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  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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 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 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 35x17.5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 3x3 cm  King height 6.6 cm. Base diameter 2.2 cm. Pawn height 3.1 cm. Base diameter 2 cm. Backgammon - checker 2.1 cm. Weight 830 g. Includes backgammon chips and dice Chess board and backgammon chips can be used to play checkers Manufacturer Poland

    148.00 $
  • 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 $
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    Alexander M nninghoff tells the unforgettable tale of the fifth World Chess Champion. Filling a gap in the literature of chess, he shows that Euwes world title was the result of his iron will, his methodical drive and his energetic handling of all aspects of the game. By bringing his world title under the aegis of the world chess federation FIDE, Euwe profoundly changed the history of chess, and it was Euwes diplomatic determination as President of FIDE that saved the Match of the Century in 1972 between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. This gripping story is illuminated by numerous photos and fifty games with the original annotations by Max Euwe.

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    This book features 100 of Flohr's best games from the start of his career in the late 1920s to a win over Larsen in 1965. The games are well-annotated, with notes from a variety of sources, primarily Soviet. Biographical information, tournament and match record and opening and player indexes round out a first-rate tribute to one of the best players of the 1930s.

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    40.14 $

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    Подробное исследование творчества четвертого чемпиона мира. 1-й том монографии посвящен жизни и творчеству великого русского шахматиста А.Алехина. На большом фактическом материале автор рассказывает о спортивном и жизненом пути, дает анализ его творчества, вклада в теорию дебютов, рассматривает комбинации и тактические удары, различные способы атаки на короля. В книгу вошли около 200 прокомментированных партий. 2-й том посвящен стратегическому искусству первого русского чемпиона мира, его вкладу в теорию и практику шахматных окончаний. В книге приводится свыше 170 прокомментированных партий и окончаний. Второй том книги "Шахматное наследие Алехина" посвящен стратегическому искусству первого русского чемпиона мира, его вкладу в теорию и практику шахматных окончаний. Заключительная глава рассказывает об общности творческих взглядов Алехина и советских шахматистов. В отличие от первого тома, куда вошли биография великого русского шахматиста, образцы его тактического мастерства, второй том посвящен стратегическому искусству чемпиона мира. Основная задача книги - познакомить читателей с мастерством Алехина в позиционной игре, показать, как с помощью глубоких стратегических маневров он готовил базу для последующих комбинаций. В книге рассматривается ряд важных вопросов стратегии, наиболее четко проявившихся в творчестве Алехина. Серьезное внимание во втором томе уделяется вопросам защиты. Алехин трактовал шахматную защиту по-своему, в соответствии со своими взглядами на шахматное творчество вообще. В книге рассматриваются также проблемы маневренной борьбы и лавирования, игра в простых позициях. Значительное место отводится эндшпильной технике Алехина, технике, расцвеченной маленькими комбинациями, соединяющей в себе четкость маневров с широким полетом фантазии.

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    20.72 $

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    An outstanding grandmaster, brilliant analyst and practitioner comments on his top 100 games.

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    12.41 $

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    This book is about the work of the 12th world champion, grandmaster Anatoly Karpov. It includes 55 games, carefully selected and commented on by the author. The notes to them reflect Karpov's views on chess, his creative principles. The book is intended for highly qualified chess players.

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    19.34 $

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    The work of the famous master, student of Chigorin.

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    27.64 $

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    As a gift option.

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    13.82 $

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    The first collection of Smyslov's games. Classic!

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    31.09 $

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    This book tells about the work of one of the outstanding chess players - D. Bronstein. The author, a longtime friend of the grandmaster, describes the life path and creative views of his hero and cites his games.

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    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.