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  • Learn to play the Queen
    Learn to play the Queen
    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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Game set 3 in 1: chess, checkers, backgammon with wooden pieces, large
    Game set 3 in 1: chess, checkers, backgammon with wooden pieces, large

    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:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 1200 chess combinations. (Chess School)
    1200 chess combinations. (Chess School)
    Author:
    Blokh

    The answer book of an international grandmaster and an experienced coach (among whose students is A. Grischuk) Bloch's Maxim contains over 1200 combinations from practical games and specially compiled examples. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved by single moves. The book is intended for both young and adult amateurs, and for masters. The arrangement of examples by topic allows you to use the book not only as a task book, but also as a textbook. Of particular interest are over two hundred specially compiled by the author overstressed positions in which white wins the only way during the course of white, and black wins during the course of black. These examples, as well as over 50 fragments from the parties of the author and his students, are published for the first time.

    21.67 $
  • Chess comet Carlos Torre
    Chess comet Carlos Torre
    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 $
  • Chess Openings for Juniors
    Chess Openings for Juniors
    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 $
  • Encyclopedic textbook of the chess game
    Encyclopedic textbook of the chess game
    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:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • Light piece endgame
    Light piece endgame
    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 $
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  • Chess Book Baturinsky - Karpov library: Vienna International Tournament, 1922
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    Binding: hardcover Language: german, english Condition: good About 70 paper sheets. Size: 21 x 28 cm Contents: all 103 games of the tournament. Vienna 1922 is a major chess tournament held in the Austrian capital. EK-50

  • Chess book Baturinsky library: Interpolis Schaaktoernooi w photos 1979
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    Binding: soft cover                                                                   Language: Dutch Condition: very good 64 pages               Size: 29,5 x 21 cm Contents: games, results, players, statistics, analysis, composition. 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. EK-50  

  • Chess book Baturinsky- Karpov library: XXV Magyar Bajnoksag, 1969
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    Published: Budapest, 1969 Binding: softcover Language: hungarian 28 pages Contents: game parts, analysis, compositions Condition: good Size: 21,5 x 30,5 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. EK-50

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library, physical, tourism, chess&checkers, 1932
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    75.00 $

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     in Sakharov's catalog #1833Published: Moscow, 1932   Edited by: M. Cherevkov Binding: softcover Language: Russian Condition: good 30 pages Contents: all the literature on physical education and tourism, chess and checkers.   Size: 17,5 x 13 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

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library: Beogradski Medjunarodni Turniri 1948-1964
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    Published: Budapest, 1964 Binding: soft cover Condition: very good with slight abrasions around the edges of the book. About 100 pages Contents: 150 chess games, analysis, composition. Format: increased. Size: 29 x 21 cm EK-51

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library: Chess, Theory&Practice 1 rank players 1962
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    Published: Moscow, 1962   Edited by: U. Yakovlev Binding: softcover Language: Russian Condition: good 83 pages Size: 14 x 21,5 cm EK33     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.

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library: High School Programs, 1981 Moscow
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    20.00 $

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    Binding: softcover Language: russian 126 pages Condition: very good Size: 21,5 x 14 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.EK34

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library: Indian Defense, Boleslavsky, 1970
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    16.00 $

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    Soviet Chess Book: Author: I. Boleslavsky Published: Riga, 1970 Binding: soft cover Language: Russian 62 pages Contents: very rare, many chess games with comments. Condition: very good Size: 20 x 28,5 cmEK35

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library: Physical Activity, Tourism, Chess, 1928-35
    book

    75.00 $

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    1835 in Sakharov's catalog Published: Moscow, 1935   Edited by: S. Teodoronsky Binding: softcover Language: Russian Condition: good 71 pages Contents: all the literature on physical education and tourism, chess released in 1938-1935   Size: 19,5 x 13 cmEK33

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library: Primer Torneo International de Ajedrez 1959
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    Published: Montevideo, 1964 Edited by: G. Lastra Binding: soft cover Language: Spanish Condition: very good Contents: game parts, analysis, compositions Format increased Size: 21 x 27 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. EK-50  

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library: signed Kotov, Mastery, 1975
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    35.00 $

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    Published: Moscow, 1975 Author: Kotov A. Binding: Hardcover Language: russian Condition: very good 221 pages Size: 13 x 17 cm   Aleksander Kotov - Soviet chess player and leader of the chess movement, international grandmaster (1950) and chess novelist, participant in the candidates' tournaments.   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.

  • Chess book Baturinsky-Karpov library: signed Yudovich, Entertaining chess, 1966
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    23.00 $

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    Published: Moscow, 1966   Edited by: U. Brazilsky   Author: M. Yudovich Binding: softcover Language: russian 175 pages Condition: very good Size: 12,5 x 20 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.

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