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  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • Unique chess for 3 players. Such chess will appeal to any person who chooses something new and appreciates original things. Manufacturer MADON-CHESS (Poland) Chessboard size: 46.5x54x2.5cm (unfolded) King height: 7.7cm King base diameter (cm): 3  Pawn height (cm): 3.6 Pawn base diameter (cm): 2.1 Presence of weighting agent: no Weight: 1311 g. Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for figures: hornbeam, beech  Intermediate chess for three is ideal entertainment for friends. The chess store presents to customers a unique set from a Polish manufacturer. If you are planning to buy a medium chess set for three in Moscow, pay attention to the set MADON-CHESS.   The main advantages of a chess set for three are reasonable cost and workmanship. The chess pieces are made of beech and oak of the highest quality. The chessboard is not inferior in quality: it is based on birch and beech.  The set consists of chess in three colors.  The chessboard has a compact size and is convenient to store on a shelf. Inside the board there are three separate compartments for storing pieces. For convenience and to keep products intact, the board is equipped with a soft lining.

    214.50 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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 $
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Debut theory

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    16.58 $

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    Работа известного советского гроссмейстера посвящена одной из сложнейших и актуальных систем сицилианской защиты - челябинскому варианту (второе название "система Свешникова").

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    16.58 $

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    The book of the international grandmaster A. Suetin is devoted to the study of one of the popular semi-open principles - the French defense. It summarizes examples from the work of leading chess players of different years, provides new items, and clarifies relevant options. Exemplary games illustrate various systems and help to trace the connection between the opening and the middlegame. For qualified chess players.

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    16.58 $

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    (in 4 volumes, in German). Classical work. Price for a set of 4 volumes - 900 rubles.

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    16.55 $

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    The new book of the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov and the author of more than forty books, Grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko is devoted to one of the most complex and strategically meaningful beginnings. Rejected Ferse gambit. On examples of games played by the strongest grandmasters, it tells about interesting ideas that have appeared recently in the main development systems of this debut. Along with the parties of recent years, the book presents the most important fights from the chess heritage. And, of course, the book includes the parties of Anatoly Karpov himself & ndash; the largest connoisseur of the Queen's Gambit, who generously shares his unique understanding of the struggle with the reader. It is designed for qualified chess players, but it will be interesting for a wide circle of chess fans.

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    16.55 $

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    Now you do not have to remember the avalanche of constantly updated fashionable forced debuts! London system & ndash; An excellent weapon against the young talents stuffed with book theory. If they are forced to play outside the framework of the prepared options, they will certainly resort to the basic principles of development, and, as the reader will see, this can lead to a debut catastrophe. The London system promises much and against a stronger rival seeking an indispensable victory, it is also a wonderful "spare" & raquo; debut. Finally, the study of this universal development scheme promotes the expansion of the overall chess outlook. Grandmaster Vlatko Kovačević (once defeated in the tournament by R. Fischer himself!) Is considered the world's best specialist in the London system. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    16.55 $

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    The book of the English international master Richard Palliser, sacred to the attack of Torre, named for the Mexican grandmaster, with success that applied this debut in the game against the world champion Emanuel Lasker, which ended with the most famous "mill" in the history of chess. This debut is used by many elite chess players, and even the champion world Magnus Carlsen, which serves as a guarantee of his "quality". The book is built on the principle of a simulator - the reader periodically test questions are asked to consolidate the knowledge. Availability of presentation and emphasis on typical plans parties make it an ideal self-instruction for chess players of any level. Attack Torre - a kind of universal debut repertoire for white, its plus - to receive positions convenient for raffle with good chances of attack. Construct the outlines of the System on the board you can against almost any arrangement of black. For a wide range of chess fans.

  • book

    16.55 $

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    The new work of the legendary Victor Korchnoi and grandmaster Alexander Kalinin is devoted to the study of the popular semi-open beginning 1.e4 e6. V.Korchnoy for her long and brilliant chess career not only successfully applied French defense, but also "generated" ideas that promoted the theory of this debut. Being one of the main experts in the French defense, he repeatedly applied this beginning in matches for the world championship. Now you have a unique opportunity to visit the creative laboratory of an outstanding grandmaster. Along with the modern state of the theory of the basic variants of the debut, the issues of its strategic content are discussed in detail. The second volume is devoted to various modifications of the idea of ​​A. Rubinshtein connected with the exchange in the center d5: e4, and the classical system.

  • book

    16.55 $

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    The new work of the legendary Victor Korchnoi and grandmaster Alexander Kalinin is devoted to the study of the popular semi-open beginning 1.e4 e6. V.Korchnoy for her long and brilliant chess career not only successfully applied French defense, but also "generated" ideas that promoted the theory of this debut. Being one of the main experts in the French defense, he repeatedly applied this beginning in matches for the world championship. Now you have a unique opportunity to visit the creative laboratory of an outstanding grandmaster. Along with the modern state of the theory of the basic variants of the debut, the issues of its strategic content are discussed in detail. The final third volume is devoted to the most popular ramifications of the French defense - the Vinaver variant and the Tarrash variant.

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    16.55 $

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    Anatoly Karpov - the largest expert in the defense of Karo-Kann. In previous years he won many bright victories in it, playing with white. But for many years now this defense has been included in his debut repertoire for Black, being the main and successful weapon in response to 1. e2-e4. In this book, the multiple world champion talks about the most important and interesting discoveries made in the defense of Karo-Kann in recent times. A total of about one hundred and fifty examples of modern practice of the 80-90-ies, and 50 batches are commented on in detail.

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    16.55 $

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  • book

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  • book

    16.51 $

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    International master K. Lakdavala recommends a universal debut repertoire for whites based on his beloved Colle system. This debut is characterized by increased reliability and ease of development, but some consider it not ambitious enough. However, using numerous examples from classical and modern practice, the author explains that in this calm-looking system, white can & ldquo; show teeth & rdquo;, at the slightest inaccuracy of the opponent, developing a swift attack. The book is built on the principle of a simulator - the reader is periodically asked test questions designed to consolidate the knowledge gained. The availability of presentation and emphasis on the typical plans of the parties make it an ideal tutorial for chess players of any level. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.