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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.

    19.00 $
  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1553.60 $
  • 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 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 35x17.5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 3x3 cm  King height 6.6 cm. Base diameter 2.2 cm. Pawn height 3.1 cm. Base diameter 2 cm. Backgammon - checker 2.1 cm. Weight 830 g. Includes backgammon chips and dice Chess board and backgammon chips can be used to play checkers Manufacturer Poland

    148.00 $
  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    Chandler

    The set consists of the book Chandler M. Chess for Children (gift edition) and the hero of this book - Marty the dragon (Dragon is the symbol of 2024). LEARN CHESS with the Very Big Dragon Marty! Using this entertaining book, your child will quickly and easily learn to play chess – the world's most popular strategy game that develops logical thinking. The rules are explained clearly and clearly, step by step, from scratch. The lessons reinforce the fun conversations between the boy Petya and his favorite dragon Marty, who calls himself the Very Big Dragon. In many countries, chess is recognized as a useful means of developing creative thinking in children. Although they are considered a complex and even mysterious game, the rules are quite simple. It doesn't take long to understand how the pieces move, and even a five-year-old child can enjoy chess. And children really like to beat their friends and relatives! Enlarged format (210x290 mm) The cute green dragon, the symbol of 2024, symbolizing strength, generosity, courage and endurance, is the hero of the book, which explains the rules of the chess game. The dragon has a suction cup, and you can use it to hang the toy on a glossy surface, on a window or refrigerator. Made of soft fabric,  has a height of 20 cm and a length of 26 cm.

    27.33 $
  • Author:
    Franco

    The book by grandmaster and experienced chess coach Zenon Franco includes 36 instructive attacking games and is divided into four chapters - the king in the center, one-sided castling, opposite-sided castling, and attack-defense-counterattack. Before each game, the opponents are introduced, and a brief description of the events that took place in it is given. Based on the results of the struggle in the game, lessons that are useful to learn from what has been read are listed in a concise form. The book is not overloaded with variations, the emphasis is on detailed explanations in the "move by move" format, which creates an ideal platform for studying chess. At the "support" points of each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key chess techniques and the reliable assimilation of the acquired knowledge. Questions and answers involve the reader in the learning process and help him track the growth of his chess strength. For a wide range of chess fans.

    19.00 $
  • Author:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • 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 $
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    Russian Chess Book signed by author: Author: G.Fridstein Title: Pirc-Ufimtsev Defence Published: Moscow, 1980 Language: Russian 192 pages   Signed by G.Fridstein for Efim Nuz, well-known chess organizer and director of the Spartak sport society's chess club: «To Efim Nuz with best wishes. 31.03.80»

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    Russian Chess Book signed by author:  Author: G.Fridstein Title: Pirc-Ufimtsev Defence Published: Moscow, 1980 Language: Russian 192 pages   Signed by G.Fridstein for Mark Dvoretsky. Mark Izrailevich Dvoretsky was an international chess master, honored coach of the USSR (after 1987), the RSFSR (1979) and Georgia (1981). Champion Of Moscow (1973). Honored coach of FIDE (2004) Арт ЕК 6

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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

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    Author: G. Fridshtein  Title: Protection of Ufimtsev Published: Moscow, 1970 Language: Russian 144 pages   Signed by author to famous chess organizer: «To Efim Nuz on a good memory. 18.06.70» Арт Ек14

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    Russian Chess Book signed by author: Author: B.Baranov Title: Storming the King fortress Published: Moscow, 1971 Language: Russian 63 pages   Signed by the author: «In memory about cooperative and pleasant work»EK34

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    Russian Chess Book signed by author:  Author: Alexey Suetin Title: So long a combat Commentator’s notes of a four matches for the chess crown Published: Moscow, 1989 Language: Russian 224 pages   Signed by author: «Dear Konstantin Petrovich Chistov from the author. 22.10.84»EK36

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    Alexey (Aleksei) Stepanovich Suetin (Russian: Алексе́й Степа́нович Суэ́тин; November 16, 1926 in Kirovohrad – September 10, 2001 in Moscow) was a Russian International Grandmaster of chess and author. 240 pages арт ЕК2

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    Up for sale is a very rare book by A.M. Kormishkin - "Chess for Everyone".   Language - Russian, with examples of chess games.   Printed in Moscow   Pages - 277 pages.   Published in 1997 in Moscow by Triumphal Arch publishing.   Worldwide shipping option is available! Feel free to ask any questions please.   What you see is exactly what you`ll get.   Арт ек17  

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    Russian Chess Book "Chess at sunset" Leonid Hasdan, 2005 Author Leonid HasdanTitle: Chess at sunset Published: "Soviet Writer", Moscow 2005 Language: Russian 232 pages Chess topic is devoted only to the first poem Арт Ек14

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    226 pages. Autograph to Alexander Roshal (1937-2011) - one of the most famous journalists in the history of chess. Honored Coach of the USSR, International Master, chief editor of the magazine 64 Chess Review. Арт ЕК1 

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    Russian Chess Book: Author: Y. Ėstrin Zweispringerspiel im Nachzuge Published: Hamburg, 1966 Binding: Soft Language: German 112 pages ЕК 25   Yakov Borisovich Estrin (Russian: Я́ков Бори́сович Эстрин, April 21, 1923 – February 2, 1987) was a Russian International chess master, International correspondence chess grandmaster and world champion, chess theoretician, and writer.  Signed for Yuri Brazilsky. Yuri Abramovich Brazilsky was born on February 26, 1929 in Moscow. Having made his first chess steps before the war under the guidance of the famous master and coach Grigory Ravinsky, Yuri declared himself in the first post-war youth Championships of the USSR.

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    Russian Chess Book: Author: Karahan, Y. I. Basics of judging in chess Published: Moscow, 1974 Binding: Soft Language: Russian 192 pages EK 25 Yuri Ivanovich Karakhan  - judge of the all-Union category. Signed for Evgeni Kuzin in 1974.