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  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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  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:
    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:
    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 $
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    It is officially accepted that the world chess champions are counted from Wilhelm Steinitz, who ascended the chess throne in 1886. In the history of known 17 holders of the world chess crown. But even before Steinitz, there were several outstanding chess players who could be called unofficial champions. That's about them - the crowned and uncrowned champions - and will be discussed in this book.

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    13.03 $

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    The new book of the famous chess master and writer (author of more than 150 books) Evgeny Gik presents the 250 best games of all chess kings - from Steinitz, Lasker and Capablanca to Kasparov, Kramnik and Anand. Among them are laureate parties, winning miniatures, combinations with the queen sacrifice, decisive matches from fights for the crown and others. The reader will also find here more than 100 amazing stories about world champions (from the author’s collection). & Nbsp; The new book of the famous chess master and writer (author of more than 150 books) Evgeny Gik presents 250 of the best games of all chess kings - from Steinitz, Lasker and Capablanca to Kasparov, Kramnik and Anand. Among them are laureate parties, winning miniatures, combinations with the queen sacrifice, decisive matches from fights for the crown and others. The reader will also find here more than 100 amazing stories about world champions (from the author’s collection) and about 150 rare photographs. & Nbsp; Photo by Boris Dolmatovsky, Eugene Geek, Dagobert Colmeyer and from the author’s archive. Many color photos on coated paper. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    18.62 $

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    The new book by the famous chess master and writer (the author of more than 150 books) Yevgeny Gyk presents 250 best games of all chess kings - from Steinitz, Lasker and Capablanca to Kasparov, Kramnik and Anand. Among them are winning parties, winning miniatures, combinations with the queen sacrifice, decisive encounters from fights for the crown and others. The reader will also find here more than 100 amazing stories about world champions (from the collection of the author). & Nbsp; The new book by the famous chess master and writer (author of more than 150 books) Yevgeny Gyk presents 250 best games of all chess kings - from Steinitz, Lasker and Capablanca to Kasparov, Kramnik and Anand. Among them are winning parties, winning miniatures, combinations with the queen sacrifice, decisive encounters from fights for the crown and others. The reader will also find here more than 100 amazing stories about world champions (from the author’s collection) and about 150 rare photos. & Nbsp; Photos by Boris Dolmatovsky, Evgeny Gick, Dagobert Kolmayer and from the author’s archive. Many color photos on coated paper. & nbsp;

  • book

    24.83 $

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    & nbsp; The new book of the famous chess master and writer (author of more than 150 books) Evgeny Gik presents 265 best games of all chess kings - from Steinitz, Lasker, Alekhine and Capablanca to Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand and Karlsen. Among them are laureate parties, winning miniatures, combinations with the queen's sacrifice, decisive matches from fights for the crown and others. The reader will also find here more than 100 amazing stories about world champions and about 150 rare photographs. Photo by Boris Dolmatovsky, Eugene Geek, Dagobert Colmeyer from the author’s archive. 2nd edition.

  • book

    50.00 $

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    Biographical sketch and selection. parts by Rafael Vaganyan.

  • book

    37.24 $

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    Unlike the first volume, which included the biography of the great Russian chess player, samples of his tactical skill, the second volume is devoted to the strategic art of the world champion. The main task of the book is to acquaint readers with Alekhin's skill in a positional game, to show how, using deep strategic maneuvers, he prepared the basis for subsequent combinations. The book discusses a number of important issues of strategy, most clearly manifested in the work of Alekhine. In the second volume, serious attention is paid to protection issues. The book also addresses the problems of maneuvering and tacking, playing in simple positions. A significant place is given to Alekhin's endgame technique. The book contains over 170 commented games and endings. The book is designed for qualified chess players.

  • book

    3.46 $

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    All games of the correspondence tournament

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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.

  • book

    32.50 $

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    In this book, 120 best games played during the period from 1923 to 1941 are presented. In the introductory article the author tells about the beginning of his sports and creative way, about how the game became his profession. The book is intended for professional chess players.

  • book

    32.50 $

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    This book is a continuation of the scientific work of M.M. Botvinnik "Analytical and Critical Works, 1923-1941", which was first published more than thirty years ago. The great chess player continues the story about his sports and creative activity in the period 1942-1956, including winning the title of world champion, leads 130 best games of this time.

  • book

    32.50 $

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    In this book the best parties of the first Soviet world champion M. Botvinnik are collected, relating to the final period of his activity as a chess player-practitioner. The reader will find examples of chess games from matches for the world championship with V. Smyslov, T. Tal, T. Petrosyan and several other competitions in 1957-1970, as well as previously unpublished photos from the life of the famous grandmaster. The book is designed for qualified chess players.