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  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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:
    Zhuravlev

    This tutorial is addressed to those who want to learn to play chess on their own and improve further. The lesson-based method of presentation, as well as numerous exercises, contribute to the consistent assimilation of the rules and laws that form the basis of the chess game. The book contains extensive educational material, which is presented to the reader in accordance with modern pedagogical principles. The purpose of this manual is to train chess players of the III category (rating up to 1800). The textbook can also be used for classes in groups - it covers the material of existing programs of the first year of study in children's and youth chess schools.

    23.33 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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 $
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    For over thirty years, the defense of Karo-Kann has served Anatoly Karpov faith and truth in the biggest competitions, including matches for the world championship. But behind many successful debut finds of the multiple world champion - laborious work not only him, but also assistants. And among them - the chief expert on the protection of Karo-Kann Mikhail Podgaets. For many years, Karpov and Podgayts' investigations remained absolutely secret, and only now is the time to open the veil. This volume is devoted to the most popular system to date in the defense of Karo-Kann: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Kc3 de 4.Ke4 Cf5. Having opened this book, you will pass - consistently, step by step - all the way through which Karpov and Podgaets walked. This was the path of great discoveries. And victories.

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    The Scandinavian Defense (or Scandinavian Game) is a semi-open opening that appears on the board after the moves 1.e4 d5. The opening has been known since the late 15th century, having been used and first attested in the game Mars versus Venus, described in the medieval poem Scachs d’amor by a group of poets from Valencia. This chess match is considered the oldest one played according to modern rules, dating back to 1475.

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    The Scandinavian Defense (or Scandinavian Game) is a semi-open opening that appears on the board after the moves 1.e4 d5. The opening has been known since the late 15th century, having been used and first attested in the game Mars versus Venus, described in the medieval poem Scachs d’amor by a group of poets from Valencia. This chess match is considered the oldest one played according to modern rules, dating back to 1475.

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    St. Petersburg world-class grandmaster Nikita Vityugov is widely known for his colorful articles published on various sites. In her first monumental work, Nikita presents to the reader the French defense in the form in which he sees it. This book will help the reader introduce the French defense in his debut repertoire, and will allow someone to update & quot; baggage & quot; ideas in this debut. A chess player of any qualification will be able to find something new for himself in the book.

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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

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    The book is devoted to one of the most difficult debuts - the Old Indian protection - and is built on the author's parties, which is recognized as a loyal supporter of the "elephant on g7", as well as on parties of such "old Indian" fans as Garry Kasparov, Gata Kamsky, Alexander Belyavsky, Judit Polgar. We offer fundamentally new ideas, analyze the latest discussion options.

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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.

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    The second edition. The new work of international grandmaster Viorel Bologan is devoted to one of the most popular and combat modern debuts - the Old Indian defense. The author scrupulously builds the entire perimeter of the defense of the Blacks, explains the typical plans and tactics, offers a number of novelties in the current schemes. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of the Old Indian are the same for amateurs and super-GMs alike. If you have already reviewed the product, a huge request to add feedback. This will help visitors to make their choice correctly.

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    At the moment, White is having problems getting an advantage both in the Slav Defense and in the Queen's Gambit refused. In this book, grandmaster Alexey Dreev & ndash; one of the world's largest debut specialists & ndash; analyzes in detail three topical schemes, demonstrating White's new possibilities in the fight for the opening advantage. In the Slav Defense, he opted for the Exchange system 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.cxd5, and in the Queen's Gambit he analyzes two main black possibilities 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Be7 (Petrosian's variation) and 3 & hellip; Nf6 4.Nf3 Be7 (Classic variation). In all three schemes, he recommends developing White's queen's bishop on f4.