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  • Magnetic road chess: folding board-case made of artificial leather, tablet-figures with a convex image. Wallet size 19x22 cm. The playing field is 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Cell 2x2 cm.

    51.72 $
  • Author:
    Ezhov

    Grandmaster Carlos Torre – like a chess comet; his genius flashed dazzlingly and quickly went out in the chess firmament! He – the author of the most famous “mill” in the history of chess, the 2nd world champion Emanuel Lasker fell into its merciless millstones. The authors spoke about the life and work of the Mexican genius (the book contains 25 commentated games by K. Torre). Torre’s book “How a Chess Player is Formed” is presented, an essay by international master Yaroslav Prizant about Torre’s attack in modern practice. In the section "Play like Torre" – 36 instructive examples from his practice to solve. Finally, there is an interview with Carlos Torre, conducted by Gabriel Velasco in 1977. Working with the book will give readers not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also help improve their skills.

    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:
    Franco

    In his new book, grandmaster Zenon Franco deeply analyzes the 69 instructive victories of the 11th world champion Robert Fischer. The book is not overloaded with options, the emphasis – with detailed explanations in a move-by-move style, creating an ideal platform for learning chess. In the "reference" At points in each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key techniques of the chess game and the reliable assimilation of acquired knowledge. Questions and answers engage the reader in the learning process and help him track his growth in chess strength. The appendix provides a critical analysis of the unsatisfactory translation of Robert Fisher's famous book “My 60 Memorable Games.”

    23.33 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Kalinichenko

    This new book by the many-times world champion Anatoly Karpov and the author of more than fifty books, grandmaster Nikolay Kalinichenko, is devoted to one of the most complicated and strategically deep openings & mdash; the Queen's Gambit Declined. Using games played by the strongest grandmasters, it describes the interesting ideas which have appeared in the main development systems of this opening. Along with games from recent years, the book presents the most important encounters from the chess heritage. And of course, it includes games by Anatoly Karpov himself & mdash; a great expert on the Queen's Gambit, who generously shares with the reading his unique understanding of the concepts involved. The book is aimed at strong players, but it will also be of interest to a wide range of chess enthusiasts.

    36.00 $
  • 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 $
  • 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 $
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    Serbian Chess Book:  Authors: S. Vuksanovic, I. MarkovicTitle: Three, four, shame, chess Published: Belgrade, 2007 Language: Russian 108 pagesEK33

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    Author: Dimitrije BjelicaTitle: Sa velikanima fudbalaPublished: Trgovinsko I stamparsko Preduzece «Univerzal», Tuzla, 1974206 pages The book singed by the author to the famous Soviet chess journalist Alexander Roshal:«Dear friend Alec heartily. Moscow. 4.11.74» Книга подписана известному советскому шахматному журналисту Александру Рошалю: «Дорогому другу Алеку сердечно. Москва. 4.11.74Note: economy shipping without tracking 

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    The complete set of 2 issues of the Soviet USSR chess magazine International Tournament of Grandmasters covering all games of the International chess tournament in Moscow 1981. Published by All-Russian Chess Club, Moskovskaya Pravda, 1981 2 issuesАрт ЕК 10

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    The complete set of 2 issues of the Soviet USSR chess magazine International Tournament of Grandmasters covering all games of the International chess tournament in Moscow 1981. Published by All-Russian Chess Club, Moskovskaya Pravda, 1981 2 issues   Арт ек21

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    MY MINIATURESPublisher: Russian CHESS House Author: Andrey Selivanov Language: Russian Pages: 112 Binding: Hardcover Date Of Issue: 2002 Description:  In this book, Andrei Vladimirovich Selivanov, international master, FIDE Vice President, and the Russian Grandmaster, talks about his tasks and etudes in chess. Miniature compositions are most attractive for chess lovers and visual for practitioners and professionals. This book will find its reader and serve to promote the art of chess.MY CHESS PROBLEMSPublisher: Russian CHESS HouseAuthor: Andrey SelivanovLanguage: RussianPages: 168Binding: HardcoverDate Of Issue: 2003Description:The book is a collection of selected compositions on the reverse Mat of grandmaster Andrey Selivanov. Chess composition

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    Set of catalogs «Reader's Digest», Russia. Promotional stickers. 33 sheets Promotional stickers «Reader's Digest», Russia. 33 sheets ?ategories: books, video, audio, games Condition: Missing some stickers (look at tho photos)Art PK3

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    DRINK PROBLEMS?6 mates - many more mates!Each of those cup holder sets has 10 spectacular miniature twomovers from famous chess players. Six pieces inside. Gift wrap. Size-9x9 cm. Price for 6

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    Soviet Antique Chess Photo: Valery LoginovSubsequently, Valery Loginov became a grandmaster, a three-time champion of Uzbekistan. As part of Uzbekistan in 1992, he became the silver medalist of the World Chess Olympiad. Dimensions: approx. 13 * 18 cmPK6

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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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    Soviet Chess Book in Estonian: Chess code of the USSR. Published: Tallinn,1979 Binding: Soft Language: Estonian 88 pagesЕК 24

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    Published: Rostov-on-Don, 1980 Author: N. Miziiski Binding: softcover Language: russian Condition: good 141 pages Size: 21,5 x 16,5 cm   Funny adventures of Bulgarian children who make discoveries, learn friendship, kindness and justice.Art MN