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  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Fisher

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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:
    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:
    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.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • 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. 

    50.00 $
  • 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 $
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     Caligula's Horse. Chess essayPublisher: Russian Chess HouseAuthor(s): SosonkoLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 80 p., 32 p. photos on coated paperBinding: HardcoverYear of issue: 2019Genna Sosonko (Gennady Borisovich Sosonko, 1943) — international-native grandmaster, two-time champion of Holland. Emigrare-Val from the Soviet Union in 1972 and has since lived in Amsterdam.Winner and prize-winner of many international tournaments. Beingfamous journalist and commentator, last quartercentury and devotes his time to writing.According to the 13th world champion Garry Kasparov, today GennaSosonko — "undisputed writing the chess player number one".In his new book, which includes 32 pages of uniquephotos on coated paper, the author talks about the secretssuccess in chess, the state leaders of the past and the present-schego, one way or another involved in the ancient game, and the chosen onesCaissa — Capablanca, and Alekhine, Fischer, Karpov and Kasparov.For a wide range of chess fans.

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    Author: Arthur Macy Cox Title: Russian Roulette Publisher: Times Books, Ney York 1982 Language: English Binding: Supercover, Hardcover Pages:  224 ISBN: 0812910117 Condition: very good With a Soviet commentary by Georgi Arbatov. The book is from the personal library of the famous academic, director of the Institute of the USA and Canada during Soviet times Georgi Arbatov. Signed by author.

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    Author: John G. Stoessinger Title: Nations in Darkness. China, Russia, America Publisher: Random House, New York, 1971. First Edition Language: English Binding: Paperback Pages: 198 The book is from the personal library of the famous academic, director of the Institute of the USA and Canada during Soviet times Georgi Arbatov. Signed by author.Note: economy shipping without tracking

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    Title: Weil Das Land Versöhnung Braucht. Ein Manifest II Publisher: Rowohlt Verlag, Germany 1993 Language: German Binding: Paperback Pages:  126 ISBN:  3498012991 Condition: very good, small marks on the cover The book is from the personal library of the famous academic, director of the Institute of the USA and Canada during Soviet times Georgi Arbatov. SWith the gift inscription to Arbatov.

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    Author: O.W. Kuusinen. Title: Asian Periaatteellinen Puoli. Valittuja Kirjoituksia Ja Puheita Vuosilta 1905-1918 Publisher: Kansi Markku Book, Helsinki 1981 Language: Finnish Binding: Supercover, Hardcover Pages:  504 The book is from the personal library of the famous academic, director of the Institute of the USA and Canada during Soviet times Georgi Arbatov. Signed by author.

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    Author: AvchaloumovTitle: ROBERT FISHER JOUE LA FINALEBublished: Avchaloumov, 1992Binding: SoftbackFormat: IncreasedPages: 192Language: French

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    All ever published issues. Publisher's cover Vol 1 1925  - Vol 1 1937   Published in Paris   From the collection of Baturinsky and Karpov.   Viktor Davydovich Baturinsky - Soviet functionary In 1970-1981 — Director of the USSR Central School of Economics. In 1971-1981 — Head of the Chess Department of the USSR Sports Committee. In 1974-1986-Deputy Chairman of the USSR Chess Federation. In 1978 and 1981 — he was the head of the Soviet delegation to the World Championship matches. In 1981-1985, he was the head chess coach of the USSR Sports Committee. In 1984, he became an international referee.EK28

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    Antique French Chess Books: Authors: A. D. Philidor and Greco G.  Analyse du jeu des échecs, Traite du Jeu Des Echecs Published: Paris Binding: Hard Language: French 332 + 500 pages Two books in one, convolute. From the library of S. G. Jutlandov.ЕК 25

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    Title: Traite Elementaire du Jeu Des Echecs Published: Paris 1863 Language: French Binding: Hardback Pages: 508Арт ЕК 6

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    RUSSIAN CHESS BOOK "CHESS IN THE USSR" ON FRENCH LANGUAGE. AUTHORS - KOTOV & YUDOVICH PUBLISHING - MOSCOW, PROGRESS, RUSSIA YEAR - 1979 STYLE - Hard cover PAGES - 200 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!Art: MN

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    Author: V. Kostrov, B. BeliavskyTitle: 2000 Chess ExercisesPublisher: Russian Chess House, MoscowLanguage: Russian, English, GermanBinding: PaperbackPages: each book has 112Vsevolod Kostrov is a chess coach of the highest category. Author of more than 100 books and manuals on chess.Educational and methodical complex Kostrova (textbooks for children, reshebniki, workbooks)publishing house "Russian Chess HOUSE" became the Winner of the contest "Chess universal Education of Russia".These are the best chess books for children in our country today!  According to textbooks and problem books Kostrova engaged in a huge number young chess players who then win various tournaments,  they become masters and grandmasters.Part I: 2000 Chess Exercises. Pin, Double AttackTutorial. Pin, Double Attack 1-2 rank, 1700-2000 Elo. This collection of chess tasks and combinations is the continuation of the series "theatre company". You have matured, so and tasks have become harder. This collection presents two themes: Pin, Double Attack. A rare chess game does without these tactics. Both the Pin, Double Attack can be met in the early debut and in the deep endgame. Any piece, even a king and a pawn, can strike twice. But especially dangerous are the Queen and the horse, which can "work" in eight directions at once! And how difficult it is sometimes to get rid of the ligament, which you are ready to inflict elephants and rooks of the enemy. We hope that our book will help you turn these dangerous techniques into their good allies. Part II: 2000 Chess Exercises. Divertion, DecoyTutorial. Divertion, Decoy. 1-2 rank, 1700-2000 Elo. Before you is the 2nd collection of chess problems and combinations in the Tutorial for Dischargers series. Here are two themes: DIVING AND ATTRACTION. Distraction is a well-known technique in many sports games. Imagine that there are two strikers for the football goalkeeper. The first distracts the goalkeeper to himself and gives the ball to the second, who calmly rolls it into an empty net. This tactical technique is also used in chess, when it is necessary to distract any figure from the protection of an important field or another figure. With the help of the tactic "enticing" you can force the opponent's figure to take a position that is unfavorable for her, in which she dies. This technique is especially effective in relation to the king. Enticement is often used with a double strike, a bunch, and other tactics.Part III: 2000 Chess Exercises. Chess CombinationsTutorial. Chess Combinations. 1-2 Rank, 1700-2000 Elo. The 3rd book of the series “Chess exercises” will enrich you with more sophisticated tactical weapons. It is not always possible to reach the king using brute force. Try to act trick! Disguise your actions as a scout and act like an experienced diplomat. Find a weak spot in the camp of the enemy and at the right time destroy the defense and apply a thin dagger strike. Alien figures can become allies. By skillful maneuvers, draw the opponent's pieces to their king, let them block him so that he cannot move, and at that moment deliver the decisive blow. It is bad when all the pieces of your opponent interact perfectly. Try to drive a wedge into their orders - block them with a solid chess door. Is the enemy attack on your fortifications terrible? Should I go into a defensive defense? Always look for counterstrike. A thin intermediate shot can change the course of the fight! If your figures huddle in a small space and prevent each other from reaching the king of the enemy, decide who is time to attack the royal fortress and free your space for an attack. King must always be protected first. Use this circumstance and make an open attack on him and other figures. And then the millstone of your "mill" will grind all the enemy army. It would seem that the king of the enemy is securely covered by his retinue. But under the powerful x-ray beam of your linear figures in the position of the opponent you will immediately find cracks and holes!Part IIII: 2000 Chess Exercises. Chess EndingsTutorial. Chess endings. 1-2 rank, 1700-2000 Elo. 1-2 Klasse. In the last, the 4th “Chess exercises”, we collected the basic model positions of chess endings, which you need to know as the multiplication table. And so that it was not boring, they added interesting examples from the games of champions and amazing sketches of famous chess composers. In the endgame, the victory most often comes to the more experienced and knowledgeable. All world champions have repeatedly stressed the need to study the endings. V. Smyslov advises young chess players to pay special attention to the endgame. H.R. Capablanca believes that the ability to play the ending is a prerequisite for practical success. And “the grandfather of Russian chess” A. Petrov argues that to be able to play an endgame means to be able to play. We have no doubt that, having solved all the tasks from this book, you will love simple positions. And then build a chess "bridge", "square" and "ladder" will not be for you any difficulty. And at the right time - you will be able to drive the enemy into zugzwang. At the end of the game you will surely meet all the tactics studied in the first three books.

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    Folder for papers, released to the open 60 World Chess Congress2-10 august, 1989Mayguez, Puerto Rico Size closed: approx. 315 * 243 mmSize open: approx. 315 * 486 mm The crack in the bend: 70 mm (look at the photos)Арт ек11