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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 $
  • 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 $
  • Magnetic road chess: folding board-case made of artificial leather, tablet-figures with a convex image. Wallet size 19x22 cm. The playing field is 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Cell 2x2 cm.

    51.72 $
  • Author:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    This new book by the many-times world champion Anatoly Karpov and the author of more than fifty books, grandmaster Nikolay Kalinichenko, is devoted to one of the most complicated and strategically deep openings & mdash; the Queen's Gambit Declined. Using games played by the strongest grandmasters, it describes the interesting ideas which have appeared in the main development systems of this opening. Along with games from recent years, the book presents the most important encounters from the chess heritage. And of course, it includes games by Anatoly Karpov himself & mdash; a great expert on the Queen's Gambit, who generously shares with the reading his unique understanding of the concepts involved. The book is aimed at strong players, but it will also be of interest to a wide range of chess enthusiasts.

    36.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
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    This book is not quite a textbook, but it is so "cunningly arranged" that, after reading it, the reader will be aware of all the main issues of chess composition. On examples of famous problems and sketches, the author shows how to build combinations, how to find them, design and how to understand their beauty.

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    История шахматного этюда от середины 20-х до середины 40-х гг.

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    The textbook of chess composition. On the history of development, aesthetics and subjects, as well as techniques for drawing up tasks and sketches.

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    The development of a chess problem in the period from 1945 to 1964. Almost 400 tasks, photos of authors and a lot of other interesting material are given.

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    10.02 $

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    The best compositions and photographs of the largest problematists of the first half of the century are given.

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    10.34 $

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    Collection of funny stories using chess composition.

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    10.37 $

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    Первая книга серии (до начала XX века). 273 композиции.

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    10.37 $

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    Разнообразие тем и жанров, оригинальность творческих почерков, богатство идей - все это присутствует в сборнике, посвященном творчеству пяти видных советских шахматных композиторов: А.Грина (Гуляева), А.Домбровскиса, Р.Кофмана, Ал.Кузнецова и А.Попандопуло. Каждый из авторов рассказывает о своем творческом пути, приводит избранные задачи и этюды, а также их решения с подробными комментариями. Рассчитана на широкий круг любителей шахматной композиции.

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    10.37 $

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    Материалы о развитии этюдной и задачной композиции, теоретические исследования по эндшпилю и др. 560 композиций различных авторов в философско-анали­тическом представлении.

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    10.37 $

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    Чемпионы мира и выдающиеся гроссмейстеры комментируют свои любимые этюды из сокровищницы шахматной композиции. Международный гроссмейстер по шахматной композиции Г. Надареишвили предлагает читателям взглянуть на лучшие произведения этюдного творчества глазами ведущих шахматистов современности, среди которых чемпион мира А. Карпов, экс-чемпионы мира М. Ботвинник, В. Смыслов, Б. Спасский, Т. Петросян, М. Таль, М. Эйве. В книге представлена широкая экспозиция этюдов крупнейших мастеров из разных стран. Гроссмейстеры высказывают свое отношение к композиции, оценивают эстетическую сторону этюдов. Книга своеобразна и уникальна, хотя сборники этюдов неоднократно издавались и ранее. Своеобразие состоит в соединении этюдов с примечаниями к ним ведущих мировых шахматистов (и среди них девять чемпионов мира) из разных стран. Для широкого круга любителей шахмат.

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    10.37 $

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    Chavchavadze's 150th anniversary is the outcome of an international chess composition competition. Russian brochure and cargo. lang 68 awarded compositions.

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    10.46 $

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    Collection of selected tasks (more than 1100!) Multiple champion of the USSR, built on a thematic principle.