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  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Franco

    In his new book, grandmaster Zenon Franco deeply analyzes the 69 instructive victories of the 11th world champion Robert Fischer. The book is not overloaded with options, the emphasis – with detailed explanations in a move-by-move style, creating an ideal platform for learning chess. In the "reference" At points in each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key techniques of the chess game and the reliable assimilation of acquired knowledge. Questions and answers engage the reader in the learning process and help him track his growth in chess strength. The appendix provides a critical analysis of the unsatisfactory translation of Robert Fisher's famous book “My 60 Memorable Games.”

    23.33 $
  • Author:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Bologan

    «The idea of continuing the autobiographical book “Steps” has been in the air almost since the moment it was written. Despite the bullet point at the end of the book in the form of a victory over Magnus Carlsen, my chess career continued for another full 14 years, and the subsequent stormy socio-political career is only gaining momentum.” (V. Bologan).  The book contains 75 games commented in detail and a number of fragments. A frank story about the life and professional path, about cooperation with the leading grandmasters and coaches of the world (among them - A. Karpov, G. Kasparov, Yu. Polgar, Zhu Chen, R. Ponomarev, A. Shirov, A. Morozevich, A. Onischuk, A. Ryazantsev, E. Inarkiev, M. Al-Mudakhka, M. Dvoretsky, M. Podgaets, V. Chebanenko, Z. Lanka and others), about political activities in the Parliament of Moldova and about work in FIDE are complemented by numerous photographs.   For a wide range of chess lovers.

    36.67 $
  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1553.60 $
  • 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:
    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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  • book

    Complete year of the American Chess Bulletin - 1919. Unbound with normal wear to covers. March issue has tape on spine and covers are badly chipped. Internally good

  • book

    216.20 $

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    The world's most legendary chess book is a 19th century edition.  Analyze du jeu des echecs (Chess Analysis. Philidor) (art 19)  Analyse du jeu des echecs (Chess analysis. Philidor) (art 19)  Analyse du jeu des echecs (Chess Analysis. Philidor) ( art 19)  Analyze du jeu des echecs (Chess Analysis. Philidor) (art 19) Analyse du jeu des echecs (Chess analysis. Philidor) (art 19)

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    682.76 $

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    Одна из крупных заслуг Филидора состоит в том, что, в отличие от своих предшественников, он подверг дебюты систематическому научному исследованию. При этом, не ограничиваясь анализом отдельных дебютных возможностей, он стремился ныяснить общую ценность того или иного дебюта. Так, например, Филидор полагал, что после 1.е4 е5 ход 2. Bс4 заслуживает предпочтения перед 2. Nf3. К этому выводу он пришел на основании своих наблюдений относительно слабости пункта f7, который, по его мнению, следует стараться как можно скорее атаковать, а также на том основании, что 2. Nf3 препятствует продвижению f2-f4. Правда, продвижение это на 2-м ходу он сам считал слабым, но в позднейшей стадии оно представлялось ему вполне уместным. Исходя из тех же соображений, в ответ на 1.е4 е5 2. Nf3 он рекомендовал за черных 2...d6 (так называемая «защита Филидора» ) как наилучшую подготовку к f7-f5. В настоящее время 2. Nf3 считается более сильным, чем 2. Bс4, что же касается защиты (после 2. Nf3) 2...d6, то она признается возможной, хотя и дающей черным трудную игру, - нo, во всяком случае, не в ее первоначальной форме, т.е. в связи с 3...f5. To, что современная теория отвергла эти дебютные идеи Филидора, отнюдь не умaляет его заслуг. В области дебютов он проложил новые пути: он первый, исходя из общих принципов, пытался доказать превосходство одного дебюта перед другим. Как мы уже указывали, однако, главный вклад Филидора в шахматное искусство состоит не в этом. Гораздо большее значение имеют разработанные им общие методы и его теория пешечной игры, и в наше время еще сохранившая силу. Вот почему мы должны признать Филидора создателем позиционного метода, т.е. такого способа игры, который основан не на точном расчете огромного числа вариантов, а на общих принципах и правилах. В своем капитальном труде "Analyse des echecs» Филидор на материале примерно 9 тщательно проанилизированных им партий обосновывает свои правила. Далее он рассматривает некоторые эндшпили, причем и здесь его анализы до сих пор сохранили значение. Во второй части своего труда он излагает свой способ достижения мата слоном и конем, признаваемый и современной теорией самым логичным и сильным. Приведем одну партию из учебника Филидора, отлично иллюстрирующую его теорию пешечной игры. Примечания, заключеиные нами в кавычки, принадежат Филидору.

  • book

    "London International Chess Tournament 1883." This book edited by J.I. Minchin. It is dedicated to the Duke of Albany, K.G. This book shows some wear from age, as it should since it is over 100 years old! The inside of the spine is no longer attached to the spine of the pages, so when it is open, it falls flat. Some of the pages have tears, and the outside of the book shows wear from storage. However, this book is still in good condition - especially considering its age! The pages are clear and easy to read. Get The inside first page says

  • book

    144.83 $

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    Mit vielen Diagrammen. VIII, 416 Seiten. Originaler brauner Halbleinenband mit goldgepr & auml; gtem Titeldruck auf R Üken. (44) * Linde - N. 2181; Kieler Schachkatalog 5003. Erste Ausgabe des bekannten Standardwerks des oumeister Schachmeisters und Problemkomponisten Johann Berger (1845 - 1933), das Über viele Jahrzehnte für hrend in der Schachliteratur war. Es enth & lt; wichtige Endspielregeln. Zustand: Innen gebr & auml; unt und etwas fleckig, teilweise st & amp; rker. Einband etwas berieben und besto & szlig; en.

  • book

    144.83 $

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    Mit vielen Diagrammen. VIII, 416 Seiten. Originaler brauner Halbleinenband mit goldgeprägtem Titeldruck auf Rücken. (44) * Linde - N. 2181; Kieler Schachkatalog 5003. Erste Ausgabe des bekannten Standardwerks des österreichischen Schachmeisters und Problemkomponisten Johann Berger (1845 - 1933), das über viele Jahrzehnte führend in der Schachliteratur war. Es enthält wichtige Endspielregeln. Zustand: Innen gebräunt und etwas fleckig, teilweise stärker. Einband etwas berieben und bestoßen.

  • book

    310.93 $

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    Mit 1 Porträt und vielen Diagrammen. 4 Bll., Anzeigen, VIII, 278 Seiten, 1 Bl. Anzeigen. Pappband. (44) * Linde - N. 2461; Kieler Schachkatalog 6321. Der österreichische Meister Johann Berger (1845 - 1933) war bedeutender Theoretiker und Problemkomponist und hatte mit seiner Bearbeitung des Problemteils der Deutschen Schachzeitung Einfluss auf die Entwicklung des Kunstschachs. Mit der vorliegenden Ausgabe wollte er die Prinzipien des breit angelegten Variantenproblems der älteren deutschen Schule festschreiben. - Name auf Titel. Innen gebräunt und gering fleckig, wenige Seiten stärker. Mit einigen Unterstreichungen im Text. Einband berieben, etwas bestoßen und fleckig.

  • book

    120.91 $

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    Mit 1 ganzseitigen Textabbildung und 8 Diagrammen. 16 Seiten. Orig. geheftet. (44) * Linde - N. 5364. Turniersieger wurde Johner. Innen st & # 228; rker gebr & # 228; unt und mit einigen Bleistiftanstreichungen. Umschlag fleckig und R & cken defekt.

  • book

    155.46 $

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    Mit 5 Textabbildungen und 45 Diagrammen. 84 Seiten. Orig. geheftet. (21) * Linde - N. 5392; Kieler Schachkatalog 3758. Turniersieger wurde Bogoljubow vor Rubinstein. Innen gebräunt und vereinzelt fleckig. Name auf Vorderumschlag. Umschlag teilweise verblichen, fleckig und mit Defekten. Rücken mit grünem Papierstreifen repariert. Gesuchte Ausgabe.