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  • Author:
    Kostrov

    Hundreds of thousands of novice chess players have held in their hands the solution books of “1000 chess problems” for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of study. These collections became winners of the “Chess Vseobuch of Russia” competition. We decided to combine our three books into one so that the future grandmaster would have more opportunities for improvement and choice of material. It will also be easier for students and coaches to regulate the speed of the material. In the first parts of our book, novice chess players will get acquainted with all possible types of checkmates. Then, future grandmasters will learn to deliver magnificent double blows with a queen and a knight, promote a pawn to a queen. Studying according to this solution book, you will also master the pin, learn to cover yourself from the enemy's pieces, block the enemy's forces, destroy the most reliable fortresses, distract and entice his royal majesty and much more. Work with the book as with a textbook, and do not forget to write down the solutions under each diagram! The correct solutions are at the end of the book. For the widest range of chess fans.

    15.75 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Chernyshov

    The authors continue to study typical opening and middlegame positions. Royal Fortress No. 2 has pawns on squares f7, g6, h7 (or f2, g3, h2), and they are usually joined by another defender – bishop on g7 (g2). This formation is called fianchetto, it is found in many popular openings, such as the Catalan Opening, King's Indian Defense, Grunfeld Defense and a number of others.  The authors analyze in detail the techniques of attack, defense and counterattack. Most examples – from the creativity of modern chess players (for example, a separate chapter is dedicated to the strongest Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi); they are complemented by parts that have become a classical heritage. The book contains about 300 positions for independent solution, so it is not only a textbook, but also a solid problem book. Grandmaster Konstantin Chernyshov, head of the Interregional Grandmaster School in Kostroma, and his daughter International Master Natalya Kareva – experienced coaches, whose students include grandmasters and masters, champions of Russia and Europe among juniors.  The book is addressed to young chess players and their mentors. 

    20.00 $
  • Author:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    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 $
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Debut theory

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    36.41 $

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    Many chess players know a lot of good defenses against 1.d4 with a further c2-c4, but are not always able to find the antidote from the side lines available in the disposal of whites. From the reckless gambit of Blackmar-Dimer to Vereshov's cunning debut and the devil's systems with fianchettos, not to mention the treacherous Trompovsky - blacks should be ready for a number of slippery systems, each of which carries its own dangers and provides its options. This book provides reliable and active objections to any non-standard debut line, selected by white as after 1.d4 d5, and in the case of 1.d4 Kf6. Where necessary, Grandmaster Avrukh describes all the white systems after 2 ... e6 and 2 ... g6, which is sure to please fans of the New Indian and Old Indian defense, as well as the defense of Grünfeld. "Grandmaster's repertoire" is a new series of high-quality books written by the world's leading chess players. Based on the main theoretical options, they offer a full repertoire, which will serve both professionals and amateurs with faith and truth for many years. Increased format (170x235 mm). • Highlights with expert explanations • Hundreds of debut novelties • Rejection of many theoretical options • Debut repertoire for life

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    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!

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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.

  • book

    23.03 $

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    Sicilian defense has become a favorite weapon of chess players around the world, regardless of the qualification, which attracts a variety of debut sequels and schemes for both white and black. Anyone can choose for themselves the option to taste and, despite the fact that the theory of this debut is well developed, the scope for creativity is still not exhausted. The book of the multiple world champion A. Karpov and grandmaster N. Kalinichenko introduces the reader to one of the most complex, informative and popular chess debuts. The authors represent all the basic systems that have stood the test of many years of practice. Each of them is illustrated by several characteristic lots. The examples are chosen in such a way as to demonstrate the main strategic ideas for both sides.

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    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.

  • book

    20.15 $

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    The new book of the famous theorist Yevgeny Sveshnikov is devoted to the course of 2.f4 in the Sicilian defense. According to the grandmaster, who has been studying this system for about 40 years and applied more than 100 times, she repeatedly rescued him in important fights with strong rivals when he needed only victory. The progress of 2.f4 is not very popular now, and therefore - there is a wide scope for the debut creativity. Meanwhile, this plan creates serious problems for Black; They must act fairly energetically and accurately in order not to fall into the worst position. The author relies mainly on his parties, because he willingly played this system for both colors. A number of important fights for the first time are published for the first time: at one time Yevgeny Sveshnikov did not allow them to get into public computer bases. Most of the detailed commentaries are given in their entirety to show the inextricable link between the opening and the middlegame and even the endgame.

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    20.15 $

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    The book of the famous grandmaster and theorist Viorel Bologan is devoted to the extremely popular debut-Catalan beginning. A solid positional setup has become a formidable weapon in the hands of both professionals and chess fans. "Catalon" can be called the debut of champions, it was successfully applied by Kh.R. Kapablanka, A.Alekhin,   The material is described by classical samples - from rare variants to common ones. The author also considers the order of moves in which the game goes to the New Indian defense or to Tarrasch's defense.   The book contains a significant number of original analyzes. It is designed for a wide circle of chess fans.

  • book

    31.67 $

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    The Volga gambit is a great option for those who love aggressive chess. Black sacrifices a pawn for the sake of an active games on the queenside and sometimes hold the initiative right up to the endgame. That's why this debut is popular among many strong chess players, including It was used by such representatives of the elite as Veselin Topa- fishing, Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov. Sergei Kasparov has played for many years the Volga gam- bit. In a very "lively" style, he sets out the basic ideas of the debut on both sides, focusing on the game for Black. Having studied this book, you can feel more confident in this debut, and generally better understand chess.

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    8.28 $

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    Experienced coach of the Moscow SDYUSSHOR №54 Alexei Novitsky offers you a universal debut repertoire for both amateurs and more sophisticated chess players. You quickly (and this is very important!) Master the plan for a frontal attack on the king. The scheme develops imagination and creative thinking. And in general, it's so interesting to play! This construction was a formidable weapon in the hands of V. Smyslov and B. Spassky. They used in their practice T. Petrosyan and R. Fisher. In his younger years, many parties won with their help, Anatoly Karpov. We wish everyone good luck!

  • book

    15.94 $

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    The book contains stories about how to drive the enemy into a trap, make a beautiful combination and much more. Classics of the genre!

  • book

    36.41 $

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    The book of the deserved trainer, master of sports MI Shereshevsky is devoted to the problem of a complex game endgame. Understand the basic principles of the game in complex endings, give interesting recommendations on the technique of the game. The work is based on numerous examples both from the classical heritage, and from modern chess practice. For chess players-dischargers.