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  • 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:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • 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:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Blokh

    The answer book of an international grandmaster and an experienced coach (among whose students is A. Grischuk) Bloch's Maxim contains over 1200 combinations from practical games and specially compiled examples. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved by single moves. The book is intended for both young and adult amateurs, and for masters. The arrangement of examples by topic allows you to use the book not only as a task book, but also as a textbook. Of particular interest are over two hundred specially compiled by the author overstressed positions in which white wins the only way during the course of white, and black wins during the course of black. These examples, as well as over 50 fragments from the parties of the author and his students, are published for the first time.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
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    In this book, dedicated to the work of Vladimir Kramnik, the examples are arranged in chronological order. All diagrams are additionally marked with a number from 1 to 4 (that is, points are awarded for the correct decision, depending on the complexity of the combination). This classification will allow the book to be used as an assistant for both coaches and teachers in the classroom with their students, and for independent training.

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    In this book, dedicated to the work of Jose Raul Capablanca, examples are arranged in chronological order. All charts are labeled & mdash; with a number from 1 to 4. This classification allows you to use the book as an & nbsp; assistant for trainers and educators in the classroom with your students, as well as for independent training. So, for the chess players of the initial categories, we recommend resolving the positions marked "1 la" first, and then, perhaps, try their hand at resolving the positions marked "2 la" Snippet 1 Fragment 2

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    In this book, dedicated to the work of Aleksandr Alekhine, examples are arranged in chronological order. All charts are labeled & mdash; from 1 to 4. This classification will allow you to use the book as an assistant for trainers and educators in the classroom with your students, as well as for independent training. So, for the chess players of the initial ranks, we recommend that you first solve the positions marked & laquo; 1 & raquo;, and then, perhaps, try your hand at resolving the positions marked & laquo; 2 & raquo ;. Line items marked & laquo; 2 & raquo; recommended for decision by chess players of I category, and marked with & laquo; 3 & raquo; & mdash; candidates for the master. Marked & laquo; 4 & raquo; grouped positions illustrating intuitive combinations (in which options cannot be calculated with mathematical accuracy & raquo; and at some point you need to rely on the assessment of the odds of the parties prompted by the experience you have gained), positional victims and examples of tactical operations, the benefits of which must be determined using the positional assessment of the final positions. Snippet 1 Fragment 2

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    Until recently, Petroff's Defence has always been regarded as a safe and solid way for Black to play for equality in the opening. Now, however, its reputation has been completely transformed and it features in the arsenal of some of the world's attacking players who have introduced a wealth of aggressive new ideas for Black. Using illustrative games to explain all the new ideas, this book gives unique insights into the Petroff Defence and into Karpov's new opening preparation.

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    Very often, a chess game ends in an endgame, and in order to achieve victory, a chess player needs to know typical methods for realizing an advantage with limited material on the board. This book discusses practical examples from the batches of big masters of the endgame, in which the strongest side has a certain type of advantage & ndash; material, positional, structural, greater activity of the figures. One of the chapters is devoted to combinations in the endgame. The final chapter contains the instructive endings of one of the authors of the book, the twelfth world champion Anatoly Karpov, who is rightfully considered to be one of the most prominent endgame masters in chess history. Table of Contents Excerpt

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    Merry Buratino will open the door for you to an amazing country - a fairy tale. She will talk about the manners and habits of chess pieces, teach you to attack energetically and calmly defend yourself, to think carefully about your decisions, both in chess and in life. Chess develop perseverance, logical thinking and memory, learn to use time rationally. And the “prompting” will be the multiple world champion Anatoly Evgenievich Karpov and the coach of the highest category Anatoly Borisovich Shingiri. Good luck!

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    Merry Buratino will open the door for you to an amazing country - a fairy tale. She will talk about the manners and habits of chess pieces, teach you to attack energetically and calmly defend yourself, to think carefully about your decisions, both in chess and in life. Chess develop perseverance, logical thinking and memory, learn to use time rationally. And the “prompting” will be the multiple world champion Anatoly Evgenievich Karpov and the coach of the highest category Anatoly Borisovich Shingiri. Good luck!

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    The book of the multiple world chess champion A. Karpov and the master A. Matsukevich is devoted to one of the most profound and not fully studied topics - the search for an algorithm for assessing position and, as a result, choosing the right plan. Designed for qualified chess players FAMOUS FRAGMENT FIRST 7 PAGES LAST 7 PAGES & nbsp;

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    For beginners. Printed using Disney graphics, very beautiful color printing - a perfect gift!

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    Chess is the royal game that the chess king will teach you - the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov.         You will learn about the manners and habits of the figures, learn how to aggressively attack and defend yourself in cold blood. You will get acquainted with many tricks and traps that can be put to careless rivals and, equally important, you will learn how to not get into them yourself.         Having traveled through the pages of this book, you with the help of a great chess player prepare for your first chess battle - against your mom or dad, friend or computer, on the Internet or in competition.         The book will allow your child to master the rules of the game, help him to win not only in chess, but in life. After chess develops assiduity, logical thinking and memory, they learn to rationally use time.         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.         The book is colorfully framed and will be a wonderful gift to someone who wants to learn an ancient and wise game.

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    For more than thirty years, the defense of Karo-Kann has served Anatoly Karpov faith and truth in the biggest competitions. But behind the successful debut finds of the multiple world champion is the painstaking work of his assistants. And among them - Mikhail Podgaets, perhaps the most authoritative specialist in the defense of Karo-Kann.   Relying on Podgayt's research, Karpov - especially in the world championship match against Kama (1996) - has come close to unraveling the main mystery of Karo_kann's protection - the mystery of Panov's Attack. Having opened this book, you will pass - consistently, step by step - all the way through which Karpov and Podgaets walked.   This was the path of great discoveries. And victories.

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    Very often the chess game ends in the endgame, and to achieve victory, the chess player needs to know the typical techniques of realizing the advantage with limited material on the board. In this book, practical examples from the parties of the great endgame masters are considered, in which the strongest side has a certain kind of advantage & ndash; material, positional, structural, greater activity of figures. One of the chapters is devoted to combinations in the endgame. In the last chapter, the instructive endings of one of the authors of the book, the twelfth world champion Anatoly Karpov, rightly considered one of the most outstanding masters of the endgame in the history of chess, are collected. Table of Contents & nbsp; Trailer