Good news: any chess player can improve their game by regularly solving tactical problems! Even the great combinations of the great masters are based on a small number of simple tactics that anyone can learn and apply. Unlike memorizing a bunch of opening variations, solving tactical exercises will surely seem very enjoyable and inspiring to you.  This book is intended for rated chess players who want to improve their tactical vision, as well as combinational and counting skills. The author, an international master in practical play and a grandmaster in composition, an experienced coach and a popular writer, carefully selected spectacular combinations with sacrifices from the work of world champions, as well as brilliant studies that demonstrate tactical ideas in their purest form.  The book deals with 15 basic tactics and motives. 342 combinations and etudes are intended for independent solution. For a wide range of chess lovers. 

The book is addressed to young chess players, coaches, teachers, parents. The collection can be used both for training and for self-study. Recommended for chess players. The development of chess fantasy, the improvement of the technique of calculating variations, the knowledge of typical checkmate finals - the path to the mastery of a young chess player. The first move in solving problems begins without a check and without capturing pieces. The correct solution of 100 tasks corresponds to the III category, 150 - II, 200 - 1 category.

You are holding in your hands a problem book compiled according to the games of Alexander Alekhine, one of the greatest chess players in history and a genius of chess combination. Here are some of the most interesting positions from the games of the famous chess player. The task is to find a solution in situations that Alekhine himself encountered during the game. The solution will be of interest not only to beginners, but also to high-level chess players, for whom tasks of increased complexity are marked. In the book, the positions are systematized by topic: attracting and distracting, catching a piece, blocking, destroying the defense - so coaches and students on their own can use them as educational material. Having solved all the positions, you will significantly increase the strength of your game and achieve new tournament victories. The book was compiled by Vsevolod Kostrov, a famous chess coach and author of over 100 books on chess. Studying according to his textbooks and problem books, many students easily master the science of chess and turn into strong chess players!

The book is intended for young chess players (III—I categories) who want to improve their skills in playing rook endings, as well as coaches, leaders of chess clubs and all chess lovers. In practical games, there are much more rook endings than other types of endgames. This publication consists of a training part, which explains in detail the typical fighting techniques and ideas in rook endings, and a workshop that includes 100 problems and studies. José Raul Capablanca recommended starting the study of chess from the endgame. After all, nowhere is the logic of thought so clearly manifested as in the final stage of the game.

You are holding in your hands a problem book compiled according to the games of Alexander Alekhine, one of the greatest chess players in history and a genius of chess combination. Here are some of the most interesting positions from the games of the famous chess player. The task is to find a solution in situations that Alekhine himself encountered during the game. The solution will be of interest not only to beginners, but also to high-level chess players, for whom tasks of increased complexity are marked. The book contains positions on the topic of realizing the advantage - so trainers and students themselves can use them as educational material. Having solved all the positions, you will significantly increase the strength of your game and achieve new tournament victories. The book was compiled by Vsevolod Kostrov, a well-known chess coach and author of over 100 books on chess. Studying according to his textbooks and problem books, many students easily master the science of chess and turn into strong chess players!

This book is more than just a fascinating collection of traps and combinations. It contains more than 700 bright miniatures - thematic games played by a variety of chess players, from world champions to amateurs. They are chosen for their educational value, not just to catch blunders or blunders. The author always explains the ideas and plans for the debut, as well as how the game could be improved. The games are structured according to the opening principle, which makes it possible to use the book for educational purposes. Knowledge of typical tactical strikes in various openings will allow not only to avoid possible mistakes and pitfalls at the beginning of the game, but also to surprise your opponent. Thanks to the ideas presented in this book, an enterprising chess player will undoubtedly be able to achieve new quick victories!

The book is a guide covering all the major gambits and gambit systems. It contains about 50 most important opening variations, where one of the sides donates material for the initiative. The material is designed for both beginners and more experienced players. The opening variations are systematized in detail, and the games of the world's leading chess players, mostly of the latest times, are given as illustrations. Among them — Carlsen, Kramnik, Topalov, Aronian, Svidler, Nakamura and many others. Working with the book will improve the results of a chess player of any qualification.978-590723459-8