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  • 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:
    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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. 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 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 46x23x5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 4.6x4.6 cm  The height of the king is 10 cm. The diameter of the base is 3 cm. Pawn height 5.5 cm. Base diameter 2.8 cm. Weight 1380 g. ART 123 Manufacturer Poland

    183.15 $
  • Author:
    Eive

    The corpus of this textbook includes two significant works by the world chess champion, scientist and prominent teacher Max Euwe — "Self‑help chess game", created in collaboration with G. Den-Hertog, and "Chess Lessons". The first work is designed for beginners, the second for more experienced chess players. The book is a real chess tutorial in the true sense of the word. This is expressed not only in the appropriate distribution of the material and the method of presentation, designed to awaken the initiative of the student, but also in numerous practical exercises offered to the reader after explaining each new concept or technique.The textbook primarily attracts the methodology of presentation of the material, the principles of which will be useful for coaches and teachers of chess sections and circles. For a wide range of chess fans.

    25.00 $
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Debut theory

  • book

    52.50 $

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    The fourth volume of the St. Petersburg grand master Alexander Khalifman is devoted to the Maroci system, the Modern Defense (1 ... g6) and the Trifunovich system (1 ... d6). The author hopes that this book will improve your knowledge in the debut theory, your understanding of chess in general, and, as a result, your results in practice. It is calculated on chess players of any qualification - from beginner to grandmaster.

  • book

    22.45 $

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    In the new book of the grandmaster, the well-known analyst and trainer Alexei Bezgodov, all chess fans are given a full debut repertoire in response to 1.d4. It is based on one common idea - the exit on the second move of the elephant on f5. The degree of analytical exhaustion of the "Debut of the Free Elephant" (the title is given by the author) is small in comparison with other game systems for Black, independent play often begins with the first moves. The author gives a large number of original analyzes and amplifications for both sides. Each chapter is given exercises (there are 101 in all). The book is also necessary for everyone who plays closed debuts with white. Otherwise, they will remain in a rather helpless position, playing against the Debut of the Free Elephant!

  • book

    23.03 $

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    The book of the international master and the most experienced trainer Andrei Obodchuk is devoted to the most interesting beginning - the debut of four horses. Despite its relevance, the special books about this debut to date in Russian ke did not come out. This work is a comprehensive study of the debut performed by using modern computer programs, on the basis of recent games. Estimates and refinements made by the latest practice. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    Editor mg Kharitonov

  • 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

    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

    20.00 $

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    The second book of Nikolai Kalinichenko comprehensively illuminates the tricks of the game in the opening. Strictly thought-out and carefully selected modern material will help you easily find the necessary continuation for any opponent's move and avoid the time-consuming process of studying thick textbooks on the theory of debuts. By including both the combination chess player and the positional repertoire in your arsenal, you will become practically invulnerable to your opponents and you will be able to vary your opening weapon depending on the circumstances and strike your partners with both hands.

  • book

    40.00 $

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    Strictly thought-out and carefully selected modern material will help you easily find the necessary continuation for any opponent’s move and avoid the time-consuming process of studying thick textbooks on the theory of debuts. Having included both the repertoire of the combination chess player and the positional player in your arsenal, you will become practically invulnerable to your opponents and you will be able to vary your opening weapon depending on the circumstances and strike your partners off with both hands.

  • 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

    23.59 $

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    International master K. Lakdavala recommends greasy debut repertoire for white, based on which lies his favorite system is Colle. This debut is distinguished by increased reliability and simplicity development, but some consider it not ambitious enough. However, on numerous examples from the classical and contemporary practice, the author explains that in this quiet To the system white can "show teeth", at the slightest inaccuracies of the enemy, developing a rapid attack. The book is built on the principle of a simulator - The test questions are asked to fix received knowledge. Availability of presentation and accent on the typical plans of the parties make it an ideal self-teacher for chess players of any level.

  • book

    44.83 $

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    This book is unparalleled. It is written by a man who does not need to be introduced to the chess world. The current grandmaster Gennady Anatolievich Timoshchenko has collected the most effective and popular opening repertoires. The book is written easily, so it is accessible even to beginners. Clear combinations and understandable tactics will come in handy for you in more than one game and will help you more widely understand the fascinating world of chess. Hardcover, 240 pp., Moscow 2009