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

This book is a kind of creative report on the more than 35-year-old chess activity of the international grandmaster, Honored Coach of the USSR A.Gipslis. Multiple champion of the Latvian SSR, a participant in many All-Union and international competitions. Gipslis is also known as an experienced coach, who has repeatedly led the national team of the country. Designed for a wide range of readers.

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

Collection of parties and fragments with detailed notes.

The table of contents, see the photo.

A detailed study of the work of the fourth world champion. The first volume of the monograph by grandmaster A. Kotov is devoted to the life and work of the great Russian chess player Alexander Alekhin. On a large amount of factual material, the author talks about the world’s sports and life path, gives an analysis of his work, his contribution to the theory of debuts, considers combinations and tactical strikes, and various methods of attacking the king. About 200 commented games reveal the creative laboratory of a brilliant chess player. The author set himself the task of commenting on the games of the Russian champion, so that they could become good material for training lessons in chess schools and work on the chess player’s self-improvement. The first volume is devoted to debuts, combinations and tactics. The book is designed for qualified chess players.

Grandmaster Alexei Shirov (born 1972) has been among the top ten in the FIDE rating list for many years. He is like a free artist in chess and in life. For original designs and vivid combinations, he is called Tal's heir and "new wizard" from Riga! 500 games Shirov with comments intershift.

The book gives the best examples of the work of A. Suetin. Some parties are grouped according to the thematic principle, which allows you to use this section as a kind of textbook. V.Smyslov, L. Polugaevsky and M. Yudovich share their impressions of the work and personality of A. Suetin.

Biographical sketch and selection. parts by Rafael Vaganyan.

Unlike the first volume, which included the biography of the great Russian chess player, samples of his tactical skill, the second volume is devoted to the strategic art of the world champion. The main task of the book is to acquaint readers with Alekhin's skill in a positional game, to show how, using deep strategic maneuvers, he prepared the basis for subsequent combinations. The book discusses a number of important issues of strategy, most clearly manifested in the work of Alekhine. In the second volume, serious attention is paid to protection issues. The book also addresses the problems of maneuvering and tacking, playing in simple positions. A significant place is given to Alekhin's endgame technique. The book contains over 170 commented games and endings. The book is designed for qualified chess players.

The last lifetime work of the patriarch of Soviet chess, a report on his entire creative activity. An epoch-making work!