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  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises. In each opening, attention is drawn to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the opening theme. Written in clear and easy language, the book is furnished with a large number of diagrams. Colored explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a colored background make the book easier to understand. Regular work solve two problems: deepen the student's knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

    28.80 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Bologan

    The Caro-Kann defense is one of the most popular modern openings, which is firmly included in the repertoire of most elite chess players. The author of the book, a well-known grandmaster and theorist, offers a full repertoire for black in response to 1.e4, explains in detail the main strategic ideas of each option and gives the exact order of moves, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. In each chapter, alternative plans for black are considered, so that the reader can make a choice according to his taste, and it was more difficult for the opponent to prepare. Much attention in the monograph is paid to correspondence games in which players use all the achievements of modern technology. All analyses during the work on the manuscript are checked on powerful computers. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The 2nd edition supplements the section with the 10 most interesting current parties. The book is addressed to chess players of any level – from amateurs to professionals.  

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Fine

    In the vast ocean of chess literature there are relatively few books about the endgame, and only a few of them can be considered true chess classics. And the most outstanding among the classics — Reuben Fine's book "Basic Chess Endings". Reuben Fine (1914−1993) was for a long time one of the best chess players in the world. As an author, Fine showed himself to be an excellent analyst who understood the full depth and peculiarities of the endgame. Having studied various types of standard positions, Fine established useful rules for practical play and proved himself to be an experienced teacher who, using skillfully chosen examples, was able to teach the reader all the necessary lessons and introduce him to the basic ideas of the endgame. Many generations of chess players in different countries of the world keep copies of “Basic Chess Endings”. For example, Mikhail Botvinnik considered Fine's work the most worthy of all that had ever been written on endgame theory.

    35.00 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. 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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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 $
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    21.67 $

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    The Caro-Kann defense is one of the most popular modern openings, which is firmly included in the repertoire of most elite chess players. The author of the book, a well-known grandmaster and theorist, offers a full repertoire for black in response to 1.e4, explains in detail the main strategic ideas of each option and gives the exact order of moves, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. In each chapter, alternative plans for black are considered, so that the reader can make a choice according to his taste, and it was more difficult for the opponent to prepare. Much attention in the monograph is paid to correspondence games in which players use all the achievements of modern technology. All analyses during the work on the manuscript are checked on powerful computers. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The 2nd edition supplements the section with the 10 most interesting current parties. The book is addressed to chess players of any level – from amateurs to professionals.  

  • book

    10.34 $

    RUB

    Chess is a sport in which live people compete, with their own characters and problems, with their feelings, with their image and way of thinking. In order to beat the opponent, you need to be able to look in his soul, to understand what kind of person he is, how he thinks, what he wants and what fears. To win on the chessboard you need to control yourself, start Threat and suppress the enemy, direct his mind on a false trail, frighten the partner with their confidence in victory. This book is written about science to win! The development of this training material is undoubtedly beneficial will affect your gaming practice. The author is an experienced trainer with more than 45 years of teaching experience. For a wide range of chess fans.

  • book

    16.55 $

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    International Grandmaster N.V. Krogius, known to readers with his work in the field of psychology of chess, continues his talk about the peculiarities of chessplayers' thinking, methods of preparing for tournaments and matches. The book reflects the data of new studies, an approximate plan is proposed, according to which it is possible to study rivals and improve their style of play. The book is designed for qualified chess players.

  • book

    24.18 $

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    Practicum.800 positions. German language with a preface in Russian. Praktikum 800 Positionen

  • book

    22.45 $

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    Tbilisi in Georgian. Chiburdanidze-Gaprindashvili.

  • book

    18.33 $

    RUB

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. The book is aimed at advanced chess players, is useful for coaches and can be recommended to a wide range of chess fans.

  • book

    12.41 $

    RUB

    After reading the first fifty pages of this book, the reader can say: & quot; So here it is, means like ... & quot; After reading another fifty, he will say: & quot; That's the way it is, but ... & quot ;, and turning the last page, puzzled hands: & quot; So how?! & Quot; The book is a legend. The book is one of those that awaken the thought. The book, which respectfully spoke Fisher and Botvinniki. The book, without which it is impossible to imagine the development of chess theory of the XX century. The book corrected errors and shortcomings in the first edition. Also outdated for today, the section on the protection of Ragozin is replaced by the best pratii I. Lipnitsky with his own comments. The book passed a computer test & quot; by Kasparov & quot ;.

  • book

    Questions of Modern Chess Theory is the lost masterpiece of Soviet chess literature. It was written by a double Ukrainian Champion, and published in the Soviet Union in 1956. Russian experts say it is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century, yet it has never been published in English. Questions of Modern Chess Theory has been edited to make it useful for the 21st century and is now accessible for the first time to an English-speaking audience. Russian experts note that it is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century, but it has never been published in English. The questions of modern chess theory have been edited to make it useful for the 21st century and are now available for the first time in the English-speaking audience.

  • book

    15.72 $

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    After reading the first fifty pages of this book, the reader can say: "So this is, it means, how ..." After reading fifty more, he will say: "So it is, but ...", and turning the last page, puzzled with his hands: "So how ?!" The legendary book. The book is one of those that awakens thought. A book that was respected by Fisher and Botvinnik. A book without which it is impossible to imagine the development of the chess theory of the twentieth century. The book corrected the mistakes and shortcomings that occurred in the first edition. Also obsolete for today, the section on the protection of Ragozin was replaced by the best praetics of I. Lipnitsky with his own comments. The book passed computer testing "by Kasparov."

  • book

    11.00 $

    RUB

    After reading the first fifty pages of this book, the reader can say: & quot; So here it means, like ... & quot; After reading another fifty, he will say: & quot; That's how it is, but ... & quot ;, and turning the last page, puzzled with his hands: & quot; So how?! & Quot; The book is a legend. The book is one of those that awaken thought. A book that Fisher and Botvinnik respected respectfully. The book, without which it is impossible to imagine the development of chess theory of the XX century. The book corrected the mistakes and shortcomings that took place in the first edition. Also, the section on the protection of Ragozin, which is outdated today, has been replaced by the best parties of I. Lipnitsky with his own comments. The book passed computer testing & quot; according to Kasparov & quot ;. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    11.17 $

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    Welcome to the magical world of chess combinations! With the help of the exercises on the "radar" system, which the reader will find a book, the main components of chess player's strength are well trained & ndash; combination vision and calculation options. Yaroslav Prizant - international master and experienced coach, in 2014 he prepared the champion of Russia, Europe and the World to 8 years Ilya Makoveeva. Recognized by the Russian Chess Federation as the best children's coach of 2015. His training channel "Yar Sanych" on YouTube is one of the most popular among chess players of all ages. The book is designed for chess players to a wide audience.

  • book

    20.69 $

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    A new book by a famous grandmaster, trainer and journalist is devoted to such an original and effective strategic technique as ramming g2-g4 in closed hands. With the light hand of the sixth world champion Mikhail Botvinnik, he firmly entered the arsenal of modern chess players, gave impetus to the development of a number of opening options. The pages of the book reflected the work of leading grandmasters, including world champions Garry Kasparov, Vladimir Kramnik, Vichy Anand and Magnus Carlsen, who threw the pawn & laquo; g & raquo; in the Slavic, Dutch and Old Indian defenses, in the queen's gambit, the defense of Nimtsovich and other popular openings. Short but very informative excursions into history will allow the reader to see strategic ideas in their development and better feel the resources of attack and defense, and numerous tasks for independent decision will help to consolidate the knowledge gained, then to try out new methods and techniques in your games. & Nbsp; Want to play in a bright, dynamic style, leading an opponent from a quiet haven of positional tacking into the abyss of complications? Then this book is for you!