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  • 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:
    Vysotsky

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  • 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. 

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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:
    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.

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  • Author:
    Kasparov

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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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  • 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

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  • 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. 

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  • Author:
    Galkin

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    The anniversary medal «The International chess festival in honor of the 100th anniversary of A. Alekhine, 1992»Diameter: 55 mmMetal alloy: «bronze stylzed»Released to the Alekhine Memorial, Moscow, 1992.  Медаль юбилейная «Международный шахматный фестиваль в честь 100-летия А. Алехина 1992»Диаметр 5,5 смМеталический сплав под бронзу.Выпущена к Мемориалу АлехинаМосква-1992.

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    Up for sale is the original photo of chess grandmasters ROSHAL, KARPOV, BATURINSKYon the World Chess Tournament 1981 in Merano, Italy.The 1981 World Chess Championship was played between Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi in MeranoItaly from October 1 to November 19, 1981. Karpov won.Size 13 x 9 cmWorldwide 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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    Polish Chess Magazine: «Szachy». Complete yearly set. 1959 Complete set of polish chess magazines «Szachy»№№1-12, 1959Language: Polish Полный комплект польского шахматного журнала «Szachy» за 1959 год№№1-12, 1959Cover is missing from №12 (look at the photos)

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    Author: VJoel H. Hildebrand, Ph.d. Professor of Chemistry i the University of california Title: Solubility Published: American Chemical Society, Chemical Catalog Co. New York 1924 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Pages: 206

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    Country of production Russia Manufacturing company LLC "New generation" Material cardboard / plastic Age (recommended) from 9 Age (recommended) to 18 Size: Length in cm 35 Width in cm 30 Height in cm 3 Weight (kg) 1Board game "I am a rescuer" from the company's New Generation – a simulator of the lifeguard in the real world. Adults from an early age begin to explain to children: what can and what can not be, how to behave on the street, what phones to call in case of an accident. Kids listen, nod, but rarely take everything seriously. This kit will help children to imagine what an emergency really is. The kit with methodical accuracy will allow children to go through all the stages from the detection of the problem to its solution. The Board game "I-rescuer" can even act as a didactic material for school classes on the basics of life safety (OBZH). The kit includes: playing cardboard field, table "Rescue equipment", cards (49 PCs), a dice, an illustrated brochure with the rules of the game. The game is recommended for children aged nine years and older (9+). The maximum number of participants is four. The aim of the game is to evacuate as many victims as possible from the danger zones. There are four such zones: "Flood", "Earthquake", "Radioactive contamination", "Forest fire near the settlement". Players distribute them among themselves and deploy a rescue camp on the ground. The course of the course will need to move the rescue equipment in the direction of the victims, given the capacity and equipment of transport. This game will show participants what selfless actions sometimes have to go to people who protect our peace of mind with you. It will teach basic rules of conduct in case of extreme situations and natural disasters. Will give an idea of the basics of first aid and methods of rescue operations, personal protective equipment. As you know, the first minutes are sometimes the most important thing, how a person will behave at this time, will set the direction to everything else. Theoretical knowledge will be useful not only for children but also for adults. After spending time with this game, the guys will learn how to build action plans in a non-standard environment, to help each other, to show courage and bravery. Try your hand with the Board game "I'm a lifeguard"from The new Generation!

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    Publisher: Russian Chess HouseLanguage: RussianFormat: RegularPages: 560Binding: HardcoverDate: 2020Description:The legendary "Problems and etudes" is the world's first periodical devoted entirely to chess composition (1927-1930). In total, 8 collections were released, which have become a great bibliographic rarity today. In this edition, all of them are combined into one book. These are not only first-class chess compositions and wonderful articles by leading masters of the past that have not lost their relevance today. This is also a fascinating excursion into the history of the USSR in the late 20s of the XX century. Alas, the publication was destined for a short life – in 1930, one of its initiators, the famous chess composer L. B. Zalkind was arrested and convicted in the case of the Union Bureau of the Menshevik party. The time of mass terror had not yet come, and printed publications were already disappearing from the bookshelves of the socialist state. Under the General editorship of the world champion in composition Oleg Pervakov. For a wide range of fans of chess and chess composition.

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    Russian chess photo! The International Grandmaster of chess Lev Polugaevsky The Latvian Soviet chess Grandmaster and the eighth World Chess Champion Mikhail Tal The Soviet journalist Alexander RoshalDimensions photo: 18 * 13 cmRussian chess photo???-17 Art PK5

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    Russian Chess Book signed by author: Author: E.Umnov Editor: Y.Brazilsky Title: Chess problem of the 20th century Published: Moscow, 1966 Language: Russian 176 pages   Signed by the author: «To Yuri Abramovich Brazilsky, editor of this book with gratitude for the attention and work. 22.12.66»kor 26a