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  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Fine

    In the vast ocean of chess literature there are relatively few books about the endgame, and only a few of them can be considered true chess classics. And the most outstanding among the classics — Reuben Fine's book "Basic Chess Endings". Reuben Fine (1914−1993) was for a long time one of the best chess players in the world. As an author, Fine showed himself to be an excellent analyst who understood the full depth and peculiarities of the endgame. Having studied various types of standard positions, Fine established useful rules for practical play and proved himself to be an experienced teacher who, using skillfully chosen examples, was able to teach the reader all the necessary lessons and introduce him to the basic ideas of the endgame. Many generations of chess players in different countries of the world keep copies of “Basic Chess Endings”. For example, Mikhail Botvinnik considered Fine's work the most worthy of all that had ever been written on endgame theory.

    35.00 $
  • Author:
    Kapengut

    An outstanding theorist and successful coach shares his memories of communication and cooperation with Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, Isaac Boleslavsky, Elena Akhmylovskaya and other outstanding chess players. Separate large chapter – a story about many years of work with Boris Gelfand: over these years (1980-1993) the student went from a 12-year-old candidate for master to the holder of the 3rd rating in the world. Albert Kapengut – winner of 6 gold medals at the World Student Olympics, seven-time champion of Belarus, participant in the individual and team championships of the USSR among men, champion of the USSR as part of the Burevestnik team. The book includes 70 games commented in detail by the author, a careful study of which will help the reader not only better understand popular opening schemes, but also get a taste for serious analytical work. “My story is not so much about a career, although “you can’t erase words from a song,” but about memorable situations, often funny, sometimes absurd, and dotted about people I met along the way, sometimes with touches of biography, prompting readers to become interested in more complete information.” ;" (A. Kapengut). For a wide range of chess lovers.

    43.33 $
  • 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 $
  • 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. 

    50.00 $
  • 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 $
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    Size :  approx. 62x42cm  A rare wartime poster. Pyotr Alexandrovich Alyakrinsky (1892-1961) was a Soviet graphic artist, poster artist, and Illustrator. Honored artist of the RSFSR (1945).  Condition: good с6   2013 note in the tube above my Desk

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    Kiev Experimental Ceramic and Art Factory. 1984A very rare chess set in a complete set and in excellent condition . 32 pcs. This set is available in the catalog of V. Shcherbina. Not in the catalog of the Museum of Porcelain Chess in St. Petersburg.The height of the pawn is 7.5 cm, the diameter of the base of the pawn is 2.8 cm. The queen is 11.5 cm, the diameter of the base is 2.8 cm.Porcelain, overglaze painting, gilding.ART 19

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    69.00 $

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    Main Political Directorate of the Soviet Army and NavyThe political work of the Communist party in Novorossiysk Airborn Operation. WWII, 10-16 September, 1943Published: Moscow, 1943Language: Russian140 pagesThe spine is damaged. Uneven cut pages. The yellowed pages. Traces of liquid on the pages Главное политическое управление ВМФПартийно-политическая работа в Новороссийской десантной операции10-16 сентября 1943Москва, 1943

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    1630.00 $

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    Chess Set Pieces "Musketeers versus Cardinal's guards" porcelain chess set by Gorodnitsa porcelain factory. Ucrane.After the dezign of 1990s by I. Zyablor and N. Zyablora.Porcelain, polychrome overglaze painting, gildingKing's height: 14 cm Pawn's height: 10.5 cmBase diameter: 4.5 cmexhibited in the Museum of porcelain and are present in the catalogue of the collectables of porcelain chessGorodnitsa porcelain factory was established in 1799 in the town of Gorodnitsa of Zhytomyr region in Ucrane.After the October revolution the factory was nationalized. During the Soviet times Gorodnitsa factory became famousfor its genre sculpture.

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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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    Up for sale is a Raincoat with a hood and a backpack with the official logo of The World Chess Olimpiad. Batumi 2018Material-polyesterOne size

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    From the collection of famous chess collector Vladimir Voisko:  The program VI European Team Chess Championship Final. Moscow, 1977 Special cancellation and commemorative art stamp Арт ПК1

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    80.00 $

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    Portable Chess Computer «Mephisto from Saitek». Model «Travel Chess» Keys: 14LCD Display: Viewing area 18 x 9 mmSound: Piezo-electric buzzerBatteries: 2 x AAA/AM4/R03 (not included)Power Consumption: 10 mW maximumChess Board Size: 73 x 73 mmComputer Size: 176 x 100 x 34 mmManufacturer: Saitek Packing box worn in storage in the warehouse

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    Poster devoted for anniversary of A.Karpov: A.Karpov – 50 On the back of the poster listed a world chess championship matches, tournament and match victories and sports titles. Dimensions: 57 * 88 cm

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    800.00 $

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    Porcelain chess set in an east-folk style. Made in Russia in artistic and experimental laboratory in which products are made highly manual molding process.Porcelain mass RM 905V (slip) manually poured into plaster molds. This technology enables the production of thin-walled articles and products of complex shape (which include this set of porcelain souvenir chess). All products - semi-finished products after drying hand washed out to remove the casting and molding seams. Dried and processed products are placed on cassettes and are stackable 1st bisque firing at a temperature chamber furnace 990S French company SERIC WISTRA. In the firing process removes organic compounds and semi-caking. After the 1st firing semi-finished products are glazed by dipping glaze on the car company SAMA glaze brand ER 210Z. After glazing products - semi-finished products are placed on cassettes and are stackable 2nd firing at a temperature of 1400 ° C in a chamber furnace company SERIC WISTRA.Ready porcelain selected from the cassettes and are processed polishing pads on the grinding machine company SAMA to remove adhering to the leg of products.Technical capabilities of the factory, the quality of the raw materials used, as well as professional and creative team to his work - all to produce highly porcelain arts and crafts -utilitarnogo appointment with a manual (the author's) list.Natural white color represents a tremendous opportunity for painting.In his works the artist - farforist uses sophisticated technology - hand-painted porcelain on a white field with special heat-resistant paints bright, rich colors.In the manufacture of souvenir porcelain chess used gold-ceramic paint and then baked products highly in an electric furnace at a temperature of 820C.

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    Up for sale is a handcrafted Porcelain Chess Set. Made in England.Style - Porcelain Chess SetATTENTION! Board is not included!All chess figures are in original boxes. Please see pics.King figure size - 3 cm in diameter & 7,5 cm in heightAll condition you can see on the photos.Worldwide 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!

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    Porcelain Chess Set «Electricity» Material: porcelain King height: approx. 100 mm King base diameter: approx. 35 mm Total number of chess pieces: 32 pieces Chess board not included Country of Manufacture: Russian Federation   Several chess sets were made specifically for OAO RAO UES (pawns made in the form of light bulbs, and so on). OAO RAO UES was an electric power holding company in Russia. It controlled about 70% of Russia's installed electric capacity, 96% of its high-voltage grid and over 70% of its transmission lines. In addition to the Russian market, RAO UES exported electricity to Scandinavia and to other members of the CIS. The last head of RAO UES was Anatoly Chubais. 13s.JPG 14s.JPG 15s.JPG 16s.JPG 17s.JPG 18s.JPG ubais.