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  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • The height of the king is 95 mm, the diameter of the base of the king is 42 mm. Currently used in tournaments of the Central House of Chess Players. The kit is sold without a board.

    47.50 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
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Books 1991-2023

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    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.

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    From skirting the knight board and the tasks of eight queens to chess programs and Elo coefficients.

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    Before you are the complete rules of an ancient and wise game. In a simple, accessible and concise form, the publication outlines the basic rules of a chess game: you will learn how pieces move, how to use castling, what is “taking on the aisle”, how to record a game and much more. The book will be interesting not only for adults, but also for children who are just starting to take their steps in understanding the amazing and fascinating world of chess. Examples of the game of champions, whether it is possible to take the move back, what are the cases of draws - all this can also be found here. And having mastered, with the help of this book, the recording of a chess game, you will be able to read on your own the textbooks of the chess game and other special literature.

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    A clear chess calendar - in any chess organization this is number one. Flipchart, colored and b / w funny drawings, coated paper

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    Correspondence chess federation.

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    Poems

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    Collection. Reprint edition of 1925

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    The history of billiards in Russia has more than 300 years. It is gratifying that billiards became a full-fledged sport at the turn of the century. Not surprisingly, the ranks of billiard lovers are increasing year by year. Billiards is an amazing game, intellectual like chess. Balls on billiards are the same chess pieces, with the only difference being that they will `walk` the way you want. And for this you need some knowledge. This book is far from a textbook, but it can teach elementary rules and the basics of billiard technique.

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    This book is a collection of essays on chess topics related to literature, theater, etc. You will see a gallery of world-famous names from writers, actors, scientists (Erich-Maria Remarque, Marlene Dietrich, Francois Rabelais, Vladimir Nabokov, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Alan Turing and many others) to literary characters (Harry Potter, Alice from the Country miracles).

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    On the chess creativity of outstanding scientists, artists, culture, sports. The facts not previously known, discovered by the author in state and personal archives, are given. (foreword by V.Smyslov).

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    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.