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  • 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 $
  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1553.60 $
  • Magnetic road chess: folding board-case made of artificial leather, tablet-figures with a convex image. Wallet size 19x22 cm. The playing field is 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Cell 2x2 cm.

    51.72 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
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Debut theory

  • book

    40.00 $

    RUB

    Rarity. There are marks and stamps. Levenfish G.Ya., Chekhover V.A. Chess basics. - Leningrad: House of Physical Workers. culture and masters of sports, 1950 (type named after Volodarsky). - 102 s. : ill. ;   

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    The course for the 3-1 level, many exemplary parties. Almost 500 pages!

  • book

    31.79 $

    RUB

    The book outlines the short course of the theory of debuts, designed for chess players of arrester. It outlines the principles of the debut and explanatory parts are given to each debut, mainly from the practice of Soviet chess players. Part of the material and parts is reproduced from the author's book "The Modern Chess Debut", published in 1945. The book is a bibliographic rarity.

  • book

    The second edition of the book "Chess debut" presents a short course of the theory of debuts, designed for chess players of the III - I category. The book outlines the principles of the debut and gives an overview of the most important principles

  • book

    16.51 $

    RUB

    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.

  • book

    The debut largely determines the further course of the chess game, but it contributes little to the success of the struggle if the game plan in the middle of the game is weakly associated with the debut. Therefore, the material of the book is built in batches, which makes it possible to study the debut in close connection with other stages of the party. The book contains about 600 games played by the strongest grandmasters of our time in the competitions of recent years. The material is classified by debut and covers all major systems and options. The book offered to your attention will help you not only with little effort to master the wisdom of debuts in theory, but also will bring pleasure from the beautiful samples of chess art collected in it. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    26.89 $

    RUB

    The book offered to the reader gives an analytical review of the old debuts and modern chess principles, illustrated by the meaningful parties of chessplayers of the XIX and XX centuries. Preference is given to those debut systems, variants and moves that have withstood the most serious of all tests - the test of time. The book will be useful as a beginner, as well as a candidate for a master, as well as for all interested in chess. This is the most complete and last debut guide

  • book

    12.43 $

    RUB

    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

    Chess as art and recreation; checkmating combinations, endgame play, strategic principles, more. Full details and analysis of author's famous game with Emanuel Lasker. 94 diagrams; other illustrations. "Very enjoyable." - Cleveland Chess Bulletin.

  • book

    8.99 $

    RUB

    The Italian expression dare il gambetto - "substitute the leg" - came into the everyday language of chess players as early as the end of the XVI century, when it was applied by the Spaniard Rui Lopez in his famous leadership. "Substituting a leg" means playing sharply and out of the ordinary at the very beginning of the game, sacrificing a pawn or even a figure in order to seize the initiative, quickly develop its attack and threaten the enemy king. Famous chess writer and master Anatoly Matsukevich invites you to the fascinating, bright world of gambit game. For a wide range of chess fans.