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  • 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:
    Bologan

    The Caro-Kann defense is one of the most popular modern openings, which is firmly included in the repertoire of most elite chess players. The author of the book, a well-known grandmaster and theorist, offers a full repertoire for black in response to 1.e4, explains in detail the main strategic ideas of each option and gives the exact order of moves, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. In each chapter, alternative plans for black are considered, so that the reader can make a choice according to his taste, and it was more difficult for the opponent to prepare. Much attention in the monograph is paid to correspondence games in which players use all the achievements of modern technology. All analyses during the work on the manuscript are checked on powerful computers. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The 2nd edition supplements the section with the 10 most interesting current parties. The book is addressed to chess players of any level – from amateurs to professionals.  

    21.67 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises. In each opening, attention is drawn to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the opening theme. Written in clear and easy language, the book is furnished with a large number of diagrams. Colored explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a colored background make the book easier to understand. Regular work solve two problems: deepen the student's knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

    28.80 $
  • 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 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 46x23x5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 4.6x4.6 cm  The height of the king is 10 cm. The diameter of the base is 3 cm. Pawn height 5.5 cm. Base diameter 2.8 cm. Weight 1380 g. ART 123 Manufacturer Poland

    183.15 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
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CHECKERS BOOKS, MAGAZINES

  • book

    87.50 $

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    The monumental work of the checkers luminary, in which the author combined all the most valuable that he created for more than 65 years of the life of drafts. A huge number of commented parties, interesting analyzes of continuations, analysis of individual positions, a lot of sketch endings and a little practical composition - all this awaits the reader on the pages of the book. The author of the book, Zinovy Tsirik - the first ever grandmaster of the USSR, six-time champion of the USSR (an unrivaled record), a live computer, a grandmaster among grandmasters and the king of the endgame - truly legendary person for drafts players.

  • book

    17.50 $

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    International master V.M. Vysotsky, international grandmaster Yu.V. Anikeev, draughts analyst V.D. Dvizhok and Master of Sports S.E. Katstov re-analyzed and clarified about 500 theoretical variants in this work. For a wide range of fans of the draughts game Systems with 1.c3-d4. Debuts: Kukuyev's Sacrifice, Kogan's Defense, Protection of the Saint-Korshunov, Dyachkov's game, Reverse poke, The rejected reverse game of Bodyansky.

  • book

    60.00 $

    RUB

    Stocklot or international checkers is a very interesting game. Her soul is a combination - witty, bold, with imagination. The author of this book, the repeated world champion in hundred-celled drafts, the international grandmaster I. Kuperman, collected a huge amount of material from the works of Soviet and foreign masters

  • book

    33.33 $

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    В первой части книги, написанной И. Козловым, центральной теме - матчу "Куперман - Делорье на мировое шашечное первенство" - предшествует рассказ о прошлом русских шашек, подъёме шашечного движения в советскую эпоху, истории борьбы за звание сильнейшего шашиста мира, деятельности Всемирной шашечной Федерации. Во второй части И. Куперман подробно анализирует все двадцать партий своего матча.

  • book

    36.67 $

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    Iser Iosifovich Kuperman (April 21, 1922 - Habno March 6, 2006, Boston) Soviet and American shashist (Russian and international drafts), international grandmaster (1958), draft theorist. One of the largest shashists of the XX century. Multiple champion of the USSR in Russian and international drafts, seven-time world champion in international drafts. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1960), stripped of his title in 1978 when he emigrated to Israel. Vladimir Mikhailovich Kaplan is a grandmaster. Game theorist. Indefatigable collector of checker positions, parties. Trainer. Journalist. An extraordinary sportsman. He is the author of many drafts manuals, theoretical articles written here in America, and the former USSR. `Beginning and the middle of the game in checkers` - has become a reference book of the three generations of the men of the shashi. The book is in poor condition. There is a copy in the best condition - the price is 700 rubles.

  • book

    26.67 $

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    International master Vysotsky V.M., grandmaster of the SLSHI and master of sports Kattov S.E., grandmaster of the SLSHI Savin A.N. analyzed and refined a total of more than 600 theoretical options in this work. Special editor: Katstov S.E. For a wide range of checkers game lovers.

  • book

    17.50 $

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    International master V.M. Vysotsky: grandmaster of the SLSHI, master of sports S.E. Katstov: grandmaster of SLSHI A.N. Savin and V.D. Dijak analyzed and refined more than 600 theoretical options in this work. Systems with 1.c3­d4. Debuts: Sacrifice of Mazurka, Medkov's Game Ramma-­Tsoukernik Game, Romanychev Game, Col, Refused stake, A New Beginning (Cooperman's Game), Wagering Wagering denied, Central Party.

  • book

    33.33 $

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    The book contains 25 lessons on the theory of Russian drafts. The author places the main emphasis on the most difficult stage of the game - the middle game. A lot of information on the opening and endgame stages of the game. At the end of each lesson, positions are given for an independent solution, with answers.

  • book

    The checker workshop collected 2,000 items intended for independent decision. In addition, it is a kind of catalog of checkers miniatures. The book is intended for a wide range of drafts lovers, and will also be useful for highly skilled drafts players. It can serve as a guide for drafts section trainers and a guide for independent drafts training.

  • book

    18.33 $

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    The book of coaches of the Vilnius Children's Sports School of the Olympic Reserve by master E. Bujinsky and master, honored coach of the Lithuanian SSR J. Schaus is a textbook for senior drafts players. The authors of the games taken from the world championships, the USSR Championships, explain the essence of certain positions that have theoretical significance and the specifics of their construction. In some cases, analyzes are given to prominent modern masters, such as world champions Schegolev, Gant-Varg, Cebrands, and Wirsma. For highly skilled checkers.

  • book

    15.00 $

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    The tutorial reveals the method of learning the game of stock-checkers. This guide, which are given in a coherent system, the basic initial techniques of the game. A number of topics and ideas are covered for the first time. The method of presentation is suggested by the author of his many years of experience working with young checkers at the Vilnius Sports School.