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  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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 $
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    The amateur chess player Gardemarin V. Soldatenkov was first notified as a talented analyst. It is known that the “attack of Marshall” was first used by him in 1901. in Paris (Zittenfeld - Soldiers), i.e. on 17 years old before the American Champion. This party was published in the Chancellery Magazine, edited by E. Schiffers ...

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    14.40 $

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    On the life and creative path of the outstanding grandmaster, the contender for the world championship Efim Bogolyubov. "The fate of the master of the Epim of Bogolyubov (1889-1952) was in vain. A two-pronged chimp of the USSR, he in 1925 on the first international tournament in Moscow left behind Em. Lasker and X.-R. Capsule. In 1926, deprived of his sovereignty, and before the end of his day he lived in Germany. The winner and the prizewinner of many tournaments, the FIDE Champion - twice dared to call the Champion of the World in swords with A.Alexin ... ". Izvestno, that to the manuscripts of V.Charushin, no serious researches of the honesty of these outstanding sculptors in our country did not lead us, we see, on idelogicheskimi images. A lot of commented parties.

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    23.33 $

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    The book contains essays on the work of the honored master of sports, the international grandmaster of the ICCF Peter Vasilyevich Dubinin (1909-1983), as well as his predecessors and students: A. Vyakhirev, T. Lyubimov, V. Kuporosov, as well as 200 selected parties and compositions. The memoirs of contemporaries - L. Bychkov, A. Gilman, A. Kotov, A. Sutin, M. Yudovich, etc. - are given. For a wide circle of chess lovers.

  • book

    10.37 $

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    Biography and work of the most talented after Em. Lasker chess player of Germany Klaus Jung. There are 90 games with comments. dedicated to the talented German Simmers Klaus Jung, who died in the last days of the World War. But what can I say at the beginning of the book: "Klaus Jung (1924-1945) lived a short life. The corresponding and its syntactic biographies are installed in a small period of time. In the Pascha of 1941. He became a national masters, and in the year 1942. in Zenit Slava ended his performances in the tournament ... For this time he passed in the sixth tournament and in four became a prize-winner. Having defeated his karier all-over in the 18th year, he managed to win the Champion of the world A.Alexin, the Champion of the world G.Stoltz, E.Bogolyubov and many other powerful Shamtists ... "

  • book

    41.38 $

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    The last years of Alekhine's life: tables, parties, articles (including scandalous publications in the fascist press). "Years of the war - the tragic pages of the biography A.A.Alexina. He went to the beggar, all forgotten, but not delivered. There is no world chimp in 1939-46. He played in 23 tournaments and masters, in 19 of them he won. His life and faith in this age are almost not studied. Publications are small and disparate ... ". "This book is not for easy reading ...", - wrote in his predecessor the writer A. Smykov.

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    8.29 $

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    Calabrian (a native of the province of Calabria in southern Italy) is Joaquino Greco (1600-1634), a chess player of all time; now celebrate its 400th anniversary. Chess book with sketches, parties of masters, etc.

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    Editions of the series with the draft title & laquo; Revision (!) of chess & raquo; You may already be aware. In this issue: Valentin Tarakanov & laquo; No one is safe from this. The Paradox of Albina & raquo ;. Valery Chashikhin & laquo; Diamond Party & raquo ;. Georgy Sobolev & laquo; Moscow wind & raquo ;. Elshad ibn Ramadan & laquo; Persian variant & raquo ;. And Nina Podgorichani & laquo; Roma

  • book

    8.64 $

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    The results of the competition Gioachino Greco - 400

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    11.75 $

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    Contents: V. Charushin. Essay on Soldatenkov. St. Iron. Circumstances of Alekhine's death. V. Chachin Secrets of the great matches of Morphy - Andersen, Alekhine - Euwe

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    Content: I.Zaitsev. In memory of Alexei Vyzhmanavin. Y.Averbakh. From the manuscript Gioachino Greco. V. Chachin Joacino Greco and Andre Filidor. Debut news. In your filing cabinet

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    5.53 $

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    A polemic study on the topic "Alekhine and Fascism" with the application of many parties.

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    30.00 $

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    Rare collectible hardcover copies. Content: V. Charushin. Essay on Soldatenkov. St. Iron. Circumstances of Alekhine's death. V. Chachin Secrets of the great matches of Morphy - Andersen, Alekhine - Euwe