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  • Author:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    Blokh

    The answer book of an international grandmaster and an experienced coach (among whose students is A. Grischuk) Bloch's Maxim contains over 1200 combinations from practical games and specially compiled examples. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved by single moves. The book is intended for both young and adult amateurs, and for masters. The arrangement of examples by topic allows you to use the book not only as a task book, but also as a textbook. Of particular interest are over two hundred specially compiled by the author overstressed positions in which white wins the only way during the course of white, and black wins during the course of black. These examples, as well as over 50 fragments from the parties of the author and his students, are published for the first time.

    21.67 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises. In each opening, attention is drawn to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the opening theme. Written in clear and easy language, the book is furnished with a large number of diagrams. Colored explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a colored background make the book easier to understand. Regular work solve two problems: deepen the student's knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

    28.80 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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 $
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Books 1991-2023

  • book

    45.00 $

    RUB

    In the book of the famous chess grandmaster, literary and chess historian Yu. Averbakh, many pages from the history of Russian chess are discovered, unknown to the masses of chess fans. They show the hard moments of the life of famous grandmasters, who were hidden behind the outer shine and prosperity (cities and countries, prizes and awards), orders and glory. For a wide range of readers.

  • book

    65.00 $

    RUB

    The story of the struggle of the American single genius with the Soviet hegemony in chess. The book contains all 158 games played by the eleventh world champion Robert Fisher against the Soviet chess players. But the book’s uniqueness is different: for the first time almost all the secret documents on the "Fisher problem" are gathered together for the first time, many of which have never appeared in print. These are materials from the archives of the Central Committee of the CPSU and the USSR Sports Committee, as well as the & quot; official & quot; letters analyzing the personality and creativity of Fisher, written at the request of the leadership of the leading grandmasters of the country. The book is illustrated with rare photographs and drawings.

  • book

    85.00 $

    RUB

    "THIS MATERIAL (INFORMATION) WAS PRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED AND (OR) SENT BY Garry Kimovich Kasparov, WHO IS (THE FOUNDER, MEMBER, PARTICIPANT, HEAD OR A PERSON WHO IS PART OF THE BODY OF PERSONS SPECIFIED IN Part 4 OF Article 9 OF THE FEDERAL LAW "ON CONTROL OVER THE ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS UNDER FOREIGN INFLUENCE") INCLUDED IN THE REGISTER OF FOREIGN AGENTS"  Dmitry Plisetsky's comment: - In the new edition of the 1st volume of Garry Kasparov's book "My Great Predecessors", a number of historical facts have been clarified and the comments on all (!) 148 parties have been thoroughly revised. Many previous scores have changed in the roles of Andersen, Morphy, Steinitz, Chigorin, Tarrasch, Lasker, Capablanca, and Alekhine... For example, in such famous games as the 7th game of the Lasker -Steinitz match (1894) or Pillsbury - Lasker (St. Petersburg 1896), and in all the key games of the Capablanca - Alekhine match (Buenos Aires 1927). Garry Kasparov's five-volume book "My Great Predecessors" has no analogues in chess literature: the 13th world champion tells about the fate and work of twelve previous champions and their rivals, about the century-and-a-half struggle for the world championship. Examining famous games under the microscope of powerful computer programs, the author changes many previous assessments and, in fact, summarizes the development of chess in the 20th century. The first volume is dedicated to the "uncrowned kings" of the past and the first four official world champions — Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca and Alekhine. Here is the second edition, radically expanded and revised. 48 pages of illustrations on coated paper. The second volume is dedicated to the four world champions - Ava, Botvinnik, Smyslov and Tal, as well as the contenders for this title Keres, Bronstein and Geller. Here is the second edition, expanded and radically revised. There are many interesting finds waiting for you, especially in the key games of the matches for the world crown. The fifth volume is dedicated to the world champion Karpov and his historical rival Korchny, their dramatic duels for the chess crown. Here is the second edition, expanded and radically revised. There are many interesting new discoveries waiting for you, especially in the most important games of the famous Baguio match (1978)

  • book

    93.75 $

    RUB

    & nbsp; & nbsp; The long-awaited autobiographical three-volume book by Garry Kasparov & laquo; My Chess Way & raquo; continues large-scale projects & laquo; My great predecessors & raquo; and & laquo; Modern Chess & raquo ;. It includes about 300 of the best and most memorable games and the endings of the 13th world champion with detailed comments. gift wrapped. & nbsp; The first volume contains 100 games and covers the pre-spy period of Kasparov’s work (1973– 1985). Each chapter of this fascinating book & ndash; a milestone in his sports career. The second volume contains 100 games and covers the period of Kasparov's championship in the FIDE (1985-1993). Each chapter of this fascinating book is a milestone in his sports career. The third volume contains more than 100 batches and covers the late period of Kasparov’s work (1993 & ndash; 2005). Each chapter of this fascinating book & ndash; a milestone in his sports career. & nbsp;

  • book

    5.50 $

    RUB

    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

    60.00 $

    RUB

    A four-volume work devoted to a complete study of the work of the eighth world champion. In total, there are over 2,700 (!!) Tal's games in four volumes, i.e. absolutely all serious games played, and all commented, in the style of an Informant. Many famous chess players took part in the work, including Kramnik, Khalifman, Sveshnikov and others.

  • book

    60.00 $

    RUB

    A four-volume work devoted to a complete study of the work of the eighth world champion. In total, there are over 2,700 (!!) Tal's games in four volumes, i.e. absolutely all serious games played, and all commented, in the style of an Informant. Many famous chess players took part in the work, including Kramnik, Khalifman, Sveshnikov and others.

  • book

    18.75 $

    RUB

    Alexandra Goryachkina is the leader of the Russian national team and one of the strongest female chess players in the world in the last decade. Having won the 2019 Candidates Tournament, Alexandra fought equally with the champion Ju Wenjun in the match for the crown and lost only in the tie-break. Goryachkina is the winner of the 2023 Women's World Cup, a three-time champion of Russia, and a winner and medalist of many major international competitions. As part of the Russian national team, Goryachkina won the FIDE Online Olympiads and World Team Championships twice, and the European Team Championships four times. "On the Way to Chess Olympus" is a continuation of the famous book "Small Steps to Big Chess". The book tells the story of how young Alexandra Goryachkina managed to break into the world chess elite and won all the most prestigious awards, playing for the Russian national team. In the book you will find 69 games commented in detail, including those by A. Goryachkina herself, as well as a selection of positions for independent solution "Play like Alexandra". The photo gallery tells about the victorious tournament path of the leader of the national team.

  • book

    33.11 $

    RUB

    Promotional price! The five-volume book of Garry Kasparov has no analogues in chess literature: the 13-world champion reflects on the fate and work of twelve previous champions and their rivals, on the one-and-a-half century-long struggle for world championship. Investigating the famous games under the microscope of powerful computer programs, the author changes many previous assessments and, in essence, sums up the development of chess in the 20th century. The third volume is dedicated to two world champions Petrosyan and Spassky, as well as contenders for this title Gligorich, Polugaevsky, Portisch and Stein.

  • book

    62.50 $

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    Deluxe Edition, coated paper, gold stamping, metal corners Outstanding chess player and pianist Mark Taimanov recalls his bright and rich life. An entire epoch passed before his eyes. Among his friends are not only his fellows in the chess workshop, but also famous artists, musicians, and writers. He was personally acquainted with Winston Churchill, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. In the book you will read about the meetings of Taimanov with Botvinnik, Fisher, Karpov, Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Rostropovich and many other legendary personalities of the twentieth century.

  • book

    62.50 $

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    The author of the book, Gareth Williams, examines the history of chess pieces, starting with the ancient cultures that existed in Asia and ending with modern chess that participate in competitions today. Most of the chess presented in the pages of this book dates back to the mid-18th century. Some of them come from ivory carving centers known at the time, such as Berkhampur in eastern India, Guangzhou in China, Dieppe in France or Kholmogory in Russia. These countries have developed their own schools, each with its own special plots, decorative motifs and methods of processing the material, which are usually passed down from generation to generation. The book will also introduce you to serious historical facts, interesting characters and fascinating details about the matches in which they participated.

  • book

    25.00 $

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    A book about the young Ukrainian grandmaster Ruslan Ponomarev. His path from a novice to a FIDE world champion is shown, numerous games played are given. It describes in detail the situation that has developed around the match that failed in 2003, Ponomarev & mdash; Kasparov.