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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:
    Fine

    In the vast ocean of chess literature there are relatively few books about the endgame, and only a few of them can be considered true chess classics. And the most outstanding among the classics — Reuben Fine's book "Basic Chess Endings". Reuben Fine (1914−1993) was for a long time one of the best chess players in the world. As an author, Fine showed himself to be an excellent analyst who understood the full depth and peculiarities of the endgame. Having studied various types of standard positions, Fine established useful rules for practical play and proved himself to be an experienced teacher who, using skillfully chosen examples, was able to teach the reader all the necessary lessons and introduce him to the basic ideas of the endgame. Many generations of chess players in different countries of the world keep copies of “Basic Chess Endings”. For example, Mikhail Botvinnik considered Fine's work the most worthy of all that had ever been written on endgame theory.

    35.00 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    Franco

    The book by grandmaster and experienced chess coach Zenon Franco includes 36 instructive attacking games and is divided into four chapters - the king in the center, one-sided castling, opposite-sided castling, and attack-defense-counterattack. Before each game, the opponents are introduced, and a brief description of the events that took place in it is given. Based on the results of the struggle in the game, lessons that are useful to learn from what has been read are listed in a concise form. The book is not overloaded with variations, the emphasis is on detailed explanations in the "move by move" format, which creates an ideal platform for studying chess. At the "support" points of each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key chess techniques and the reliable assimilation of the acquired knowledge. Questions and answers involve the reader in the learning process and help him track the growth of his chess strength. For a wide range of chess fans.

    19.00 $
  • 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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 46x23x5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 4.6x4.6 cm  The height of the king is 10 cm. The diameter of the base is 3 cm. Pawn height 5.5 cm. Base diameter 2.8 cm. Weight 1380 g. ART 123 Manufacturer Poland

    183.15 $
  • 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 $
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  • 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.

  • 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

    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

    20.04 $

    RUB

    A few years ago, Soviet theorists were given the task of creating a monograph for our skilled chess players on the final stage of the chess game - the endgame. This publication presents the latest achievements of practice and gives theoretical calculations on all the main types of chess endings. This paper presents endings with a horse against an elephant, as well as rook ones.

  • book

    (in German). Almost 400 pages, a lot of instructive examples.

  • book

    53.80 $

    RUB

    From the publisher. The publication includes the following books: & quot; Meteors & quot ;, & quot; Why are figures silent? & quot; and & quot; Learn from mistakes & hellip; so as not to repeat them & quot ;. Table of contents Book 1 Yuri Averbakh, Leonid Verkhovsky & quot; Meteora & quot ;. Practically for the first time in Russian it is told about the most talented chess players who flashed by the meteors in a rich chess sky. They did not have time to take part in the struggle for the world chess crown, but left their bright mark on the ancient and wise game. Designed for the widest circles of chess lovers. Book 2 Yuri Averbakh & quot; What the figures are silent & quot ;. The author, who was an eyewitness and an active participant in the most acute conflicts that sometimes shook the entire chess world, frankly talks about what lurked behind seven seals for decades. The book is designed for all chess lovers, and not only for them. Book 3 Leonid Verkhovsky "learn from mistakes ... so as not to repeat them". The famous chess writer and coach Leonid Verkhovsky offers an unexpected, but already proven to be quite effective way to learn from the mistakes of others. Avoiding them, master the ideas and techniques that chess players of all levels need - from beginner to grandmaster.

  • book

    23.03 $

    RUB

    In this capital work, various types of queen endings are explored. 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. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a guide when analyzing pending games and playing by correspondence. In general, the book is intended for qualified chess players from the second category and above.

  • book

    17.27 $

    RUB

    This manual is addressed to all those who want not only to teach younger schoolchildren to play a chess game, but seeks, mainly, in the learning process to use the game to develop their cognitive abilities. This approach, called creative, is used by experienced teachers. The author’s educational kit “Creative Chess Education” was nominated by the Russian Chess Federation for the 2013 Russian Government Prize in Education. For teachers of additional education of secondary schools and chess coaches in children's and youth sports schools, children's and youth houses of creativity, as well as all interested in the development of intellectual abilities of younger schoolchildren.

  • book

    14.40 $

    RUB

    The original methodological publication, designed for a wide range of readers who want to improve their skills. From the extensive theory of the most difficult part of a chess game, the author chose the most important, the most important.

  • book

    15.89 $

    RUB

    `Chess School` - the name of this popular TV program at the time is familiar to very many. Her presenters responded to numerous requests and wrote this book. It is a course of lectures on game theory, intended for chess players who wish to improve their skills. There are three main sections in the book: `History and theory of debut` (M.M. Yudovich),` Combination and positional game` (A.A. Kotov), `Theory and practice of endgame` (Yu.L.Averbakh). An important place in this textbook is occupied by exercises for independent work, which develop and reinforce the knowledge acquired by readers. At the end of the book there are answers to the tasks and a short dictionary of the chess player.

  • 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

    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.