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  • Author:
    Kapengut

    An outstanding theorist and successful coach shares his memories of communication and cooperation with Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, Isaac Boleslavsky, Elena Akhmylovskaya and other outstanding chess players. Separate large chapter – a story about many years of work with Boris Gelfand: over these years (1980-1993) the student went from a 12-year-old candidate for master to the holder of the 3rd rating in the world. Albert Kapengut – winner of 6 gold medals at the World Student Olympics, seven-time champion of Belarus, participant in the individual and team championships of the USSR among men, champion of the USSR as part of the Burevestnik team. The book includes 70 games commented in detail by the author, a careful study of which will help the reader not only better understand popular opening schemes, but also get a taste for serious analytical work. “My story is not so much about a career, although “you can’t erase words from a song,” but about memorable situations, often funny, sometimes absurd, and dotted about people I met along the way, sometimes with touches of biography, prompting readers to become interested in more complete information.” ;" (A. Kapengut). For a wide range of chess lovers.

    43.33 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    This new book by the many-times world champion Anatoly Karpov and the author of more than fifty books, grandmaster Nikolay Kalinichenko, is devoted to one of the most complicated and strategically deep openings & mdash; the Queen's Gambit Declined. Using games played by the strongest grandmasters, it describes the interesting ideas which have appeared in the main development systems of this opening. Along with games from recent years, the book presents the most important encounters from the chess heritage. And of course, it includes games by Anatoly Karpov himself & mdash; a great expert on the Queen's Gambit, who generously shares with the reading his unique understanding of the concepts involved. The book is aimed at strong players, but it will also be of interest to a wide range of chess enthusiasts.

    36.00 $
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Books 1991-2023

  • book

    32.50 $

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    This book is a continuation of the scientific work of M.M. Botvinnik "Analytical and Critical Works, 1923-1941", which was first published more than thirty years ago. The great chess player continues the story about his sports and creative activity in the period 1942-1956, including winning the title of world champion, leads 130 best games of this time.

  • book

    32.50 $

    RUB

    In this book, 120 best games played during the period from 1923 to 1941 are presented. In the introductory article the author tells about the beginning of his sports and creative way, about how the game became his profession. The book is intended for professional chess players.

  • book

    18.62 $

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    The last lifetime revision of the memoirs, supplemented by lots and numerous color photographs. Almost 400 p., Hard cover with embossed.

  • book

    35.17 $

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    The last lifetime revision of the memoirs, supplemented by lots and numerous color photographs. Almost 400 p., Hard cover with embossed.

  • book

    24.83 $

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    Biography of Bobby Fischer, written by his most authoritative biographer, for decades watching the enchanting rise and deafening fall of chess genius. Based on the family archives of the Fischer family, recently declassified FBI documents and Bobby's own e-mails, this unique book describes the whole life-odyssey of the chess champion from Brooklyn, beginning with his poor childhood and ending with portraits on the covers of the Times, Life magazines "And" Newsweek "- with the recognition of his" the most famous person in the world "... to stunned all hermitry. This is the most complete, documented and objective biography of Bobby Fisher from a man who knew him personally and well from childhood to death. The book that became a bestseller in the US.

  • book

    22.76 $

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    The book about Robert Fisher consists of two parts. First & ndash; a story about the life of a great American, based on a number of previously unknown facts. The second part is devoted to the work of the legendary chess player: a lot of games, endings and combinations, carefully commented on. The authors approached the study of Fisher’s legacy from a modern perspective; all examples have been verified by the latest computer programs. The book will be interesting to all chess lovers.

  • book

    31.03 $

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    Books with the title & laquo; Self-portrait of genius & raquo; Capablanca does not. And, so no less, it's all & mdash; from start to finish & mdash; written by him! This two-volume is truly unique. In it, for the first time, all the parties of the third world's peace were collected with his own comments, which passed computer testing and, according to Kasparov, as well as memoirs, interviews, articles, reviews and notes Capablancas, mostly translated into Russian also for the first time (as well as the magnificent essay of O. Chagodae - howl & laquo; Young years of Capablanca & raquo;). As a matter of fact, it's "My Chess career", only embracing the entire creative path of the great Cuban! Thus, before you and a wonderful chess textbook, and one-of-a-kind autobiography Capablanca. The first volume covers the period from 1901 to 1921, including a match with Marshall, tournaments in San Sebastian and St. Petersburg, as well as a match for the world championship with Lasker. The second volume covers the period from 1922 to 1939, including a match for the world with Alekhine, as well as tournaments in London, New York, Moscow and Nottingham.

  • book

    5.50 $

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    Before you is one of the most famous and exciting books in the history of chess. The great world champion comments on his best games, revealing to us the laboratory of chess thinking of the universally recognized genius. "It is impossible to understand chess without studying the books of Capablanca, without looking at the world through his eyes," wrote Mikhail Botvinnik. You will certainly significantly improve your game by working through the extremely instructive and unique in their clarity and simplicity of presentation comments by Capablanca on how he evaluates a position, reveals its features and develops a strategic plan for the game.

  • book

    20.72 $

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    Судьба гроссмейстера Ефима Боголюбова (1889—1952) была непростой. Двукратный чемпион СССР, он в 1925 г. на первом международном турнире в Москве оставил позади Эм. Ласкера и X. Р. Капабланку. В 1926 г. лишен советского гражданства и до конца своих дней проживал в Германии. Победитель и призер многих турниров, чемпион ФИДЕ — дважды оспаривал звание чемпиона мира в матчах с А. Алехиным. В книге более 200 партий с комментариями. Для широкого круга любителей шахмат.

  • book

    13.82 $

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    Exactly forty years: from 1907 to 1946. The chess career of world champion Alexander Alekhine continued. During this time, in tournaments, matches and demonstrations, he sagralya more than 50,000 pariahs. Only a small part of them (about 2000) was recorded and preserved to this day. & Nbsp; The book contains short games of Alekhine, ending no later than the 26th move. The author searched for them literally around the world in old newspapers and chess magazines in many countries of the world, as well as in private archives. Naturally, most party readers are unknown. Parties are provided with small comments. If possible, abbreviated notes of Alekhine himself or his contemporaries were used. For a wide range of chess lovers. Contents of the book - V. Charushin - & quot; 226 short lots of Alexander Alekhine & quot; Introduction Stages of a long journey 1907-1911 1912-1916 1917-1921 1922-1926 1927-1931 1932-1936 1937-1941 1942-1946 Parties without comment In the memory of contemporaries and descendants Debut Index Alekhine partners index

  • book

    (in English). Biography, all surviving parties, tables, and other reference materials in an elegantly designed volume (about 300 pages) Notes in the style of an Informant.

  • book

    The amateur chess player Gardemarin V. Soldatenkov was first notified as a talented analyst. It is known that the “attack of Marshall” was first used by him in 1901. in Paris (Zittenfeld - Soldiers), i.e. on 17 years old before the American Champion. This party was published in the Chancellery Magazine, edited by E. Schiffers ...