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  • The height of the king is 95 mm, the diameter of the base of the king is 42 mm. Currently used in tournaments of the Central House of Chess Players. The kit is sold without a board.

    47.50 $
  • 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:
    Franco

    The book by grandmaster and experienced chess coach Zenon Franco includes 36 instructive attacking games and is divided into four chapters - the king in the center, one-sided castling, opposite-sided castling, and attack-defense-counterattack. Before each game, the opponents are introduced, and a brief description of the events that took place in it is given. Based on the results of the struggle in the game, lessons that are useful to learn from what has been read are listed in a concise form. The book is not overloaded with variations, the emphasis is on detailed explanations in the "move by move" format, which creates an ideal platform for studying chess. At the "support" points of each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key chess techniques and the reliable assimilation of the acquired knowledge. Questions and answers involve the reader in the learning process and help him track the growth of his chess strength. 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:
    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 $
  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1553.60 $
  • 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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 1946-1990

  • book

    8.29 $

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    The authors of this book told about the life and work of the genius chess player, with a corresponding emphasis on his connection with the Soviet chess culture, tried to show the failure of some of those who had walked during the life of the great chess player and then stereotypes rooted in literature that prevent him from seeing his true contribution to the treasury of chess art , in the development of world chess culture (among them are allegations of its disregard for the debut theory, that it was a "man-machine" in chess that he was the herald of their close "no one's death", finally, that chess in his life was just a hobby). When working on the book were used a variety of sources, both Soviet and foreign. In addition to collections of parties and general works on the life and work of Capablanca, the authors' attention was attracted by the original publications of the Cuban chess player in Soviet literature, some of his little-known but important articles in the Spanish-language press, as well as the unpublished letters of Capablanca available to the authors, his contemporaries about him. Finally, numerous publications by Soviet authors on theoretical or general problems of chess art, which consider the creative ideas of Capablanca. An idea of these works is given in the book bibliography of references. Details about Moscow tournaments in 1925, 1935, 1936. Designed for a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    13.13 $

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    Petrov Alexander Dmitrievich (1.2.1794, p. Biserovo Pskov Gubernia, 10.4.1867, Warsaw), the first Russian chess master, chess. theoretician and composer, founder of the first chess club in Russia (Petersburg Society of Chess Game Makers). The writer. State Councillor. In 1804-1840 he lived in St. Petersburg, from 1840 - in Warsaw. He played chess at the age of 7. In 1809 he won a match at one of the best peterbes. chess players A. Kopyev. For half a century he was the strongest chess player in Russia. He won in the matches of K. Janisch in the 1840s. (with a handicap), S. Urusova - 3: 1 (1853) and 13: 7 (1859), I. Shumova - 4: 2 (1862). Bright master combinational style.

  • book

    10.37 $

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    В книге дан очерк о жизни и творчестве талантливого советского гроссмейстера и писателя А.Котова. Шахматные партии с комментариями Котова подобраны и сгруппированы по темам (дебют, комбинация, тактические удары, защита и т.п.) таким образом, чтобы книга представляла собой не только монографию о выдающемся шахматисте, но и своеобразный учебник по ведению шахматной партии. Эту же цель составитель преследовал, включая в качестве приложения наиболее примечательные главы из книги А.Котова "Тайны мышления шахматиста". Для широкого круга любителей шахмат.

  • book

    88.99 $

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    Paul Morphy Sammlung der von ihm gespielten Partien mit ausfuhrlichen Erlauterungen Mit einem Vorwort von Viktor Kortschnoi

  • book

    10.37 $

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    Foreword by A. Karpov. In this book, the author considers the outstanding American grandmaster, world champion Robert Fisher from an unexpected angle: he is interested in how Fisher lost. It just so happened that chess masters, bringing their creativity to the court of readers, almost always tell only about victories. All of us are accustomed to see the instructive in the highest achievements, forgetting, perhaps, that defeats, by virtue of their sobering effects, teach more, although pride is much less fun. Mednis sees his task in highlighting the “moment of error” in each party and trying to explain it. Readers will see on the pages of the book not a mythical chess machine, but a Fischer man, who, like all mortals, is not alien to excitement and error, frivolity and negligence. The games of the great player Fisher, which may be especially lost to him, contain the richest chess experience and information for all of us. Recommended by highly qualified chess players, as well as in coaching. "A wonderful book, in my opinion." V. Ivanchuk (from an interview with E. Surov).

  • book

    6.22 $

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    Color photo album. Photo by D. Donskoy. B. Kaufman, R. Fernandez, M. Botashev, B. Turov, E. Volkov and from the Kasparov family archive. Coated paper.

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    Anatoly Karpov es el protagonista de una de las más fulgurantes carreras del ajedrez de nuestros tiempo. Cuatro años le han bastado al jóven ruso, de 1971 a 1975, para convertirse de esperanzadora promesa en Campeón del Mundo. Sus méritos quedan bien probados en la esclarecedora síntesis que, de su vida y partidas, nos ofrezca aquí Pablo Morán.

  • book

    26.17 $

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    О жизненном и творческом пути выдающегося польского шахматиста, одного из главных претендентов на шахматную корону в годы, предшествующие первой мировой войне, А.Рубинштейна. Его вклад в современную дебютную теорию огромен: целые схемы вышли из его лаборатории и стали определяющими в дебюте четырех коней, ферзевом гамбите, защите Нимцовича. Ему во многом обязан своим долголетием вариант Чигорина в испанской партии. Рубинштейн служил шахматам истово и страстно, с рвением и аскетизмом. Очерк о Рубинштейне написан известным шахматным журналистом В.Мурахвери. Комментарииу Ю.Разуваеву. В книгу также включены партии, которые прокомментировал Рубинштейн. Для шахматистов высокой квалификации

  • book

    6.91 $

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    Favorite compositions of outstanding scholar. In this book the author acquaints the reader with his works. Some of them are printed for the first time, many are important for the theory of the endgame. The beauty of sketches and their practical importance make the book interesting and useful for chess fans.

  • book

    28.97 $

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    Эта книга посвящена великим мастерам прошлого. Это собрание шахматных биографий неофициальных шахматных королей – Филидора, Лабурдоннэ, Стаунтона, Андерсена, Морфи, анализ созданных ими произведений. Хронологически работа Я.И.Нейштадта охватывает период с середины XVIII века до семидесятых годов XIX столетия. Особенно подробно автор останавливается на творчестве Андерсена и Морфи. Отличительной чертой книги является обстоятельный шахматный анализ, в результате которого ход борьбы во многих классических партиях получил новое освещение. Книга является библиографической редкостью. Рассчитана на широкий круг любителей шахмат.

  • book

    22.80 $

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    Книга, написанная теоретиком и историком шахмат Я.И. Нейштадтом, посвящена творчеству выдающегося шахматного мыслителя, первого официального чемпиона мира Вильгельма Стейница. Автор знакомит читателей с богатым шахматным наследием Стейница, его спортивной биографией, вехами жизненного пути. Изучение творчества классика шахматной стратегии имеет не только познавательное значение. Любителям шахмат, стремящимся к практическому совершенствованию, книга Я.И. Нейштадта принесет несомненную пользу. Книга является библиографической редкостью. Книга рассчитана на широкий круг любителей шахмат.