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  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
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    14.48 $

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    Now you don’t have to remember the avalanche of constantly updated fashionable forced debuts! London system & ndash; an excellent weapon against young talented book theory. If you force them to play outside the framework of the prepared options, they will surely resort to the basic principles of development, and, as the reader sees, this can lead to a debut disaster. The London system promises a lot against a stronger rival, striving for an indispensable victory, it is also a wonderful & laquo; spare & raquo; debut. Finally, the study of this universal development scheme contributes to the expansion of the overall chess horizons. Grandmaster Vlatko Kovachevich (who once beat R. Fisher himself in the tournament!) Is considered the best specialist in the London system in the world. For a wide range of chess lovers. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    31.86 $

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    The book of Grandmaster Ruslan Shcherbakov is devoted to the voluminous and substantial branching of the Slavic defense & ndash; one of the most popular modern beginnings. The Slavic Triangle, so named for the opening position of black pawns, is characterized by the fact that Black does not want to passively sit out on the defensive, and from the first moves take risks and provoke White to take risks in order to seize the initiative. This is & ndash; debut for those who love a live double-edged game! Having rich experience in using the system and having excellent practical results, the author explains in detail strategic ideas and pays great attention to specific nuances. The versatility of the arrangement allows Black to largely solve the problem of his opening repertoire against the move of the queen pawn. Without hiding that his sympathies are on the black side, the author at the same time remains objective, and those who have to deal with the Slavic Triangle when playing white can also learn a lot from the book. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • 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.

  • book

    32.50 $

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    The book of multiple world champion A. Karpov and grandmaster N. Kalinichenko introduces the reader to one of the most complex, informative and popular chess openings. The authors present all the major systems that have stood the test of many years of practice. Each of them is illustrated by several characteristic parties. Examples are selected in such a way as to demonstrate the main strategic ideas for both sides. Along with classical examples, a large number of modern games are played, played by leading grandmasters. The publication is designed for a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    22.76 $

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    In the book using examples from modern practice, the Zuckertort system in the opening of the Queen's Pawns, which is very suitable for chess players of various levels & ndash; from club to elite. Posted by & ndash; international master G. Bogdanovich & ndash; For many years she has been a supporter of her, so all the information is given & laquo; first-hand & raquo; and ... without hiding. The material is based on ideological classification, the game of white and black is considered from the perspective of the general theory of chess. And this means that the book is also a good textbook. The material is presented in such a way that the study of strategy and tactics within the framework of the Zuckertort system will allow the reader to improve his positional game. The book should be of interest not only to a wide circle of chess lovers, but also to trainers who can use it in their work.

  • book

    Toolkit for coaches and senior chess players.

  • book

    45.52 $

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    The book of Grandmaster Ruslan Shcherbakov is devoted to the voluminous and substantial branching of Slavic defense - one of the most popular modern principles. The Slavic Triangle, named after the opening of black pawns, is characterized by the fact that Black does not want to sit passively on the defensive, and from the first moves risk and provoke whites at risk in order to seize the initiative. This is the debut for those who love a live double-edged game! Possessing a rich experience in the application of the system and having excellent practical results, the author explains in detail strategic ideas and pays much attention to specific nuances. The versatility of the arrangement allows the playing black to largely solve the problem of the debut repertoire against the move of the queen pawn. Without hiding that his sympathies are on the side of Black, the author at the same time preserves objectivity, and those who have to deal with the Slavic Triangle when playing white, can also draw a lot of useful information from the book.

  • 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

    28.67 $

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    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.

  • book

    39.31 $

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    The author, a chess master and an experienced teacher, outlines the basics of chess briefly, easily and interestingly. The simplest techniques, the laws of chess struggle. Beginners young chess players can use the book as a guide for self-study. Gift, beautifully illustrated edition.

  • book

    43.33 $

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    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

    22.34 $

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    A new book of children's chess coaches Anna Dorofeeva and Olga Vrublevskaya co-authored with the acting international grandmaster Evgeny Vorobyov & mdash; & laquo; Actual chess debut 1.e4 e5 2.Kf3 Kc6 3.Cc4 & raquo ;. The book deals in detail with such popular debuts in children as the Protection of two horses, the Italian and Hungarian parties, after studying which you will master the typical strategic and tactical methods. The chosen positions for solving and playing out give an opportunity to conduct classes with children interestingly and fruitfully. Bright tactical ideas in these debuts will certainly interest chess players and will allow them to win beautiful victories!