The second edition. "Chess self-instruction manual" consists of 44 lessons and the section "Fundamentals of chess aesthetics". The lessons set out the basic rules and laws of chess, in the section "Fundamentals of Chess Aesthetics" the reader consolidates the knowledge gained in the study of the rules and acquires the skills necessary for reading chess literature. Classical parties, spectacular combinations of this section can fall in love with the reader, and only those who understand and appreciate their beauty achieve success in chess. The authors sought to give the reader the necessary minimum of knowledge and not to overload him with unnecessary information.

In English.

Great format. Workbook to the chess textbook. The book you hold in your hands is a collection of assignments for each lesson in the textbook "This book will teach you how to play chess ...". From you and your teacher depends on where and how you will perform them. It's best to complete a task page immediately after each lesson. Perhaps you will do it at home. And maybe you will perform them in school as a test or test. You will find answers to all questions in each lesson. Therefore, carefully read the textbook.

The book brought to your attention contains: 50 tests, 12 positions each, the time allotted for the test is 1 hour. The subject of examples is extensive (35 types in total), their order is random, so it is difficult to deduce any patterns, there is only one way left: to study the position, analyze what you see, highlight the main thing and draw conclusions with the help of reasoning, i.e. offer a solution. If the solution is correct, then you get a certain number of points for it (from one to four). The sum of points scored in solving the positions of one test will allow you to judge the level of your preparation. Before proceeding to solve this or that example, you should first carefully study the position. The order in this case can be as follows: first of all, we are interested in the location of the kings, then the balance of power, then we look at which pieces and pawns (our own and others') are under attack, which ones are poorly protected, and, finally, we pay attention to confrontations, i.e. . bundles and "ambushes". How well you do this will determine the correct answer. We hope that the solution of these tests will be a good basis for your future victories.

& laquo; Remember: a barely noticeable mistake at the beginning of a chess game can lead to tangible losses and often to a quick defeat & raquo ;. Author. A guide to typical errors in the entire nomenclature of debuts.

"The Endgame Tutorial" by Mark Dvoretsky, is a new edition, a revised and significantly expanded edition of the famous book. For the first time in one volume the theory of all kinds of chess endings is stated. The author - one of the most authoritative chess trainers in the world - has developed an original method of improvement in the endgame, based on a solid knowledge of the most important rules, key positions of each type of endings and methods of their playing. The textbook is intended for a wide range of chess players, coaches, and is an indispensable assistant in a practical game.

In the first part of the book, called One Solution, and consisting of 270 positions, - the task "Mate 1 move"; the usual, one might say standard: the side whose turn is indicated below the diagram checkmates. Name of the second part – "Multiple Solutions" - speaks for itself. Each of the positions has several solutions, but the number of ways in a particular position is not indicated. The task is considered complete if all the continuations leading to the checkmate are given. And, finally, the third, last part – "No hints" - the most difficult. Again, you need to checkmate in 1 move, only now it is not indicated who owns the turn of the move, nor the number of ways to be found. In addition, in some positions, "mutual" mate, i.e. both White and Black can checkmate. For these positions, the decision should indicate all methods of mating for both sides. Such a minimal amount of preliminary information in the examples from the third part creates the prerequisites for a more thorough study of the position, teaches you to follow the peculiarities of the location of not only someone else's, but also your own king. This manual will allow a novice chess player to consolidate the rules of the game with the help of specific tasks, to better understand how the pieces interact with each other, and also to get acquainted with pinning and overlapping, open attack and double check, i.e. with those chess tricks that are often found in the game.

Many outstanding chess players studied on this edition. The book contains initial information about the chess game, the doctrine of debuts. Special chapters are devoted to combination, positional struggle, problems of chess aesthetics. The final section is made up of the parties commented on by the author.

Do you want to introduce the child to chess and learn how to play yourself? This tutorial will become your guide to the world of the ancient game. Two experienced coaches wrote it on the basis of the developed and apro- effective methodology. You will learn the history of chess and rules, as well as the step by step study their features. After reading the book, you will start playing on a good amateur level, and your child will be able to successfully participate in his first competition. For a wide range of chess fans. Fragment 1 Fragment 2

For the first time, the "Chess Game Textbook" by Jose Raul Capablanca was released in 1935 in London. It was translated into many languages ​​and quickly won recognition and popularity throughout the world. Due to the simplicity and clarity of presentation, the accepted methodology - from simple to complex - the "Chess Game Tutorial" took an honorable place among the works of chess pedagogy. In this edition, the number of chapters and paragraphs has been increased, mainly due to the (Chess Game Principles), which in other publications have been omitted or the content of which is mentioned in passing in the text. Applied to the modern chess language, the style of the original translation has been improved.

The book of the genius Cuban, the third world chess champion H.R. Capablanca is rightfully considered one of the best primer textbooks. This edition is unique also in that the sixth world champion M. Botvinnik wrote to him a detailed preface and subjected the whole text of the book to special editing. Capablanca addressed his wonderful book to beginners and little-experienced chess readers, but some of his thoughts and considerations will be useful even for highly qualified chess players.

After reading this book, beginning chess players will not only learn the rules of chess, but also learn basic chess techniques that will help to win over a more experienced rival. The illustrations presented on the pages of the textbook will help the reader to study various chess games. The book is designed for beginners chess lovers.