In the book "Savior of Alekhine", Merited Master of Sports of Ukraine, historian and archivist Sergei Tkachenko tells about the short but vivid life path of the first champion of Ukraine in chess, the first USSR champion in chess composition and the first Odessa master Yakov Semyonovich Vilner (1899-1931). The monograph presents 55 selected parties of Vilner, most of which are commented on by the participants themselves. In these comments, if necessary, interspersed with computer specifications. Will complement the creative portrait of Wilner 40 of his best compositions and standings. And illustrate the narrative of the author of 60 rare and archival photographs. The book is designed for a wide range of chess players: from beginners to grandmasters, as well as lovers of a historical story.

In his new large-scale project "Odessa Secrets of Alexander Alekhin", Merited Master of Sports of Ukraine in Chess, historian and archivist Sergei Tkachenko tells about the most mysterious period of life of the future chess king. For the first time, Alekhine's mysterious connection with the White movement is revealed, new details of the chess player's stay in the Odessa prison of the Cheka and his commissar work after liberation are given ... The "Odessa trail" will pursue Alekhine in the future. This is also Case No. 228, where he will be accused of receiving money from Denikin's emissaries. And the recommendation of a well-known Odessa citizen when Alekhin was admitted to work in the Comintern. And his marriage to Odessa ... The author suggests a new look at the last years of the life of the great champion, where the "Odessa trace" can also be traced. The book is designed for a wide range of chess and history lovers.

Vladimir Tukmakov is one of the leading grandmasters of the legendary galaxy of the "golden age" of the Soviet chess school, an Olympic champion, a three-time silver medalist of the USSR championships, winner and prize-winner of many major international tournaments. Last years - the head coach of the Ukrainian team, a team of stars, brilliantly won under his leadership at the Olympics in Calvia in 2004. For the book, the author selected and commented in detail on the most memorable and instructive parties, and did it from the standpoint of his current view - the coach, the debut scholar, a specialist with a world-wide name. The book is a kind of textbook, all critical positions on the diagrams are accompanied by questions-assignments. By solving these exercises and comparing the answers with the author's recommendations, you will be able to identify your weaknesses and strengths and achieve progress in all stages of the game.

In his new book, Grandmaster Vladimir Tukmakov, one of the most experienced and authoritative coaches of our time, talks about working with the stars of the world chess of the end of the XXth century. beginning of the XXI century. Among the wards Tukmakov were world champion Anatoly Karpov and his historical rival Victor Korchnoi, the legendary grand masters Efim Geller and Vitaliy Tseshkovsky, representatives of today's elite Pavel Eljanov, Anish Giri and Wesley So. Under the leadership of V. Tukmakov, the Ukrainian team won two World Chess Olympiads (2004 and 2010), and Socar twice won the European Clubs Cup (2012 and 2014). Coaches of Azerbaijan and Holland also trained; currently helps the national team of Belarus. The frank story about the daily work on chess at the highest level is illustrated by numerous detailed commentary games and fragments. For a wide range of chess fans.

The book details the life and work of world chess champions. The story about the conquerors of Olympus is supplemented by fragments of their unfading creativity - combinations, accompanied, where necessary, by brief notes that use the comments of the authors of these small pieces of chess art themselves, as well as evaluations of a number of famous analysts. Of course, the examples given do not exhaust the work of the great chess players in this genre.

Biographies and selected parties of world champions. Chess has existed for many centuries, but only a little over a hundred years ago - in 1886 - did the first official world champion appear. Since then, only 13 chess players have been awarded this high rank. Our book is about them.

In this book the best parties of 62 outstanding chess players of the world are collected. Each game is accompanied by a biographical sketch of the grandmaster and his portrait. Unlike the second in this edition, the sections "Champions of the World", "Pretenders for the Chess Crown", "On the approaches to Olympus" are expanded. In addition, biographical sketches are supplemented by a number of new information. Contains illustrations.

In this book are collected the best games of 70 outstanding chess players of the world. Each game is accompanied by a biographical sketch of the grandmaster and his portrait. Unlike the third in this edition, the sections "Champions of the World", "Pretenders for the Chess Crown", "On the approaches to Olympus" are expanded. In addition, biographical sketches are supplemented by a number of new information. It is designed for a wide circle of chess fans.

Readers are given yet another book by E. Ushakova. The purpose of this publication is to acquaint a wide circle of readers with a wonderful artist - Galina Ivanovna Satonina, the only chess artist in the whole world and at all times, as well as with other areas of her work

Readers are given yet another book by E. Ushakova. The purpose of this publication is to acquaint a wide circle of readers with a wonderful artist - Galina Ivanovna Satonina, the only chess artist in the whole world and at all times, as well as with other areas of her work. Book with color illustrations.

A collection of interviews with the most prominent chess player of our time, begun by the author in 1978 with the first appearance of a 15-year-old master at the USSR Championship and continuing to this day. The change of years and events, the formation of the character of Kasparov, a chess player and a citizen, reflected in the collection will cause undoubted interest, and not only among fans of chess art.