In the second volume of his work, Grandmaster Alexei Kornev completes the construction of the debut repertoire for Black on the basis of the first moves d7-d5 and c7-c6. . On the most popular course of white 1.e4 he considers the defense of Karo-Kann, famous for its reliability. In addition, the book explores in detail how to play black on the English Beginning (1.c4), Byrd's debut (l.f4), as well as on other possibilities of whites on the first move. . . This book will be useful to the widest circle of readers, from an amateur to a grandmaster, because it not only provides an actual theory, but also explains in detail the ideas and plans of the parties

The book of the international master, experienced trainer and chess journalist Luis Bernal is dedicated to the Berlin defense, which gained special popularity after its successful application by Vladimir Kramnik in the match for the title of world champion of 2000 against Harry Kasparov. Not only the legendary "Berlin endgame" is considered, but a full range of other, anti-Berlin & raquo; opportunities. The author did not try to overload the work with detailed options, but give more ideas and model solutions. The book consists of three parts: a section of theory, exemplary parties with comments and a set of model positions for Today the Berlin Defense & mdash; a regular guest in super tournaments and is included in the repertoire of the most powerful grandmasters of the world. Magnus Carlsen is a special and constant love for this debut. For a wide range of chess fans.

The book of the international master Maxim Chetverik is devoted to one of the most popular systems in closed lines & ndash; Fianchetto 4.g3 against the New Indian Protection. Despite the regular application of the system by elite players, in the new millennium the material was almost not generalized and especially needs to be updated in Russian. & Nbsp; Almost two hundred detailed commented batches contain a number of original analyzes specifying the existing estimates. Branching out of the practice of grandmasters, which emerged in the most recent time, has been singled out. Actual continuations are indicated for both sides, which gives the work an encyclopedic character.

The book of Grandmaster Ilya Smirin & la Starotindi battles & raquo; introduces the reader to the basic ideas of the most ambitious defense against 1.d4. The first-class dynamical chess player shares his experience of playing the Old Indian defense, which he successfully used (it is enough to mention the victories over such chess players as Vladimir Kramnik, Viktor Korchnoi, Alexander Grischuk, Evgeny Bareev, etc.) this defense throughout his career. > The author explains his vision of the main ideas of the Old Indian defense. He details in detail 49 of his best games in this debut, explaining in detail both the original and the "standard" raquo; approaches to solving emerging positions. A large number of additional parts (including in notes) of the author and other chess players helps to better understand the debut ideas. Each chapter is preceded by a selection of exercises based on the proposed parties. The book has everything & ndash; and sacrifices, and positional masterpieces, which should make her reading fascinating.

Tarrash's Protection & ndash; the debut of the famous theoretician and trainer Alexei Bezgodov, which he has successfully applied for more than 30 years. In his new book, the grandmaster generalizes both his own rich experience and the experience of his students. & laquo; Taras's defense mosaic & raquo; & ndash; this is just five (!) reliable systems for Blacks in the popular debut, and it will not be so easy to prepare for all at once. The author pays special attention to the most acute, saturated with tactical resources Kasparov's system: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Kc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Kf3 Kc6 6.g3 Kf6 7.Cg2 Ce7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Cg5 cxd4 With carefully selected and detailed commentaries, the author reveals the strategic nature of the debut, shows what dangers lie in wait for Blacks and how they can be neutralized, while at the same time trying to avoid too complex and long options, as well as excessive understatement. A large selection of positions for independent solutions will allow the reader to check how well he sorted out this complex debut. For a wide range of chess fans

The Spanish party is one of the most popular debuts at the club level and among top-level players. In this volume, Viorel Bologan presents a modern repertoire for blacks, based on the beloved lines of Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian. "The Spanish Party for Bologna for Blacks" is a clearly structured book, with understandable comments and a playful set of responses against the Spanish Party. The author offers two different answers to black for each significant line. In fact, these are two books in one! In the center of Bologan's proposed repertoire is the attack of Marshall (8 ... d5) and the Breyer variant (9 ... Cb8). The author leads the reader on the debut lines with a firm hand, not letting go astray, using a systematic approach. His book is this: - a guide for those who have little time to prepare; - "Arsenal of strategic ideas": how pawn structures ask the theme of the party; - "Fast" repertoire (in each chapter): the minimum you need to know; - new ideas in old lines; - modern tactical motives; - permutations of moves and related subtleties; - a lot of practical advice; - links to more than 2,200 parties.

Collection of chess stories and stories.

About Maya Chiburdanidze, who became a pretender to the chess crown at the age of 15. Party, lots of photos.

Anatoly Karpov - the largest expert in the defense of Karo-Kann. In previous years he won many bright victories in it, playing with white. But for many years now this defense has been included in his debut repertoire for Black, being the main and successful weapon in response to 1. e2-e4. In this book, the multiple world champion talks about the most important and interesting discoveries made in the defense of Karo-Kann in recent times. A total of about one hundred and fifty examples of modern practice of the 80-90-ies, and 50 batches are commented on in detail.

The new work of the legendary Victor Korchnoi and Grandmaster Alexander Kalinin "Walks with French Defense" is devoted to the investigation of the popular semi-open beginning 1.e4 e6. V.Korchnoy for her long and brilliant chess career not only successfully applied French defense, but also "generated" ideas that promoted the theory of this debut. Being one of the main experts in the world in the field of French defense, he repeatedly applied this principle in the matches for the world championship. Now you have a unique opportunity to touch the creative laboratory of an outstanding grandmaster. The first volume includes a historical review of the development of the ideas of the French defense, analyzes of various modifications of the exchange version and the version of Nimcovic. Along with the modern state of the theory of the basic variants of the debut, the issues of its strategic content are discussed in detail.