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  • Magnetic road chess: folding board-case made of artificial leather, tablet-figures with a convex image. Wallet size 19x22 cm. The playing field is 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Cell 2x2 cm.

    51.72 $
  • Author:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Kapengut

    An outstanding theorist and successful coach shares his memories of communication and cooperation with Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, Isaac Boleslavsky, Elena Akhmylovskaya and other outstanding chess players. Separate large chapter – a story about many years of work with Boris Gelfand: over these years (1980-1993) the student went from a 12-year-old candidate for master to the holder of the 3rd rating in the world. Albert Kapengut – winner of 6 gold medals at the World Student Olympics, seven-time champion of Belarus, participant in the individual and team championships of the USSR among men, champion of the USSR as part of the Burevestnik team. The book includes 70 games commented in detail by the author, a careful study of which will help the reader not only better understand popular opening schemes, but also get a taste for serious analytical work. “My story is not so much about a career, although “you can’t erase words from a song,” but about memorable situations, often funny, sometimes absurd, and dotted about people I met along the way, sometimes with touches of biography, prompting readers to become interested in more complete information.” ;" (A. Kapengut). For a wide range of chess lovers.

    43.33 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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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Chess textbook 1991-2023

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    18.20 $

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    Book of two authors & ndash; Teacher and his grandmaster student & ndash; includes 100 small-volume lectures that make up the necessary minimum (carefully selected and certified by years of practice) knowledge for any beginning chess player. It was based on lessons taught to the young pupils of the Moscow Palace of Pioneers (the story about the addendum is dedicated to the Supplement) by their first coach & ndash; Alexander Nikolayevich Kostiev. Book & ndash; a reliable and sufficient basis for independent study of chess for those who are already familiar with the rules of the game; it will also help the children's trainers in preparing the classes. The book is indispensable for parents who want to participate in the chess education of their children.

  • book

    15.71 $

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    The book of the deserved trainer of Russia, grandmaster Alek- Sandra Kalinina is devoted to the questions of perfection. Tracing the formation of a chess player from beginner to level of the master, the author, based on personal experience, different training methods, warns about possible mistakes in this way. The overwhelming majority The book materials have not been published anywhere before and will be seen light start. In our time, the oversaturated computer- training sessions, the appearance of a book telling on the methods of improvement from the "human" point of view, undoubtedly, will be of interest for coaches and amateurs chess at all levels. Among the author's pupils is the triple Olympic pionka, two-time champion of Europe and Russia, champion- World and European blitz of Valentin Gunin; Olympic champion Olga Girya and many others.

  • book

    9.94 $

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    In this book, dedicated to the work of Vladimir Kramnik, the examples are arranged in chronological order. All diagrams are additionally marked with a number from 1 to 4 (that is, points are awarded for the correct decision, depending on the complexity of the combination). This classification will allow the book to be used as an assistant for both coaches and teachers in the classroom with their students, and for independent training.

  • book

    12.00 $

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    In this book, dedicated to the work of Jose Raul Capablanca, examples are arranged in chronological order. All charts are labeled & mdash; with a number from 1 to 4. This classification allows you to use the book as an & nbsp; assistant for trainers and educators in the classroom with your students, as well as for independent training. So, for the chess players of the initial categories, we recommend resolving the positions marked "1 la" first, and then, perhaps, try their hand at resolving the positions marked "2 la" Snippet 1 Fragment 2

  • book

    18.00 $

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    In this book, dedicated to the work of Aleksandr Alekhine, examples are arranged in chronological order. All charts are labeled & mdash; from 1 to 4. This classification will allow you to use the book as an assistant for trainers and educators in the classroom with your students, as well as for independent training. So, for the chess players of the initial ranks, we recommend that you first solve the positions marked & laquo; 1 & raquo;, and then, perhaps, try your hand at resolving the positions marked & laquo; 2 & raquo ;. Line items marked & laquo; 2 & raquo; recommended for decision by chess players of I category, and marked with & laquo; 3 & raquo; & mdash; candidates for the master. Marked & laquo; 4 & raquo; grouped positions illustrating intuitive combinations (in which options cannot be calculated with mathematical accuracy & raquo; and at some point you need to rely on the assessment of the odds of the parties prompted by the experience you have gained), positional victims and examples of tactical operations, the benefits of which must be determined using the positional assessment of the final positions. Snippet 1 Fragment 2

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    Until recently, Petroff's Defence has always been regarded as a safe and solid way for Black to play for equality in the opening. Now, however, its reputation has been completely transformed and it features in the arsenal of some of the world's attacking players who have introduced a wealth of aggressive new ideas for Black. Using illustrative games to explain all the new ideas, this book gives unique insights into the Petroff Defence and into Karpov's new opening preparation.

  • book

    14.48 $

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    Very often, a chess game ends in an endgame, and in order to achieve victory, a chess player needs to know typical methods for realizing an advantage with limited material on the board. This book discusses practical examples from the batches of big masters of the endgame, in which the strongest side has a certain type of advantage & ndash; material, positional, structural, greater activity of the figures. One of the chapters is devoted to combinations in the endgame. The final chapter contains the instructive endings of one of the authors of the book, the twelfth world champion Anatoly Karpov, who is rightfully considered to be one of the most prominent endgame masters in chess history. Table of Contents Excerpt

  • book

    24.83 $

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    Merry Buratino will open the door for you to an amazing country - a fairy tale. She will talk about the manners and habits of chess pieces, teach you to attack energetically and calmly defend yourself, to think carefully about your decisions, both in chess and in life. Chess develop perseverance, logical thinking and memory, learn to use time rationally. And the “prompting” will be the multiple world champion Anatoly Evgenievich Karpov and the coach of the highest category Anatoly Borisovich Shingiri. Good luck!

  • book

    31.03 $

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    Merry Buratino will open the door for you to an amazing country - a fairy tale. She will talk about the manners and habits of chess pieces, teach you to attack energetically and calmly defend yourself, to think carefully about your decisions, both in chess and in life. Chess develop perseverance, logical thinking and memory, learn to use time rationally. And the “prompting” will be the multiple world champion Anatoly Evgenievich Karpov and the coach of the highest category Anatoly Borisovich Shingiri. Good luck!

  • book

    12.00 $

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    The book of the multiple world chess champion A. Karpov and the master A. Matsukevich is devoted to one of the most profound and not fully studied topics - the search for an algorithm for assessing position and, as a result, choosing the right plan. Designed for qualified chess players FAMOUS FRAGMENT FIRST 7 PAGES LAST 7 PAGES & nbsp;

  • book

    37.50 $

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    For beginners. Printed using Disney graphics, very beautiful color printing - a perfect gift!

  • book

    34.48 $

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    Chess is the royal game that the chess king will teach you - the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov.         You will learn about the manners and habits of the figures, learn how to aggressively attack and defend yourself in cold blood. You will get acquainted with many tricks and traps that can be put to careless rivals and, equally important, you will learn how to not get into them yourself.         Having traveled through the pages of this book, you with the help of a great chess player prepare for your first chess battle - against your mom or dad, friend or computer, on the Internet or in competition.         The book will allow your child to master the rules of the game, help him to win not only in chess, but in life. After chess develops assiduity, logical thinking and memory, they learn to rationally use time.         According to this textbook, teachers, coaches or parents, even with minimal chess preparation, will be able to teach children the basics of a wise game.         The book is colorfully framed and will be a wonderful gift to someone who wants to learn an ancient and wise game.