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  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Golenishchev

    Like other titles in the Training Program for Chess Players series, this volume is both an excellent textbook for independent study and a powerful training aid for chess coaches. In the view of many experts, no better work of this kind has ever been written. coach and Master of Sport. Golenishchev's programs are still considered. critically important and are successfully employed in chess schools. His teaching methods remain popular in Russia and around the world. Supervised by Editor-in-Chief and former Karpov, this new edition of Golenishchev's classic work is updated to include important games from the recent high-level chess competitions, reflecting modern approaches to the game. OPENING Fragment 1 OPENING Fragment 2

    30.00 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. 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 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 35x17.5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 3x3 cm  King height 6.6 cm. Base diameter 2.2 cm. Pawn height 3.1 cm. Base diameter 2 cm. Backgammon - checker 2.1 cm. Weight 830 g. Includes backgammon chips and dice Chess board and backgammon chips can be used to play checkers Manufacturer Poland

    148.00 $
  • Author:
    Gezalyan

    International Master Tibor Karolyi and FIDE Master Tigran Gozalyan have prepared a major work (in two volumes) about the life and work of the 9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan (he held the title from 1963 to 1969).  Volume II (1963-1984) tells about Petrosyan's victory in the 1963 world title match over Mikhail Botvinnik, about the grandiose two-match confrontation with Boris Spassky in 1966 and 1969, about all his candidates' matches after losing the title – against Bobby Fischer, Viktor Korchnoi and other world-class opponents. All tournaments and matches of the second half of Petrosian's chess career are presented, up to his last performances in 1983. The authors subjected 175 complete games and fragments to an in-depth analysis (using modern computers). Not all of them have been deeply studied and commented on before, but even then the book provides a significantly improved analysis. Among Petrosyan’s opponents – world champions and contenders Kasparov, Karpov, Fischer, Spassky, Tal, Smyslov, Botvinnik, Korchnoi and Bronstein, as well as Timman, Larsen, Reshevsky, Belyavsky, Polugaevsky, Portisch, Romanishin and many others. Special attention is paid to his coaches – Alexey Suetin and Igor Zaitsev. 

    50.00 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Bologan

    «The idea of continuing the autobiographical book “Steps” has been in the air almost since the moment it was written. Despite the bullet point at the end of the book in the form of a victory over Magnus Carlsen, my chess career continued for another full 14 years, and the subsequent stormy socio-political career is only gaining momentum.” (V. Bologan).  The book contains 75 games commented in detail and a number of fragments. A frank story about the life and professional path, about cooperation with the leading grandmasters and coaches of the world (among them - A. Karpov, G. Kasparov, Yu. Polgar, Zhu Chen, R. Ponomarev, A. Shirov, A. Morozevich, A. Onischuk, A. Ryazantsev, E. Inarkiev, M. Al-Mudakhka, M. Dvoretsky, M. Podgaets, V. Chebanenko, Z. Lanka and others), about political activities in the Parliament of Moldova and about work in FIDE are complemented by numerous photographs.   For a wide range of chess lovers.

    36.67 $
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Chess textbook 1991-2023

  • book

    86.67 $

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    The reader is offered a handbook for chess players of any skill. It collected more than 4000 different combinations from the parties of the leading chess players in the world. All of them are sisatized according to the sections and the end of each of them are given solutions.

  • book

    18.33 $

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    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. The book is aimed at advanced chess players, is useful for coaches and can be recommended to a wide range of chess fans.

  • book

    18.33 $

    RUB

    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

  • book

    12.57 $

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    Conversations with a chess psychologist - 1 Unfortunately little has been written about the psychology of chess combat. All the more interesting, dear reader, will be your acquaintance with the proposed book. Its author, a highly qualified psychiatrist, psychologist and “part-time” – a strong chess player, will introduce you to the basics of sports (chess) psychology in a popular and accessible way. The undoubted advantage of the book is the modern psychotechnologies proposed by the author. Step-by-step mastery of these techniques will significantly strengthen the psychological component of your chess creativity. The book is intended for a wide range of chess fans and coaches. Conversations with a chess psychologist 2 Continuation of the most popular book. Sergey Lysenko will present a whole scattering of new psychotechniques, the mastery of which will have a beneficial effect on your gaming practice, and will also noticeably (and most importantly, quickly!) strengthen your psychophysical state. Up to now, disappointingly little has been written about the psychology of chess combat. The more interesting it will be to get acquainted with the proposed book. Its author, a highly qualified psychiatrist, psychologist and “part-time” — strong chess player. For a wide range of chess and psychology lovers.

  • book

    50.00 $

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    CHASHIKHIN Valery Pavlovich International Master of the ICCF in chess (1982) Laureate of the magazine “64 – Chess Review" (1988) Author of more than 40 books on chess (since 1985) Founder and editor of the almanac “Chess Revision” (since 1997), head of the Chess Club at the Patriarchal Center for the Spiritual Development of Children and Youth at the Moscow St. Danilov Monastery (since 2004), head of the chess club at school (since 2004).

  • book

    The book is intended for a wide circle of chess lovers. In simple examples, selected from the final stage of a chess game, the author introduces the reader to the necessary rules and techniques of a competent game of chess, teaches him to feel and understand the harmony of the game and penetrate into its very essence.

  • book

    100.00 $

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    Gift edition, thick binding. This chess textbook is the essence of the experience of world chess champion Robert Fischer. The genius chess player Robert Fischer had a direct and consistent style of play based on crystal clear, energetic plans. This allowed him to win many “training and demonstration” competitions. games reminiscent of lectures on individual chess topics. These "lectures" have had a great influence on several generations of elite chess players, today they must be used in teaching absolutely everything for which this textbook is intended. The book is distinguished by the completeness of its selection of examples (170 games and fragments) and the breadth of topics covered (there is even a chapter devoted to strengthening the game of blitz). Working with the book will improve the results of a chess player of any qualification.

  • book

    22.50 $

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    `Strategy and Tactics` and` Chess Lectures Course` of the fifth world chess champion M. Euwe - two textbooks of positional and combination games, long recognized as classic. Here you will find answers to the most important questions for a chess player: how to outline a specific plan of action and by what methods to achieve its implementation? The book is distinguished by perfectly matched examples, a clear logical sequence of presentation of the material. For chess players who want to improve their skills.

  • book

    33.33 $

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    The book is a complete collection of miniatures of thirteen world champions - from Steinitz to Kasparov. When selecting parties, only tournaments and matches with classical time control are considered. Readers can use the material to get acquainted with the creativity of world champions, like a debut manual, a collection of traps or even a textbook. Most miniatures contain comments, marked the key points of the game. As a rule, the author gave a modern interpretation of the debut. Thanks to a large number of diagrams, parties can be watched without placing figures.

  • book

    33.33 $

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    The unique book of the seventh world champion Vasily Smyslov is a real textbook to win. Content: Smyslov's Phenomenon Endgame Realization of the Benefit Debut Duel Attack Tactics Counteraction

  • book

    66.67 $

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    This textbook is a continuation of the book "Chess. Primary School." Contains 12 thematic chapters, which discuss the basics of chess tactics and strategy, the choice of the game plan, methods for predicting the player's future development of the game, instructive endings, grand masters duels, tasks and sketches. After theoretical positions and illustrative examples, numerous exercises (tasks for independent solution and fixation of the studied material) and answers with explanations are given. The textbook is intended for optional study of the subject "Chess" in secondary schools of general education schools, chess groups of the Palaces of children's creativity and children's and youth sports schools, and can be used by trainers and chess teachers as a teaching aid.

  • book

    16.67 $

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    In this book, the American grandmaster, the world champion, presents the reader with 60 of his parties. These are not always his best games (three of them are lost by Fischer), but they necessarily contain something memorable to the author. All 60 parties, commented in this book were played in the period 1957-1967 with strict observance of the tournament regulations. The parties were thoroughly and thoroughly commented on by Fischer. Each game is preceded by a small but accurate description written by Grandmaster Evans. This book gives the key to unraveling one of the main secrets of Fischer's success: his exceptional devotion to chess art, incessant creative burning. All the book as a whole allows not only to study the style of the game of the 11th world champion, but also make an impression of him as a man and a chess player. The book fully reveals this secret, and in that its intransient value.