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  • 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:
    Chernyshov

    The authors continue to study typical opening and middlegame positions. Royal Fortress No. 2 has pawns on squares f7, g6, h7 (or f2, g3, h2), and they are usually joined by another defender – bishop on g7 (g2). This formation is called fianchetto, it is found in many popular openings, such as the Catalan Opening, King's Indian Defense, Grunfeld Defense and a number of others.  The authors analyze in detail the techniques of attack, defense and counterattack. Most examples – from the creativity of modern chess players (for example, a separate chapter is dedicated to the strongest Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi); they are complemented by parts that have become a classical heritage. The book contains about 300 positions for independent solution, so it is not only a textbook, but also a solid problem book. Grandmaster Konstantin Chernyshov, head of the Interregional Grandmaster School in Kostroma, and his daughter International Master Natalya Kareva – experienced coaches, whose students include grandmasters and masters, champions of Russia and Europe among juniors.  The book is addressed to young chess players and their mentors. 

    20.00 $
  • Author:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
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    How to learn to play well Sicilian defense? You can take the debut directories, try to select and remember the options you want. But the sense of such a study debut will be little. The brilliant textbook of a talented grandmaster and coach Yuri Yakovich will teach you how to navigate the wilds of the most complex Sicilian middle game. The first Russian-language edition of this book, which has become a world chess bestseller, contains many interesting, never-before-published debut ideas, analyzes and finds. The textbook is intended for a wide range of qualified chess players and coaches.

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    14.48 $

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    The book of F. Wilson, an experienced American chess teacher, offers chess players, who have already mastered the beginnings of the royal game, simple recipes for preparing and conducting victorious attacks. & nbsp; Their number is minimal, and the effect is & ndash; at the level of the game where understanding chess already matters & ndash; will not hesitate. The success of this approach is confirmed by a long teaching experience and a large number of students. For chess players who want to learn how to beat the lovers. Edited by MM V. Bronznik.

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    50.00 $

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    In this work, an interested reader can see the Slavic defense as only modern top-level grandmasters see it. In this case, the explanations are given in an accessible form. In the work on the book, I used all my many years of practical and theoretical experience, as well as the strongest game programs to date. For many years I played the most diverse ramifications of this debut for both colors, analyzed it both independently and in collaboration with many famous grandmasters. Now I have decided to give everyone the opportunity to immerse themselves in the grandmaster’s laboratory and see my professional attitude to certain debut ramifications. All noteworthy lines are disassembled in detail. Also, a very large number of new products with the attached analysis. At the same time, many weak and unprincipled, although in some cases having a lot of practice, the moves were given a concise assessment.

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    20.04 $

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    To the history of women's chess competitions. Extended and enlarged edition - more than 300 pages.

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    19.34 $

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    In the collection of more than 120 commented parties, the work of Petrosian, Bronstein, Kotova, Boleslavsky and others. Overview of the most important competitions of 1948-1952.

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    6.22 $

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    Popular essay on the reasons for the success of our players.

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    10.34 $

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    The book is devoted to the problem of staginess of such  intellectual sports games, as Chess, Go, Xiangqi, Shogi, Renjue, Checkers and others. In the opinion of the author, it is possible to solve it with the help of the developed by him scenario of the team game, which provides an active discussion throughout the whole game. It results in harmonious combination of high dynamism of the game and sufficient time for effective creativity, which together with the drama of team discussions and the availability of new information ensures the staginess of intellectual competitions. The book is intended for professionals and specialists in the areas mentioned, as well as to wide range of readers interested in intellectual sports games.

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    50.00 $

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    Blitz. On your watch a few minutes. You're not Fisher, not Tal and Capablanca. How to overcome the enemy? We offer you the only textbook on blitz.

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    10.46 $

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    The legendary St. Petersburg chess player Heinrich Chepukaitis, the "deserved recidivist of the blitz", the multiple champion of Leningrad-Petersburg and Moscow in a lightning game, stood up in the standings sometimes above M. Tal, V. Korknoy and T. Petrosyan. Being one of the strongest blitz players in the world, Henry Mikhaylovich expressed his main idea in chess with one phrase: "It's not necessary to play well, it is necessary that a partner play badly!". You'll find out what you need to do on the hanging flags, how to knock the opponent out of the way, drive him into time trouble and force him to make mistakes. The story of the grandmaster and writer G.Sosonko "Chip" precedes the narrative, the full version of which is published for the first time. Especially this book will be interesting to those wishing to strengthen their game in the "five-minute".

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    8.28 $

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    The legendary St. Petersburg chess player Heinrich Chepukaitis, the "deserved recidivist of the blitz", the multiple champion of Leningrad-Petersburg and Moscow in a lightning game, rose in the standings sometimes above M. Tal, V. Korknoy and T. Petrosyan. Being one of the strongest blitz players in the world, Henry Mikhaylovich expressed his main idea in chess with one phrase: "It's not necessary to play well, it is necessary that a partner play badly!". You'll find out what you need to do on the hanging flags, how to knock the opponent out of the way, drive him into time trouble and force him to make mistakes. The story of the grandmaster and writer G.Sosonko "Chip" precedes the narrative, the full version of which is published for the first time. Especially this book will be interesting to those wishing to strengthen their game in the "five-minute".

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    16.55 $

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    Often young chess players and their parents ask the question: how to become a grandmaster? The book by Viorel Bologan, the winner of Aeroflot Open and the super tournament in Dortmund, tells about the ways to improve the skills, the difficulties of creative growth and the conquest of the treasured grandmaster peak.

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    26.17 $

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    On the chess struggle, logic, meaning of the classics. For highly skilled chess players. At the end of the book - 90 exercises on understanding chess and the ability to analyze. More than 300 pages.