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  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    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 $
  • 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 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:
    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:
    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 $
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Chess textbook 1991-2023

  • book

    24.83 $

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    The author, international master, FIDE trainer, conceived this a book as an introductory course on strategy, in an understandable form explaining its basic principles. The first volume deals with positional maneuvers. ry and techniques typical for each individual figure, during the second & mdash; to combine shapes in their interaction or confrontation. The book contains many examples in which you need find the necessary moves in the game or a solution for a given game position. This work will serve as an excellent guide both for self- independent training of players and chess trainers

  • book

    15.72 $

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    Here is a famous work written by international the most experienced grandmaster and the most experienced chess writer A.S. Volchkom. You will learn a variety of combination elements, force the game, carry out effective tactical strikes and combinations. The material is arranged in the form of lessons ending examples for independent solution. By studying this book, you will undoubtedly significantly strengthen your game! 3rd edition, supplemented and revised. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    31.67 $

    RUB

    World Champion Magnus Carlsen, answering a question about the methods of improving young chess players, emphasized: “One of the most important skills is pattern recognition: the ability to see typical themes and patterns on the board, characteristic features of a position and the resulting consequences.” This book is dedicated to the development of precisely these skills and abilities: it clearly shows what kind of `` image '' (pattern, typical maneuver, plan) must be recognized in one type of position or another in order to choose the correct plan. We are talking specifically about strategic techniques, and not about tactical ones, like typical mate attacks. The book is divided into four parts, each of which is preceded by a small preface. The chapters contain at least six examples per template, since repetition is the mother of learning. Self-help assignments will help you better assimilate the material. After studying the book, the typical plans, maneuvers and related ideas presented in it will firmly remain in your memory and will be of great benefit in the upcoming tournament battles. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    28.97 $

    RUB

    If you want to learn how to play chess - then this book is for you! Our book will cover all aspects of the chess game in a simple and understandable form: from the very basics (the comparative strength of the pieces; how best to start your game and what tactics to use; how to write down and read chess games; which pieces can be sacrificed and which are not; and etc.) to the level of confident play (many different techniques (using ligaments, stale checkmate, playing for stalemate, etc.); techniques and advice of great chess players, games of great chess players). In addition, your personal chess notebook will be a pleasant and useful bonus to the book, in which you can write down your games in the learning process and in further games. The notebook comes with the book. Play and win your first chess game!

  • book

    27.31 $

    RUB

    The second and final book in the series `` Underestimating the opponent's counterplay '' is offered to the readers' attention. This time it is dedicated to the middlegame. The authors selected 111 training examples from the games of modern grandmasters played exclusively in 2019. According to statistics, most games end in the middlegame. Therefore, it is extremely important to be able to play well this particular stage of the chess game. The authors tried to systematize the material in this way, breaking it down into appropriate chapters so that the work on the book would give the most productive result, new knowledge would appear and professional skills were developed to correctly play the middlegame. The book is intended for coaches, ranked chess players and a wide range of chess amateurs.

  • book

    24.83 $

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    This book contains a large layer of theoretical and practical information related to the final stage of the chess game & ndash; endgame. The author researched and presents for the reader's judgment more than 100 episodes of chess struggle from games played by 137 grandmasters from more than 40 countries of the world exclusively in 2019. The purpose of this book is to develop the skills of correctly assessing positions encountered in chess games, finding ways to refute a wrong move made by a grandmaster or master, and, accordingly, determining the strongest move in the examples provided. The book is intended for the work of chess trainers and independent study by qualified chess players.

  • book

    20.69 $

    RUB

  • book

    10.34 $

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    Second edition, expanded and revised The first part & ndash; the official rules of the sport `` chess '', approved by the order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of July 17, 2017 No. 654 as amended by the order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of December 19, 2017 No. 1087; they fully comply with international FIDE rules. In the second part, the main functions of the Swiss-Manager computer program are highlighted, practical recommendations for its use in organizing and conducting chess competitions are given. The third part of the book is of particular interest: 200 questions of the knowledge test and the correct interpretation of the current rules of chess. The solution to this test will be of great benefit to existing chess players, as a clear knowledge of their `` rights and responsibilities '' not only helps to preserve the nervous system, but also brings a lot of extra points in competitions. The book is addressed to all chess lovers, from beginners to professionals. Irreplaceable assistant to referees and organizers of chess competitions.

  • book

    28.97 $

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    '365 Ways to Win Chess Quickly' & ndash; fundamental chess problem book. The lots featured here demonstrate important concepts such as compensation and initiative, and contain combinations you need to know. The format of this book is simple: it consists of 365 lessons so you can study one daily for a year. Each lesson contains a short commented round and at least one security question. The lesson ends with an additional game illustrating the opening or strategic theme of the main game. Art 2

  • book

    6.20 $

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    This wonderful textbook is distinguished by clarity of thought and clarity of presentation, which is not surprising. After all, its author, the outstanding grandmaster Efim Bogolyubov, was one of the strongest chess players of the 20th century and fought twice for the world chess crown. A beginner chess player will quickly and easily master the basic information about the game. Each theme is supplied with many diagrams. In the second part of the book, there are short games, which describe common opening pitfalls. The strategic features of the most popular openings are also analyzed. Learn chess with Bogolyubov!

  • book

    20.28 $

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    The book is dedicated to the work of the strongest modern chess player. to the world champion, winner of the highest rating to Magnus Carlsen. The emphasis is on the educational component. A separate chapter is devoted- a puppy often used by such a subtle reception by the Norwegian genius, like & laquo; positional pawn sacrifice & raquo ;. Another chapter analyzes evo- Carlsen's Chess Ideas. His selected parties are given with detailed comments by the grandmasters (more than 100 examples), including world championship matches, including victorious 2016 duel against Sergey Karjakin. This work, according to the Spanish publishers of this book, is excellent. complements the work of A. Mikhalchishin and O. Stetsko & laquo; 60 parties of the leader of the co- belt chess & raquo ;. For a wide range of chess players. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    17.38 $

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    A brilliant book of the famous Romanian Grandmaster Mikhail Marina, who was recognized the best chess book of the year in the USA. The author explores those sides. the creativity of the great chess players in which they were undeniably strong- the most. According to the thoroughness and depth of analysis, Marina’s work is worth Along with the famous works of Garry Kasparov. The first part of the book is dedicated to A. Rubinstein, A. Alekhine, M. Bot- Vinnik and M. Tal. The second part deals with the work of T. Pet- Rosyan, R. Fisher, A. Karpov and V. Korchnoi. The chapter concludes the book. with instructive examples from the practice of the current champion the world of Magnus Carlsen. The textbook will be useful not only to a wide range of chess lovers, but also to specialists. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.