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  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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

    30.00 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
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    This “Reshebnik” is a collection of fascinating positions from practical games in which it is necessary to find the strongest continuation. As the name suggests, these positions are taken from the parties with the participation of grandmasters. You have to break your head over 256 examples. Following the diagrams (they are grouped in four) are solutions, but do not rush to look at the answers! Check your level. For each solved example you will be credited with a certain amount of points, and after working through the whole book you will receive a final result corresponding to your qualification. Perhaps, when solving examples, you will be able not only to admire the beauty of the grandmasters' plans, but also to find your own weak points ... Decide on health! Larger format (170x235 mm). Table of Contents excerpt

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    In the book of the international grandmaster, the trainer of higher qualification, the candidate of pedagogical sciences I. Mikhailova, the most important direction of the development of strategic skill is studied - the method of “thinking by schemes”. This method was used with great success by world chess champions. About 500 examples from their practice were analyzed, positions for independent work were presented, and practical recommendations were given. The book will certainly help those who want to improve in the practical game, and in coaching.

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    International Grandmaster Chess Tournament in Bugojno 1984 & nbsp; In Serbian & nbsp; & nbsp; language.

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    33.11 $

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    The ninth volume consists of two chapters. This is the Chess Workshop-3, as well as the Workshop on Etudes-1. Both workshops consist of three cycles A, B and C. It is interesting that before giving answers, the author offers two clues, which undoubtedly increases the usefulness of the solution, contributing to the fact that even complex tasks become more accessible to middle-chess players. It is designed for chess players of high qualification, up to grandmasters.

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    In the first book, the author-trainer of the highest category considers the issues of pedagogy and psycho-pedagogy of chess. The teaching methodology for primary school students is described in detail. 900 training positions by difficulty levels are given. & Nbsp; The book is intended for chess lovers, coaches, young chess players and their parents. Circulation 1000 copies.

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    8.03 $

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    The "C" book is the continuation of the series of remakes. The tasks in it will be more complicated than in the previous ones. In the first part of the book, the mate will have to be put in 2 turns. And you will learn how to bring the matting figures and push the enemy king onto the pitching field. The second part of the book is devoted to heavy figures. They are best suited to pick up the king on an empty board. You will get acquainted with all the techniques that are used in the finals of rook and queen endings. We understood the king. And it's time to take up the destruction of enemy figures. From whom do we begin? Of course, with the queen! He is the strongest - so we'll start with him. In the third part of the book you are waiting for tasks to surround and capture the all-powerful figure. The book is intended for chess players 3-4 categories

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    Convolutes - three books in one binding - issue 1 1926, issue 2 & nbsp; 1927, Issue 3, 1928. & nbsp;

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    & nbsp; A book from the series & quot; Workshop on Chess Tactics & quot; is offered to the reader’s attention. The book contains both positions that happened in real games, as well as training positions on various aspects of the topic & quot; Distraction & quot ;: distraction on the mat, distraction with a double blow, etc. At the end of each section are solutions. The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification. & nbsp;

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    44.83 $

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    This book is unparalleled. It is written by a man who does not need to be introduced to the chess world. The current grandmaster Gennady Anatolievich Timoshchenko has collected the most effective and popular opening repertoires. The book is written easily, so it is accessible even to beginners. Clear combinations and understandable tactics will come in handy for you in more than one game and will help you more widely understand the fascinating world of chess. Hardcover, 240 pp., Moscow 2009