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  • 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 $
  • 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 $
  • The size of the board when folded is 46x23x5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 4.6x4.6 cm  The height of the king is 10 cm. The diameter of the base is 3 cm. Pawn height 5.5 cm. Base diameter 2.8 cm. Weight 1380 g. ART 123 Manufacturer Poland

    183.15 $
  • 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.  

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • The height of the king is 95 mm, the diameter of the base of the king is 42 mm. Currently used in tournaments of the Central House of Chess Players. The kit is sold without a board.

    47.50 $
  • 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 $
  • 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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    Новая версия известной программы. Предназначена для развития комбинационного зрения и счетных способностей шахматиста. Шахматный материал подготовлен гроссмейстером по переписке М. Блохом. Учебный материал включает превосходно подобранные с учебной точки зрения 1200 учебных заданий, классифицированных по 16 основным темам, каждая в свою очередь включает подтемы. Упражнения даны по возрастанию сложности в диапозоне от 3 разряда до мастера. Если в процессе решения возникают затруднения, то для каждого упражнения показываются заранее предусмотренные авторские подсказки: маркеры, показывающие ключевые поля и диагонали для данного упражнения и вспомогательные упражнения (для каждого упражнения свое), которые могут показать основной мотив для основного упражнения и подтолкнуть к правильному решению. Таких вспомогательных упражнений свыше 1000 в программе и именно они делают эту программу уникальной и непохожей на другие. Также возможна в упражнениях случайная смена флангов и цвета фигур, что увеличивает число примеров еще в 4 раза и дает возможность взглянуть на упражнение по-новому. Полезна функция теста, когда программа случайным образом подбирает упражнения для решения из разных тем на выбранный уровень сложности и по итогам теста подсчитывает Ваш рейтинг. Удобны и другие настройки, позволяющие получить максимум пользы из работы с программой: Подробная статистика решения заданий; Расчет Эло; Настройки скорости перемещения фигур, цвета и размеров шрифтов и доски. Печать заданий.

  • book

    18.20 $

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    Стратегия 3.0 Программа разработана МГ Александром Калининым и предназначена для обучения стратегии и позиционной игре. Стратегия 3.0 - представляет собой существенно расширенную версию программы Стратегия 2.0. В новую версию Стратегии включено не только значительно большее число упражнений, но также и множество новых уроков, не представленных во втором издании программы. Данная шахматная программа содержит 1800 позиций по 18-ти важнейшим темам шахматной стратегии: Преимущество в развитии, Преимущество в пространстве, Атака на короля, Атака на ферзевом фланге, Защита и контратака, Слабые и сильные поля, Открытые линии и диагонали, Расположение пешек, Центр, Расположение фигур, Размен, Позиционная жертва, Изолированная ферзевая пешка, Пешечная пара с3+d4 (c6+d5) на полуоткрытых линиях, Висячие пешки, Профилактика, Принцип двух слабостей, План. 250 примеров для самостоятельного изучения, иллюстрирующих те темы, которые рассмотрены в программе. Все примеры классифицированы по темам и подробнейшим образом прокомментированы. 1100 тщательно подобранных примеров для решения, классифицированных по темам и степени трудности. Пока вы пытаетесь решить ту или иную позицию, программа дает вам текстовые и графические подсказки и отвергает неверные ходы. На помощь приходят и онлайновые маркеры-помощники. Ваш рейтинг выстраивается в соответствии с вашими успехами и меняется после каждого разыгранного примера. 450 наиболее типичных позиций для разыгрывания против двух встроенных игровых программ Дракона и Crafty, а также других внешних программ, таких как Rebel, Mchess, и других. Программа рассчитывает ваш Эло (рейтинг) в зависимости от ваших успехов в выполнении упражнений, а также собирает статистику решения заданий. Отображение ее вы увидите в гистограммах, простых для чтения. Таким образом, ученику легко проследить, как продвигается его обучение. Программой могут пользоваться сразу несколько человек. При этом ведутся независимые рейтинги для каждого и сохраняется прочая индивидуальная статистика. Программа - отличный помощник учителю. Она следит за временем и ведет счет по каждой проигрываемой позиции каждого ученика. Предусмотрена печать любого материала (как теоретического, так и практики). Вам не потребуется никакого дополнительного софта. Минимальные системные требования: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME, Pentium-75 МГц, 20 Mb RAM, 15 Mb свободного места на жестком диске, 4-скоростное устройство для чтения компакт-дисков или DVD-дисков, разрешение экрана 640х480 с глубиной цвета 8 бит, мышь.

  • book

    18.20 $

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    The program includes the following topics: "Typical pawn structures": 1) "Carlsbad" pawn structure; 2) Typical position with a movable pawn center; 3) The Hedgehog; 4) Typical pawn structure with an outpost on the half-open line "d". "Typical tricks of the game in the debut": 1) The Scottish Party; 2) The Spanish Party: Chigorin's Option, Breyer's Variant, Smyslov's and Zaitsev's Variants; 3) Protection of the Caro-Cannes; 4) French defense; 5) Sicilian defense: 2.c3; Scheveningen; Options with e7-e5; Variants with C: f6 gf; 6) English Beginning: Dragon system in the first hand; 1.c4 e5 (without d7-d5); 7) The Dutch defense; 8) Slavic defense: Schlechter's variant, the Meran variant, Botvinnik's variant, the Moscow variant; 9) Gruenfeld Defense: System with Fd1-b3; 10) Catalan beginning; 11) Protection of Nimcovic: Hübner variant, Central variant; 12) Old Indian protection: Closed pawn center; 13) The Volga gambit. About 600 examples to study; 1000 examples for practice, 400 for playing; Elo calculation; Complete statistics for solving tasks. Print jobs and topics.

  • book

    18.20 $

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    Программа является продолжением популярной Энциклопедии Миттельшпиля, Том I. Материалы, вошедшие в I и II части не дублируют друг друга. Автор программы - МГ Александр Калинин. Компакт диск включает типовые приемы игры в дебюте и наиболее популярные дебюты. В Энциклопедии рассмотрены следующие дебюты: Сицилианская защита (Дракон, вариант Найдорфа, вариант Паульсена), Испанская партия, Разменный и Открытый варианты, Королевский гамбит, Итальянская партия, Гамбит Эванса, Защита Уфимцева, Защита Алехина, Ферзевый гамбит, Защита Нимцовича, Новоиндийская защита, Модерн-Бенони. Теоретический раздел содержит более 650 примеров, подробно прокомментированных и распределенных по темам. Более 600 упражнений для решения позиций. Каждая из 150 наиболее распространенных позиций предполагает один или несколько наилучших ходов, типичных для конкретного варианта и встречавшихся в реальных партиях мастеров и гроссмейстеров. Пока вы пытаетесь решить ту или иную позицию, программа дает вам текстовые и графические подсказки и отвергает неверные ходы. На помощь приходят и оналайновые маркеры-помощники. Ваш рейтинг выстраивается в соответствии с вашими успехами и меняется после каждого разыгранного примера. Программа определяет ваш ELO в зависимости от ваших успехов в выполнении упражнений, а также собирает статистику. Отображение ее вы увидите в гистограммах, простых для чтения. Таким образом, ученику легко проследить, как продвигается его обучение. Устанавливайте тип и цвет фигур по вашему усмотрению, выбирайте на вкус фон и шрифт. У вас есть возможность тренироваться, играя против встроенной игровой программы Crafty. Кроме того, возможно подключение и использование игрового модуля Shredder 4. Предусмотрена печать любого материала (как теоретического, так и практики). Вам не потребуется никакого дополнительного софта. Минимальные системные требования: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME, Pentium-75 МГц, 20 Mb RAM, 15 Mb свободного места на жестком диске, 4-скоростное устройство для чтения компакт-дисков или DVD-дисков, разрешение экрана 640х480 с глубиной цвета 8 бит, мышь.

  • book

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    Typical plans and methods of playing in popular debuts: 1) Russian party. 2) The Spanish Party: Counterattack Marshall, Anti-Marshall. 3) Scandinavian defense 4) Sicilian defense: Closed variant, Variants with 3.Cb5: Moscow, Rossolimo. 5) Adopted queen gambit: 3. Kf3 Kf6 4. e3 and 3. e4 6) Gruenfeld's defense: 4. cd Kd5 5. e4 Kc3 6. bc 7) The debut of the queen pawns: 3. Cg5 (1.d4 Kf6 2. Kf3 e6 3. Cg5; 2 ... g6 3. Cg5) 8) Reti's debut 9) The Old Indian beginning. 550 lectures for study; 500 examples for practice; 150 for playing. Level - from the 3rd level to the master. Built-in game program Crafty. Print lectures and exercises. Full statistics of decisions. Calculation of ELO. Test mode.

  • book

    17.27 $

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    If you decide to improve your initial knowledge of chess tactics, you need to know and be able to apply a variety of tactics! This training course contains more than 670 exercises on the “destruction of defense”, more than 360 exercises on the “attraction”, more than 100 exercises on the “overlap” and more than 900 exercises on the “distraction”! A large number of exercises makes this course an excellent tool for quickly training beginner and elementary chess players.

  • book

    17.27 $

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    This training course contains training material - 150 lessons - on the following tactical methods: "Liberation of an important field", "Liberation of a line", "Enticement", "Enthusiasm for horse forks", "Lock", "Distraction", "Distraction from the defense of the eighth horizontal ”,“ Overlap ”,“ Open attack ”,“ Double check ”,“ Bundle ”,“ Mill ”. To consolidate knowledge and training, more than 1,500 tasks are offered for solution. This program will be useful for beginners and junior chess players.

  • book

    17.27 $

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    This course is designed for chess players of III-I categories and introduces the theory and methods of the game in the main options for the defense of Karo-Kann, one of the most popular and interesting openings arising after moves 1. e4 c6. The theoretical review of relevant options contains more than 130 examples and is supported by 150 exercises for solving. This course will be useful to all chess players playing the defense of the Caro-Cannes, both white and black. The game program will allow to consolidate knowledge by playing emerging positions.

  • book

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    This course is designed for chess players of the II-I category and introduces the theory and methods of playing open debuts arising after moves 1. e4 e5 2.Kf3 Kc6 3.Cc4: Defense of two horses, the Italian party and Gambit Evans. A theoretical overview of current options and a discussion of practical game methods is supported by a large number of exercises: 315 exercises for the Defense of two horses, 267 exercises for the Italian party and 62 exercises for the Evans gambit. This course will be useful to all chess players playing open debuts, both white and black. The game program will allow to consolidate knowledge by playing emerging positions.

  • book

    17.27 $

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    This course is designed for chess players of III-I categories and introduces the theory and methods of the game in the main versions of the French defense, one of the most popular and interesting openings in response to 1. e4 - 1 .. e6. A theoretical review of relevant options contains more than 100 examples and is supported by more than 300 exercises to solve. This course will be useful to all chess players playing the French defense, both white and black. The game program will allow to consolidate knowledge by playing emerging positions.

  • book

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    This course is designed for chess players of III-I categories and introduces the theory and methods of the game in the basic versions of the Slavic defense, one of the most popular and interesting openings that occurs after moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6. A theoretical review of relevant options contains about 100 examples and is backed up by 250 exercises to solve. This course will be useful to all chess players playing the Slavic defense, both white and black. The game program will allow to consolidate knowledge by playing emerging positions.

  • book

    17.27 $

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    This course is designed for chess players of III-I categories and introduces the theory and methods of the game in the main versions of the Old Indian Defense. A theoretical review of relevant options contains more than 130 examples and is supported by more than 400 exercises to solve. This course will be useful to all chess players playing the Old Indian Defense, both white and black. The game program will allow to consolidate knowledge by playing emerging positions.