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  • 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:
    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:
    Ezhov

    Grandmaster Carlos Torre – like a chess comet; his genius flashed dazzlingly and quickly went out in the chess firmament! He – the author of the most famous “mill” in the history of chess, the 2nd world champion Emanuel Lasker fell into its merciless millstones. The authors spoke about the life and work of the Mexican genius (the book contains 25 commentated games by K. Torre). Torre’s book “How a Chess Player is Formed” is presented, an essay by international master Yaroslav Prizant about Torre’s attack in modern practice. In the section "Play like Torre" – 36 instructive examples from his practice to solve. Finally, there is an interview with Carlos Torre, conducted by Gabriel Velasco in 1977. Working with the book will give readers not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also help improve their skills.

    18.33 $
  • 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 $
  • A limited edition of the most famous electronic chess clock. Design & quot; under the tree & quot ;. Released for the 25th anniversary of the DGT. & Nbsp; These watches are used in all major tournaments, world championships and World Cups, World Chess Olympiads. Installation of any time controls, including Fisher and Bronstein controls (with added time). & Nbsp;

    237.50 $
  • 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:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
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    17.27 $

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    Revised and supplemented edition! Correspondence world champion games. The winner of the XII World Correspondence Championship talks about his chess career and comments on the best games in detail. Amazing depth and brightness of thought!

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    25.00 $

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    The new book of world champion Alexandra Kosteniuk is not just a collection of the best and most memorable games, but also a fascinating, frank story about the difficult path of a little girl who, thanks to her talent, perseverance and hard work, overcame all obstacles to the chess Olympus. You will get acquainted with fragments from Alexandra’s personal diaries and take a look behind the scenes of professional chess. This book is especially useful for young chess players with whom the world champion shares her wealth of experience, as well as their parents and coaches.

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    16.55 $

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    The proposed book is dedicated to the life of the ingenious 19th century chess player Paul Morphy, who became the uncrowned world champion in a year and a half. Morphy’s tragic fate is in many ways similar to the fate of another great American, Robert Fisher, who also passed away undefeated. The book, like an exciting detective story, is read in one breath. Table of Contents Chapter 1

  • book

    20.72 $

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    Unlike the book “Capablanca: Life and the Game”, the new work of famous chess historians I. and V. Linderov is a peculiar continuation of the book of the same authors that has received recognition “Lasker. The philosopher on the throne. " It examines the life and career of the ingenious Cuban maestro, and analyzes his 80 selected parties. The reader's attention will undoubtedly be attracted to interesting letters, documents and photographs related to the name of the third world champion. Title Excerpt

  • 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

    51.72 $

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    A fascinating story about one of the most remarkable chess players of the past century. To some extent, the book reflects the 20th century. Here is the end of tsarism, the October Revolution and the formation of the Soviet state, and universal education, and ... the popularity of chess! There is a gallery of figures of art, literature, science, rulers of the state, sports leaders. And most importantly - portraits of ordinary people, who are the very essence of Russian land. One can understand how science, culture (including chess), and the life of the people themselves are adapting to the changing structures of public life, changing ideology; Adapts to, as far as possible, develop successfully. Yes, the conditions in which people operate are changing. They dissolve in history over time, but genuine achievements remain. Chess passed through his whole life; they forced to think, strive for truth - otherwise you won’t win at the chess table - and tempered character. These "chess" qualities were subsequently used both in engineering and in cybernetics. This is a story about how an ordinary boy, who was born back in tsarist Russia, was educated (already in Soviet times), became an engineer, and then a scientist.

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    20.15 $

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    “In my book I do not embellish anything and do not smooth sharp corners, I tell everything as it was and is. I remember both good deeds and dubious deeds of those with whom fate brought me together. ” The biographical book of the Honored Trainer of the USSR, Russia and Georgia consists of two parts. The first is a memoir, but this is not a biography in its purest form. The author comprehended and used the conclusions arising from various life conflicts in classes with students, the most famous and successful of which were Arthur Yusupov, Sergey Dolmatov, Nana Alexandria, Alexey Dreev, Vadim Zvyagintsev, Alexander Ryazantsev, Viorel Bologan, Ernesto Inarkiev. The story is illustrated with chess examples, most of which can be used as educational material. The book also includes many funny stories from the life of the author and other famous chess players. The second volume consists of articles and interviews that reflect the author’s views on coaching, contain tips on choosing chess literature and mastering its contents, some personal characteristics, etc. For a wide range of chess lovers. Table of Contents Excerpt

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    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.

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    This book contains 50 chess diagrams, each showing a critical position in which a very strong move follows. You can also take part in the interesting chess fights by trying to find the moves in question. The game itself is shown on the page after the diagram. And the chess great whose games you can review is the strongest female player in the world, ranked 8th on the man's 2005 rating list.

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    This book contains 50 chess diagrams, each showing a critical position in which a very strong move follows. You can also take part in the interesting chess fights by trying to find the moves in question. The game itself is shown on the page after the diagram. And the chess great whose games you can review is Vladimir Kramnik.

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    16.70 $

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    A story about the life of the legendary grandmaster in the late XX - early XXI century, about his meetings at the chessboard with players who are several generations younger than him. The core of the book is Korchnoi’s 25 detailed commented victories over his "chess grandchildren." The above fragments from books, magazine articles and interviews will allow the reader to better feel the atmosphere of various competitions. The authors express their sincere gratitude to the grandmasters Boris Gelfand, Ruslan Ponomarev, Nikita Vitiugov, Viorel Bologan, Artem Timofeev, who wrote specifically for this book about their meetings with the Master. Undoubtedly, Viktor Lvovich Korchnoi is a unique phenomenon in the world of chess, his victories over young chess players seem to push the boundaries of time.