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  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Chandler

    The set consists of the book Chandler M. Chess for Children (gift edition) and the hero of this book - Marty the dragon (Dragon is the symbol of 2024). LEARN CHESS with the Very Big Dragon Marty! Using this entertaining book, your child will quickly and easily learn to play chess – the world's most popular strategy game that develops logical thinking. The rules are explained clearly and clearly, step by step, from scratch. The lessons reinforce the fun conversations between the boy Petya and his favorite dragon Marty, who calls himself the Very Big Dragon. In many countries, chess is recognized as a useful means of developing creative thinking in children. Although they are considered a complex and even mysterious game, the rules are quite simple. It doesn't take long to understand how the pieces move, and even a five-year-old child can enjoy chess. And children really like to beat their friends and relatives! Enlarged format (210x290 mm) The cute green dragon, the symbol of 2024, symbolizing strength, generosity, courage and endurance, is the hero of the book, which explains the rules of the chess game. The dragon has a suction cup, and you can use it to hang the toy on a glossy surface, on a window or refrigerator. Made of soft fabric,  has a height of 20 cm and a length of 26 cm.

    27.33 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Eive

    The corpus of this textbook includes two significant works by the world chess champion, scientist and prominent teacher Max Euwe — "Self‑help chess game", created in collaboration with G. Den-Hertog, and "Chess Lessons". The first work is designed for beginners, the second for more experienced chess players. The book is a real chess tutorial in the true sense of the word. This is expressed not only in the appropriate distribution of the material and the method of presentation, designed to awaken the initiative of the student, but also in numerous practical exercises offered to the reader after explaining each new concept or technique.The textbook primarily attracts the methodology of presentation of the material, the principles of which will be useful for coaches and teachers of chess sections and circles. For a wide range of chess fans.

    25.00 $
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Books 1991-2023

  • book

    20.94 $

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    The book of the famous theorist and coach of grandmaster Alexei Bezgodov & laquo; Double Queen Gambit & raquo; & ndash; This is an attempt to provide a chess player of any level with a full debut repertoire in response to 1.d4. Black plays 1 ... d5 and on 2.c4 or 2.Cf3 answer 2 ... c5! It may seem that blacks are not sufficiently ready for an immediate skirmish in the center, however many outstanding grandmasters of the past and present (Em. Lasker, M. Euwe, P. Svidler ...) used this scheme very successfully. Even deep preparation of whites does not guarantee them a real advantage. Having done a serious analytical work, the author offers a number of conceptual innovations and expresses the hope that & laquo; Double Queen's Gambit & raquo; will turn your view on the modern theory of debuts!

  • book

    20.94 $

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    The “Dragon Option” in the Sicilian Defense is consistently included in the repertoire of active-style chess players. His one-and-a-half-century practice shows that adherents of the development of an elephant on g7 do not surrender their borders. There is a "Dragon" in the field of view of the modern elite - world champion Magnus Carlsen, Teimour Radjabov and others. “Dragon Option” is one of the most difficult debuts used in modern tournament practice. The author examines classical and other systems (a separate volume is devoted to the “Rauser attack” - the same author in 2014) that the world champions Em.Lasker, Alekhin, Botvinnik and others used or fought against. Without their knowledge, players using the “Dragon” would not have had complete information about this debut as a whole. Considered the main directions, including the development of the 21st century. The book is designed for chess players "club" level and above.

  • book

    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

    21.00 $

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    The debut repertoire of a chess player is his business card. For example, already at the beginning of the game you can judge the commitment of a chess player to the attacking or positional style. To choose the correct debut repertoire for yourself means to lay the foundation for future sporting and creative success.

  • book

    21.50 $

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    When chess pieces are withdrawn and interact, it becomes necessary to calculate specific variants of the chess game in a limited time. Here, the assessment of the position based on the basic chess patterns comes to the aid. In this book, the author offers general laws of chess strategy, as well as strategies for debut, middlegame and endgame. The book will be useful both for beginners, and candidates for the master, and for all who are interested in chess.

  • book

    22.08 $

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    1)Byrd's debut set of 2 books. A02-A03 2) Slavic protection of anti-meran set of 2 books. A solid and serious study of the system emerging after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Ks3 Kf6 4.e3 e6 5.Kf3 Kbd7 6.Fs2. Move 6.Fs2 arose from White's desire to avoid the Meran variant and the Botvinnik system, but now it is much more common than both of these systems combined! Among the chess players using it are Kasparov, Karpov, Kramnik, Korchnoi, Ivanchuk, Shirov... The book consists of 3 parts. In the first, the current state of the theory is exhaustively presented in tabular form, in the second, many commented parties are given, in the third, positions for self-study containing typical strategic and tactical ideas   In the two years that have passed since the release of "Anti-Meran D45/46", so much interesting information has accumulated that it was necessary to release a special supplement, where many relevant sequels are supplemented and clarified based on the richest material that was given to numerous

  • book

    22.34 $

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    A new book of children's chess coaches Anna Dorofeeva and Olga Vrublevskaya co-authored with the acting international grandmaster Evgeny Vorobyov & mdash; & laquo; Actual chess debut 1.e4 e5 2.Kf3 Kc6 3.Cc4 & raquo ;. The book deals in detail with such popular debuts in children as the Protection of two horses, the Italian and Hungarian parties, after studying which you will master the typical strategic and tactical methods. The chosen positions for solving and playing out give an opportunity to conduct classes with children interestingly and fruitfully. Bright tactical ideas in these debuts will certainly interest chess players and will allow them to win beautiful victories!

  • book

    22.40 $

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    Now you don’t have to memorize an avalanche of constantly updated fashionable forced debuts! London system & ndash; excellent weapon against the young talents stuffed with the book theory. If you force them to play outside the framework of 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 a lot and against a stronger contender who is striving for an indispensable victory, this is also a wonderful & laquo; spare & raquo; debut. Finally, the study of this universal scheme of development contributes to the expansion of the general chess horizons. Grandmaster Vlatko Kovacevic (who once beat R. Fisher himself in the tournament!) Is considered the best specialist in the world in the London system. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    22.45 $

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    In the new book of the grandmaster, the well-known analyst and trainer Alexei Bezgodov, all chess fans are given a full debut repertoire in response to 1.d4. It is based on one common idea - the exit on the second move of the elephant on f5. The degree of analytical exhaustion of the "Debut of the Free Elephant" (the title is given by the author) is small in comparison with other game systems for Black, independent play often begins with the first moves. The author gives a large number of original analyzes and amplifications for both sides. Each chapter is given exercises (there are 101 in all). The book is also necessary for everyone who plays closed debuts with white. Otherwise, they will remain in a rather helpless position, playing against the Debut of the Free Elephant!

  • book

    22.50 $

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    The second book from the new series of joint training works of the 1999 world champion A. Halifman and the honored coach of Russia G. Nesis is devoted to tactics in the French defense. This half-open debut was a formidable weapon for blacks in the hands of luminaries - Botvinnik, Petrosyan, Kor-chny. Out of the current generation of grandmasters, such brilliant practices as Vaganyan, Yusupov, Gurevich, Bareev, Dreev and, in recent years, Morozevich made a significant contribution to the development and enrichment of new creative ideas. A detailed analysis of more than a hundred important games played in recent years in the French defense will help the reader increase their opening erudition and learn the typical tactical ideas and techniques characteristic of this popular debut. The book will be useful and interesting to both qualified chess players and trainers, and a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    22.61 $

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    This is one of the White's most logical first moves. By aims at his queen, White aims at undermining the black center. Ilya Odessky & rsquo; s message on this unusual opening book: opening a book with 1.b2-b3 is a lot of fun! It will be a bit like a scooter. It’s clear that it’s up to the line. This system & rsquo; s basic ideas are strategically sound and easy to learn. But it can also offer wild complications for lovers of tactics. Odessky doesn’t fool you into believing that you are It will be better to get your hands on it. You will enjoy playing 1.b3!

  • book

    22.76 $

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    Famous grandmaster and wonderful writer Victor Moskalenko pleased readers with the new debut management. Protection of Pirce-Ufimtsev and Modern Defense & ndash; flexible and multifaceted principles, included in the repertoire of such grandmasters as V. Kramnik, A. Grishchuk, V. Ivanchuk and many others. They are popular among amateurs. The author reveals ideas and plans for both colors, discusses the features of pawn structures and shares novelties and new ideas with the reader in known variants. Light and elegant style & ndash; V. Moskalenko's visiting card, so the reader will not have to be bored with any level of chess training. The educational material is illustrated by parties and fragments with the participation of the strongest grandmasters of the world. Most examples & ndash; from the competitions of recent years. & ldquo; This book is not only a debut guide, but also useful for further study of the characteristic middlegame, and in some cases even endgame positions, "writes Vasily Ivanchuk in the foreword to the book. For a wide range of chess fans.