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  • 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:
    Ezhov

    Grandmaster Carlos Torre – like a chess comet; his genius flashed dazzlingly and quickly went out in the chess firmament! He – the author of the most famous “mill” in the history of chess, the 2nd world champion Emanuel Lasker fell into its merciless millstones. The authors spoke about the life and work of the Mexican genius (the book contains 25 commentated games by K. Torre). Torre’s book “How a Chess Player is Formed” is presented, an essay by international master Yaroslav Prizant about Torre’s attack in modern practice. In the section "Play like Torre" – 36 instructive examples from his practice to solve. Finally, there is an interview with Carlos Torre, conducted by Gabriel Velasco in 1977. Working with the book will give readers not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also help improve their skills.

    18.33 $
  • 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 $
  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1553.60 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 46x23x5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 4.6x4.6 cm  The height of the king is 10 cm. The diameter of the base is 3 cm. Pawn height 5.5 cm. Base diameter 2.8 cm. Weight 1380 g. ART 123 Manufacturer Poland

    183.15 $
  • 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:
    Kalinichenko

    The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises. In each opening, attention is drawn to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the opening theme. Written in clear and easy language, the book is furnished with a large number of diagrams. Colored explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a colored background make the book easier to understand. Regular work solve two problems: deepen the student's knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

    28.80 $
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    Karpov, Kasparov, Ponomarev - personalities known today to the whole world. Already in their youth, these chess players won victories over the venerable grandmasters, won various tournaments. Who gives high hopes today, who tomorrow will dictate fashion in the chess world? About this, about the first victories, about innovations in chess and about many other things the book tells ...

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    The original textbook for beginners and cultivators.

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    The work of the famous chess master and writer is a compact textbook that introduces the reader to the basic terms and concepts of the chess game and allows you to master its basic elements in a short time. The book is written in a simple fascinating form: 36 entertaining lessons with tasks, analyzes, tips, answers and comments, with 150 diagrams and illustrations contribute to the rapid absorption of the material.

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    The book contains 100 examples for an independent solution in the style of Keres, a brief biography of an outstanding chess player, as well as a statistical list of the best performances of an athlete.

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    The name of the chess writer, theorist and historian Yakov Isayevich Neishtadt (1923) is widely known in the chess world. His books have been translated into many languages, and such works as Chess to Steinitz, First World Champion, Uncrowned Champions, Siegbert Tarrasch have long become classics. His educational books are also very popular: "250 traps and combinations", "In the wake of debut catastrophes", "Chess Workshop". Along with these bestsellers and the book that you hold in your hands. The queen's victims sparkle with a multitude of faces, each of them is unique in its own way and ... typical. The panorama of the brilliant combinations presented by the author can be judged by the title of the chapters: "The target of the victim", "In the opening, middle game, endgame", "To the queen in the bargain", "Path to the target. Ideas of combinations", "Search guidelines", " Case or pattern? "," Calculation and evaluation. " Separate chapters are devoted to positional sacrifices, rescuing the party with the help of a stalemate, as well as the classic heritage.

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    Allowance for beginners (children and adults) and experienced players. The book covers debut, middlegame, as well as methods of teaching chess. At the end of each chapter is a workshop for independent work. The latest achievements of the outstanding masters of our time - Kasparov, Kramnik, Khalifman, Kasymzhanov, Anand, Ponomarev, Polgar, Leko are presented. The evolution of chess thought during the XIX-XXI centuries is shown, historical references about the masters of the past and the present, creative portraits of prominent modern chess players are given.

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    Stories about combinations, compositions, as well as people who created them.

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    This book contains workshops on the middlegame (strategy and calculation) and the endgame. 744 training positions are given in almost all the most important sections of the middle of the game and endings. It is recommended to first try to find a solution to the problem. This can help thematic index and tips. They will indicate the right direction of the search. It is important not only to propose a move, but to understand (express for yourself!) The plan, plan, way of playing of both sides. This way you train the search for a move (your chess IQ). A study of the whole example as a whole will increase the understanding of the position, and therefore the game. If you seriously approach such an extensive (744 examples) educational material, you will certainly increase the strength of the game. Enrich your knowledge, improve them - this is your future potential in a chess game for many years! As time passes, go back to what has been covered - this will only strengthen your knowledge and move you forward. The book is intended for chess lovers, dischargers and coaches.

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    In an accessible and entertaining form, the book sets out the basic rules of the game of chess; it tells how the pieces go, what check and checkmate is, how and why it is necessary to record a chess game and much more; The ways of matting a lonely king with two rooks, a queen, a rook, and light pieces are considered in detail. After a detailed description of each topic, the lesson gives tasks for independent work. The third section of the book is fully devoted to the exercises on the subject “Mate in 1 move”. This ensures control and consolidation of the knowledge gained. The textbook is equipped with a large number of diagrams, contains funny verse couplets and fabulous parables on a chess theme? The book will help you quickly learn how to play chess. Designed for young chess players, but may be useful for adults. 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.

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    The author with numerous examples considers the most typical cases of the interaction of heavy figures.

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    Reprint of the English edition

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    6.91 $

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    The study of some chess topics causes the child undisguised boredom and yawning. For example, if you want to quickly torture your ward, then the best way is to start explaining to them in a lesson how a pawn is drawn. But let's try to turn the lesson into a competition. Whoever guesses more moves is the champion! I think that any trainer will be able to increase interest in playing chess with his students.