The new book of Gennady Sosonko, the third in a series of his works about outstanding chess players (after the books "David Seventh" & about Bronstein and "Knowing harmony" about Smyslov), is devoted to the fate of defector Victor Korchnoi & ndash; one of the most famous Grand Masters of the XX century. His struggle with Karpov, their match in Baguio (1978) on the heat of chess and political passions can be compared, perhaps, only with the opposition Spassky & ndash; Fisher.
The author knew Korchnoi closely, worked with him as a second, met at tournaments and at home. Sosonko describes the changes in the life path of his hero with his characteristic brilliance. The book contains many unfamiliar facts, gives a large selection of photographs, including almost completely unknown

The “Dragon Option” in the Sicilian Defense is consistently included in the repertoire of active-style chess players. His one-and-a-half-century practice shows that adherents of the development of an elephant on g7 do not surrender their borders. There is a "Dragon" in the field of view of the modern elite - world champion Magnus Carlsen, Teimour Radjabov and others. “Dragon Option” is one of the most difficult debuts used in modern tournament practice. The author examines classical and other systems (a separate volume is devoted to the “Rauser attack” - the same author in 2014) that the world champions Em.Lasker, Alekhin, Botvinnik and others used or fought against. Without their knowledge, players using the “Dragon” would not have had complete information about this debut as a whole. Considered the main directions, including the development of the 21st century. The book is designed for chess players "club" level and above.

The Dragon variant "in the Sicilian defense is stably included in the repertoire of chess players of an active style of the game. His fifteen-century practice shows that devotees of the elephant's development on g7 are not going to surrender their frontiers. I knew "Dragon" and the star clock, when it was used by elite grandmasters. In the match for the world championship Kasparov-Anand in 1995, the position of the black was successfully defended by the 13th world champion. There is a "Dragon" and in the field of view of the modern elite - it is enough to name the names of Teymur Rajabov, world champion Magnus Carlsen. "Variant of the Dragon" - among the most difficult debuts, used in modern tournament practice. The author considers the main weapon against the Dragon - "Rauser attack". The book examines the main directions in this version, including the development of the 21st century, including the so-called "Chinese dragon"

The new book of the famous theorist Yevgeny Sveshnikov is devoted to the course of 2.f4 in the Sicilian defense. According to the grandmaster, who has been studying this system for about 40 years and applied more than 100 times, she repeatedly rescued him in important fights with strong rivals when he needed only victory. The progress of 2.f4 is not very popular now, and therefore - there is a wide scope for the debut creativity. Meanwhile, this plan creates serious problems for Black; They must act fairly energetically and accurately in order not to fall into the worst position. The author relies mainly on his parties, because he willingly played this system for both colors. A number of important fights for the first time are published for the first time: at one time Yevgeny Sveshnikov did not allow them to get into public computer bases. Most of the detailed commentaries are given in their entirety to show the inextricable link between the opening and the middlegame and even the endgame.

A new book (in two volumes) the famous theorist Yevgeny Sveshnikov wrote in collaboration with international master Vladimir Sveshnikov. The book offers an economical and practical repertoire for fast chess and blitz. The authors have sharply narrowed the circle of their debuts, so that readers can learn the options as deeply as possible and can force their opponents to solve specific problems from the first moves. In the second volume, the debut repertoire is proposed for whites after the most aggressive move - 1.e4! The authors analyze in detail four main Black answers - 1 ... e5, 1 ... c5, 1 ... e6 and 1 ... c6. The principle of choosing the debut variants is exactly the same as in the first volume: to sharply cut down on the opponent the choice of possible extensions, and to study his "own" lines very deeply. That is why, for example, among all open debuts, the authors chose the Viennese party: it comparatively rarely occurs in practice and at the same time requires black specific knowledge. The book is addressed to chess lovers, but it will be interesting for professionals, there are many original analyzes and novelties in it.

rossmeister Saveliy Grigorevich Tartakover (22.02.1887, Rostov-on-Don - February 4, 1956, Paris) is a remarkable chess player of the first half of the 20th century who stood at the origins (and the author of this term) of "hypermodernism", which determined a new direction in the development of chess . He not only rightfully wore the unofficial title of "champion among chess journalists", but also won in the largest tournaments: Paris-1929, Liège-1930, Hastings-1926-7, etc. The book includes 107 elected parties Savelia Tartakovera, commented on by him, the endings from his practice, which have today academic value, as well as the most interesting articles from the periodicals of that time. All the chess material was subjected to a "benevolent" computer check by the international master G. Bogdanovich.

The textbook of the famous grandmaster and brilliant writer of the 1st half of the 20th century, Savely Tartakower, has never been published in Russian before. According to the author himself, he wanted to combine "useful with pleasant" in it, i.e. to present useful information to the reader in a fascinating presentation. As can be seen from the table of contents, the book is devoted to the subject, the possession of which is mandatory for chess players of II-III categories. Chess players of the first category will take a fresh look at the principles they have already learned and will find a lot of useful things for themselves to further strengthen the game.
In addition to the practical benefits (first of all), the reader will undoubtedly enjoy studying both little-known and classical examples, which the guru of chess literature commented on in his signature style.
International master Grigory Bogdanovich checked the options using a computer and made the necessary clarifications, his comments are highlighted in italics in the main text.

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In the book "Savior of Alekhine", Merited Master of Sports of Ukraine, historian and archivist Sergei Tkachenko tells about the short but vivid life path of the first champion of Ukraine in chess, the first USSR champion in chess composition and the first Odessa master Yakov Semyonovich Vilner (1899-1931). The monograph presents 55 selected parties of Vilner, most of which are commented on by the participants themselves. In these comments, if necessary, interspersed with computer specifications. Will complement the creative portrait of Wilner 40 of his best compositions and standings. And illustrate the narrative of the author of 60 rare and archival photographs. The book is designed for a wide range of chess players: from beginners to grandmasters, as well as lovers of a historical story.

The world champion in chess composition and one of the best connoisseurs of chess etude Sergey Tkachenko offers to test his tactical skills by solving the secrets of 100 unique positions, in the final of which White has a lone rook. The number of moves in these positions is not more than six, which allows you to find a solution directly from the diagram. The book is designed for a wide range of admirers of the chess game - from beginner to grandmaster.

World champion in chess composition and one of the best connoisseurs of chess etude Sergey Tkachenko offers to test his tactical skills by solving the secrets of 100 unique positions, in the final of which White has a lone horse. The number of moves in these positions is not more than six, which allows you to find a solution directly from the diagram. The book is designed for a wide circle of admirers of chess - from beginner to grandmaster.

World champion in chess composition and one of the best connoisseurs of chess etude Sergey Tkachenko is invited to test his tactical skills by solving the secrets of 100 unique positions, in the final of which White has a single pawn. The number of moves in these positions is not more than six, which allows you to find a solution directly from the diagram. The book is designed for a wide circle of admirers of chess - from beginner to grandmaster.

World champion in chess composition and one of the best connoisseurs of chess etude Sergey Tkachenko offers to test his tactical skills, having unraveled the secrets of 100 unique positions, in the finale of which White has a solitary queen. The number of moves in these positions is not more than six, which allows you to find a solution directly from the diagram. The book is designed for a wide range of admirers of the chess game - from beginner to grandmaster.

World champion in chess composition and one of the best connoisseurs of chess etude Sergey Tkachenko is invited to test his tactical skills, having unraveled the secrets of 100 unique positions, in the final of which White has a single elephant. The number of moves in these positions is not more than six, which allows you to find a solution directly from the diagram. The book is designed for a wide range of admirers of the chess game - from beginner to grandmaster.

The final book from the series "Secrets of Chess Figures". The world champion in chess composition and one of the best connoisseurs of chess etude Sergey Tkachenko offers to test his tactical skills by unraveling the secrets of 100 unique positions, in the final of which White has a lone king. There are no more than six of these moves in these positions, which allows him to find a solution directly from The book is designed for a wide range of admirers of the chess game - from beginner to grandmaster.

This book will help you penetrate deeper into the secrets of pawn finals and adopt the simplest methods of struggle that occur in these endings. The book included 90 pawn etudes from the work of one of the most authoritative experts of these endings, the master of sports of the USSR in chess composition - Mikhail Afanasievich Zinara. The book is designed for a wide circle of admirers of the chess game.

In his new large-scale project "Odessa Secrets of Alexander Alekhin", Merited Master of Sports of Ukraine in Chess, historian and archivist Sergei Tkachenko tells about the most mysterious period of life of the future chess king. For the first time, Alekhine's mysterious connection with the White movement is revealed, new details of the chess player's stay in the Odessa prison of the Cheka and his commissar work after liberation are given ... The "Odessa trail" will pursue Alekhine in the future. This is also Case No. 228, where he will be accused of receiving money from Denikin's emissaries. And the recommendation of a well-known Odessa citizen when Alekhin was admitted to work in the Comintern. And his marriage to Odessa ... The author suggests a new look at the last years of the life of the great champion, where the "Odessa trace" can also be traced. The book is designed for a wide range of chess and history lovers.

This book tells about the chess way of the resident of Odessa Nikolai Vasilyevich Rezvov (1921 - 2013). He lived a long and difficult life. On the threshold of the 90th anniversary of Rezv, he became the grandmaster of Ukraine and the international master of FIDE in chess composition. The book presents 80 etudes and tasks of the Odessa grandmaster, which will help you to better understand the beauty and depth of the chess game.