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  • 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.  

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  • 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. 

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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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.  

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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:
    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:
    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 $
  • 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 $
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    9 brochures Titles: School of tactical skill: Basic tactics 2.2013 Library of young chess player: Routing tasks (wise sayings, Proverbs) Library of young chess player: Great players. Routing tasks. 2011 School of tactical skill: Attraction. 2012 School of tactical skill: Basic tactics 1. 2013 Tutorial on chess: Amazing adventures of Ivan Tsarevich in the Chess country: 2011 School of tactical skill: Basic matte ideas 2. 2012 School of tactical skill: Ways to protect against double hit Basic matte ideas 1. 2012 Author: Sergey Ozhgibtsev Language: Russian Publisher: Logic Games, Perm, 2011, 2012, 2013 Pages: around 40 Tutorial brochures for young chess players.   Trainer for logic games. The author of the training program Go, Renju and chess in one section. One of the best coaches of the chess Federation of Perm region. Familiar with logic games Japan such as Othello (Reversi). Shogi and China Xiangqi, chess for children XOU DOU QI -"War of the jungle." In 2005 he became the champion of Perm city on Renju, Th participated in competitions of regional and Russian value.   Арт Ек1

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    The Set of 9 Books: Chess Player Library SeriesPublisher: Russian Chess House1. Tigran Petrosyan's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): T. PetrosyanYear of issue: 2018Format: NormalPages: 112Binding: SoftThe work of the ninth world champion Tigran Petrosyan is a bright and original page of chess art. Petrosyan's unique style of play was distinguished by strategic depth, subtle understanding of the position and inimitable art of prevention. However, the ninth world champion had an excellent sense of dynamics and sharp combinational vision, as evidenced by the numerous parties-diamonds included in this collection.The works of T. Petrosyan, commented by himself, will be an excellent tool for readers to study the positional game. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a brief introduction.2. Akiba Rubinstein's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): Kmoch Year of issue: 2018Language: RussianFormat: NormalPages 88Binding: SoftBrilliant Polish grandmaster Akiba Rubinstein made zna-contribution to the development of chess art. Posie principles-tional school V. Stanicek proclaimed and developed in the writings ofZ. Tarrasch, has reached its perfect harmonious embodimentin the work of the "great Akiba".30 batches of Rubinstein, characterized by extreme clarity and La-konechnostey constitute the "essence" of creative achievementsgreat Maestro. They are without a doubt an excellent schoolpositional play and deliver great aesthetic pleasurechess fan.For educational purposes, the material is divided into thematic sections.For a wide range of chess fans.3. Chess school of Mikhail ChigorinAuthor(s): ChigorinLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 88Binding: SoftYear of issue: 2017The name of M. I. Chigorin is inscribed in the history of chess art in gold letters. The work of the outstanding Russian master, who had a great influence on the next generation of chess players, still amazes with its beauty and richness of ideas. 30 parties Chigorin, we offer the reader, are the "essence" of the creative achievements of the Russian masters. In order to give the material a training orientation, the parties are divided into thematic sections "Attack", "Strategy", "Endgame", "Debut prophecies". The book will be useful to all chess fans, as well as qualified chess players and coaches.4. Jose Raul Capablanca's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): CapablancaLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 112Binding: Softyear of issue: 2018The creativity of the third world champion Jose Raul Capablanca isone of the brightest pages of chess art.On the technical perfection of the game Cuban genius, his consummate lift-way-togendai intuition and quick thinking were legends. Capab-Lanka has achieved in his work a harmonious combination of deep posture-strategy and combinational skill. Even in the endgamethe technique of "chess machine" was colored "small" com-binations.30 parties Capablanca with his own review, feature-corresponding clarity and brevity, make "kvintes-sentia" creative achievements of the great Maestro. They are, without a doubt,will bring great aesthetic pleasure to chess fans.For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, eachof which is prefaced by a brief introduction.5.Paul Morphy's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): MaroqiLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 48Binding: Softyear of issue: 2017The name of the outstanding American chess player Paul Morphy is covered with legendary fame. Just three years (1857-1859) Morphy acted on the official chess scene, proving his clear superiority over the best masters of the New and Old world and becoming, in fact, "uncrowned" world champion. 30 games of one of the greatest chess geniuses of all time, offered to the reader, are the most vivid productions of Morphy and, without a doubt, will bring great aesthetic pleasure to chess fans. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a brief introduction. According to most experts, classical chess education is unthinkable without studying the work of Morphy, as it is from him that the chess world has learned the correct understanding of the game. His games will be extremely useful and interesting to learn chess - tist of any qualification, from beginner to master.6. Chess School of Vladimir KramnikAuthor(s): GulievLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 176Binding: SoftYear of issue: 2019The fourteenth world champion Vladimir Kramnik is a bright representative of the classical direction in chess art. In his work harmoniously combines a subtle understanding of the position, impeccable possession of combination weapons and honed endgame technique. 30 games of V. Kramnik, presented in this book and commented on by grandmaster S. Guliyev, will give readers great aesthetic pleasure. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a brief introduction7. Chess School of World Champion Magnus CarlsenAuthor(s): Barlov, Bernal, Vasquez, CoYear of issue: 2018Language: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 472Binding: SoftThe book is devoted to the work of the strongest chess player of our time-nosti, the world champion, the owner of the highest rating MagnusCarlsen.The emphasis is on the educational component. A separate Chapter devoted to-Sena frequently used Norwegian genius this subtle reception,as the "positional pawn sacrifice". Another Chapter analyzes the Evo-Lucius of Carlsen's chess ideas. His elected parties are givenwith detailed comments of grandmasters (more than 100 examples),including discussed matches for the world championship, including the winningthe match of 2016 against Sergey Karyakin.This work, according to the Spanish publishers of this book, is excellentcomplements the work of A. Mikhalchishin and O. Stetsko "60 parties of the leader of the owls-belt chess."For a wide range of chess players.8. Alexander Alekhine's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): AlekhineLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalVolume: 104Binding: SoftYear of issue: 201830 elected parties of Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine, included-these in this collection are the real gems of chess.creativity, in all its brilliance revealing a bright combination offantasy, fine strategic skills, filigree endgame-ing equipment and consummate art commentary fourthworld champion.Studying the work of the Russian chess genius, you will certainly rise-sit your skills and get great aesthetic pleasure.For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, eachof which is prefaced by a brief introduction.9. Vichy Anand's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): AnandYear of issue: 2018Language: RussianPages: 160Binding: SoftFive-time world champion Vishy Anand for the past three decades WMOs-dit is among the strongest players in the world. His initiative,beautiful style of play, as well as impeccable sports quality,we have won the hearts of many chess fans.Thirty parties included in this book will deliver to readers not onlygreat aesthetic pleasure. Special methodological valuepresent the comments of the Indian grandmaster, harmoniouslycombining General reasoning and concrete analysis.For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections.For a wide range of chess fans.

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    8 Chess PostcardsPublished: Yugoslavia Designer: Jovan ProkopljevicPK6

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    7 Antique German Chess Postcards «Schach-karte»Dimensions: approx. 14 * 9 cmThe beginning of the 20th century PK6

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    Size: 15x10 cmАрт ПК 2

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    Soviet and later an Israeli chess player and engineer-geologist. Grandmaster (1976), honored master of sports of the USSR Winner of many international competitions, Championships of the USSR (1960, 1962, 1963), contender for the title of world champion (1961, 1964, 1967). As part of the USSR national team-the winner of two Olympiads (1963 and 1966).   Since 1967-honored master of sports of the USSR. Five-time winner of the sport society "Burevestnik» Art PK4

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    Size: 10x17 cmАрт пк1

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    Set of 5 programs (schedule bulletins) and a Certificate of participant from Moscow January 26-February 6 2017Арт ЕК 9

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    5 Chess Postcards with the Chess Grand Master’s Games: Nimzovich – Capablanca, New York, 1927 Short – Ljubojevic, Euwe memorial, 1988 Christen – Dr. Erdelyi, Disentis, 1995 Leko – Kramnik, Belgrade, 1995 Vamos, V – Rodriguez,L, Kecskemet, 1997   Author: Vamos ZoltanPK6

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    5 Chess Postcards. The series «Famous chess composers of Belarus» Evgeny Dvizov Leo Tamkov Vladimir Troyanovsky Yaakov Kamenetsky Vladimir Sychev Size of postcard: 15x10 cmArt PK4

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    1. Modern chess. An inside glancePublisher: 64Author(s): GlukhovskyLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 408Binding: HardcoverYear of issue: 2016The book "Modern chess: inside view" is based on selected materials published in the journal "64 – Chess review" in 2014. Vishy Anand, Sergey Karyakin, Levon Aronian, Peter Svidler, Alexander Grishchuk, Fabiano Caruana, Boris Gelfand and other top grandmasters comment on their best parts. The collection includes reviews of the most important competitions: the Olympics in tromsø, the world championship match M. Carlsen – V. Anand in Sochi, the tournament of candidates in Khanty-Mansiysk, super tournaments in Wake-EN-see, Zurich, Shamkir, Baku, Tashkent, Stavanger, St. Louis, etc. For a wide range of chess fans.2. Modern chess. An inside glancePublisher: 64Author(s): GlukhovskyLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 552Binding: HardcoverYear of issue: 2016The book is based on selected materials published in the journal "64 – Chess review" in 2015. Vishy Anand, Sergey Karyakin, Levon Aronian, Peter Svidler, Alexander Grishchuk, Fabiano Caruana, Boris Gelfand and other top grandmasters comment on their best parts. The collection includes reviews of the most important competitions: the world Cup in Baku, the women's world Cup in Sochi, the European team championship in Reykjavik, the rapid and blitz world Cup in Berlin, super tournaments in Wake-EN-see, Zurich, Shamkir, Tbilisi, Khanty-Mansiysk, Stavanger, St. Louis, London, etc.3. Modern chess. An inside glancePublisher: 64Author(s): GlukhovskyYear of issue: 2017Language: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 552Binding: Hardcover4. Modern chess. An inside glancePublisher: 64Author(s): GlukhovskyYear of issue: 2018Language: RussianPages: 584Binding: HardcoverThe book is based on selected materials published in the journal "64 – Chess review" in 2017. Your best party commented Vladimir Kramnik, Vishy Anand, Levon Aronian, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Hikaru Nakamura, Wesley so, Liren Ding, Peter Svidler, Alexander Grischuk, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Dmitry Jakovenko, Nikita Vitiugov, Radoslaw Wojtaszek, Vladimir Fedoseev, Maxim Matlakov, Daniil Dubov, Vladislav Artemiev, Evgeny Najer, Emil Sutovsky and other top grandmasters. The collection includes reviews of the most important competitions: super tournament in St. Louis with Garry Kasparov, European and world team Championships, the world Cup in Tbilisi, the personal world championship among women in Tehran, the stages of the fide Grand Prix, traditional tournaments in Wake-EN-Zee, Zurich, Shamkir, Poikovsky, Stavanger, London, etc.5. Modern chess. An inside glancePublisher: 64Author(s): GlukhovskyYear of issue: 2019Language: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 560Binding: HardcoverThe book is based on selected materials published in the journal "64 – Chess review" in 2018. Your best party commented Vladimir Kramnik, Vishy Anand, Boris Gelfand, Sergey Karjakin, Ding Liren, Anish Giri, Ian nepomniatchi, Nikita Vitiugov, Dmitry Andreikin, Radoslaw Wojtaszek, Maxim Matlakov, Vladimir Fedoseev, Daniil Dubov and other top grandmasters. The collection includes the most important competitions: the world championship match Carlsen – Caruana and tan Junji – Ju Wenjun, knock-out women's world championship in Khanty-Mansiysk, a traditional tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Shemkir, Sochi, Stavanger, Moscow, London etc. Used photos Balakhontseva, V. Barsky, E. Asenaca, B. Dolmatovsky, M. Yemelyanova, A. Karlovich, D. Kryakvin, E. Kublashvili, S. Nikoladze, L. ocean thermal energy conversion, V. Papina, V. Potkin, K. Rogers, G. Souleidis, O. fuller.

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    4 photos from Aleksandr Roshal’s archive: Roshal, Taimanov, Kostenuk, Kramnik, Karpov ect.   Size: approx. 15x10 Large green folder Chuangy