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  • Author:
    Bologan

    The Caro-Kann defense is one of the most popular modern openings, which is firmly included in the repertoire of most elite chess players. The author of the book, a well-known grandmaster and theorist, offers a full repertoire for black in response to 1.e4, explains in detail the main strategic ideas of each option and gives the exact order of moves, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. In each chapter, alternative plans for black are considered, so that the reader can make a choice according to his taste, and it was more difficult for the opponent to prepare. Much attention in the monograph is paid to correspondence games in which players use all the achievements of modern technology. All analyses during the work on the manuscript are checked on powerful computers. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The 2nd edition supplements the section with the 10 most interesting current parties. The book is addressed to chess players of any level – from amateurs to professionals.  

    21.67 $
  • 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 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
  • 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 $
  • Unique chess for 3 players. Such chess will appeal to any person who chooses something new and appreciates original things. Manufacturer MADON-CHESS (Poland) Chessboard size: 46.5x54x2.5cm (unfolded) King height: 7.7cm King base diameter (cm): 3  Pawn height (cm): 3.6 Pawn base diameter (cm): 2.1 Presence of weighting agent: no Weight: 1311 g. Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for figures: hornbeam, beech  Intermediate chess for three is ideal entertainment for friends. The chess store presents to customers a unique set from a Polish manufacturer. If you are planning to buy a medium chess set for three in Moscow, pay attention to the set MADON-CHESS.   The main advantages of a chess set for three are reasonable cost and workmanship. The chess pieces are made of beech and oak of the highest quality. The chessboard is not inferior in quality: it is based on birch and beech.  The set consists of chess in three colors.  The chessboard has a compact size and is convenient to store on a shelf. Inside the board there are three separate compartments for storing pieces. For convenience and to keep products intact, the board is equipped with a soft lining.

    214.50 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
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    In Ukrainian, biography and the best games of an outstanding chess player.

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    31.40 $

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    Garry Kasparov's new project "Modern Chess" is a continuation of his unique five-volume book "My Great Predecessors" ("RIPOL Classic", 2003-2006). Summing up the development of chess in the 20th century, the author tells about the debut revolution of the 70s - early 80s, about all his matches with Anatoly Karpov, comments on his best games and matches with computers. This volume, the second of three dedicated to the historical single combat of Kasparov and Karpov, includes two matches between them for the world chess crown (1986 and 1987).

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    103.45 $

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    The new project by Garry Kasparov "Modern Chess" is a continuation of his unique five-volume "My Great Predecessors". Summing up the development of chess in the 20th century, the author tells about the debut revolution of the 70s - early 80s, about all his fights with Anatoly Karpov, comments on his best games and matches with computers. This volume - the first of three dedicated to the historical single combat of Kasparov and Karpov - includes two matches between them for the world chess crown (1984/85 and 1985).

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    The last lifetime revision of the memoirs, supplemented by lots and numerous color photographs. Almost 400 p., Hard cover with embossed.

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    35.17 $

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    The last lifetime revision of the memoirs, supplemented by lots and numerous color photographs. Almost 400 p., Hard cover with embossed.

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    57.94 $

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    The last lifetime revision of the memoirs, supplemented by lots and numerous color photographs. Almost 400 p., Hard cover with embossed.

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    Raamatus jutustatakse malest teisiti kui muidu harjutud - huumoriga ja ilma diagrammideta. Siin õpetatakse tundma male imet, emakeelt, ajalugu, maateadust ja looduslugu, male kombeid ja esindajaid. Eesti maletajatest on raamatus ära toodud Paul Keres. Unterhalten wir uns also einmal über Schach und Schachbrett auf andere Weise: mit Humor und ohne Diagramme. Machen wir uns auf in die Welt des Schachs. Lernen wir den Zauber, die Muttersprache, die Geschichte, Erdkunde und Naturgeschichte des Schachs, seine Sitten und Gebräuche und schliesslich seine Repräsentanten kennen.

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    13.13 $

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    Petrov Alexander Dmitrievich (1.2.1794, p. Biserovo Pskov Gubernia, 10.4.1867, Warsaw), the first Russian chess master, chess. theoretician and composer, founder of the first chess club in Russia (Petersburg Society of Chess Game Makers). The writer. State Councillor. In 1804-1840 he lived in St. Petersburg, from 1840 - in Warsaw. He played chess at the age of 7. In 1809 he won a match at one of the best peterbes. chess players A. Kopyev. For half a century he was the strongest chess player in Russia. He won in the matches of K. Janisch in the 1840s. (with a handicap), S. Urusova - 3: 1 (1853) and 13: 7 (1859), I. Shumova - 4: 2 (1862). Bright master combinational style.

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    Systematic studies by Rinkom of the possibilities of fighting only curly material became an invaluable contribution to the theory of endgame and now they have found a competitor only in the image of a computer.

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    In the early 2000s, the world chess sky is rapidly Hikaru Nakamura's star has risen. A Japanese American Dénia was divided into “super-faces” with players of any qualification, gradually becoming the strongest among the fastest - or the fastest among the strong - a chess player. Later, success came to Nakamura in “big chess”. is he got rid of flaws like some superficiality and love to bluff, mastered the subtleties of the positional game, but kept constant militancy and charge to win when meeting with any adversary. At the end of 2015, his ELO rating reached space 2816 units. The author (grandmaster and renowned writer) explores the creative the way and the chess growth of the self-taught genius, comments in detail on 75 bright fights american. For a wide range of chess lovers.