The book, which opens a new series of "Practical Workshop on Strategy", is devoted to one of the most important elements of a chess game - exchange. In the theoretical section for the first time a complete classification of exchanges by purpose and motive is presented. The 304 positions proposed for analysis and solution are designed to help sort out one of the cornerstones of the chess strategy - which exchange is profitable, which is not. The workshop is intended for a wide range of chess players and trainers. Difficulty level exercises from 2-1 category to candidates for master of sports. Many tasks will be interesting for higher-skilled chess players.

Facsimile copy of the Russian edition of 1929. Classic!

For the first time in the history of world chess, a book devoted to a unique phenomenon - a lightning-fast game of chess, or blitz. The author, the international grandmaster, the ex-champion of Russia Alexey Bezgodov, comprehensively considers various aspects of the blitz. This publication will acquaint the reader with interesting information, in-depth analytics and help play blitz at a higher level. The book is written easily, fun and can be interesting for a player of any skill.

There are a lot of secrets in chess, the possession of which distinguishes a virtuoso from an amateur. One of such secrets is the ability to play positions with multi-colored (or, in other words, (exclusive) elephants.In front of you is the first book devoted entirely to "multi-colored elephants" and tactical techniques allowing to win a crushing victory in a "different color." The author of the book, the international grandmaster and well-known chess analyst, for many years he studied the problem, analyzing the parties and approaches of the world's largest experts.When reading this book, you will take a serious step towards the chess Olympus.

Throughout the history of mankind there were great chess players, standing out from a huge mass of players. They changed the very appearance of the chess game, formed the rules. The book will acquaint you with these great players, their secrets of victories in chess games, "zest" and "chips" of the game. There is no doubt that the talented chess players are much more than presented on the pages of the book, but we selected the most vivid examples that can inspire and enrich the knowledge of both beginners and experienced players already

The trap in chess is an allowed cunning, one of the main methods in the struggle for victory. Despite the abundance of research devoted to this problem, the former champion of Russia, international grandmaster Alexei Bezgodov re-examined the issue and acquaints readers with the results of his reflections. The book is written easily, instructive and contains a lot of cognitive material. For fans of chess of any age and level

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The book "The methods of fighting in rook endings" is intended for young chess players (III-I grades), wishing to improve their skills of playing rook endings, as well as coaches, chess club leaders and all chess lovers. The book consists of 19 topics, which explain in detail the typical methods of struggle and ideas in rook endings, and a workshop that includes 100 tasks and sketches.

The book is intended for young chess players (III—I categories) who want to improve their skills in playing rook endings, as well as coaches, leaders of chess clubs and all chess lovers. In practical games, there are much more rook endings than other types of endgames. This publication consists of a training part, which explains in detail the typical fighting techniques and ideas in rook endings, and a workshop that includes 100 problems and studies. José Raul Capablanca recommended starting the study of chess from the endgame. After all, nowhere is the logic of thought so clearly manifested as in the final stage of the game.

Collection of combinations, arranged by topic (more than 500). Richly illustrated (photos, cartoons, etc.)