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  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Gezalyan

    International Master Tibor Karolyi and FIDE Master Tigran Gozalyan have prepared a major work (in two volumes) about the life and work of the 9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan (he held the title from 1963 to 1969).  Volume II (1963-1984) tells about Petrosyan's victory in the 1963 world title match over Mikhail Botvinnik, about the grandiose two-match confrontation with Boris Spassky in 1966 and 1969, about all his candidates' matches after losing the title – against Bobby Fischer, Viktor Korchnoi and other world-class opponents. All tournaments and matches of the second half of Petrosian's chess career are presented, up to his last performances in 1983. The authors subjected 175 complete games and fragments to an in-depth analysis (using modern computers). Not all of them have been deeply studied and commented on before, but even then the book provides a significantly improved analysis. Among Petrosyan’s opponents – world champions and contenders Kasparov, Karpov, Fischer, Spassky, Tal, Smyslov, Botvinnik, Korchnoi and Bronstein, as well as Timman, Larsen, Reshevsky, Belyavsky, Polugaevsky, Portisch, Romanishin and many others. Special attention is paid to his coaches – Alexey Suetin and Igor Zaitsev. 

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    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:
    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:
    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:
    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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    Mikhail Tal, the "magician from Riga", was the greatest attacking World Champion of them all, and this enchanting autobiography chronicles his extraordinary career with charm and humor. Dazzling games are interspersed throughout with anecdotes and witty self-interviews, and in typically objective fashion he related both the downs and ups of his encounters. An inveterate smoker and drinker, Tal`s life on the circuit was punctuated by bouts in the hospital with kidney problems, but nothing could dull his love for chess and his sheer genius on the chessboard. His illustrious tournament record, up to his death in 1992, is included here in full, along with 100 complete games and nearly as many positions. Tal`s annotations in this book are a world apart from ordinary games collections. No reader could fail to be swept along by his passion and vitality as he sets the scene for an encounter and then recounts every psychological twist and turn.

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    About 650 parties (many with notes by Tal himself), articles, diaries and archives. Great printing. This edition - the first book in the series - is an attempt to collect and convey to the chess fans the diverse creative heritage of one of the most outstanding chess players in history - the eighth world champion Mikhail Tal. The book is based on a chronological principle. The first book covers the games played by M. Tal in the period from 1949 to 1961, the subsequent ones from 1962 to 1976. and from 1977 to 1992 (total 3000 parties and fragments). The difference between this edition and the previous ones is not only in the most complete reflection of the tournament and match practice of the eighth world champion. Undoubtedly, the readers will benefit and enjoy his notes on his own parts, made in hot pursuit and distinguished by the depth of analysis inherent in M. Tal in expression, fantasy, self-irony and humor. The fifth book on the work of Mikhail Tal covers the seven-year period (1980 - 1986), full of contrasts, hopes and disappointments. And yet, during this period, Tal not only upset his fans. Two gold Olympic medals were won, victories were won in 14 international tournaments, and many great games were played. Of great interest are his stories about tournaments and rivals.

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    17.27 $

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    Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (11/11/1936 - 06/28/1992) the eighth world champion (1960-1961), international grandmaster (1957). Champion of Latvia 1953, 1965 USSR champion 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner of the World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, six-time European champion and three-time student world champion in the team event. Winner of the first unofficial world blitz championship (1988). Winner of the interzonal tournaments of 1958.1964, 1979, the contenders tournament of 1959, the participant of two matches for the world championship and seven matches of applicants. He won in 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of games by M. Tal is designed for a wide range of chess fans.

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    47.11 $

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    Hundreds of parties (many with notes of Tal himself), articles, diaries and archives. Great printing. This edition - the third book in the series is an attempt to collect and convey to the chess lovers the diverse creative heritage of one of the brightest chess players in history - the eighth world champion Mikhail Tal. The book is based on a chronological principle. The first book covers the games played by M. Talom in the period from 1949 to 1961, the subsequent ones from 1962 to 1976. and from 1977 to 1992. (total 3000 parties and fragments). The difference of this edition from the previous ones is not only in the most complete reflection of the tournament and match practice of the eighth world champion. Undoubtedly, the readers will benefit and give pleasure to his notes to his own games, made without delay and differing in the depth of analysis, expression, fantasy, self-irony and humor inherent in M. Tal.

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    20.69 $

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    With this work, the publication of the "semicircle" of Mikhail Tal's creativity is being completed. It included 2664 "serious" and 363 "light" parties (including 280 with its notes), as well as selected interviews, reports, comments, stories about chess and chessplayers.

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    20.69 $

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    There are no books with the title "80 memorable parties" from Mikhail Tal. And so not less than all of it - from beginning to end - written by him! It contains party of the eighth world champion with his own comments, who passed computer testing "by Kasparov." Tal's appearance on the chess horizon was akin to the ascent a new star, when the "Riga magician", with his rebellious sparkling style of play, the meteor burst into the world of "right" chess, nurtured on fundamental positional values. For his leaders, Tal's game, based on an unbridled fantasy and risk, was a real revelation. Credo of the legendary champion - an attack on the king, accompanied by cascades of victims, when "beauty logic retreats before the effect of the paradox. " Chess creativity of a brilliant Rigaer, his magnificent comments immerse us in the magical world of genuine art, and its parties are an excellent educational material for wishing to improve their skills. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    About 650 parties (many with notes from Tal himself), articles, diaries and archives. Great printing. This edition - the second book in the series is an attempt to collect and convey to the chess lovers the diverse creative heritage of one of the brightest chess players in history - the eighth world champion Mikhail Tal. The book is based on a chronological principle. The first book covers the games played by M. Talom in the period from 1949 to 1961, the subsequent ones from 1962 to 1976. and from 1977 to 1992. (total 3000 parties and fragments). The difference of this edition from the previous ones is not only in the most complete reflection of the tournament and match practice of the eighth world champion. Undoubtedly, the readers will benefit and give pleasure to his notes to his own games, made without delay and differing in the depth of analysis, expression, fantasy, self-irony and humor inherent in M. Tal. The second book about Mikhail Tal’s work covers the period 1962 & ndash; 1967, when, becoming the youngest ex-world champion in the history of chess, he rushed into battle for the lost chess throne with new experience and strength.

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    20.69 $

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    Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (9.11.1936 & mdash; 28.06.1992) eighth world champion (1960 & mdash; 1961), international grandmaster (1957). Latvian Champion 1953, 1965 USSR Champion 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, six-time European champion and three-time champion the world among students in the team competition. First Winner the first unofficial world blitz championship (1988). By- the winner of the interzonal tournaments 1958, 1964, 1979, tour- nira of the 1959 contenders, participant of two matches at the world championship championship and seven matches of the candidates. Has won victories in 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of M. Tal's games is designed for a wide range of chess fans.

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    20.69 $

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    Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (9.11.1936 & mdash; 28.06.1992) eighth world champion (1960 & mdash; 1961), international grandmaster (1957). Latvian Champion 1953, 1965 USSR Champion 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, six-time European champion and three-time champion the world among students in the team competition. First Winner the first unofficial world blitz championship (1988). By- the winner of the interzonal tournaments 1958, 1964, 1979, tour- nira of the 1959 contenders, participant of two matches at the world championship championship and seven matches of the candidates. Has won victories in 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of M. Tal's games is designed for a wide range of chess lovers

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    20.69 $

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    Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (11/9/1936 - 06/28/1992) eighth world champion (1960 - 1961), international grandmaster (1957). Latvian Champion 1953, 1965 USSR Champion 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner of the World Chess Olympiads as part of the USSR team, six-time European champion and three-time world champion among students in the team competition. Winner of the first unofficial World Blitz Championship (1988). Winner of interzonal tournaments 1958, 1964, 1979, Candidates Tournament 1959, participant of two matches for the world championship and seven matches of candidates. He won 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of M. Tal's games is designed for a wide range of chess amateurs

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    This book is an attempt to collect and convey to chess fans the diverse creative heritage of one of the brightest chess players in history - the eighth world champion Mikhail Tal. The first collection is based on the chronological principle of the games played by Tal in the period from 1949 to 1961.