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  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • A limited edition of the most famous electronic chess clock. Design & quot; under the tree & quot ;. Released for the 25th anniversary of the DGT. & Nbsp; These watches are used in all major tournaments, world championships and World Cups, World Chess Olympiads. Installation of any time controls, including Fisher and Bronstein controls (with added time). & Nbsp;

    237.50 $
  • 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

    148.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
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  • book

    22.45 $

    RUB

    The role of chess in the development of a new generation, children of the 21st century is invaluable. To facilitate the transition of the child's thinking from the visual-figurative to the logical, 1464 entertaining and educational tasks for the statement of the mat, given in this collection, are called. The publication is a logical continuation of the book "Chess, the first year." Tasks: Mat in one move: 1,500 little-figured positions. " The book includes material corresponding to the "Chess, Second Year" Program, a textbook for schoolchildren "Chess, the second year, or We Play and Win" and a manual for the teacher "Chess, Second Year, or I Study and Learn," recommended by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.

  • book

    22.50 $

    RUB

    The classics taught: the simplest and most effective way to beat a less experienced chess player – get a position in which the knight fights the bishop. It is believed that these figures are equal in strength, but their characters are very different! If we draw an analogy with hockey, then elephants – These are fast and straightforward players with a powerful shot who love free space. Horses – nimble, technical and cunning forwards, capable of playing in the backfield. beat and confuse your opponent. The purpose of this book – help you improve your understanding of chess, develop a “sixth sense” for a correct and quick assessment of the position with different balances of forces: bishop against knight “one on one”, and with rooks, and with queens, and with all heavy pieces. Typical pawn structures are also considered, since in many openings the struggle between these diverse pieces begins from the very first moves. Author – an experienced coach who has trained more than one generation of chess players does not overload the reader with computer options, but tries to explain in detail and clearly the essence of what is happening on the board.  “When you read this book, absorb many useful recommendations of great chess players, which the author carefully presented to your attention, then your hand will begin to make much stronger moves without the help of your head.” (M. Shereshevsky). For advanced chess players and coaches.

  • book

    22.50 $

    RUB

    `Strategy and Tactics` and` Chess Lectures Course` of the fifth world chess champion M. Euwe - two textbooks of positional and combination games, long recognized as classic. Here you will find answers to the most important questions for a chess player: how to outline a specific plan of action and by what methods to achieve its implementation? The book is distinguished by perfectly matched examples, a clear logical sequence of presentation of the material. For chess players who want to improve their skills.

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    The manual explains how a teacher with minimal chess preparation to conduct classes with third-year students on the textbook "Chess, Third Year, or the Secrets of the Royal Game". The most serious attention is paid to non-standard entertaining tasks. For teachers who are familiar with chess only on the basis of materials from the CMB & laquo; Chess, the first year & raquo; and & laquo; Chess, second year & raquo ;, necessary clarifications are made.

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    One of the best textbooks of those years.

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    Very popular at the time of the textbook.

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    Do not miss the chance to turn the game into the right direction to you! Use all the possibilities for proper protection. In the book of the famous grandmaster and writer Ya. Ogard, in fascinating form is told about the basic ideas and the most important methods of defense with detailed disassembled receptions and tasks for independent solution.

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    The illustrated educational and cognitive manual is addressed to parents, kindergarten teachers and extended-day groups of elementary schools of general schools in order to help children get to know the chess pieces and chess popular in our country before. The book gives the initial knowledge of chess and drafts games, gives purposeful lessons for children's mental development, and also contains many different situations in which educational elements are laid. From the guys who took the first steps, as far as fascination with exciting battles, one can expect many positive emotions, enthusiasm, and most importantly - the formation of their best personal qualities of character and success in their studies.

  • book

    This tutorial continues the course of the initial chess game training and follows the textbooks & laquo; Chess, the first year, or There the cells of black and white wonders and mysteries are full & raquo; and 'Chess, the second year, or Play and Win & raquo ;. The theory of the chess game is fixed with the help of a large number of didactic tasks and games, with the predominant use of illustrative material of a meaningful nature. The textbook is intended for the third grade of primary school, but can be used in classes in other classes. This is ensured by the fact that in each section students are offered both simple and complex assignments. To the textbook "Chess, the third year, or the secrets of the royal game". a methodical manual for the teacher (and parents) was developed, "Chess, the third year, or I study and teach".

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    This manual explains how to teach a teacher with minimal chess preparation to conduct classes with pupils of the second year of study in the textbook "Chess, the second year, or Play and win". The benefit will be interesting for parents who help their children learn the basics of chess. For teachers who are familiar with chess only on the basis of the materials of CMQ & laquo; Chess, the first year & raquo ;, the necessary explanations are made. The manual describes in detail each of the 33 lessons, most of the tasks from the textbook with solutions are given.

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    The "Book of the Year" according to the English Chess Federation gives readers a rare opportunity to see chess with the eyes of an extra-class grandmaster. Explaining his method of thinking, the 2009 World Cup winner and the 2012 vice-champion of the world focuses on such important issues as clamping, space advantage, pawn structure transformation and benefit transformation. "The youthful need to prove to others that I understand chess is left in the past, instead I am ready to explain how to understand chess. We will focus on what I think about chess, in the hope that it will help improve young ambitious players, and will also bring pleasure to chess lovers who just want to enjoy the game. It is clear that I always tried to learn from all the great masters, but Akiba Rubinstein had the greatest impact, along with the parties and notes of Yefim Geller and Lev Polugaevsky "(B. Gelfand).