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  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Kostrov

    Hundreds of thousands of novice chess players have held in their hands the solution books of “1000 chess problems” for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of study. These collections became winners of the “Chess Vseobuch of Russia” competition. We decided to combine our three books into one so that the future grandmaster would have more opportunities for improvement and choice of material. It will also be easier for students and coaches to regulate the speed of the material. In the first parts of our book, novice chess players will get acquainted with all possible types of checkmates. Then, future grandmasters will learn to deliver magnificent double blows with a queen and a knight, promote a pawn to a queen. Studying according to this solution book, you will also master the pin, learn to cover yourself from the enemy's pieces, block the enemy's forces, destroy the most reliable fortresses, distract and entice his royal majesty and much more. Work with the book as with a textbook, and do not forget to write down the solutions under each diagram! The correct solutions are at the end of the book. For the widest range of chess fans.

    15.75 $
  • 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:
    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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    Russian Chess Mini book Collection: Great Chess Combinations by Alexander Kalinin, including all 6 books of the series:   Title: Vishy Anand. Great Chess Combinations Publisher: Moscow, Russian Chess House, 2011 Format: Pocket book, 80 * 90 * 15 mm Binding: Hardcover Language: English, Russian 240 pages   Title: Boris Spassky. Great Chess Combinations Publisher: Moscow, Russian Chess House, 2017 Binding: Hardcover Format: Pocket book, approx. 80 * 90 * 25 mm Language: English, Russian 331 pages In this book, devoted to Boris Spassky, the examples are arranged in chronological order. All the diagrams are give an additional mark – a number from 1 to 4. This classification allows the book to be used as an aid, both for trainers and teachers in lessons with their pupils, and for independent training.   Title: Garry Kasparov. Great Chess Combinations Publisher: Moscow, Russian Chess House, 2013 Binding: Hardcover Format: Pocket book, 80 * 90 * 25 mm Language: English, Russian 400 pages In this book, devoted to Garry Kasparov, the examples are arranged in chronological order. All the diagrams are give an additional mark – a number from 1 to 4. This classification allows the book to be used as an aid, both for trainers and teachers in lessons with their pupils, and for independent training.   Title: Vladimir Kramnik. Great Chess Combinations Publisher: Moscow, Russian Chess House, 2011 Binding: Hardcover Format: Pocket book, 80 * 90 * 12 mm Language: English, Russian 200 pages This book is a collection of the best combinations played by Vladimir Kramnik in chronological order. Each exercise features a number of points - 1 to 4 - given for solving it, depending on the exercises's difficulty. This allows trainers and teachers to use this book both for self training and in lessons for their students.   Title: Mikhail Tal. Great Chess Combinations Publisher: Moscow, Russian Chess House, 2017 Binding: Hardcover Format: Pocket book, 80 * 90 * 25 mm Language: English, Russian 396 pages In this book, devoted to Mikhail Tal, the examples are arranged in chronological order. All the diagrams are give an additional mark – a number from 1 to 4. This classification allows the book to be used as an aid, both for trainers and teachers in lessons with their pupils, and for independent training.   Title: Robert Fischer. Great Chess Combinations Publisher: Moscow, Russian Chess House, 2013 Binding: Hardcover Format: Pocket book, 80 * 90 * 12 mm Language: English, Russian 160 pages This book is a collection of the best combinations played by Robert Fischer in chronological order. Each exercise features a number of points - 1 to 4 - given for solving it, depending on the exercises's difficulty. This allows trainers and teachers to use this book both for self training and in lessons for their students.

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    Chess Scoresheet: XIV Schach Olympiade. Leipzig. 1960October 18, 1960Arovah Bachtiar vs Mario Bertok PK6

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    Antique Hungarian Chess Magazine «Magyar sakkvilag». Individual pre-war issues№№2, 7, 8. 1936№3. 1937№№1,2,3. 1938№№4, 9, 10, 11, 12. 1940№5. 1941№№10,12. 1947№№4,6. 1948№№3,4. 1949Published: NetherlandsLanguage: Hungarian, German German Chess Magazine «Suddeutsche Schachblatter». Individual issues№19, December, 1907№9, May, 1908Language: GermanАрт ЕК 9

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    Author: M. Botvinnik Title:  Block Diagram of the Algorithm of  Chess Game Published: Academy of Science of the USSR, Moscow 1972 Binding: Paperback, Increased Language: Russian Pages: 28   This is a vary rare preprint edition (there was no other edition) of the experimental work of the famous grandmaster M. BotvinnikАрт ЕК 6

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    Up for sale is a Soviet chess awarding order brochure for JAAN EHLVEST,as a USSR chess sport master.Jaan Ehlvest (born 14 October 1962) is a chess player, who was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 1987 and was named Estonian sportsman of the year in 1987 and 1989. Since 2006, he has represented the United States. He was briefly a world top 10 player when, in 1991, he ascended to the number 5 slot on FIDE's official list with an Elo rating of 2650. Jaan Ehlvest's brother, Jüri Ehlvest, was a well-known writer in Estonia. Ehlvest's tournament victories include the 1980 USSR Junior Chess Championship, the 1983 European Junior Championship, the 1986 Estonian Championship, the 1994 New York Open, and the 2003 World Open in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When SK Rockaden won the 2001 Swedish championship they fielded Ehlvest. Ehlvest studied psychology at Tartu State University. In 2004, Ehlvest published his autobiography, The Story of a Chess Player. In 2006, unsatisfied with the lack of support from the Estonian Chess Federation, Ehlvest decided to move to the United States; since then, he has been a member of the USCF and competed internationally for the USA. In March 2007, Ehlvest accepted an invitation to play an unusual eight-game match against the chess program Rybka, one of the strongest chess programs in existence. He was playing Black in all games, but was given pawn odds (Rybka was playing each game a pawn down; different white pawn was removed in each game). He lost the match by 2½:5½ (4=3). In a following rematch, the pawn odds were removed, Ehlvest was given White in every game, twice the time on the clock, and significant computational handicaps were placed on the machine. Ehlvest lost decisively, 1½:4½. In 2008 he won the Pan American-Continental Championship, which took place in Boca Raton, Florida.Size - A4Year - 1980Worldwide shipping option is available!Feel free to ask any questions please!What you see is exactly what you`ll get, for more info or photos - please message us! Art PK7

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    Russian Chess Books:Authors: Heuer, Matsukevitch, Henkin, BarskyClassics of the chess world. Philidor, Keres, Reti.Published: Moscow, 2012Binding: HardLanguage: Russian1176 pagesCondition: Brand New Book 1Paul Keresby Walter HeuerThe book is about the life, formation and work of the great son of the Estonian people, the outstanding chess player P. Keres. The background is interesting: chess life in independent Estonia before 1940 and in Europe before and during the second world war. Interesting creative characteristics of other outstanding chess players, partners of Keres-Alekhine, Capablanca, Reshevsky, fine, Euwe. Of particular interest is the comparison of the works of the then young P. Keres and M. Botvinnik.For a wide range of chess fans.Book 2Richard Retiauthor: Anatoly MatsukevichA new book by chess master and writer Anatoly Matsukevitch is dedicated to the work of the remarkable Czechoslovak grandmaster Richard rety, an innovator and artist of the ancient game, one of those who had a major influence on the development of chess in the first third of the twentieth century. Richard rety's ideas are still modern today.For a wide range of readers.Book 3Francois Andre Philidorauthors: Viktor Henkin, Vladimir BarskyCapital work tells about the life and work of the outstanding French chess player and musician Francois Andre Danikan Philidor the founder of modern chess theory and one of the creators of the comic Opera. The materials included in the publication are of both historical and practical interest. In particular, Philidor's famous textbook "Analysis of the chess game", which has been receiving constant attention for several centuries, is being published in full in Russian for the first time. The book also contains all the surviving parts of the great master, most of which are re-commented. Fans of historical and adventure literature will be attracted by an excerpt from V. Henkin's novel "Odyssey of the chess machine", which vividly recreates the atmosphere of chess life in France and England in the second half of the XVIII century.For a wide range of chess fans.

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    4 Soviet Chess Books: Author: A. Matsukevich Spanish game. Working on the debut (2 books). The Gothenburg variation of the Sicilian defense. Published: Moscow, 1968 Binding: Soft Language: Russian 76 pagesЕК 25

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    Up for sale is a very rare book by P.A. Romanovsky - "The Middlegame". Book on Russian, with examples of chess games. If you need more photos - please feel free to message us!  Very rare and antique book, real collector`s item, printed in Leningrad in limited edition 5000 copies. 221 pages. Published by "Chess List" in 1929. Extremelly hard to find! Worldwide shipping option is available! Feel free to ask any questions please.   Арт Ек 11

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    Antique Russian Chess Book:  Author: G. Marozzi Title: Chess games of Paul  Morphy Published: Leningrad, 1929 Binding: Hard Language: Russian 272 pagesEK29

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    Masters Tournament with Euwe and Kmoh Collection of all games Published: Moscow, Leningrad 1935 Language: Russian Binding: Hard 148 PagesEK29

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    Antique Russian Chess Magazine! Шахматный журналъNo. 11-12, October – November 1893Publisher: Printing House Of A. S. Suvorin, St. Petersburg, 1893 Арт Ек15