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  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Eive

    The corpus of this textbook includes two significant works by the world chess champion, scientist and prominent teacher Max Euwe — "Self‑help chess game", created in collaboration with G. Den-Hertog, and "Chess Lessons". The first work is designed for beginners, the second for more experienced chess players. The book is a real chess tutorial in the true sense of the word. This is expressed not only in the appropriate distribution of the material and the method of presentation, designed to awaken the initiative of the student, but also in numerous practical exercises offered to the reader after explaining each new concept or technique.The textbook primarily attracts the methodology of presentation of the material, the principles of which will be useful for coaches and teachers of chess sections and circles. For a wide range of chess fans.

    25.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
  • A limited edition of the most famous electronic chess clock. Design & quot; under the tree & quot ;. Released for the 25th anniversary of the DGT. & Nbsp; These watches are used in all major tournaments, world championships and World Cups, World Chess Olympiads. Installation of any time controls, including Fisher and Bronstein controls (with added time). & Nbsp;

    237.50 $
  • 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 $
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    The postcard has a Karpov-Kasparov stamp and a stamp of the world chess Olympiad. Size: approx. 21 x15 cm  Art korichn konvert

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    1960-70 size 15 x 10.5 cm, 10.3 x 8 cm.   Lothar Maximilian Lorenz Schmid (German. Lothar Schmid (10 may 1928, Dresden-18 may 2013, Bamberg) was a German chess player, grandmaster (1959), icchf grandmaster (1959), international referee (1975). National master (1951). Art PK5

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    Postcard with the seal of the first day of the world chess Olympiad in Moscow in 1994. 2nd Stamp-World chess championship Match Karpov-Kasparov, Moscow 1985  The first stamp - Men's World Championship match 1984 Size: approx. 18x14 cmArt korichn konvert

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    Published:  Leningrad   Condition: Satisfactory (see photos)   Soviet Chess Postcard: Portrait of International Grandmaster Salo Flor by Mikhailov V. V.Art bardovaya papka eastfortPK6

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    Russian Chess Poster: World Chess Champions Dimensions: approx. 70 * 50 cm

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    Сampaign leaflet of the presidential candidate of FIDE Georgios MakropoulosLanguage: EnglishPages: 14

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    Author: Plaksin, DashkovskyTitle: Masters and mini-rhythmsLanguage: RussianBinding: SoftPublisher: Cherkassy, 1993106 pagesCondition: good Art MN

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    Size: 21.5x10.5 cmАрт пк1

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    Chess Programs: 1st Annual Asian Chess Excellence Awards Coated paper, color printing. 4 pagesEK29

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    Size - height 21 cm, width 29, 5 cm. The match was held from 8 to 11 September 2002 in the Kremlin, it was attended by the best international grandmasters at the time. This fact, plus the fact that former world Champions Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov for the first time in many years played in the same team, attracted the attention of the world community to the competition.

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    This series of 4 volumes were constructed by the President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Designed for teaching combinations and endgames to students of chess. Book 1a:Аuthor: S.Ivashchenko719 positions, divided up into 3 levels of difficulty, with solutions of 1-3 moves deep. The student must decide the 5-10 positions without a chess board and advance through the book.142 pages Book 1b:Аuthor: S.Ivashchenko580 positions, divided up into 2 levels of difficulty, with solutions of 1-3 moves deep. The student must decide the 5-10 positions without a chess board and advance through the book.112 pages Book 2:Аuthor: S. Ivashchenko1188 positions.  Here the number of moves increases and deeper thought is required.255 pages Book 3:Author: A. Masia750 positions which look for combinations directly.  These positions are from games played at GM level and are quoted in the solution section.183 pages Book 4:Author: S. Guliev600 endgame postions to solve.184 pages Languages: English, German, Spain, RussianPublished: Russian Chess House, MoscowHere is a new edition of the famous manual, published in the USSR in the 80-ies of the last century and caused unprecedented interest from both young chess players and their coaches. The book is designed to teach children by studying with a teacher or parents, and is designed for a fairly long period of study, starting with the basics. To facilitate the use of the book, the present edition is divided into two volumes, each with significant corrections and additions. The book will be extremely useful for individual work, and for classes in schools or clubsThese books are rare to find in any condition by themselves, since they were published between 2003 and 2015.  This is a like new set of all 4 of the books collectable in one purchase.

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    Dimensions: 27 * 13  cm Soviet Chess Score Sheet. Stein – Polugaevsky. Best game of 39 Chess Championship  of USSR 1971 Score sheet of SteinComes with the book: Leonid Stein by Gufeld and Lazarev. 1980.On page 203 of that book there is a description of that game and stated that this game won a prize for being the best game of the championship.Art PK5