The mentor of the leading Russian chess players, Grandmasters Tatyana and Nadezhda Kosintsev, Honored Coach of Russia Vladimir Popov is well acquainted with the elements of strategy and tactics of chess, which cause difficulties for young players. In his textbook describes a method that has passed a successful test in the classroom with the sisters. Specially selected practical examples allow us to uncover common mistakes and outline ways to overcome them. The test tasks offered at the end of each chapter will help the reader understand in which direction he should improve. The book will be useful both for the young talents themselves, and for their coaches.

With the help of this book, the children will learn step by step how each figure walks, how to use such tactical methods to capture enemy figures as "fork" and "bunch", how to recognize the opponent's strategy and determine the moments for a decisive blow, defensive maneuver or change game plan, how to declare mate, while avoiding matt situations yourself. The game episodes given in this book are specially prepared in such a way that the way of action of each chess object

For more than thirty years, the defense of Karo-Kann has served Anatoly Karpov faith and truth in the biggest competitions. But behind the successful debut finds of the multiple world champion is the painstaking work of his assistants. And among them - Mikhail Podgaets, perhaps the most authoritative specialist in the defense of Karo-Kann.   Relying on Podgayt's research, Karpov - especially in the world championship match against Kama (1996) - has come close to unraveling the main mystery of Karo_kann's protection - the mystery of Panov's Attack. Having opened this book, you will pass - consistently, step by step - all the way through which Karpov and Podgaets walked.   This was the path of great discoveries. And victories.

In this book, the first and only time the great Russian world champion chess Alexander Alyokhin acts as a coach and coach, and we can learn on lectures given (specially translated for this edition!) to a young talent from Spain Arturo Pomaru, who later became a famous grandmaster. Sounds the direct speech of the current world champion, which is especially valuable, because little is known about the life of Alekhine during the Second World War. Organically supplement this material are a few more training articles a brilliant chess player.

A new debut monograph of the legendary Victor Korchnoi and his long-time assistant, the well-known theoretician, the Honored Coach of the USSR Vyacheslav Zainis, is devoted to one of the most important ramifications of Sicilian defense - the Rauzer system. This solid system has been at the center of attention of chess practitioners for many decades. The most representative competitions, including super tournaments and matches for the world championship, can not do without the games played by the Rauser system. V. Korknogo and V. Osnos can be safely called the leading experts in this section of the Sicilian defense, the most popular debut of our day, because they are studying the system of Rauser and have been using it for more than half a century!

& nbsp; This book is unusual. It is addressed simultaneously to children and their parents. Its author, I.G. Sukhin, a researcher at the Institute of Theory of Education and Pedagogy of the Russian Academy of Education, is sure that chess is not only a popular game, but also an effective, effective means of children's intellectual development. The process of teaching chess promotes concentration and develops logical thinking, strengthens memory, and develops ingenuity. Therefore, it is so important to start teaching kids how to play chess at a very young age. The Parenting Tips section addressed to them will help parents in this, and children will listen with enthusiasm to tales of fascinating adventures in a chess country of well-known and beloved literary characters. & nbsp;

The first part of the book is intended for chess players of the first category, the second – for masters and candidates for master of sports. The book contains 20 tests with 12 examples each. To complete the test for the 1st category, 1.5-2 hours are allotted, for kms - 2.5-3 hours. For the correct solution of this or that example, you get a certain number of points. The sum of points scored when solving the positions of one test will allow you to judge the level of your preparation. International grandmaster Igor Zaitsev about this book: “Tactical vigilance and accuracy of calculation are almost the most necessary components of sports success. And it is precisely the improvement of these most important qualities that this workshop, compiled by experienced trainers-methodologists, is intended to contribute to. In terms of the complexity of finding the right paths, the second part noticeably exceeds the first, but analytically detailed solutions in these cases allow us to get comprehensive answers to all the questions that arise.

It's one thing to see the most elementary on the board, for example, the same bunch, there are no problems here, it's easy. It is quite another thing to first draw a piece to a certain field, then create a pin, and only then demonstrate how to use this pin. The task is at least three times more difficult. To cope with it, you need imagination, tactical vigilance and the ability to calculate in advance, several moves ahead, the course of events on the board. All these qualities can be developed. This book is to help you do just that. It is intended for chess players of junior levels, but it can also be useful for those with higher qualifications. There are 50 tests in the book, 12 examples each.

After reading this book, beginning chess players will not only learn the rules of chess, but also learn basic chess techniques that will help to win over a more experienced rival. The illustrations presented on the pages of the textbook will help the reader to study various chess games. The book is designed for beginners chess lovers. 

Have you long dreamed of learning how to play chess, but you constantly feared that it would take too long to learn everything from scratch? Do not postpone the matter in the long box: before the chess battles you have to study just one book! With its help, novice chess players can not only master the rules of the game, but also learn a variety of interesting combinations for future victories! 

The book brought to your attention contains: 50 tests, 12 positions each, the time allotted for the test is 1 hour. The subject of examples is extensive (35 types in total), their order is random, so it is difficult to deduce any patterns, there is only one way left: to study the position, analyze what you see, highlight the main thing and draw conclusions with the help of reasoning, i.e. offer a solution. If the solution is correct, then you get a certain number of points for it (from one to four). The sum of points scored in solving the positions of one test will allow you to judge the level of your preparation. Before proceeding to solve this or that example, you should first carefully study the position. The order in this case can be as follows: first of all, we are interested in the location of the kings, then the balance of power, then we look at which pieces and pawns (our own and others') are under attack, which ones are poorly protected, and, finally, we pay attention to confrontations, i.e. . bundles and "ambushes". How well you do this will determine the correct answer. We hope that the solution of these tests will be a good basis for your future victories.