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  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

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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:
    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:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

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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.  

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
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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 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Size: approx. 4x2.5 cmart pk5

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    Up for sale is a Soviet chess book - "100 Years Anniversary of Birth" about Mikhail Botvinnik. Book on Russian, with examples of chess games.  If you need more photos or info - please feel free to message us!  AUTHOR - Vitaly Poloudin, 1st category chess judge PUBLISHING - Moscow YEAR - 2011 STYLE - Light cover PAGES - 163 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 ек17

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    Size: approx. 2.5x2 cmart pk5

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    Size: approx. 2.3x2 cm Art PK4