chess thought during the XIX-XXI centuries is shown, historical references about the masters of the past and the present, creative portraits of prominent modern chess players are given.

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    15.00 $

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    Stories about combinations, compositions, as well as people who created them.

  • book

    25.00 $

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    This book contains workshops on the middlegame (strategy and calculation) and the endgame. 744 training positions are given in almost all the most important sections of the middle of the game and endings. It is recommended to first try to find a solution to the problem. This can help thematic index and tips. They will indicate the right direction of the search. It is important not only to propose a move, but to understand (express for yourself!) The plan, plan, way of playing of both sides. This way you train the search for a move (your chess IQ). A study of the whole example as a whole will increase the understanding of the position, and therefore the game. If you seriously approach such an extensive (744 examples) educational material, you will certainly increase the strength of the game. Enrich your knowledge, improve them - this is your future potential in a chess game for many years! As time passes, go back to what has been covered - this will only strengthen your knowledge and move you forward. The book is intended for chess lovers, dischargers and coaches.

  • book

    20.72 $

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    In an accessible and entertaining form, the book sets out the basic rules of the game of chess; it tells how the pieces go, what check and checkmate is, how and why it is necessary to record a chess game and much more; The ways of matting a lonely king with two rooks, a queen, a rook, and light pieces are considered in detail. After a detailed description of each topic, the lesson gives tasks for independent work. The third section of the book is fully devoted to the exercises on the subject “Mate in 1 move”. This ensures control and consolidation of the knowledge gained. The textbook is equipped with a large number of diagrams, contains funny verse couplets and fabulous parables on a chess theme? The book will help you quickly learn how to play chess. Designed for young chess players, but may be useful for adults. According to this textbook, teachers, coaches or parents, even with minimal chess preparation, will be able to teach children the basics of a wise game.