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  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Magnetic road chess: folding board-case made of artificial leather, tablet-figures with a convex image. Wallet size 19x22 cm. The playing field is 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Cell 2x2 cm.

    51.72 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
  • Unique chess for 3 players. Such chess will appeal to any person who chooses something new and appreciates original things. Manufacturer MADON-CHESS (Poland) Chessboard size: 46.5x54x2.5cm (unfolded) King height: 7.7cm King base diameter (cm): 3  Pawn height (cm): 3.6 Pawn base diameter (cm): 2.1 Presence of weighting agent: no Weight: 1311 g. Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for figures: hornbeam, beech  Intermediate chess for three is ideal entertainment for friends. The chess store presents to customers a unique set from a Polish manufacturer. If you are planning to buy a medium chess set for three in Moscow, pay attention to the set MADON-CHESS.   The main advantages of a chess set for three are reasonable cost and workmanship. The chess pieces are made of beech and oak of the highest quality. The chessboard is not inferior in quality: it is based on birch and beech.  The set consists of chess in three colors.  The chessboard has a compact size and is convenient to store on a shelf. Inside the board there are three separate compartments for storing pieces. For convenience and to keep products intact, the board is equipped with a soft lining.

    214.50 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • 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 $
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    Sicilian as part of the debut repertoire for Black.

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    10.37 $

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    The risk and struggle for the initiative became the most important weapon of modern chess. Well, where there is a risk and a struggle for initiative, there is a worthy place and for gambit ideas. The book of the honored coach of the USSR, international grandmaster Y.S.Razuvaev will bring unconditional benefit to both qualified chess players and amateurs.

  • book

    16.55 $

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    Now you do not have to remember the avalanche of constantly updated fashionable forced debuts! London system & ndash; An excellent weapon against the young talents stuffed with book theory. If they are forced to play outside the framework of the prepared options, they will certainly resort to the basic principles of development, and, as the reader will see, this can lead to a debut catastrophe. The London system promises much and against a stronger rival seeking an indispensable victory, it is also a wonderful "spare" & raquo; debut. Finally, the study of this universal development scheme promotes the expansion of the overall chess outlook. Grandmaster Vlatko Kovačević (once defeated in the tournament by R. Fischer himself!) Is considered the world's best specialist in the London system. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    20.94 $

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    The Dragon variant "in the Sicilian defense is stably included in the repertoire of chess players of an active style of the game. His fifteen-century practice shows that devotees of the elephant's development on g7 are not going to surrender their frontiers. I knew "Dragon" and the star clock, when it was used by elite grandmasters. In the match for the world championship Kasparov-Anand in 1995, the position of the black was successfully defended by the 13th world champion. There is a "Dragon" and in the field of view of the modern elite - it is enough to name the names of Teymur Rajabov, world champion Magnus Carlsen. "Variant of the Dragon" - among the most difficult debuts, used in modern tournament practice. The author considers the main weapon against the Dragon - "Rauser attack". The book examines the main directions in this version, including the development of the 21st century, including the so-called "Chinese dragon"

  • book

    6.91 $

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    Attacking the name of the remarkable chess player Carlos Torre is usually associated with the development of the initiative for the king by f2-f4 or by attacking the queenside with b2-b4. The great contribution to the territory and practice of the option was made by the ninth world champion Tigran Petrosyan. Actual ramifications of this system are often found in modern tournament practice of large chess players.

  • book

    36.41 $

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    "Grandmaster's repertoire" - a new series of high-quality books, written by the world's leading chess players. Based on the main theoretical they offer a full repertoire that will serve faithfully and truthfully for many years, both professionals and amateurs. Many chess players know a lot of good objections to the main Sicilian defense options, but not always able to find an antidote for lateral lines. Famous grandmasters and leading world experts on Sicilian protection consider how to play on different variations of 3.Cb5, Alapin system, closed variant, the Old Indian beginning, etc. Also in the zone of their attention are such poisonous continuations as 2.a3, 2.b3, 2.d3, 2.f4, 2.C4 ... Black should be ready for a series of slippery schemes, each of which carries its own dangers. This book provides reliable and active objections

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    A cardboard-bound reprint.

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    24.83 $

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    This study contains not only a review of the well-known material, but also numerous author's analyzes, points to ideas that have not yet been encountered in practice, gives general recommendations on playing out the original "Dutch" positions. The material has been carefully checked using the most modern computer programs. The book is written in a living literary language and will be useful to chess players with a high Elo coefficient, and to fans.