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  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Bologan

    The Caro-Kann defense is one of the most popular modern openings, which is firmly included in the repertoire of most elite chess players. The author of the book, a well-known grandmaster and theorist, offers a full repertoire for black in response to 1.e4, explains in detail the main strategic ideas of each option and gives the exact order of moves, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. In each chapter, alternative plans for black are considered, so that the reader can make a choice according to his taste, and it was more difficult for the opponent to prepare. Much attention in the monograph is paid to correspondence games in which players use all the achievements of modern technology. All analyses during the work on the manuscript are checked on powerful computers. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The 2nd edition supplements the section with the 10 most interesting current parties. The book is addressed to chess players of any level – from amateurs to professionals.  

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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 $
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    stellungsbeurteilung und plan, 1986 Published: Berlin, 1986 Authors: A. Karpow, A. Mazukewitsch Binding: Hardcover Language: german Condition: very good 252 pages Size: 12,5 x 19,5 cm   Contains: Above all, two skills are indispensable for a successful chess player: the ability to correctly assess a position and, as a result of this assessment, to develop an optimal plan for the further conduct of the game. The one from the authors is the longtime world champion Anatoly Karpov.   Anatoly Karpov, 12th world champion and one of the greatest chess players of all time. In just one candidate cycle, he went from a young grandmaster to a world champion and spent 10 years on the chess throne. With his creativity, sporting successes and social activities, Karpov had a huge impact on the development of chess throughout the world.EK33

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    Published: London, 1952 Edited by: R. Wade Binding: softcover Language: english Contents: chess games, analysis, compositions. Condition: acceptable with small creases in the corners, weak bond. Size: 20 x 33 cm The Hastings International Chess Congress is an annual chess tournament, England, around the turn of the year. Book from the Baturinsky-Karpov library. EK-50  

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    Authors: A. Matsukevich Title: Spasski – Fischer. Chess Olympus Published: Moscow 1992 Language: Russian, English, German Binding: Paperback Pages: 52Art MN

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    Author: M. Hanukov, S. Shedey, S. Goobntsky Binding: softcover Language: english, russian 267 pages Condition: very good Size: 19,5 x 14 cm   The book is intended for those who do not know how, but want to learn how to play chess. It contains the basic elements of the chess game and original tasks.

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    Author: G. Ovakimyan Published: Moscow, 2019Language: english Binding: softcover 93 pages  Condition: very good   The author of this book believes that these will be spectacular intellectual games, based on such popular sports as chess, go, xiangqi, shogi, renju, etc. The author is convinced: the team game scenario he had developed will resolve the issue of these sports’ staginess by ensuring an active discussion in the course of the entire game. 

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    Author: M. Chigorin Published: Russian Chess House, 2019 Binding: Hardcover Language: Russian Pages: 168   The last tournament triumph of the great Russian chess player, Mi- khail Ivanovich Chigorin — a brilliant victory in III all Russian tournament,  which collected the best Russian chess players. Chigorin not only won the tournament, but was the main author of the compilation,  dedicated to the toutnament. The book, which was published in 1904, was made with love and high quality, illustrated with photographs and had a group portrait of the participants, was printed on coated paper. The success of the book contributed not only to its decent design and bright analytical work of Chigorin, but also to a significantly increased class of domestic masters. The legendary collection of the Third All-Russian tournament became an inaccessible bibliographic rarity. Thanks to this reprint edition,  printed on special paper with a circulation of 500 copies,  you have the opportunity to get acquainted with our invaluable chess,  historical and literary heritage.

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    Published: Sverdlovsk, 1951 Authors: B. Zhuravleva, N. Kavtorina, I Kiseleva   Edited by: L. Garyaev Binding: Hardcover Language: russian Condition: the block is in good condition, there are scuffs on the binding, see the photo 155 pages Size: 15 x 22 cm   Contains: elements of the theory of chess game teaching methodology exercises for independent workEK33

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    Published: Monreal, 1979 Edited by:  Kevin O’Connell Language: english 120 pages Contents: chess games with detailed comments, results, players, statistics, analysis, composition. Condition: very good Size: 29,5 x 21 cm Book from the Baturinsky-Karpov library. EK-50

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    Name: Chess book: Tragicomedy  in the endgame. Instructive mistakes of the masters Author: Mark Dvoretsky Volume: 288 pages Size: Regular Binding: Soft  Date: 2011 Description: The Key Concepts of Chess Endings In 2003 when it was released, Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual became an instant classic. Now the chess instructor extraordinaire offers an introduction to the fascinating world of chess endings. This book is designed to highlight the key concepts of the most common chess endgames and will prove quite instructive to chessplayers of all levels. ART Ebay on well

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    Published: Warsaw 1958 Author: E. Gizycki Binding: Hardcover Language: russian Condition: excellent condition in stock publishing case. 334 pages Size: 21,2 x 27,5 cm   The book contains various information about chess: the history of chess, the emergence of the chess game, the development of chess theory, the greatest masters of chess games are mentioned, the evolution of the chessboard and pieces is presented. Also the rules of the game of chess, pieces, their positions. It mentions the names of great people who loved the game of chess - Charlemagne, Catherine II, Lomonosov, Marx, Lenin, Goethe, Pushkin, Tolstoy and many others. Shows how the chess game is reflected in world literature.EK36

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    Published: Khanty-Mansiysk, 2005 Binding: softcover Language: russian Condition: very good 1. 156 pages 2. 180 pages Size: 14,3 x 21 cm   The FIDE World Cup is three different events held over the years. Since 2000, it has been the premier chess event organized by FIDE, the International Chess Federation. Since 2005, it has been a 128-player elimination chess tournament as part of the qualification for the World Chess Championship.EK36

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    Published: 1955 Binding: soft cover Language: english, french     Condition: very good 201 paper sheets Size: 22 x 35 cm. Huge format. Contains: various materials of the congress. FIDE is an international sports organization that unites national chess federations. He is engaged in the popularization of chess, the organization of candidate tournaments, matches for the title of world champion, chess Olympiads and other international chess tournaments; assigns sports titles, calculates and publishes the official ratings of chess players. Founded on July 20, 1924 in Paris. EK-51