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  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
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    Author: Alexander PakTitle: Missing of rib. Selected poems-miniaturesPublished: Moscow, 2011Language: RussianCirculation: 50 copiesDimensions: 64 * 90 mm72 pagesExclusive leather-bound, handmade.

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    Up for sale is a Russian edition of chess book - "Chess Assistant Version 1.1". Book on Russian, with examples of chess games.  The first version of the popular programm. If you need more photos or info - please feel free to message us!  AUTHOR - Chess Assistant Software Development Team PUBLISHING - Moscow YEAR - 1991 STYLE - Light cover PAGES - 80 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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    Collectible porcelain chess set. Kuzbas.Are absent in the Museum of porcelain chess in St. Petersburg.Unique porcelain chess pieces. It's one complete set with porcelain board, all finished with cobalt and gold (hand painted).Production-Prokopiev porcelain factory (USSR, Kuzbass).Chess was produced in a limited edition (only 200 sets) in the experimental workshop of the plant, will no longer be produced, because the plant does not exist.Without loss and restoration.1970-ies of release.King height -12 cm, king base diameter 4 cm, Board size 39*39 cm, cell size 4.5 cm

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    Chess is a fascinating logic game with bright figures. It will awaken the child's interest and help to attach it to a useful occupation. Squeeze the heroes and coasters out of the sheets and connect them together. The resulting figures will stand firmly on the Board, and after the game will not take up much space. The set also includes clear instructions and stickers that the child will decorate his/her belongings with. 32 funny figures plus a bonus set of stickers with heroes.Max. number of players 2Packing depth 21 cmPackage height 4 cmPackage width 21 cmWeight of ghe board game with packaging (g) 125 g

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    Methodical instructions of the USSR Central Chess ClubConvoluted. Set in 5 vols.Published: Moscow, USSR Central Chess ClubLanguage: Russian Методические указания ЦШККомплект из 5 книг   Арт ек17

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    The resolution of the Plenum of the USSR Chess Federation. November 24, 1974 8 pagesFrom the archive of Alexander RoshalAlexander Borisovich Roshal (1936 – 2007) was a Soviet chess master and journalist, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the magazine «64»A few brief quotes: The Plenum heard and discussed the report of comrade Y.Averbakh about the work of the Presidium of the USSR Chess Federation for the period from March 1972 to November 1974. The Plenum notes that over the past two and a half years the Soviet chess organization has achieved positive results in the development of the mass chess, improving skills of the leading players, in the sports calendar, the development of international sports and cultural cooperation. Currently in the Soviet chess organization, there are 45 GMS, 631 master of sports, over 25 thousands of candidates in master and sportsmen who have 1 category.... Soviet chess player Anatoly Karpov became the winner of the candidate competition and received the right to participate in the match against the world champion. ... Promotion of chess in print, on radio and television is carried out more actively. Currently we have 8 periodicals with a total circulation of 230 copies.… However, the Plenum of the Chess Federation of the USSR believes that in the Presidium there are still serious shortcomings and unsolved issues. In 1972 Boris Spassky gave the crown of world champion R. Fischer. To some extent this was a result of insufficient control of the presidency and the weak training of the world champion.… »PK6

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    Alexander Roshal. Report on trip to Yugoslavia June 5-13, 19846 pagesFrom the archive of Alexander RoshalAlexander Borisovich Roshal (1936 – 2007) was a Soviet chess master and journalist, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the magazine «64» A few brief quotes:In the night from 8 to 9 June the FIDE President F. Campomanes arrived in Bugojno (the last tournament was played June 10). Up to this point the leading foreign participants just shrugged their shoulders in response to questions about the upcoming match against the team of the USSR, on the date and place of the meeting.…F. Campomanes asked the Spassky about his plans, and he replied that he now considers himself free to play in the Olympics (Thessaloniki, November) for the team of France. At my questioning look, the ex-world champion said: «I'm not at the request of the Soviet team for the match of the world team». …» PK6

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    Alexander Roshal (1937-2011) - one of the most famous journalists in the history of chess. Honored Coach of the USSR, International Master, chief editor of the magazine 64 Chess Review. 25 black folder

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    From the archive of Alexander Roshal:Alexander Roshal. Interview with Tigran Petrosian: «The meeting which I waited». 1968A.Roshal interviewed by Tigran Petrosian when he was the current world champion.10 pagesAlexander Borisovich Roshal (1936 – 2007) was a Soviet chess master and journalist, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the magazine «64»A few brief quotes:…– Since we are talking about the candidates, what is your opinion on the outcome of the competition between them?– I foresaw such an outcome and was waiting for a meeting with Spassky, he is now a worthy opponent in the world championship match, no doubt. And natural that nobody was able to stop him.– Fischer was able to do this?– I think currently, Spassky and Korchnoi are playing better than Fischer, who I am inclined to qualify immediately behind them, that is, before Larsen and Mikhail Tal.…PK6

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    Russian Chess: 13 Soviet Pins (Badges). World Chess Champions. Complete setCardboard pack is not included Wilhelm Steinitz Emmanuel Lasker Jose Capablanca Alexander Alekhine Max Euwe Mikhail Botvinnik Vasily Smyslov Mikhail Tal Tigran Petrosyan Anatoly Karpov Boris Spassky Robert Fisher Garry Kasparov  Material: Metal, Enamel

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    Russian Chess:  Title: 16 Wall Portraits: World Chess Champions Painter: N.Kochergina Language: English, Russian Publisher: Moscow, Russian Chess House, 2017 16 pages

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    Scoresheet of KushnirAlla Kushnir (August 11, 1941, Moscow - Aug. 2, 2013, Tel Aviv) - Israeli formerly Soviet, chess grandmaster (1976). Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1972).Champion of the USSR Chess Championship Women (1970). Participant of several championships of the USSR (1958-1970). Three-time winner of the Chess Olympiads (in 1969 and 1972 in the USSR team in 1976 as part of the Israeli team).Competitor for the world championship in 1964-1971, 1976-1978, respectively. Was contender for the title of world champion in chess, but three times yielded to Nona Gaprindashvili.At chess tournaments, she was 2nd (Tbilisi, Sukhumi, 1962), won in Belgrade (1971), 2-3 in Wijk aan Zee, won in Moscow (1971), won in Vrnjacka Banja (1973).The winner of titles WIM (International Master, 1962) and WGM (International Grandmaster, 1976).Immigrated to Israel in 1974.After retiring from the sport engaged in archeology. She was a professor at Tel Aviv University, scientific advisor of Israel Numismatic Society, member of the editorial board of the journal "Israeli numismatic research» (Israel Numismatic Research). ??? - 27 Art PK5