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  • The height of the king is 95 mm, the diameter of the base of the king is 42 mm. Currently used in tournaments of the Central House of Chess Players. The kit is sold without a board.

    47.50 $
  • 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 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:
    Blokh

    The answer book of an international grandmaster and an experienced coach (among whose students is A. Grischuk) Bloch's Maxim contains over 1200 combinations from practical games and specially compiled examples. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved by single moves. The book is intended for both young and adult amateurs, and for masters. The arrangement of examples by topic allows you to use the book not only as a task book, but also as a textbook. Of particular interest are over two hundred specially compiled by the author overstressed positions in which white wins the only way during the course of white, and black wins during the course of black. These examples, as well as over 50 fragments from the parties of the author and his students, are published for the first time.

    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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    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 $
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Chess textbook 1991-2023

  • book

    72.50 $

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      Classic! A very deep textbook (for both amateurs and strong players), distinguished by the range of problems posed and the thoroughness of presentation.

  • book

    15.00 $

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    The “Chess School” is the name of this popular television program in due time to many. Its presenters responded to numerous requests and wrote this book. It is a course of lectures on the theory of the game, intended for chess players who want to improve their qualifications in the book of three main sections: “History and Theory of Debut” (M. M. Yudovich), “Combination and positional game” (A. A. Kotov), ​​“Theory and practice of endgrass” (Yu. L. Averbakh). A large place in this textbook is occupied by exercises for independent work, developing and consolidating knowledge gained by readers. At the end of the book there are answers to tasks and a brief dictionary of the chess player.

  • book

    62.50 $

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    This book by international grandmaster Yasser Seiravan is an original review of the best chess games played by the world's strongest chess players over the past 25 years. Seirawan, whose authoritative voice - both poetic and analytical - will guide you in a unique journey through outstanding diamond parties and will explain to you literally every move made in them. You will feel the taste of the most brilliant combinations, deep strategic zadumok, crushing blows, caused by the champions of the world! This book is a genuine gift to the world of chess.

  • book

    100.00 $

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    2345 problems: checkmate in 2 moves, checkmate in 3 moves, checkmate in 4 moves, checkmate in 5 moves.

  • book

    125.00 $

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    The only complete encyclopedia of chess problems ever written is again available as an improved reprint of the original edition.

  • book

    150.00 $

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    The famous Yugoslav Informant edition. New, completely revised and expanded edition 2020 examples of the greatest historical and educational value Thoroughly tested with modern engines and endgame tools

  • book

    14.65 $

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    Gift edition. Full-color printing, coated paper. Chess is a great game, and the great chess player, Garry Kasparov, will teach you how to play chess. You will learn about all the figures - the king, queen, rooks, horses, elephants and pawns: how they walk and what their strength is. You will understand how to attack and defend yourself, make takes and make such special moves as castling. You will learn how to record a part and, finally, shahovat and put mate. You will get acquainted with many tricks and traps that can be put to careless rivals and, equally important, you will learn how to not get into them yourself. Having traveled through the pages of this book, you with the help of a great chess player prepare for your first chess battle - against your mom or dad, friend or computer, on the Internet or in competition. - A great tutorial for beginners; - contains important rules and subtleties; - tells about various aspects of the game; - written by the legend of world chess. It is universally recognized that Garry Kasparov is one of the strongest chess players of all time. He also went down in history as the youngest world champion.

  • book

    45.00 $

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    The book of the honored coach of Russia, international grandmaster Alexander Panchenko, written on the basis of lectures given at sessions of the All-Russian chess school of grandmasters, which was led by the author. The book is a textbook on the endgame and is intended for chess players of the middle and highest categories who want to study chess graduations on their own, as well as for coaches and teachers. In addition to theoretical material, it provides numerous examples from the practice of classics and modern chess players, as well as tasks for self-determination and playing.

  • 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

    13.75 $

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    Secrets of the master to the chief assistant of the young athlete. The edition is 500 copies.  The topic of a chess player's parent's participation in a child's sports life has hardly been explored. The author, a coach who raised grandmasters and masters from young chess players, talks about his experience working with juniors and interacting with their parents. The method that the author offers to parents as a guide is clearly structured, provides a clear picture for navigating the world of chess and contains many real situations, useful tips and recommendations. For a wide range of chess lovers. Recommended as a guide for parents of young chess players.

  • book

    19.00 $

    RUB

    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.