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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:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    Franco

    In his new book, grandmaster Zenon Franco deeply analyzes the 69 instructive victories of the 11th world champion Robert Fischer. The book is not overloaded with options, the emphasis – with detailed explanations in a move-by-move style, creating an ideal platform for learning chess. In the "reference" At points in each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key techniques of the chess game and the reliable assimilation of acquired knowledge. Questions and answers engage the reader in the learning process and help him track his growth in chess strength. The appendix provides a critical analysis of the unsatisfactory translation of Robert Fisher's famous book “My 60 Memorable Games.”

    23.33 $
  • Author:
    Ezhov

    Grandmaster Carlos Torre – like a chess comet; his genius flashed dazzlingly and quickly went out in the chess firmament! He – the author of the most famous “mill” in the history of chess, the 2nd world champion Emanuel Lasker fell into its merciless millstones. The authors spoke about the life and work of the Mexican genius (the book contains 25 commentated games by K. Torre). Torre’s book “How a Chess Player is Formed” is presented, an essay by international master Yaroslav Prizant about Torre’s attack in modern practice. In the section "Play like Torre" – 36 instructive examples from his practice to solve. Finally, there is an interview with Carlos Torre, conducted by Gabriel Velasco in 1977. Working with the book will give readers not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also help improve their skills.

    18.33 $
  • Author:
    Chernyshov

    The authors continue to study typical opening and middlegame positions. Royal Fortress No. 2 has pawns on squares f7, g6, h7 (or f2, g3, h2), and they are usually joined by another defender – bishop on g7 (g2). This formation is called fianchetto, it is found in many popular openings, such as the Catalan Opening, King's Indian Defense, Grunfeld Defense and a number of others.  The authors analyze in detail the techniques of attack, defense and counterattack. Most examples – from the creativity of modern chess players (for example, a separate chapter is dedicated to the strongest Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi); they are complemented by parts that have become a classical heritage. The book contains about 300 positions for independent solution, so it is not only a textbook, but also a solid problem book. Grandmaster Konstantin Chernyshov, head of the Interregional Grandmaster School in Kostroma, and his daughter International Master Natalya Kareva – experienced coaches, whose students include grandmasters and masters, champions of Russia and Europe among juniors.  The book is addressed to young chess players and their mentors. 

    20.00 $
  • 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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Author:
    Gezalyan

    International Master Tibor Karolyi and FIDE Master Tigran Gozalyan have prepared a major work (in two volumes) about the life and work of the 9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan (he held the title from 1963 to 1969).  Volume II (1963-1984) tells about Petrosyan's victory in the 1963 world title match over Mikhail Botvinnik, about the grandiose two-match confrontation with Boris Spassky in 1966 and 1969, about all his candidates' matches after losing the title – against Bobby Fischer, Viktor Korchnoi and other world-class opponents. All tournaments and matches of the second half of Petrosian's chess career are presented, up to his last performances in 1983. The authors subjected 175 complete games and fragments to an in-depth analysis (using modern computers). Not all of them have been deeply studied and commented on before, but even then the book provides a significantly improved analysis. Among Petrosyan’s opponents – world champions and contenders Kasparov, Karpov, Fischer, Spassky, Tal, Smyslov, Botvinnik, Korchnoi and Bronstein, as well as Timman, Larsen, Reshevsky, Belyavsky, Polugaevsky, Portisch, Romanishin and many others. Special attention is paid to his coaches – Alexey Suetin and Igor Zaitsev. 

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
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    18.33 $

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    This book is equally and an excellent textbook for independent work, and a valuable tool for trainers and chess teachers. Many experts even believe that nothing the best in this kind has not yet been created. As a training program for chess players, it was developed Honored Coach of the USSR, USSR Master of Sports Viktor Golenishchev. Programs V. Golenishchev (IV-III level, II category, I category and candidate in the master) still retain a great methodological value and with success are applied in chess pedagogy. It is noteworthy that this technique is extremely popular not only among our trainers, but also among foreign specialists. This edition of this classic book is supplemented by examples from creativity of the best chess players of recent years and reflects modern views on chess. Under the general wording of the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov.

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    The program, compiled by the Honored Coach of the RSFSR, the USSR Sports Master V. Golenishchev, is designed for coaches, teachers and leaders of circles who work with young chess beginners. The program assumes that those involved know the moves of the figures, understand the purpose of the game, although they do not know the more complicated rules of the game. The curriculum is designed for 75 lessons.

  • book

    10.34 $

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    This program of training beginning chess players was developed by the deserved trainer of the USSR Victor Golenishchev. The programs of V.Golenishchev still retain great methodological value and are successfully applied in chess pedagogy, and not only in the children's and young people's audiences. Many people even think that nothing better has been created to this day. It is noteworthy that this technique is extremely popular not only among our trainers, but also among foreign specialists. The book can also serve as an excellent self-tutorial for those who only make the first steps in chess. For a wide range of chess fans.

  • book

    6.33 $

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    This program for the training of beginning chess players was developed by the Honored Coach of the USSR Viktor Golenishchev. The programs of V. Golenishchev still retain great methodological value and are successfully applied in chess pedagogy, and not only in the children's and young people's audiences. Many people even think that nothing better has been created to this day. It is noteworthy that this method is extremely popular not only among our coaches, but also among foreign specialists. The book can also serve as an excellent self-tutorial for those who only make the first steps in chess. For a wide range of chess fans.

  • book

    16.55 $

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    This book is equally and an excellent textbook for independent work, and a valuable tool for trainers and chess teachers. Many experts even believe that nothing the best in this kind has not yet been created. As a training program for chess players, it was developed Honored Coach of the USSR, USSR Master of Sports Viktor Golenishchev. Programs V. Golenishchev (IV-III level, II category, I category and candidate in the master) still retain a great methodological value and with success are applied in chess pedagogy. It is noteworthy that this technique is extremely popular not only among our trainers, but also among foreign specialists. This edition of this classic book is supplemented by examples from creativity of the best chess players of recent years and reflects modern views on chess. Under the general wording of the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov.

  • book

    83.33 $

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    The effectiveness of coaching work to a great extent depends on the system and methodology of training. The authors of the program spent the last few years searching for the optimal system of work with pupils of various categories, and this work is a summary of the results and an attempt to build a harmonious line of instruction. How it happened - to judge the readers.

  • book

    5.86 $

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    A classic work on chess psychology. Its author – outstanding Russian and Soviet psychologist, doctor of sciences, professor. Among the chapters of the book: "The influence of age and chess experience on the success of the game", "Fatigue and recovery processes as factors of victories and defeats", "Suggestibility of chess players", "Imagination of chess players"... The author considers the influence of the game on the development of individual processes of mental life (for example, the processes of attention) and on the whole personality of a chess player. For lovers of psychology and chess. Alexander Petrovich Nechaev Psychology of victories and defeats in a chess game

  • book

    11.59 $

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    Book written by the fifth world chess champion Max Euwe, is dedicated to the answer to the question: why is one level chess player masters and above defeats the other. On the example of games between strong masters and grandmasters a detailed analysis of the ideological content of the struggle, with emphasis done on the motives of decision making. Those minor ones come to light mistakes of strong chess players, which decisively succeeded use the adversary. For a wide range of chess players: from amateurs to professionals. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    27.64 $

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    "Self-teacher of the chess game" by Emmanuel Shiffers - a classic of chess literature. The chapters on the methodological approach to teaching have great pedagogical value, and the plans for solving some problems in this textbook coincide with the algorithm developed for computers in our days! Unfortunately, the book has long become a bibliographic rarity, but for practicing chess players, it is rather an advantage in the fight against rivals. The book will be useful to young chess players, who only create their own foundation for creativity, and "experienced fighters", who modern views will allow us to estimate ideas in the classical work ahead of time.

  • book

    83.33 $

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    European chess bestseller! The release of the book in English caused a lot of laudatory responses, it was recognized as the best book of 1996, and interest in it has not weakened to this day. "Sorcerer's Apprentice" already published in German, Spanish, French and Italian. In this instructive and entertaining book, the legendary David Bronstein, artist and chessboard wizard, invites you to become his student. The author begins with tips for beginners and then develops the skill of the reader with examples (235 in total) from his own games played over 58 years — from 1938 to 1996. Although the textbook is primarily addressed to amateurs, experienced chess players, including grandmasters, will also read it with pleasure and benefit, learning many interesting stories from Bronstein's life and getting acquainted with the way of his magical thoughts. This book is not at all like those that the chess world has known so far, but after all, its main character — a unique phenomenon!

  • book

    13.82 $

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    The book can be interesting for both beginner and experienced chess player. In the book of this series, matte pictures, typical combinations, some prominent national chess schools, the author’s methods of teaching chess are studied.