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  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    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

    10.34 $

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    The book "The methods of fighting in rook endings" is intended for young chess players (III-I grades), wishing to improve their skills of playing rook endings, as well as coaches, chess club leaders and all chess lovers. The book consists of 19 topics, which explain in detail the typical methods of struggle and ideas in rook endings, and a workshop that includes 100 tasks and sketches.

  • book

    23.59 $

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    "Play to the end: how to know the secrets of the endgame" - a collection of 48 analyzed fragments of the final part of the chess game (endgame). Based on this 50 endings from his practice, the author (an international chess master) played two matches with the strongest computer program of our time, the disassembled parts of which are offered to the attention of the reader. The book is intended for a wide range of readers interested in chess, who would like to raise their level skill both in the endings, and in the whole game.

  • book

    14.48 $

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    Famous grandmaster, writer and trainer Sarhan Guliyev, together with his brother, an international master and FIDE trainer Logman Guliyev, wrote an interesting and informative textbook in the style of the classic work of V. Gort and B Yansy & laquo; Together with Grandmasters & raquo; The reader is invited to find the best move in completely diverse positions that affect the entire spectrum of the strategic and tactical arsenal of the modern chess player. Not in every instance is it possible to count the correct decision to the end, but any of them omozhet learn to find combinations in Mittag telshpile, true to plan & mdash; in the endgame, as well as avoiding standard errors. Points are awarded for correct decisions. For the convenience of the solution, are placed at the end of the book, detailed and supplemented with additional diagrams. Increased format (170 × 240 mm).

  • book

    8.28 $

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    Five-time world champion Vishy Anand has been among the strongest chess players in the world for three decades. His initiative, beautiful style of play, as well as impeccable athletic qualities, won the hearts of numerous fans of chess. Thirty parties included in this book will deliver readers not only great aesthetic pleasure. A special methodological value is provided by the comments of the Indian grandmaster, harmoniously combining general reasoning and concrete analysis. For the training purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections. For a wide range of chess fans < / p>

  • book

    6.62 $

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    Creativity of the ninth world champion Tigran Petrosyan is a bright and original page of chess art. Petrosyan's unique style of playing was distinguished by strategic depth, a subtle understanding of the position and an inimitable art of prevention. At the same time, the ninth world champion possessed an excellent sense of dynamics and sharp combination eyesight, as confirmed by the numerous diamond parties included in this collection. T. Petrosyan's works, commented on by him, will become an excellent guide for studying the positional games. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a short introduction.

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    Vice-champion of the world of 2012 continues his story, started in the bestseller & laquo; Accepting positional decisions in chess & raquo; (& laquo; Book of the year & raquo; according to the English Chess Federation). In detail explaining the course of the fight in some of his best games, Boris Gelfand gives the reader a unique opportunity to look at the board with the eyes of an extra-class grandmaster. The new book deals with such topics as tactics at the highest level, the nature of tactical mistakes at the highest level, compensation for the material, time factor, dynamic defense, and a number of others. Dynamics & ndash; it's not quite the same as calculation and tactics, just like a chair & ndash; it's not just wood and nails. But imagine a chair without wood raw materials, and before your eyes, there will probably be a void on the floor of your room. This book & ndash; about dynamic thinking, but in an indirect way it also deals with calculation and tactics. I hope that this division will not confuse anyone. ... As in the first book, my goal was not to make a complete guide to dynamic chess, but to give an idea of ​​some of the dynamic plots from my games and discuss them in detail. In order to play chess well, many good decisions must be made, and this series is interpreted by this series and this book & raquo; (B. Gelfand).

  • book

    6.20 $

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    The brilliant Polish grandmaster Akiba Rubinstein made a significant contribution to the development of chess art. The principles of the positional school, proclaimed by V. Steinitz and developed in works З. Tarrasha, have achieved their ideal harmonious embodiment of in the work of "the great Akiba". 30 Rubinstein parties that differ in utmost clarity and laity, constitute the quintessence of " creative achievements great maestro. For educational purposes, the material is distributed according to the thematic sections. For a wide range of chess lovers < / p>

  • book

    20.69 $

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    A chess player during a game solves two main problems: what should he do and how to do it. The answer to the second question is given by tactics, and what to do in the created situation is a matter of strategy. Recently, books appeared in the chess literature dealing with certain strategic elements (for example, the endgame strategy or typical strategic approaches), in the same book the author tried to tell about the strategy in its entirety. The textbook tells about the overall strategic understanding , separately considered the strategy of the debut, the strategy of the middle game and the strategy of the endings. The strategic laws are described, typical strategic plans and standard strategic methods are given, and common maneuvers of figures are described. A careful study of the book will reveal the delightful world of the positional game before the reader, raise the skill and add points to the standings. & Nbsp; > The book will be useful to everyone: from beginners to candidates for the master

  • book

    7.03 $

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    This remarkable textbook is distinguished by the clarity of thought and the clarity of the presentation of the material, which is not surprising. After all, its author, an outstanding grandmaster Efim Bogolyubov was one of the strongest chess players of the twentieth century and twice fought in matches for the world chess crown. Beginner chess player quickly and easily learn the initial information about the game. Each topic is equipped with a set of diagrams. In the second part of the book there are short parts, where often described debut traps are described. Also, the strategic features of the most popular debuts were disassembled. Learn chess under the guidance of Bogolyubov! & Nbsp; Table of Contents & nbsp; Trailer

  • book

    8.69 $

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    The author is the outstanding grandmaster Yuri Averbakh, the most accomplished chess expert and a well-known writer. His book, written in a simple and accessible language, contains the initial information about the endgame that any chess player needs to know. Table of Contents & nbsp; Chapter 1

  • book

    18.62 $

    RUB

    The book consists of test-positions and their solutions. All of them are taken from the parties of Alexander Morozevich, one of the brightest grandmasters of the beginning of the XXI century. Decisions are given in the form of detailed commentary fragments of parties; some of the most famous fights are shown in full. Tasks of different levels of complexity are intended, first of all, for training the calculation of options and the ability to make non-standard, original solutions. The reader will also check and develop his tactical vigilance. For a wide range of chess fans.