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  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is  the final link in a series of publications by the author, directed  to study the classical endgame using examples of modern games   grandmasters. This time the subject of the study – light piece endgames. Clarification of the methodology for working on this stage of the game, as well as the main features and methods of playing such endings. Examples  taken from the practice of modern grandmasters and dated back to 2020-2023. The author offers the reader the most recent and unique information. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get the maximum  benefit from studying the examples offered by the author  queen endings and its  other derivatives. 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 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
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Books 1946-1990

  • book

    18.62 $

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    The book is dedicated to the work of the three-time champion, outstanding chess player A. Karpov. It includes selected games played from 1969 to 1983, carefully selected and commented on by the author. The notes to them reflect Karpov's views on chess, his creative principles. In the book & ldquo; One Hundred Victory Games & rdquo; Anatoly Karpov appears before us as a worthy world champion, playing and winning, as a theorist, analyst, inquisitive researcher, continuer of the classical chess heritage. For highly qualified chess players.

  • book

    17.27 $

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    Эта книга о выдающемся шахматисте Леониде Захаровиче Штейне. В ней рассказывается о тернистом пути Штейна к высотам шахматного мастерства, о его триумфах и неудачах, исканиях и находках, разочарованиях и надеждах, о его друзьях и соперниках. В ней впервые собраны воедино лучшие партии прославленного гроссмейстера, в течении 12 лет выступавшего в составе сборной СССР. В эту книгу собраны 61 партия и несколько окончаний - лучшие образцы творчества Штейна. В книгу вошли поединки, которые имели большое спортивное значение, обозначали определенную веху в биографии Штейна, а также партии прокомментированные им самим. Рассчитана на квалифицированных шахматистов.

  • book

    17.27 $

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    In this book, Bent Larsen, an outstanding Danish grandmaster (in the USSR-rest of the world match of 1970 played for the rest of the world team on the first board!), tells fascinatingly about himself, and his views on chess, in his speeches, 50 carefully selected parties are accompanied by interesting and popular comments. Grandmaster Polugaevsky sent his preface to the book, and the author’s afterword complements the author’s story

  • book

    17.27 $

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    Under the general editorship of the grandmaster I. Bondarevsky. A detailed study of the creativity of "King of the pawn etude" ND Grigoriev: theoretical works, studies, selected parties, etc. N.D. Grigoriev (1895-1938) - Soviet chess player, chess composer and chess game analyst, chess writer and journalist, master of sports of the USSR in practical play (1927). Participant of six USSR championships in chess. Four-time chess champion of Moscow (1921, 1922, 1923-1924 and 1929). The first Soviet chess radio commentator.

  • book

    16.67 $

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    The 74 best games of Grandmaster Ragozin with his own notes. Summary of tournament and match results.

  • book

    16.67 $

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    The book tells about the life and work of the outstanding Dutch chess player, fifth world champion, former FIDE President Max Euwe. It contains the best games, commented by M. Euwe. The central place is occupied by games from the 1935 world championship match between M. Euwe and A. Alekhine. The book is intended for highly qualified chess players.

  • book

    16.67 $

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    Memoirs and collection of the best games of international grandmaster Grigory Yakovlevich Levenfish, participant of the first three Moscow international tournaments (1925, 1935 and 1936) "I consider Levenfish the best chess player after Botvinnik in the Soviet Union", wrote H. Capablanca

  • book

    16.58 $

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    The second edition is corrected.

  • book

    16.58 $

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    A detailed description of the game Spassky in the cycle of competitions in the world championship, leading him to the first match with Petrosyan. Pretendental matches with Keres, Geller, Tal. The most interesting parties are commented on.  The author of this book is the international grand master Igor Zakharovich Bondarevsky speaking about the development of Boris Spassky's talent and, as his coach, subtly observes the psychological features of the character and manner of playing the young grandmaster. In the reviews of wrestling and commentaries to the parties I. Bondarevsky lifts the veil over some of the "secrets of creativity" B. Spassky. At the end of the book the reader will get acquainted with two games of the Spassky-Tal match, the analysis of which belongs to the applicant for the chess crown.

  • book

    16.55 $

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    This book is dedicated to the work of one of the strongest chess players in the world from 1930-1940. Ex-world champions M. Botvinnik and V. Smyslov, outstanding grandmasters D. Bronstein and S. Flor share their memories of him and his work. The essay on Lilienthal is written by the writer V. Vasiliev. A. Lilienthal selected and commented on his best games for this book.

  • book

    15.89 $

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    Более века не меркнет слава Пола Морфи. В свое время он вызывал восхищение не только блистательными победами, но и неукротимой фантазией, стремительностью атак, огнем комбинаций. Однако в наши дни наибольшее удивление вызывает гармоничность его игры. Морфи всегда был готов атаковать короля, но если позиция требовала иных действий, то он не отказывался от ведения борьбы в строгом позиционном стиле и от перехода в эндшпиль. Постоянное стремление Морфи к инициативе, неустанный поиск наилучшего хода, игра высокого накала производят глубокое впечатление. Эта книга повествует о творчестве этого замечательного шахматиста. Она состоит из двух частей. Первая - "Повесть о Морфи" (3-е изд.) известного шахматного мастера и писателя Евгения Загорянского, рассказывающая о жизни и творческом пути великого американского шахматиста. Во вторую часть вошли 69 лучших партий Морфи из книги выдающегося венгерского гроссмейстера Гезы Мароци "Шахматные партии Пауля Морфи" (пер. с нем. А. Ольшевского, Л.: Прибой, 1929). Рассчитана на широкий круг любителей шахмат.