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  • 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:
    Blokh

    The answer book of an international grandmaster and an experienced coach (among whose students is A. Grischuk) Bloch's Maxim contains over 1200 combinations from practical games and specially compiled examples. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved by single moves. The book is intended for both young and adult amateurs, and for masters. The arrangement of examples by topic allows you to use the book not only as a task book, but also as a textbook. Of particular interest are over two hundred specially compiled by the author overstressed positions in which white wins the only way during the course of white, and black wins during the course of black. These examples, as well as over 50 fragments from the parties of the author and his students, are published for the first time.

    21.67 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Chernyshov

    The authors continue to study typical opening and middlegame positions. Royal Fortress No. 2 has pawns on squares f7, g6, h7 (or f2, g3, h2), and they are usually joined by another defender – bishop on g7 (g2). This formation is called fianchetto, it is found in many popular openings, such as the Catalan Opening, King's Indian Defense, Grunfeld Defense and a number of others.  The authors analyze in detail the techniques of attack, defense and counterattack. Most examples – from the creativity of modern chess players (for example, a separate chapter is dedicated to the strongest Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi); they are complemented by parts that have become a classical heritage. The book contains about 300 positions for independent solution, so it is not only a textbook, but also a solid problem book. Grandmaster Konstantin Chernyshov, head of the Interregional Grandmaster School in Kostroma, and his daughter International Master Natalya Kareva – experienced coaches, whose students include grandmasters and masters, champions of Russia and Europe among juniors.  The book is addressed to young chess players and their mentors. 

    20.00 $
  • Author:
    Fine

    In the vast ocean of chess literature there are relatively few books about the endgame, and only a few of them can be considered true chess classics. And the most outstanding among the classics — Reuben Fine's book "Basic Chess Endings". Reuben Fine (1914−1993) was for a long time one of the best chess players in the world. As an author, Fine showed himself to be an excellent analyst who understood the full depth and peculiarities of the endgame. Having studied various types of standard positions, Fine established useful rules for practical play and proved himself to be an experienced teacher who, using skillfully chosen examples, was able to teach the reader all the necessary lessons and introduce him to the basic ideas of the endgame. Many generations of chess players in different countries of the world keep copies of “Basic Chess Endings”. For example, Mikhail Botvinnik considered Fine's work the most worthy of all that had ever been written on endgame theory.

    35.00 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    Ezhov

    Grandmaster Carlos Torre – like a chess comet; his genius flashed dazzlingly and quickly went out in the chess firmament! He – the author of the most famous “mill” in the history of chess, the 2nd world champion Emanuel Lasker fell into its merciless millstones. The authors spoke about the life and work of the Mexican genius (the book contains 25 commentated games by K. Torre). Torre’s book “How a Chess Player is Formed” is presented, an essay by international master Yaroslav Prizant about Torre’s attack in modern practice. In the section "Play like Torre" – 36 instructive examples from his practice to solve. Finally, there is an interview with Carlos Torre, conducted by Gabriel Velasco in 1977. Working with the book will give readers not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also help improve their skills.

    18.33 $
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PERIODICALS

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    731 game of Yugoslav chess players. In dust jacket. In Serbian.

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    Coated paper, color illustrations.

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    Coated paper. & laquo; Shackeleton & raquo; (& laquo; Sakk & eacute; let & raquo; & mdash; & laquo; Chess life & raquo;) & mdash; Hungarian Chess Federation monthly magazine. Published in Budapest from 1951 [until 1985 it was called & laquo; Magyar Shackelet & raquo; (& laquo; Magyar Sakk & eacute; let & raquo; & mdash; & laquo; Hungarian chess life & raquo;)]. Chief Editor & mdash; A. Coverage (since 1985). Continues the tradition of the magazine & laquo; Magyar shakquilag & raquo; (& laquo; Magyar sakkvil & aacute; g & raquo;), which was published intermittently in 1911 & mdash; 1950. It covers the chess life of Hungary and other countries, publishes the best games of Hungarian chess players, reviews of major competitions, articles on the work of Hungarian and foreign chess players, materials on chess history, composition, bibliography and more. He pays great attention to chess life in the USSR.

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    Purpose of publication & mdash; provide chess players from different countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in recent international competitions, about the latest achievements in chess theory and practice. He laid the foundations of the information system in chess. Each volume & Scaron; ahovski informator contains several hundred selected games of the competition over the past 4 months (several hundred more are given in the notes), 36 original endings and combinations, the most important theoretical novelties in the debuts. The games are published with notes mainly of the chess players who played them, in a special notation where the pieces are indicated by chess symbols. This makes the publication accessible to chess players of all countries. The use of chess symbols and a cipher allows the processing of chess data using a computer, which increases the efficiency of information. There is a permanent column & mdash; & laquo; FIDE & raquo ;, with the latest information on its activities, information on the most important events in the chess life of individual countries and the chess world as a whole.

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    Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; Sahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials, published 3 times a year (previously - 2 times a year). Published since 1966 in Belgrade. Freelance Writing Team & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. The circulation of 30 thousand copies (1987). The purpose of the publication is to provide chess players from various countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in recent international competitions, about the latest achievements in chess theory and practice.

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    & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; & Scaron; ahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials, published 3 times a year (previously –mdash; 2 times a year). It has been published since 1966 in Belgrade by the publishing house of the same name. Editor & mdash; Alexander Matanovich (since 1966). Freelance Writing Team & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. Circulation & mdash; 30 thousand copies (1987). Purpose of publication & mdash; provide chess players from different countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in recent international competitions, about the latest achievements in chess theory and practice. He laid the foundations of the information system in chess. Each volume & Scaron; ahovski informator contains several hundred selected games of the competition over the past 4 months (several hundred more are given in the notes), 36 original endings and combinations, the most important theoretical novelties in the openings. The games are published with notes mainly of the chess players who played them, in a special notation where the pieces are indicated by chess symbols. This makes the publication accessible to chess players of all countries. The use of chess symbols and a cipher allows the processing of chess data using a computer, which increases the efficiency of information. There is a permanent column & mdash; & laquo; FIDE & raquo ;, with the latest information on its activities, information on the most important events in the chess life of individual countries and the chess world as a whole.

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    & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; Sahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials, published 3 times a year (previously - 2 times a year). Published since 1966 in Belgrade. Freelance Writing Team & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. The circulation of 30 thousand copies (1987). The purpose of the publication is to provide chess players from various countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in recent international competitions, about the latest achievements in chess theory and practice.

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    & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; Sahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials, published 3 times a year (previously - 2 times a year). Published since 1966 in Belgrade. Freelance Writing Team & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. The circulation of 30 thousand copies (1987). Purpose of publication & mdash; provide chess players from different countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in recent international competitions, about the latest achievements in chess theory and practice. He laid the foundations of the information system in chess. Each volume & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo; contains several hundred selected games of the competition over the past 4 months (several hundred more are given in the notes), 36 original endings and combinations, the most important theoretical novelties in the debuts. The games are published with notes mainly of the chess players who played them, in a special notation where the pieces are indicated by chess symbols. This makes the publication accessible to chess players of all countries. The use of chess symbols and a cipher allows the processing of chess data using a computer, which increases the efficiency of information. There is a permanent column & mdash; & laquo; FIDE & raquo ;, with the latest information on its activities, information on the most important events in the chess life of individual countries and the chess world as a whole.

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    The Serbian publishing house & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo;, led by the famous Serbian (formerly Yugoslav) grandmaster Alexander Matanovich, publishes the world-famous periodical of the same name three times a year. It publishes the most important games played, theoretical novelties, etc. & nbsp; The 104th informant included commented parties for the period from September 1 to December 31, 2008. The parties provide options whose commentators are well-known international grandmasers.

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    The Serbian publishing house & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo;, led by the famous Serbian (formerly Yugoslav) grandmaster Alexander Matanovich, publishes the world-famous periodical of the same name three times a year. It publishes the most important games played, theoretical novelties, etc. & nbsp;

  • book

    The Serbian publishing house & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo;, led by the famous Serbian (formerly Yugoslav) grandmaster Alexander Matanovich, publishes the world-famous periodical of the same name three times a year. It publishes the most important games played, theoretical novelties, etc. & nbsp;