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  • 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:
    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 $
  • Author:
    Zhuravlev

    This tutorial is addressed to those who want to learn to play chess on their own and improve further. The lesson-based method of presentation, as well as numerous exercises, contribute to the consistent assimilation of the rules and laws that form the basis of the chess game. The book contains extensive educational material, which is presented to the reader in accordance with modern pedagogical principles. The purpose of this manual is to train chess players of the III category (rating up to 1800). The textbook can also be used for classes in groups - it covers the material of existing programs of the first year of study in children's and youth chess schools.

    23.33 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Kapengut

    An outstanding theorist and successful coach shares his memories of communication and cooperation with Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, Isaac Boleslavsky, Elena Akhmylovskaya and other outstanding chess players. Separate large chapter – a story about many years of work with Boris Gelfand: over these years (1980-1993) the student went from a 12-year-old candidate for master to the holder of the 3rd rating in the world. Albert Kapengut – winner of 6 gold medals at the World Student Olympics, seven-time champion of Belarus, participant in the individual and team championships of the USSR among men, champion of the USSR as part of the Burevestnik team. The book includes 70 games commented in detail by the author, a careful study of which will help the reader not only better understand popular opening schemes, but also get a taste for serious analytical work. “My story is not so much about a career, although “you can’t erase words from a song,” but about memorable situations, often funny, sometimes absurd, and dotted about people I met along the way, sometimes with touches of biography, prompting readers to become interested in more complete information.” ;" (A. Kapengut). For a wide range of chess lovers.

    43.33 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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 $
  • Unique chess for 3 players. Such chess will appeal to any person who chooses something new and appreciates original things. Manufacturer MADON-CHESS (Poland) Chessboard size: 46.5x54x2.5cm (unfolded) King height: 7.7cm King base diameter (cm): 3  Pawn height (cm): 3.6 Pawn base diameter (cm): 2.1 Presence of weighting agent: no Weight: 1311 g. Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for figures: hornbeam, beech  Intermediate chess for three is ideal entertainment for friends. The chess store presents to customers a unique set from a Polish manufacturer. If you are planning to buy a medium chess set for three in Moscow, pay attention to the set MADON-CHESS.   The main advantages of a chess set for three are reasonable cost and workmanship. The chess pieces are made of beech and oak of the highest quality. The chessboard is not inferior in quality: it is based on birch and beech.  The set consists of chess in three colors.  The chessboard has a compact size and is convenient to store on a shelf. Inside the board there are three separate compartments for storing pieces. For convenience and to keep products intact, the board is equipped with a soft lining.

    214.50 $
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    Up for sale is a Soviet chess book - "Azerbaijan Chess Compositions" by A.V. Sarichev. Book on Azerbaijanian, with examples of chess games.  If you need more photos or info - please feel free to message us!  AUTHOR - A.V. Sarichev PUBLISHING - Azerbaijan YEAR - 1985 STYLE - Light cover PAGES - 82 Worldwide shipping option is available! Feel free to ask any questions please. What you see is what you get,  for more info or photos - please message us! Арт Ек16

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    Up for sale is a Soviet chess book - "How to Start A Chess Game" by Jacques Mieses. BOOK FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF V.A. HOREV LIBRARY. Book on Russian, with examples of chess games.  If you need more photos or info - please feel free to message us!  AUTHOR - Jacques Mieses PUBLISHING - Moscow-Leningrad YEAR - 1925 STYLE - Hard cover PAGES - 95 Worldwide shipping option is available! Feel free to ask any questions please. What you see is what you get,  for more info or photos - please message us!Box C

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    Published: Moscow, 1951   Author: N. Polevoi   Edited by: P. Romanovsky Binding: softcover Language: Russian Condition: good 53 pages Size: 14,5 x 21 cm     Viktor Davydovich Baturinsky - Soviet chess functionary; international arbiter . Chairman of the chess section of the Moscow City Council of Trade Unions (1934-1935), the Chess Council of the Central Committee of the USSR (1955-1957), Deputy Chairman of the USSR Chess Federation (1974-1986). Director of the USSR Central School of Chess (1970-1981), Head of the Chess Department (1971-1981) and head chess coach (1981-1985) of the USSR Sports Committee. Head of the Soviet delegation to the World Championship matches (1978 and 1981); organizer of many All-Union and international competitions.EK33

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    Published: Moscow, 1968 Author: V. Eremeev Binding: softcover Language: Russian 40 pages Contents: all game parts, analysis, compositions, results, players, statistics. Condition: very good Size: 14 x 20 cm   Viktor Davydovich Baturinsky - Soviet chess functionary; international arbiter . Chairman of the chess section of the Moscow City Council of Trade Unions (1934-1935), the Chess Council of the Central Committee of the USSR (1955-1957), Deputy Chairman of the USSR Chess Federation (1974-1986). Director of the USSR Central School of Chess (1970-1981), Head of the Chess Department (1971-1981) and head chess coach (1981-1985) of the USSR Sports Committee. Head of the Soviet delegation to the World Championship matches (1978 and 1981); organizer of many All-Union and international competitions.EK33

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    75.00 $

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    Published: Leningrad, 1930 Binding: softcover Language: Russian Condition: acceptable 87 pages Size: 21,5 x 15 cm   Viktor Davydovich Baturinsky - Soviet chess functionary; international arbiter . Chairman of the chess section of the Moscow City Council of Trade Unions (1934-1935), the Chess Council of the Central Committee of the USSR (1955-1957), Deputy Chairman of the USSR Chess Federation (1974-1986). Director of the USSR Central School of Chess (1970-1981), Head of the Chess Department (1971-1981) and head chess coach (1981-1985) of the USSR Sports Committee. Head of the Soviet delegation to the World Championship matches (1978 and 1981); organizer of many All-Union and international competitions.EK33

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    38.00 $

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    Soviet Chess Book in Armenian: Author: M. Tal, Y. Damsky Into the fire of attack Published: Yerevan, 1983 Binding: Hard Language: Armenian 384 pagesЕК 25

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    Soviet Chess Book in English: Author: V. Grishin, E. Ilyin The ABC of Chess Published: Moscow, 1986 Binding: Soft Language: English 88 pages This book was first published in the mighty Soviet Union in 1972. It is NOT a basic book to learn how to play chess or how to improve your game. It is a story book with the chess pieces as a background. It is suitable to be read to children who are interested in the game. The basic moves and some simple mates are provided, but mostly it is a story book. The great thing about this book is the art work and design. The book is filled with drawings of kings, elephants, knights on horseback, boats and soldiers. The front and back cover provide examples of this. There are 63 full color drawings in the original book. The presence of elephants and boats in this book is because the chess piece we call the bishop is called the elephant in Russian and the piece we call the rook is called the boat in Russian. This book was originally published in the Soviet Union as a 4-color book. Almost every page contained colorful drawings of chess related themes such as armies in battle. There are 63 full color drawings in the original book. Art: MN  

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    20.00 $

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    Soviet Chess Book in Estonian: Chess code of the USSR. Published: Tallinn,1979 Binding: Soft Language: Estonian 88 pagesЕК 24

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    Soviet Chess Book in Estonian: Author: A. Kotov. Secrets of chess player's thinking. Published: Tallinn,1979 Binding: Soft Language: Estonian 200 pagesЕК 26

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    Soviet Chess Book in Georgian: Author: M. Botvinnik Towards achieving the goal Published: Tbilisi, 1982 Binding: Soft Language: Georgian 352 pagesЕК 24 Mikhail Moiseyevich Botvinnik  was a Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion for most of 1948 to 1963. Working as an electrical engineer and computer scientist at the same time, he was one of the very few players who achieved distinction in another career while playing top-class competitive chess. He was also a pioneer of computer chess.

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    40.00 $

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    Soviet Chess Book in Lithuanian: Author: A. Kotov, M. Yudovich Soviet chess school Published: Vilnius, 1957 Binding: Hard Language: Lithuanian 376 pagesEK 24

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    Soviet Chess Book in Moldovan: Author: V. Grishin, E. Ilyin Chess alphabet Published: Kishinev, 1982 Binding: Soft Language: Moldovan 70 pagesЕК 25