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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 $
  • Author:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • 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:
    Gezalyan

    International Master Tibor Karolyi and FIDE Master Tigran Gozalyan have prepared a major work (in two volumes) about the life and work of the 9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan (he held the title from 1963 to 1969).  Volume II (1963-1984) tells about Petrosyan's victory in the 1963 world title match over Mikhail Botvinnik, about the grandiose two-match confrontation with Boris Spassky in 1966 and 1969, about all his candidates' matches after losing the title – against Bobby Fischer, Viktor Korchnoi and other world-class opponents. All tournaments and matches of the second half of Petrosian's chess career are presented, up to his last performances in 1983. The authors subjected 175 complete games and fragments to an in-depth analysis (using modern computers). Not all of them have been deeply studied and commented on before, but even then the book provides a significantly improved analysis. Among Petrosyan’s opponents – world champions and contenders Kasparov, Karpov, Fischer, Spassky, Tal, Smyslov, Botvinnik, Korchnoi and Bronstein, as well as Timman, Larsen, Reshevsky, Belyavsky, Polugaevsky, Portisch, Romanishin and many others. Special attention is paid to his coaches – Alexey Suetin and Igor Zaitsev. 

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. 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:
    Golenishchev

    Like other titles in the Training Program for Chess Players series, this volume is both an excellent textbook for independent study and a powerful training aid for chess coaches. In the view of many experts, no better work of this kind has ever been written. coach and Master of Sport. Golenishchev's programs are still considered. critically important and are successfully employed in chess schools. His teaching methods remain popular in Russia and around the world. Supervised by Editor-in-Chief and former Karpov, this new edition of Golenishchev's classic work is updated to include important games from the recent high-level chess competitions, reflecting modern approaches to the game. OPENING Fragment 1 OPENING Fragment 2

    30.00 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Kostrov

    Hundreds of thousands of novice chess players have held in their hands the solution books of “1000 chess problems” for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of study. These collections became winners of the “Chess Vseobuch of Russia” competition. We decided to combine our three books into one so that the future grandmaster would have more opportunities for improvement and choice of material. It will also be easier for students and coaches to regulate the speed of the material. In the first parts of our book, novice chess players will get acquainted with all possible types of checkmates. Then, future grandmasters will learn to deliver magnificent double blows with a queen and a knight, promote a pawn to a queen. Studying according to this solution book, you will also master the pin, learn to cover yourself from the enemy's pieces, block the enemy's forces, destroy the most reliable fortresses, distract and entice his royal majesty and much more. Work with the book as with a textbook, and do not forget to write down the solutions under each diagram! The correct solutions are at the end of the book. For the widest range of chess fans.

    15.75 $
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    'Singer of mathematics, bard of physics, poet of astronomy, herald astronautics & mdash; this was and remains in the memory of Yakov Isidoro- hiv Perelman, whose books have been sold around the world in millions. copies. It is associated with the name of this wonderful person. the emergence and development of a special & mdash; entertaining & mdash; genre scientific popularization of the foundations of knowledge. Author of over a hundred books, including including & bdquo; Entertaining Math & ldquo ;, & bdquo; Entertaining Astronomy & ldquo ;, & bdquo; Entertaining physics & ldquo ;, & bdquo; Puzzles and challenges & ldquo; and many others etc., he has- gave a rare gift excitingly interesting to talk about dry scientific truths, arouse burning curiosity and curiosity- nost & mdash; these are the first stages of the independent work of the mind. '' & mdash; wrote about Ya. I. Perelman twice winner of the USSR State Prize, twice Hero of Socialist Labor academician V.P. Glushko. The author himself has collaborated with Perelma for a number of years. Mr., and while working on the book, I used archival materials, litera- travel sources and memoirs of those who knew Yakov Isidorovich

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    An outstanding Danish athlete, a gymnast who won 134 (!) Titles in various sports, Jörgen Peter Muller worked over the creation of an exercise system of & laquo; 5 minutes a day & raquo; about 20 years. After the publication of the book, the book created a sensation, endured without a brainer. finite number of reissues, sold multimillion editions, was published in all major European languages and became a desktop for many generations all over the world. You will not need any jigs, shells and specs social rooms. Exercises that can be done right- Kticheski everywhere, ensure healthy functioning of the lymph system, the heart, lungs, normalize the digestive process and metabolic processes, naturally free the body from toxins and slags. Using this wonderful technique, spending just five (!) minutes a day, you can achieve not only an increase physical strength or improved external data (this is only “a side effect” but also to get a boost of energy and vigor 365 days a year.

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    Outstanding Danish athlete, gymnast who won 134 (!) Titles in various sports, Jörgen Peter Müller worked on creating system exercises & laquo; 5 minutes a day & raquo; about 20 years. After the publication of the book, the book made a splash, withstood the imp a finite number of reprints, sold many millions circulations, has been published in all major European languages and has become a desktop for many generations around the world. You will not need any equipment, shells or special equipment. social facilities. Exercises you can do right- almost everywhere, they will ensure healthy functioning of the lymphatic system, heart, lungs, normalize digestion and metabolic processes, naturally free the body from toxins and toxins. With the help of this wonderful technique, having spent everything five (!) minutes a day, you can achieve more than just an increase physical strength or improving external data (it's just & laquo; side effect & raquo ;!), but also receive a boost of energy and vigor 365 days a year. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

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    The book presents effective methods of treating peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, atherosclerosis, prostatitis, coronary heart disease, cardiac arrhythmia, angina pectoris, heart failure, hypertension, hypotension, pneumonia, diabetes mellitus and many other hopeless & raquo; diseases in terms of conservative medicine. By & mdash; the closest student and associate of Boris Bolotov, an experienced practicing therapist with 30 years of experience. A number of popular books came out from under the pen of Dmitry Vlasovich Naumov, including in the famous series & quot; Healthy Lifestyle Library & raquo ;. Bolotov Theory & mdash; revolution in medicine, showed controllability by the processes of life, as a result of unraveled evolution. The book will be an indispensable tool for all who care about their health.

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    Here is one of the most significant books on atrocities Stalin in the era of great terror. It was written by the famous Soviet `` defector '', the largest illegal intelligence officer, general of the OGPU-NKVD Alek- Sandr Mikhailovich Orlov (Leiba Lazarevich Feldbin, 1895 & ndash; 1973), NKVD resident in France, Austria, Italy, advisor on the security of the republican government in Spain during the Civil War. Much of the book is devoted to forensic spyware processes of the 1930s. Also, `` medical murders '', reprisals against the army elite, and so on. A. Orlov happened to be involved in many episodes of the secret history 20th century: he worked with Kim Philby and the Cambridge Five, organized the export of Spanish gold reserves to the USSR (for which he was awarded the Order of Lenin), personally recruited the most important agents. comrades of the Soviet intelligence in different European countries. Fearing arrest and execution, A. Orlov fled to the USA, where, despite all efforts FBI, did not give up any of the Soviet agents. From emigration Or- Lov sent letters to the head of the NKVD N. Yezhov and I. Stalin, in which rykh warned that he would hand over Soviet agents in many countries (and he knew almost everything!), if his family or relatives, those remaining in the USSR will be persecuted. And nobody touched them! Orlov and to the present time remains the oldest in the category. rank of all Soviet intelligence officers, ever fleeing- shih to the West.

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    This study is the first domestic a monograph on the aesthetic views and creativity of the composer Yu.V. Vorontsova. The book is intended as a professional musician - composers, musicologists, performers, students of musical universities, - and a wide range of people interested in modern academic music.

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    One of the most successful and legendary books in history, making its author the highest paid writer of his time! The secret of such phenomenal success lies in a peculiar fusion of genres: taking all four Gospels of the New Testament as a basis, the author simultaneously created both a scientific study and an artistic reconstruction of the life of Jesus Christ. As a great authority on sources and languages, Ernest Renan visited the places where the action of this great story unfolded, and as a former seminarian, he clearly “knew better than anyone what he was saying.” In a fascinating artistic form accessible to the widest range of readers, the outstanding French writer and historian of Christianity reveals the inner world of Christ, introduces the circle of his followers and enemies, and also depicts the historical conditions of life in ancient Judea.

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    This publication contains the full texts of all available on country of documents (exactly 900!) correspondence of the Chairman of the Council USSR Ministers I. Stalin with the Prime Ministers of Great Britain - by W. Churchill and C. Attlee, as well as by the Presidents of the USA F. Roosevel- Tom and G. Truman in 1941-1945. This compilation was prepared by a commission on the publication of diplomats. documents under the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the chairmanship of the Minister USSR Foreign Affairs A. A. Gromyko. The publication is accompanied by extensive comments. Before- the publication of this work was undertaken in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. It is dedicated to all members of the anti-Hitler coalition. For a wide range of history buffs.

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    This publication contains the full texts of all available on country of documents (exactly 900!) correspondence of the Chairman of the Council USSR Ministers I. Stalin with the Prime Ministers of Great Britain - by W. Churchill and C. Attlee, as well as by the Presidents of the USA F. Roosevel- Tom and G. Truman in 1941-1945. This compilation was prepared by a commission on the publication of diplomats. documents under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the USSR under the chairmanship of the Minister USSR Foreign Affairs A. A. Gromyko. The publication is accompanied by extensive comments. Before- the publication of this work was undertaken in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. It is dedicated to all members of the anti-Hitler coalition. For a wide range of history buffs. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

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    Translated from Yiddish by B.I. Marshak.