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    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.

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  • Author:
    Galkin

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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.

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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.  

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  • 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:
    Golenishchev

    Like other titles in the Training Program for Chess Players series, this volume is both an excellent textbook for independent study and a powerful training aid for chess coaches. In the view of many experts, no better work of this kind has ever been written. coach and Master of Sport. Golenishchev's programs are still considered. critically important and are successfully employed in chess schools. His teaching methods remain popular in Russia and around the world. Supervised by Editor-in-Chief and former Karpov, this new edition of Golenishchev's classic work is updated to include important games from the recent high-level chess competitions, reflecting modern approaches to the game. OPENING Fragment 1 OPENING Fragment 2

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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:
    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:
    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 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 46x23x5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 4.6x4.6 cm  The height of the king is 10 cm. The diameter of the base is 3 cm. Pawn height 5.5 cm. Base diameter 2.8 cm. Weight 1380 g. ART 123 Manufacturer Poland

    183.15 $
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    Cufflinks with Chess Symbols Diameter: approx. 22 mmBox C

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    Letter from Vladas Mikenas to Vladimir Woyszko - famous chess collector -  about chess collecting.The book about Mikenas for freeVladas Mikenas (17 April 1910 – 3 November 1992) was a Lithuanian International Master of chess, an Honorary Grandmaster, and a journalist.??? - 6 RED folderArt PK5

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    Complete year set of issues of the Russian chess magazine: 64 - Chess Viewer. 201312 issuesPublished: "64"Pages: 1152Binding: SoftbackLanguage: RussianFormat: IncreasedCoated paper!"64 - Chess review" is a mass illustrated sports and methodical magazine of the USSR state sports Committee. Published 10.1.1980 2 times a month (his predecessor "64"). Circulation 74 thousand copies. (1987). Editor - in-chief-A. Karpov (since 1980). Among the members of the editorial Board are leading chess players and figures of the chess movement of the country.Continued the tradition of "64": All the best that was achieved by the weekly "64", we will try to preserve and develop. But a fundamentally new path that we deliberately chose is the path of maximum unity of the magazine and you, dear readers (A. Karpov).He publishes games with comments of leading Soviet and foreign chess players, articles on the theory and history of chess, interviews, materials on composition, covers various Soviet and international competitions, prints literary works devoted to chess, crosswords, quizzes, humorous materials - "the Commonwealth of muses", "the World of Hobbies", "Cafe "Triple check", on the "65th field" and more. The theme of the magazine is largely determined by its readers: the materials of "Correspondence flying", the Central turn "On the Soviet country" (a kind of newspaper in the magazine) are entirely based on the materials of the reader's mail; the heading "Portrait gallery" represents the Champions and active chess players-social activists. The most popular sections are: "Laboratory of creativity", "World of debut ideas", "Workshop", "Their names - in the history of chess", "Round table", where problematic issues are discussed from different points of view. At large competitions "64 - Chess review" is presented by special correspondents-chess players (often winners of competitions) who tell about results of competitions in the section "Tournament for tournament". In the section "Composition" are published competitions of drawing up and solving problems and studies, as well as tasks "Five minutes on the chart." Among the authors of the journal - M. Botvinnik, M. Chiburdanidze, M. tal, Y. elvest, V. Salov, A. Belyavsky, L. Polugaevsky, E. Gufeld, S. Makarychev, N. Alexandria, and also M. Filip (Czechoslovakia), A. Adorian (Hungary), A. Matanovich (Yugoslavia), I. Timman (Netherlands), R. Keane (England) and others.The magazine is the initiator of seminars for editors of chess departments of Newspapers, organizes competitions for mass competitions, for the best drawing and photography, for the best mass matches of chess teams "64 X 64". Sets special prizes for the best creative achievements for the participants of major competitions. Maintains links with chess editions of socialist countries: exchanges experience in the category "Crossroads of friendship", together with "Shakhovsky informant" arranges a competition "Elo on aesthetics" (readers vote to determine the 10 best games of the year, which are compared with the estimates of the authoritative jury). Other foreign materials are printed in the section "international panorama".

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    Complete year set of issues of the Russian chess magazine: 64 - Chess Viewer. 201612 issuesPublished: "64"Pages: 1152Binding: SoftbackLanguage: RussianFormat: IncreasedCoated paper!"64 - Chess review" is a mass illustrated sports and methodical magazine of the USSR state sports Committee. Published 10.1.1980 2 times a month (his predecessor "64"). Circulation 74 thousand copies. (1987). Editor - in-chief-A. Karpov (since 1980). Among the members of the editorial Board are leading chess players and figures of the chess movement of the country.Continued the tradition of "64": All the best that was achieved by the weekly "64", we will try to preserve and develop. But a fundamentally new path that we deliberately chose is the path of maximum unity of the magazine and you, dear readers (A. Karpov).He publishes games with comments of leading Soviet and foreign chess players, articles on the theory and history of chess, interviews, materials on composition, covers various Soviet and international competitions, prints literary works devoted to chess, crosswords, quizzes, humorous materials - "the Commonwealth of muses", "the World of Hobbies", "Cafe "Triple check", on the "65th field" and more. The theme of the magazine is largely determined by its readers: the materials of "Correspondence flying", the Central turn "On the Soviet country" (a kind of newspaper in the magazine) are entirely based on the materials of the reader's mail; the heading "Portrait gallery" represents the Champions and active chess players-social activists. The most popular sections are: "Laboratory of creativity", "World of debut ideas", "Workshop", "Their names - in the history of chess", "Round table", where problematic issues are discussed from different points of view. At large competitions "64 - Chess review" is presented by special correspondents-chess players (often winners of competitions) who tell about results of competitions in the section "Tournament for tournament". In the section "Composition" are published competitions of drawing up and solving problems and studies, as well as tasks "Five minutes on the chart." Among the authors of the journal - M. Botvinnik, M. Chiburdanidze, M. tal, Y. elvest, V. Salov, A. Belyavsky, L. Polugaevsky, E. Gufeld, S. Makarychev, N. Alexandria, and also M. Filip (Czechoslovakia), A. Adorian (Hungary), A. Matanovich (Yugoslavia), I. Timman (Netherlands), R. Keane (England) and others.The magazine is the initiator of seminars for editors of chess departments of Newspapers, organizes competitions for mass competitions, for the best drawing and photography, for the best mass matches of chess teams "64 X 64". Sets special prizes for the best creative achievements for the participants of major competitions. Maintains links with chess editions of socialist countries: exchanges experience in the category "Crossroads of friendship", together with "Shakhovsky informant" arranges a competition "Elo on aesthetics" (readers vote to determine the 10 best games of the year, which are compared with the estimates of the authoritative jury). Other foreign materials are printed in the section "international panorama".

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    weight more than 2kg (5 lbs) Publishing house: Leonardo InstituteAuthor(s): SmyslovYear of publishing: 1993Language: Russian800 pages, coated paperBinding: hardcoverDescription:Epochal work: more than 300 games of the former world champion with detailed notes, autobiographical essay, all sketches, a complete list of performances – only about 800 pages.!! Luxury collector's edition on coated paper ("Leonardo Institute").Coated paper.Art: MN

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    Russian Chess Book: Author: Panikovskii V. Cherepanov M. Moves and antics of the old Queen. Published: Kurgan. 2016. Print run 100 copies Binding: Hard Language: Russian 396 pagesEK 26

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    Russian chess book: Author: A. V. S. (Avierino. V. S.). Chess in the summer Published:  Paris, 1989 Binding: Soft Language: Russian 91 pages Condition: excellent   To the 40th anniversary of the Chess Chronicle " Russian Thought». Avierino Vladimir Semyonovich (A B C; 1903-1990) began to write chess chronicles in the newspaper "Russian Thought" from the day of the newspaper's foundation in 1947.   This chronicle is still the only regular Russian chess column in the world abroad. Russian Russian Russian Chess Action is a continuation of the "Russian Chess Action" that the ABC started in 1936, when it founded the " Russian Chess Club at the Orthodox parish of Asniers (on the outskirts of Paris)", and which after the war, in 1946, developed into the Russian-international club "Etoile-Eshec", proclaimed by the Paris Chess League in 1954 as "The first amateur club of France". The club also issued its own "Bulletins", which were widely distributed.EK31

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    Moscow - Leningrad 1936. 81 pages. Box C

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    Author: N.SakharovTitle: Chess literature in Russia. Bibliographic index (1775 – 1997)Published: Moscow, 2001Language: RussianBinding: Soft320 pages The index considered and systematized books, magazines, newspapers, special newsletters on chess and chess game and released in Russia from 1775 to 1997. Recorded literature in Russian and other languages of the peoples of Russia and foreign countries. Material annotated listed book reviews. The publication is addressed to a wide range of skilled players - practitioners, historians, theorists, methodologists, workers and chess clubs universal libraries, collectors of chess literature. memorable editionNote: economy international shipping (without tracking number)Art MN

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    Russian Chess Miniature Book:Author: S.SalmanovTitle: Chess traditions of St. PetersburgPublished: St. Petersburg, 2005Language: RussianСirculation: 150 copiesDimensions: approx. 104 * 74 * 12 mm64 pagesАрт ЕК 9

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    Dimentions: 9*14cmMark Evgenievich Taimanov (Russian: ???? ?????????? ????????; born 7 February 1926, Kharkiv) is a leading Soviet and Russian chess player and concert pianist.He was awarded the International Grandmaster title in 1952 and played in the Candidates Tournament in Zurich in 1953, where he tied for eighth place. From 1946 to 1956, he was among the world's top ten players. He played in 23 USSR Chess Championships (a record equalled by Efim Geller), tieing for first place twice. In 1952 he lost the playoff match to Mikhail Botvinnik, while in 1956, he beat Yuri Averbakh and Boris Spassky for the title. He is probably best known for his 6–0 loss to Bobby Fischer in the 1971 World Championship Candidates match. However, few players have beaten six world champions (Botvinnik, Vasily Smyslov, Mikhail Tal, Tigran Petrosian, Spassky, and Anatoly Karpov) as Taimanov has.???-33 Art PK5

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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