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  • Author:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Kostrov

    Hundreds of thousands of novice chess players have held in their hands the solution books of “1000 chess problems” for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of study. These collections became winners of the “Chess Vseobuch of Russia” competition. We decided to combine our three books into one so that the future grandmaster would have more opportunities for improvement and choice of material. It will also be easier for students and coaches to regulate the speed of the material. In the first parts of our book, novice chess players will get acquainted with all possible types of checkmates. Then, future grandmasters will learn to deliver magnificent double blows with a queen and a knight, promote a pawn to a queen. Studying according to this solution book, you will also master the pin, learn to cover yourself from the enemy's pieces, block the enemy's forces, destroy the most reliable fortresses, distract and entice his royal majesty and much more. Work with the book as with a textbook, and do not forget to write down the solutions under each diagram! The correct solutions are at the end of the book. For the widest range of chess fans.

    15.75 $
  • 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 $
  • A limited edition of the most famous electronic chess clock. Design & quot; under the tree & quot ;. Released for the 25th anniversary of the DGT. & Nbsp; These watches are used in all major tournaments, world championships and World Cups, World Chess Olympiads. Installation of any time controls, including Fisher and Bronstein controls (with added time). & Nbsp;

    237.50 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
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    The book "The methods of fighting in rook endings" is intended for young chess players (III-I grades), wishing to improve their skills of playing rook endings, as well as coaches, chess club leaders and all chess lovers. The book consists of 19 topics, which explain in detail the typical methods of struggle and ideas in rook endings, and a workshop that includes 100 tasks and sketches.

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    & nbsp; A book from the series & quot; Workshop on Chess Tactics & quot; is offered to the reader’s attention. The book contains both positions that happened in real games and training positions on the topics: forced mat, double hit, linear attack, open attack, ligament, removal of defense, blockade. At the end of each topic are solutions. The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification. & nbsp;

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    If you take the first steps in chess, then this book will become most necessary for you. Indeed, at the beginning of the game there is such an abundance of opportunities on both sides that it simply goes round. And any inaccuracy or mistake in the opening can lead you to an instant disaster. How not to go astray to an inexperienced chess player, on what landmarks and beacons to keep your course? In this book you will find answers to these and many other questions, it outlines the basic principles of playing the opening, gives all the main openings in a very accessible and simple form, gives special exercises and tests to consolidate the main ideas. After reading this book, you can easily defeat your rival friends and win school tournaments. For a wide range of chess lovers and trainers. & nbsp;

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    The book of the famous chess writer, grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko is devoted to the basic issues of strategy. In each game, any chess player has questions: & quot; What to do? & Quot; and & quot; How to do? & quot ;. To the question & quot; How to do it? & Quot; - Tactics answers, but the question & quot; What to do? & quot; - accordingly, the strategy. In a simple and accessible form, the author introduces the reader to elements of chess strategy, such as an open line, seventh horizontal, pawn structure, weak and strong fields, and many others. Special exercises and tests are given to reinforce the basic ideas. You can accurately evaluate the position and build a clear and correct plan in any situation. A careful reading of the book will significantly increase the strength of the game and add points to the standings. For a wide range of chess lovers and trainers.

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    This program of training beginning chess players was developed by the deserved trainer of the USSR Victor Golenishchev. The programs of V.Golenishchev still retain great methodological value and are successfully applied in chess pedagogy, and not only in the children's and young people's audiences. Many people even think that nothing better has been created to this day. It is noteworthy that this technique is extremely popular not only among our trainers, but also among foreign specialists. The book can also serve as an excellent self-tutorial for those who only make the first steps in chess. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    The new work of experienced trainers who have trained more than one generation of chess players is devoted to basic, or & laquo; exact & raquo; endgame positions. A clear knowledge of their rating and playing methods will help you significantly improve the class of the game. It is no accident that the pre-competitive training of professional chess players, including elite grandmasters, includes the obligatory repetition of exact positions. Of course, this work requires effort, character and discipline, but in modern chess, when controlling the time until the end of the game, it is simply necessary. To make it easier for the reader to remember numerous options, the most important tactics are highlighted. A careful study of this brochure will allow you to replenish your arsenal of knowledge and avoid elementary errors, for which & laquo; excruciatingly painful & raquo; after the end of the game. You can play the most important part of the & ndash; endgame, and it will bring you a lot of extra points and & laquo; halves & raquo ;. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    Second edition, expanded and revised The first part & ndash; the official rules of the sport `` chess '', approved by the order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of July 17, 2017 No. 654 as amended by the order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of December 19, 2017 No. 1087; they fully comply with international FIDE rules. In the second part, the main functions of the Swiss-Manager computer program are highlighted, practical recommendations for its use in organizing and conducting chess competitions are given. The third part of the book is of particular interest: 200 questions of the knowledge test and the correct interpretation of the current rules of chess. The solution to this test will be of great benefit to existing chess players, as a clear knowledge of their `` rights and responsibilities '' not only helps to preserve the nervous system, but also brings a lot of extra points in competitions. The book is addressed to all chess lovers, from beginners to professionals. Irreplaceable assistant to referees and organizers of chess competitions.

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    A new book by the famous chess writer, grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko acquaints readers with the basics of chess tactics. After reading it, you will learn how to tie the opponent's pieces, defend against the ligaments, & nbsp; deliver double strikes, carry out crushing combinations using a revealed check and much, much more. The textbook is structured in the form of separate lessons, each of which deals with a particular tactical topic. At the end of each lesson, tasks are given to consolidate the material learned. The book is illustrated mainly modern chess material, including the work of such chess players as H. Nakamura, F. Caruana, A. Firugia, as well as world champion Magnus Carlsen. The textbook will be useful not only for self-study, but can also be used by teachers for chess lessons at school.

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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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    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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    64 educational and cognitive blocks for beginners and not very experienced players, as well as for all chess players who are fond of fiction. This release contains 640 tasks and fragments of 64 literary works. It is addressed to a wide range of chess players who want to learn how to play chess and reach the level of skill of a first-class chess player.