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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:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • 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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • 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

    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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • 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.  

    1553.60 $
  • 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 $
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    Rare Ukrainian Porcelain Chess Pieces 1970sSize: King’s height 8 cm, base diameter 3.5 cm Pawn’s height 4.5 cm, base diameter 3 cm   Baranovsky porcelain factory-the industrial enterprise which stopped production activity in the city of Baranovka of Zhytomyr region One of the oldest enterprises for the production of porcelain in Ukraine.

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    German Porcelain Chess Set. Certificate signed by designer. Circulation: 2 copies Material: porcelain, wood King height: approx. 100 mm Pawn height: approx. 65 mm Chess figure base diameter: approx. 35 mm Total number of chess pieces: 32 pieces Chess board: not included Designer: Laura Hotger Country of Manufacture: Germany, 2009 13_small.JPG 14_small.JPG 15_small.JPG 16_small.JPG 17_small.JPG 18_small.JPG 19_small.JPG

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    Figurines - height from 6.5 to 13.5 cmTotal number of chess pieces: 32 piecesChess board: not includedCountry of Manufacture: Russian FederationManufacturer: Kislovodsk

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    Gzhel Chess SetPerfect conditionUnique exemplar. Absence in the Museum of porcelain chess in St. Petersburg and in the catalogue "Porcelain and chess".The height of the king 12, 7 cm Diameter of the base of the king 3 cm Board Size 37*37 cm.Material: porcelainArt 19

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    King height 8.5 cmBase diameter 3.3

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    In the 1990s, no more than 3 copies were made (one of them is in the Museum of Porcelain and Chess in St. Petersburg). The height of the king is 16 cm Porcelain, overglaze polychrome painting. gilding, platination. The history of Kislovodsk porcelain began in 1952 with the enterprise, later called the Kislovodsk Phoenix factory. The fame of the plant was brought by products decorated with hand molding. It was they who determined the artistic style of the enterprise for many years.   Chess board is NOT included

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    Germany, mid-20th century production. Chess pieces of porcelain in the old style. Art storage casket. The figures are red-brown and white with Golden decorative lines. The height of the king is 9.7 cm; the pawn is 4.8 cm.   A complete set of porcelain figures in historical style (according to medieval drawings). On the casket decoration of various materials. Top checkered pattern in a checkerboard pattern.

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    Brandau C. H.,famous German medic. Masonic manuscript (Moscow-from the surroundings of N. Novikov) of the end of the XVIII century of literary, philosophical and religious content, richly illustrated. Calligraphy, languages: Russian, English, French, German, ancient Greek, Latin, etc.the Drawings are executed in both paint and pen and in a mixed technique. Moscow. 1790. 144 pages in cartonage of the XVIII century, the spine is lost, binding, 20.3 x 13.3 cm.   The manuscript is written in a calligraphic handwriting in English, French, German, Russian, ancient Greek, Latin, and other languages. It is richly illustrated, and the drawings are executed with paints, pen, and mixed media. On the back of the top cover is a sticker with the inscription " From the books of the Viceroy T. S. Lavra Archim. Antonia" (1875).   The manuscript comes from the collection of Archimandrite Anthony (in the world Andrey Gavrilovich Medvedev; 1792-1877), vicar of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, a locally venerated Saint. Manuscript of the XVIII century from the library of the Vicar of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra Archimandrite Anthony with his entry in 1875 Not the least role in the appeal of Nikolai Novikov to the organization of Moscow masons was played by personal friendship with many prominent figures of Freemasonry, common literary and public interests. He was obliged to get acquainted with M. M. Kheraskov by renting a printing house of the Moscow University. After moving to Moscow, "here he became close to the most energetic Mason of "strict observation", Professor I. E. Shvarts. Together they quickly organized a "friendly society", a "Pedagogical Seminary", a book publishing house, and a Masonic circle – a memorable decade in the history of the Russian enlightenment came, which Klyuchevsky called"Novikov".   In his book publishing, bookselling, and charitable activities in Moscow, he also constantly relied on the help, assistance, and cooperation of Freemasons, members of the "Friendly learned society" and the "Printing company". In addition, it relied on the organizational base of Freemasons. A few years after Novikov joined this movement, his book publishing, magazine, cultural, educational, and philanthropic activities took on a Grand scale. He arranged, improved, and distributed the University printing press. He developed the book trade on an extensive scale not only in Moscow, but also in other cities. Although he published in his printing houses the mystical books "Knowledge of oneself" by John Mason, the program Masonic work "Chrysomander" and many other publications of the martinists, he did not limit himself to the narrow limits of mystical and moral literature. In its huge book and magazine production of the 80's, civic, educational tendencies and motives were undivided.   Novikov paid little attention to Masonic Affairs, as he admitted more than once: "On my arrival in Moscow in 1779, I was exercised and completely occupied with printing matters, and I did not engage in Freemasonry at all." His time was more occupied with the publication of the most advanced philosophical, literary and socio-political works of the Enlightenment: satires and stories of Voltaire, prints in the" Pustomel "free-thinking work Fonvizin "Message to the servants", in the" Moscow edition "puts Diderot's article "the Philosopher" from the "Encyclopedia", expounds the ideas of Locke.

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    THE BOARD IS NOT INCLUDED, ONLY CHESS PIECES ARE FOR SALE Porcelain, glaze, gilding, platinum, chandeliers. The height of the king is 12,5 cm, pawn - 10 cm, chess base diameter - 4 cm   Leonid Golovko-student and assistant of the People's sculptor of the USSR Z. I. Azgur.  Participated in exhibitions in Moscow, Minsk, St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, Leipzig, Elista,  Dubai, Berlin, Washington, Warsaw, Krakow, Rostov-on-don. Currently, his works are in  many galleries around the world, private collections of prominent figures in politics, business, and culture.   We are pleased to present to Your attention an exclusive chess set made in the art Studio of the artist Leonid Golovko.  Chess of this level is available in limited quantities and is a coveted item for collectors all over the world.  At one time, such chess became a valuable gift for Viktor Chernomyrdin, Eduard Shevardnadze, Yegor Gaidar,  and many other Russian politicians and businessmen.   Each piece of the collection, from the King to the pawn, is a real historical character with detailed and reliable drawing  of facial features, weapons and uniforms. All figures are made by hand from porcelain and painted using glaze and gilding.  The case Board is made of solid Karelian birch and is a work of art in itself. Art 19

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    2500.00 $

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    Kiev Experimental Ceramic and Art Factory. 1984A very rare chess set in a complete set and in excellent condition . 32 pcs. This set is available in the catalog of V. Shcherbina. Not in the catalog of the Museum of Porcelain Chess in St. Petersburg.The height of the pawn is 7.5 cm, the diameter of the base of the pawn is 2.8 cm. The queen is 11.5 cm, the diameter of the base is 2.8 cm.Porcelain, overglaze painting, gilding.ART 19

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    2800.00 $

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    Condition: Great Hand-painted. The height of the king is 16.2 cm . The diameter of the base is 5.2 cm. ART-19

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    It is possible to purchase items separately Name: Electronic chess board for tournaments from the company "Shakhkom" (Was one of the first companies that produce electronic chess boards) Description: The set consists of: 2 sets of chess pieces 2 electronic boards 2 chess clocks Instruction manual Square size - 4.9x4.9 cv Board size - 50x50x2.5 cm. Pawn height - 4.1 cm Pawn base diameter - 2.6 cm King height - 9.5 cm King base diameter - 3.5 cm ART P11