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  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises. In each opening, attention is drawn to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the opening theme. Written in clear and easy language, the book is furnished with a large number of diagrams. Colored explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a colored background make the book easier to understand. Regular work solve two problems: deepen the student's knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

    28.80 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • The height of the king is 95 mm, the diameter of the base of the king is 42 mm. Currently used in tournaments of the Central House of Chess Players. The kit is sold without a board.

    47.50 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
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Debut theory

  • book

    24.83 $

    RUB

    This study contains not only a review of the well-known material, but also numerous author's analyzes, points to ideas that have not yet been encountered in practice, gives general recommendations on playing out the original "Dutch" positions. The material has been carefully checked using the most modern computer programs. The book is written in a living literary language and will be useful to chess players with a high Elo coefficient, and to fans.

  • book

    6.91 $

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    Attacking the name of the remarkable chess player Carlos Torre is usually associated with the development of the initiative for the king by f2-f4 or by attacking the queenside with b2-b4. The great contribution to the territory and practice of the option was made by the ninth world champion Tigran Petrosyan. Actual ramifications of this system are often found in modern tournament practice of large chess players.

  • book

    12.43 $

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    The book presents all the semi-open beginnings (with the initial move 1. e4, black responds with any move except 1 ... e5), and each debut is revealed by analyzing the most significant and characteristic for a given beginning of the game. Thanks to this, the reader, who studies one or another debut, will better master the basic ideas and typical positions of the given beginning. Particular attention is paid to the protection of Karo-Cann, the Sicilian and French defenses. The book offered to your attention will greatly help in the work on studying the chess theory and will help to solve many problems of your improvement.

  • book

    The debut repertoire is built according to many factors, among which one can distinguish the chess player's style (combinational or positional), his character, his propensity to play certain positions, his experience, his tournament position, etc. This book is addressed primarily to chess players who like to attack or are forced to play acutely in accordance with their tournament position.

  • book

    11.17 $

    RUB

    At the very beginning of our acquaintance with chess, we realize how much depends on the first moves. Already at the early stage of the game, both players have a huge number of opportunities - the head is spinning! How not to get off the path of an inexperienced chess player, how not to run aground on leaving the native harbor, what beacons to keep the course? All these and many other questions are answered by the book that you hold in your hands. Your companions - the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov and the grandmaster, the author of more than 40 books, Nikolai Kalinichenko - will always point the right way. For children of middle and senior school age.

  • book

    29.38 $

    RUB

    At the very beginning of our acquaintance with chess, we realize how much depends on the first moves. Already in the early stages of the game, both players have a huge number of opportunities - the head is spinning! How not to get off the path of an inexperienced chess player, how not to run aground on leaving the native harbor, what beacons to keep the course? All these and many other questions are answered by the book that you hold in your hands. Your companions - the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov and the grandmaster, the author of more than 40 books, Nikolai Kalinichenko - will always point the right way.

  • book

    20.04 $

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    Classic classics are different. There is a museum classic, like those dead languages ​​that still smell, but on which no one speaks. And there is a classic living, always renewing; There are & quot; languages ​​& quot; in which each next generation & quot; says & quot; in its own way, enriching and transferring to its descendants.  Chess in general and the theory of debuts in particular are not an exception to the general rule. The debut systems, named after Zuckertort, Torre, Kohle, were relevant a hundred years ago - and have not lost their relevance until now. The strongest grandmasters of our time tested them with a "laser beam" powerful computer programs. Unnecessary discarded, useful fixed, making it suitable for mass study and use.  This is the second volume of the monograph "The Debut of Queen's Pawns." Debut, which will never become obsolete.

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    This book is a thousand and one ways to defeat an insufficiently prepared opponent right in the opening and at the same time protect yourself from sudden defeat. Both in form and in essence - this is the debut textbook, but unlike traditional manuals, useful in the long run, but difficult to learn, this is fascinating and brings almost instant benefit. For a wide range of chess fans.

  • book

    18.20 $

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    How do amateur and top-level chess players build their debut repertoire? Grandmasters choose openings based on practical considerations, taking into account their ability to attack and defend, to play an endgame, to be ready (or unprepared) for a long fight. Lovers most often just imitate their idols and prefer the currently popular top-level systems. A more ridiculous approach is difficult to imagine! Fashionable systems are constantly being improved, they regularly apply complex novelties & mdash; their mechanical repetition will not help to achieve high results. At the same time, there are correct, insidious for the opponent debuts, which in our time for various reasons have receded into the background. It is from such debuts that it is most advantageous to create your repertoire for future champions. This book offers chess players a carefully thought-out and already built up a full debut repertoire that helps them achieve tournament victories, driving their opponents to well-studied positions with thoughtful game plans. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    The author offers you a course covering all the main gambits and gambit systems. Do not start with the queen's gambit or the French defense, play open beginnings and gambits! Perhaps you will suffer a few defeats at first, but learn to play this way. These ideas of the outstanding chess thinker Richard Reti are the basis of this book. The book is designed for a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    43.33 $

    RUB

    Italian Party & mdash; This is the cutting edge of modern chess. After a hundred years of oblivion, in the 21st century, she has pressed many other debuts, and today all the best chess players in the world play it. Her modern interpretation is full of new ideas, her theory has grown thanks to the studies of modern grandmasters, and this book attempts to reflect on the current state of this beginning. But this book is not just a collection of options for a fashionable debut, its main feature & mdash; a demonstration of key ideas and typical techniques in various positions of this debut, and each key idea is highlighted in the text. Thanks to this, the book can be used as a strategy textbook in & laquo; Italian & raquo; positions (there is even a head of the "Italian endgame"). A separate section of the book is devoted to the major problem of modern chess & mdash; obtaining similar & laquo; Italian & raquo; positions from other openings. The book will be interesting to chess players of the most varied qualifications.

  • book

    28.67 $

    RUB

    The new book of the well-known chess theoretician and teacher, author of popular books, grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko is a collection of combinations for independent decision, all positions in which are grouped by their opening character. In this work, more than 1000 combinations are collected. In this form and in such a volume, this debut classification is presented in chess literature for the first time. Typical opening combinations very expressively and clearly reflect the ideas characteristic of a particular opening. The knowledge of these ideas is absolutely necessary for every chess player who wants to quickly increase the level of his game and improve its results. The combinations in the textbook are test ones, that is, points are awarded for their decisions. This will allow you to determine what power you are playing. The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification.