In the book of mathematician, chess player and writer Eugene Geek describes the various links between chess and mathematics. Many types of chess-math problems and puzzles are considered: about cutting and covering the board, about routes, arrangements and rearrangements of figures. Mathematical records are given, the geometric properties of the board are investigated. Here you will find descriptions of logical and entertaining games on unusual boards, with unusual rules and figures, as well as a discussion of such aspects as tournament mathematics, calculating ratings, computer achievements in a chess game and analyzing endings.

& quot; Every time after those who are mentioned in the book passed away, I wanted to read about them. Later I realized that I want to read about them what I know myself. Moreover & mdash; what only I know. Deprived of this opportunity, I decided to write about them. Hence this book & quot; (Sosonko)

About the origins, origin and development of chess composition in St. Petersburg (and actually in Russia). Describes how to compose and solve problems and studies. Contains creative portraits of Petrov, Shumov, Kubbel, Troitsky, Simkhovich, Korolkov, etc.

1967 edition. Good safety. In his book, the international grandmaster, chess theorist and writer Yu. Averbakh shares with the reader his research in the field of chess history, talks about the fascination with chess by great people of the past.

Four chapters: “Fight for the crown” - all the games of the match for the world chess crown in Seville through the eyes of Karpov, “Debut surprises” - on finds in critical positions of various openings, “Quartets” - on chess compositions with 4 pieces , "" Computer Chess "."

This book is about beauty in chess - the very component of an ancient and wise game that remains forever. For the first time in Russian, there is a work that so fully and comprehensively addresses the complex problem of aesthetics, outlining the true and false criteria of chess beauty. At the same time, this is a collection of the most beautiful games of the past Century of Chess, and concentrated acquaintance with them will undoubtedly affect the reader’s chess imagination. Designed for the widest circles of chess lovers.

The collection includes new FIDE chess game rules effective since July 1, 2001, tournament rules, rules for applying additional indicators, a Swiss rating-based system and all other provisions and documentation related to chess competitions. It is published in Russian for the first time. The collection is intended for all amateurs and professionals who take part in chess competitions in one capacity or another.

Poems

The book of the chess master and famous writer Yevgeny Gik is the first in Russian, entirely devoted to unusual chess. It is about unusual boards, pieces, rules of the game, or with ordinary rules, unusual situations on the board are considered. The book belongs to an entertaining genre and will be interesting to everyone who loves chess, is fond of computer and logic games, puzzles, non-standard and comic tasks, paradoxes. It has six sections: "Puzzles", "Fairy Chess", "Fancy Charts", "Robots", "Collections", "Fantastic Stories" and each has six stories.

Color photos and cartoons, gift edition

The book contains explanations of the rules of the game and competitions (personal, team, round-robin, Olympic, Swiss systems, one-hour, “fast” and “lightning” chess, correspondence game, chess composition), requirements for sports and referee qualifications, table of debut indices, glossary of terms, forms of tournament documentation. Useful for chess players of any qualification, coaches, organizers and referees.

For the first time in the history of Russian literature, a chess encyclopedia created by two well-known Russian chess historians and writers Isaac and Vladimir Linder is offered to the attention of readers. Combining the reference and encyclopedic principle with liveliness of presentation, the authors sought to present this ancient game as a cultural field that has become one of the phenomena of modern civilization. The book contains many illustrations from the personal archives of the authors and is intended for a wide range of readers.