In the book of international master and experienced coach Boris Zlotnik "Middlegame Guide" the classic educational material on the middlegame is presented on the basis of modern tournament practice. A notable feature of the book is the comparison of deep computer analysis with human thinking, – priority is given to the latter if the scores are similar. Anyone who wants to improve their middlegame play needs to develop a positional sense. The computer is useful, but not sufficient. The important strategic techniques offered in the book will help you find the right direction in the transitional stage from the opening to the middle of the game and will save time when choosing the optimal solution in middlegame positions. "Middlegame Guide" intended for a wide range of chess players and coaches. High-quality material was collected by the author in the course of all his many years of fruitful coaching and teaching activities. Carefully selected exercises will allow the reader to check the degree of assimilation of the material, which increases the didactic value of the book.

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.

Combinations, exercises, games for those who have already learned the basics of the game.

The reader is offered a unique collection of lessons, lectures, seminars on all issues of chess perfection, including psychology, opening preparation, solving problems in the middle of the game, enhancing the endgame skill, etc. Among the authors are world champions, outstanding chess players, coaches and teachers.

36 lessons for beginners. Rare peripheral edition.

Here you will find 150 examples from the twenty-year practice of the author, an international master. Many of these games were played with chess players, who are now the leading grandmasters of the world. The book is distinguished by carefully selected examples, an exhaustive commentary and an accessible explanation. Designed for a wide range of amateurs and professionals who want to improve their skills.

The second book in the project "School of Strategy". In it it is widely and in detail considered the major methods of realization of material and positional advantage.  The problem of implementation has always been very relevant to increase the strength of the practical game. In general, this book, both in quantity and quality of the material given, has no analogues in chess literature.  In the book "The implementation of the advantage" the author offers more than 300 examples in the detailed comments. The base is the base of 165 games of all world champions and more than 50 games of modern chess players. Also considered a lot of classic training examples.  Interesting and form of presentation. Questions on the text of all examples reflect important game moments in these games. Work on the answers contributes to the steady development of independent thinking and the development of a decision-making algorithm. This technique is extremely useful for self-study.  The study of this monograph will contribute to an increase in the technical component of almost any chess player. This is especially important in modern conditions of decreasing time control.  The book is intended for chess lovers, dischargers and coaches who want to increase the strength and understanding of the chess game.

Mark Dvoretsky, author of many bestsellers, world-famous trainer, always used etudes in his practice. Thanks to a unique technique, many of his students have achieved significant success in their careers. Oleg Pervakov, three-time world champion in drawing up etudes, in his work invariably follows the principles of the practical game that led him to composition. Book "The etude and the party are one" & raquo; primarily addressed to practicing chess players who wish to improve their skills: to develop imagination and preventive thinking, to improve the score of options and knowledge of basic endings. Surely this work will be appreciated by all connoisseurs of beauty, logic and irony of chess. From the preface of the 13th world champion Garry Kasparov: The first joint book of M. Dvoretsky and O. Pervakov & laquo; Studies for practitioners & raquo; had undisputed success with qualified chess players. And here is a continuation of the bestseller. & Nbsp; For a wide range of chess lovers.

The corpus of this textbook includes two significant works by the world chess champion, scientist and prominent teacher Max Euwe — "Self‑help chess game", created in collaboration with G. Den-Hertog, and "Chess Lessons". The first work is designed for beginners, the second for more experienced chess players. The book is a real chess tutorial in the true sense of the word. This is expressed not only in the appropriate distribution of the material and the method of presentation, designed to awaken the initiative of the student, but also in numerous practical exercises offered to the reader after explaining each new concept or technique.The textbook primarily attracts the methodology of presentation of the material, the principles of which will be useful for coaches and teachers of chess sections and circles. For a wide range of chess fans.

The new work of the 7th world chess champion V.Smyslov is devoted to the study of rook endgame mazes. The author provides a clear and deep analysis of 60 endings from his own practice. This original mini-guide for the study of the rook endgame will be a necessary assistant for both chess amateurs and professionals.

Can you imagine that such luminaries of chess as Steinitz, Lasker, Alekhine, Capablanca, Botvinnik, Fischer, Petrosyan, Karpov lost games in 15-20 moves? Meanwhile, there were such curious cases in their creative biographies. In fact, the future world champions lost in... their debut. The famous chess master, writer and theorist J. Neustadt talks about these and other mistakes, which occur quite often in the initial stage of a chess game, in his book. The publication is intended for chess players of all levels - from amateurs to professionals.