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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:
    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 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    Tal

    21.67 $
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    3 VOLUMES by Golenishchev: Training Program for Chess Players: 1st, 2nd and 3rd CategoriesPublisher: Russian CHESS HouseAuthor(s): GolenishchevTitle: Training Program for Chess Players: 1nd Category (elo 1600−2000)Year of issue: 2020Language: EnglishSize: NormalPages: 256Binding: HardcoverDateOfIssue: 2020Like other titles in the Training Program for Chess Players series, this volume is both an excellent textbook for independent study and a powerful teaching aid for chess coaches. In the view of many experts, no better work of this kind has ever been written.The series was designed as a self-contained training program by Victor Golenishchev, a distinguished Soviet chesscoach 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 World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov, this new edition of Golenishchev’s classic work is updated to include important games from recent high-level chess competitions, reflecting modern approaches to the game.Title: Training Program For Chess Players II Category (ELO 1400-1800)Author: Victor GolenishchevEditor-in-Cheif: Anatoly KarpovPublished: Russian Chess House, Moscow, 2018Language: EnglishBinding: HardcoverPages: 320This book is equally and excellent textbook for independent work, and a valuable methodological guide for coaches and teachers of chess. Many experts even believe that nothing better in this way is still not created. As a training program for chess players it was developed by the honored coach of the USSR, master of sports of the USSR Victor Golenishchev. V. Golenishchev's programs (IV-III grades, II category, I category and candidate master) still retain great methodological value and are successfully used in chess pedagogy. It is noteworthy that this technique is extremely popular not only among our coaches, but also among foreign specialists. This edition of this classic book is supplemented by examples from the works of the best chess players of recent years and reflects modern views on chess. Under the General edition of the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov.Title: Training Program For Chess Players III Category (ELO up to 1400)Author: Victor GolenishchevEditor-in-Cheif: Anatoly KarpovPublished: Russian Chess House, Moscow, 2022Language: EnglishBinding: HardcoverPages: 185This program is intended for the teaching of chess in schools and juniorclubs, and is aimed at trainers, teachers and club organisers, working withyoung chess players.The program assume that the pupils know the moves of the pieces andunderstand the aim of the game, although the more complicated rules willbe unfamiliar to them.The teaching plan is aimed at 75 lessons (twice a week, each of two hours)– a total of 150 hours.The scheme of a lesson is roughly as follows: checking of homeassignment, explanation of theoretical material, recording by the pupils ofthe home assignment and a practical part. The length of the theoretical partof the lesson should not exceed 20-30 minutes, since most of the pupils willbe in junior school classes. Chess attracts them above all as a game, and in aneffort to cover too much the teacher may kill the keen interest of the younglisteners.

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    Publisher: Russian CHESS HouseAuthor(s): GolenishchevTitle: Training Program for Chess Players: 1nd Category (elo 1600−2000)Year of issue: 2020Language: EnglishSize: NormalPages: 256Binding: HardcoverDateOfIssue: 2020Like other titles in the Training Program for Chess Players series, this volume is both an excellent textbook for independent study and a powerful teaching aid for chess coaches. In the view of many experts, no better work of this kind has ever been written.The series was designed as a self-contained training program by Victor Golenishchev, a distinguished Soviet chesscoach 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 World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov, this new edition of Golenishchev’s classic work is updated to include important games from recent high-level chess competitions, reflecting modern approaches to the game.

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    Title: Training Program For Chess Players II Category (ELO 1400-1800)Author: Victor GolenishchevEditor-in-Cheif: Anatoly KarpovPublished: Russian Chess House, Moscow, 2018Language: EnglishBinding: HardcoverPages: 320This book is equally and excellent textbook for independent work, and a valuable methodological guide for coaches and teachers of chess. Many experts even believe that nothing better in this way is still not created. As a training program for chess players it was developed by the honored coach of the USSR, master of sports of the USSR Victor Golenishchev. V. Golenishchev's programs (IV-III grades, II category, I category and candidate master) still retain great methodological value and are successfully used in chess pedagogy. It is noteworthy that this technique is extremely popular not only among our coaches, but also among foreign specialists. This edition of this classic book is supplemented by examples from the works of the best chess players of recent years and reflects modern views on chess. Under the General edition of the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov.

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    A luxurious vintage set of three crystal candies with a silver rim. A great nostalgic gift for the New year. Large, medium, small with handle. Silver 875 samples. Made in the USSR in the 1960-ies.Dimensions-small with handle-handle length 9 cm, girth-36 cm, diameter 12 cm, height 5 cm, height with handle 10 cm. Average-Girth 44 cm, diameter 15 cm, height - 7 cm. Large-height 7 cm, diameter 15 cm, girth 45 cm.

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    Three photos from archive of Alexander Roshal: Bagio 1978 Mikhail Tal, the 8th World Chess Champion, Viktor Baturinsky, the Chairman of the Soviet delegation, Vitaly Sevastianov, the President (Chairman) of the USSR Chess Federation, Soviet cosmonaut, Alexander Roshal – the Soviet chess master and journalist, Honored coach of RSFSR, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the magazine (chess review) «64» and other members of the Soviet delegation. Dimensions: approx. 25 * 20 cm Dimensions: approx. 14 * 9 cm Dimensions: approx. 14 * 9 cm Арт ПК1  

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    Chess Informant. №№ 30-50 1980-199021 Issues Šahovski informator (with Serb. - "Chess informant") — a collection of chess games and materials published 3 times a year (previously-2 times a year). Published since 1966 in Belgrade by the same publisher. Editor-Alexander Matanovich (since 1966). The team of freelance writers-about 500 leading chess players in the world. With a circulation of 30 thousand copies (1987).The purpose of the publication is to provide chess players from different countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in the latest international competitions, the latest achievements of chess theory and practice. Laid the foundations of the information system in chess.Each volume of Šahovski informator contains several hundred selected games of the past 4 months (several hundred more games 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 by those chess players who played them, in a special notation, where the figures are indicated by chess symbols. This makes the publication available to chess players from all countries. The use of chess symbols and cipher allows the processing of chess data using a computer, which increases the efficiency of information. There is a constant column — "FIDE", with the latest information about its activities, information about the most important events in the chess life of individual countries and the chess world as a whole.

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    The Order of Assignment of the USSR Chess Master of Sports for Voitkenich Alexander PavlovichDimension: A4 Art PK7

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    Publisher: Russian CHESS HouseAuthor(s): IvashchenkoSeries: Chess SchoolYear of issue: 2021Language: EnglishSize: IncreasedPages: 136 and 144 Binding: Hardcover

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    Title: Galina Satonina Amazon of Kazan Avant-gardeAuthor: Under the editorship by V. KudryavtsevPublished: Publishing House "Russian Chess House" 2018Language: RussianPages: 104Format: encyclopedicDimentions: 29.5x22.5x1.5 cmThe gift album is dedicated to the works of the Soviet artist Galina Satonina (1905-2000). A student of bright representatives of the "Kazan avant-garde" in the person Of K. Chebotarev – A. Platunova, she found her innovative way in painting and original performing technique. And life in chess prompted multiple champion of Kazan and Tatarstan chess main theme in the work of Satonina: "chess-a realistic fairy tale."The illustrated edition presents the most significant works of the artist from the collection Of "Russian chess house", whose talent has become widely known both in our country and abroad.Designed for lovers of painting and chess.

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    Letter from Folke Rogard - FIDE president to Bykova - woman world champion??? - 5 Art PK5

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    Complete yearly set of 10 issues of Swedish Chess Magazine - Tidskrift för Schack. 1971Pages 344. Publishers hardcover.

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    Title: Tredje Kongress Med Turnering. 11-24 Juni 1905Published: Stockholm 1905Language: SwedishBinding: HardcoverPages 204At the end of the book there is an Analitical Review printed on typewriter