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  • Author:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is  the final link in a series of publications by the author, directed  to study the classical endgame using examples of modern games   grandmasters. This time the subject of the study – light piece endgames. Clarification of the methodology for working on this stage of the game, as well as the main features and methods of playing such endings. Examples  taken from the practice of modern grandmasters and dated back to 2020-2023. The author offers the reader the most recent and unique information. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get the maximum  benefit from studying the examples offered by the author  queen endings and its  other derivatives. The book is aimed at advanced chess players, is useful for coaches and can be recommended to a wide range of chess fans

    18.33 $
  • Author:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • 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 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
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    62.06 $

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    Coated Paper. FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: IGM Mikhalchishin, IGM Grivas and IGM Balogh. A total of 8 endgame books will take you step by step from king & amp; pawn endgames. Learn more about the silent beauty & quot; of the endgame.

  • book

    62.06 $

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    Coated Paper. This is a world of chess literature: systematically presented middle-game. Therefore authors of both long-term chess trainers decided to fi ll this vacuum. This is a series of books on the middle of the game. It was a good idea to read them. order to achieve better results. Bookmark the center. This is one of the most important things to do. This is a study of chess. It is more dynamically through the eyes of a grandmaster, a practical chess player. If you’re trying to find out what to do, then you’ll be able to find out what you’re talking about.

  • book

    62.06 $

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    Coated Paper FIDE-approved endgame manual, written by 3 of the world leading experts: IGM Mikhalchishin, IGM Grivas and IGM Balogh. A total of 14 endgame books will take you step by step from king & amp; pawn endgames. Learn more about the silent beauty & quot; of the endgame.

  • book

    59.40 $

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    Bravo, Magnus! The tutorial examines one of the most successful stages in the career of 16th world champion Magnus Carlsen - the 2019 tournaments and the World Championship match with Jan Nepomniachtchi. The analysis of middlegame positions for a number of opening systems used by Carlsen is given. The chess player's debut repertoire The textbook by the famous coach A.V. Getmanchuk is based on many years of training with young chess players. The opening is one of the most important and interesting stages of a chess game. Nothing characterizes a chess player more than the way he plays the opening, his game setting. This book examines both simple opening schemes (Estrin's gambit, Pillsbury's attack) and more complex ones (Nimtsovich's opening, Chelyabinsk version). Examples from the practice of world champions and modern grandmasters are given. The book will be useful for both beginners and skilled chess players. The basics of positional play The textbook by the famous coach A.V. Getmanchuk is based on many years of training with young chess players. The book examines the basics of positional play using the examples of world champions (Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine) and grandmasters who made a huge contribution to the formation of the principles of positional play (Rubinstein, Nimtsovich, Rety, Tarrasch, Chigorin). Fundamentals of the practical endgame. The textbook by the famous coach A.V. Getmanchuk is based on many years of practical training with young chess players. The book examines both elementary endgames and complex endings, the successful playing of which requires a good understanding of the basic principles of the game in the endgame. Becoming a Master The textbook by the famous coach A.V. Getmanchuk is based on many years of training with young chess players.The book examines the beginning of the creative path of Botvinnik, Karpov, Carlsen, and shows the formation of these great masters.

  • book

    57.94 $

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    "The Endgame Tutorial" by Mark Dvoretsky, is a new edition, a revised and significantly expanded edition of the famous book. For the first time in one volume the theory of all kinds of chess endings is stated. The author - one of the most authoritative chess trainers in the world - has developed an original method of improvement in the endgame, based on a solid knowledge of the most important rules, key positions of each type of endings and methods of their playing. The textbook is intended for a wide range of chess players, coaches, and is an indispensable assistant in a practical game.

  • book

    56.67 $

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    Although the world of chess combinations, apparently, is practically inexhaustible, nevertheless, the reader who has worked this book is likely to meet in his chess games positions that are similar in combination with those given in the book and will be able to put useful ideas into practice.

  • book

    56.67 $

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    "Школа шахмат" - сборник трудов тренера высшей категории, подготовившего чемпиона мира среди юношей, автора "Шахматного учебника", объединенных темой совершенствования мастерства юных шахматистов. Через всю книгу красной нитью проходит основная идея шахматного спорта - борьба. Подчеркивается важность развития личностных качеств - желание победить соперника, уверенность в себе, душевное равновесие, объективность, работоспособность, гармоничное здоровье. "Подготовка юных и лечение "детских болезней"" - статья по методике преподавания шахмат и анализу ряда проблем, возникающих у детей-шахматистов на пути от новичка до мастера, и способов их преодоления. "Куда идет король" - учебно-методическая работа по теме, которая часто является "ахиллесовой пятой" юных разрядников, - игре королем. "Как победить сильного" - анализирует необходимые условия для воспитания успешного спортсмена-шахматиста и тренерские проблемы. "Шахматная школа в этюдах" - заключительный труд автора по использованию этюдов для повышения мастерства шахматистов-разрядников. Из почти 70 тысяч известных в мире шахматных этюдов для этой книги отобраны около трехсот - поучительных для шахматистов-практиков. Книга состоит из двух частей: "Хорошие и плохие фигуры и пешки" и "Методы шахматной борьбы" (всего 11 глав). В каждой главе сначала приводятся подробно прокомментированные этюды с типичными и важными идеями по каждой теме для разбора читателем, а также ряд этюдов для самостоятельного решения. Автор предлагает этюды не как образцы специальной области шахматного искусства - композиции, а как учебные задания - сначала простые, а затем средней и повышенной трудности. Ответы даны в разделе "Решения этюдов". Книга предназначена для начинающих и разрядников, желающих повысить свое мастерство, тренеров и руководителей шахматных кружков, родителей, чьи дети заинтересовались шахматами.

  • book

    56.42 $

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    How to dumbfound the enemy. In English.

  • book

    55.27 $

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    hess battles are won and lost in the mind, says US National Master William Stewart, who holds a degree in Psychology. He teaches you how to organize your thinking, identify your objectives, maximize your focus, avoid shallow memorization, stay aggressive, and much more.

  • book

    55.27 $

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    Leading chess author Colin Crouch believes that the key to sustained chess improvement lies in the critical analysis and assessment of your own games. Each and every game you play provides a significant learning opportunity, and this opportunity should never be squandered. In this sequel to his highly acclaimed 'Why We Lose at Chess', Crouch examines what we should do to maximize our chess results and ratings, how to turn losses into draws, and draws into wins. Here he focuses on major issues such as improving decision making, how to plan after the opening, how to maintain objectivity, improving endgame skills, the psychological aspects of the game, and much more. Read this book, analyse your chess, and get ready to improve your results!

  • book

    55.27 $

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    Mihail Marin examines and strongly appreciates that he strongly influenced him in his own development. This is a personalized and sympathetic journey. As we all know, you can learn to repeat it. The chapters in this book discuss: Rubinstein's excellent rook endgame technique; Alekhine's expertise with the heavy pieces; Botvinnik's ability for deep analysis; Tal's handling of heavy pieces vs. minor pieces; Petrosian's positional exchange sacrifices; Fischer's strength with the king's bishop; Karpov's handling of bishops of opposite color; and, Korchnoi the rebel. Readers are invited to a brilliant book of the famous Romanian grandmaster Michael Marina, which was recognized in 2005 as the best chess book in the United States.

  • book

    54.70 $

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    Do you want to learn how to play chess? This is not just an exciting game, but also a "vitamin" for the brain, which helps it to work better and faster. In the kit: 6 magnetic figures 6 magnetized pages for working off the moves of each figure Chessboard and a complete set of chess pieces. This book will give the child the first idea of ​​chess, necessary to start playing. He will get acquainted with the basic rules of the game, learn how to correctly place and move pieces on the chessboard, and magnetic chess pieces will help him in this.