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  • Author:
    Vysotsky

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  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

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    Galkin

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  • 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:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Franco

    The book by grandmaster and experienced chess coach Zenon Franco includes 36 instructive attacking games and is divided into four chapters - the king in the center, one-sided castling, opposite-sided castling, and attack-defense-counterattack. Before each game, the opponents are introduced, and a brief description of the events that took place in it is given. Based on the results of the struggle in the game, lessons that are useful to learn from what has been read are listed in a concise form. The book is not overloaded with variations, the emphasis is on detailed explanations in the "move by move" format, which creates an ideal platform for studying chess. At the "support" points of each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key chess techniques and the reliable assimilation of the acquired knowledge. Questions and answers involve the reader in the learning process and help him track the growth of his chess strength. For a wide range of chess fans.

    19.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Tal

    21.67 $
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Chess textbook 1991-2023

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    The book of the famous Soviet master and theorist Veniamin Markovich Blumenfeld is devoted to the most important component of a chess game - the art of combination. The author talks about how to find and recognize hidden tactical resources of a position, leads positions for an independent solution aimed at developing a combination vision. The author’s practical advice, which has retained its relevance to the present day, will help the reader to better understand when a tactical strike should be sought during the game, and when it makes sense to restrict oneself to a solid positional continuation, saving time to think about moves. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    Collection of sketches of a remarkable Russian chess com- positor Alexei Seleznev (1888-1967) not only immerses us in an amazing world of beautiful and memorable ideas, finished to the perfect form. It is indispensable for The work on chess, because sketches of Seleznev are closely connected with the practical game and, for the most part, are of an educational nature. We also note the flawlessness of the etu- which survived a computer test. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    The book of the genius Cuban, the third world chess champion H.R. Capablanca is rightfully considered one of the best primer textbooks. This edition is unique also in that the sixth world champion M. Botvinnik wrote to him a detailed preface and subjected the whole text of the book to special editing. Capablanca addressed his wonderful book to beginners and little-experienced chess readers, but some of his thoughts and considerations will be useful even for highly qualified chess players.

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    This remarkable textbook is distinguished by the clarity of thought and the clarity of the presentation of the material, which is not surprising. After all, its author, an outstanding grandmaster Efim Bogolyubov was one of the strongest chess players of the twentieth century and twice fought in matches for the world chess crown. Beginner chess player quickly and easily learn the initial information about the game. Each topic is equipped with a set of diagrams. In the second part of the book there are short parts, where often described debut traps are described. Also, the strategic features of the most popular debuts were disassembled. Learn chess under the guidance of Bogolyubov! & Nbsp; Table of Contents & nbsp; Trailer

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    Acquaintance with typical victims in such a double-edged debut, as Sicilian defense, is absolutely necessary for a chess player, who wants to improve his skills. Author, participant of the seven World Chess Olympiad in the Canadian team demonstrates by illustrative examples how important initiative, attack, and dynamic factors are in chess. At the end of the book, positions are given for an independent decision. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    Mikhail Mikhailovich Yudovich & mdash; Honored trainer of the RSFSR, grandmaster and champion of the USSR in correspondence, an outstanding chess teacher and writer. In his book, he talks about the importance of a consistent game, about how chess players create and implement sound plans. The author raises such questions as the order of actions to achieve the goal, the real prerequisites of the plan, how the plan is created, etc. The book is illustrated by carefully selected examples. For a wide range of chess lovers. Snippet 1 Fragment 2 & nbsp;

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    In the book of Professor Vaizman N.P., problems of medical-psychological control in chess sport are substantiated for the first time in a popular scientific form. Describes the altered states of consciousness, leading to the loss of a seemingly won position and game, as well as other paradoxes of a chess game. The maladaptive and neurotic reactions of chess players, vascular disorders, such as occupational pathology of persons with mental labor, are recorded. Electrophysiological studies of the brain during the game, the effects of doping and hypnosis in chess are considered. Psychohygienic and psychotherapeutic recommendations are given. Other chess issues are discussed from a medical and psychological standpoint. The book will be interesting not only to qualified chess players, coaches, judges, chess teachers at school, organizers of competitions, sports doctors and psychologists, but also to parents of children involved in chess sports, as well as to a wide circle of chess lovers. Fragment 1 Fragment 2 This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

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    The study of some chess topics causes the child undisguised boredom and yawning. For example, if you want to quickly torture your ward, then the best way is to start explaining to them in a lesson how a pawn is drawn. But let's try to turn the lesson into a competition. Whoever guesses more moves is the champion! I think that any trainer will be able to increase interest in playing chess with his students.

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    The work of the famous chess master and writer is a compact textbook that introduces the reader to the basic terms and concepts of the chess game and allows you to master its basic elements in a short time. The book is written in a simple fascinating form: 36 entertaining lessons with tasks, analyzes, tips, answers and comments, with 150 diagrams and illustrations contribute to the rapid absorption of the material.

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    The original textbook for beginners and cultivators.

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    This book consists of twenty conversations, covering various chess topics. The first twelve conversations, as it should be in the textbook, are devoted to the three stages of a chess game. The first of five debut conversations tells about popular combinations and traps at the start of the battle. And in the second conversation, super-fast victories are collected, and all games here belong to world champions! The following three conversations are more solid. The examples of games played at the highest grandmaster level show how to play open, half-open and closed openings, respectively. Further there are four conversations about the middle game. The first two are tactics, the other two are more about the strategy of the game. Here are numerous combinations - from typical, educational to famous, classic. In one of the conversations there was a collection of combinations with the queen sacrifice, made in the games of chess kings! Finally, three more conversations are dedicated to the endgame. The most common endings that are most often encountered in practice are pawns and rooks.