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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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Karoii

    50.00 $
  • 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 $
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  • book

    8.38 $

    The USSR Chess Code addresses the issues of judging and organizing competitions, the work of the judiciary. This edition has been harmonized in many matters with the rules of the game approved by FIDE (International Chess Federation). The publication is designed for organizers of competitions, coaches, judges, for a wide range of chess players.
  • book

    8.29 $

    В своей книге международный гроссмейстер, теоретик шахмат и литератор Ю. Авербах делится с читателем своими изысканиями в области истории шахмат, рассказывает об увлечении шахматами великих людей прошлого.
  • book

    8.29 $

    The book consists of three essays devoted to outstanding drafts players of the late XIX - early XX century. The first tells about the life and work of D. Sargin, a historian and propagandist of the checker game. The second describes the activities of P. Bodyansky, the organizer of the first drafts championships of pre-revolutionary Russia in drafts. In the third, a creative portrait of the strongest draftsman of that time A. Shoshin is given.
  • book

    8.29 $

    Quality fiction, photography ...
  • book

    8.29 $

    The book is dedicated to the most significant event in the chess life of 1984 - 1985, the struggle for the champion title between A. Karpov and G Kasparov. The first part contains 24 games of the 1985 match with detailed comments by international grandmasters Y. Averbakh and M. Taimanov, the second contains 48 games of the first match, the most interesting ones are commented. Introductory articles and interviews of participants were preceded to both matches. The book is richly illustrated.
  • book

    8.28 $

    The monograph by the famous theoretician, international grandmaster V. K. Bagirov is devoted to the study of one of the youngest chess openings - Alekhine's defense. The author, a world-recognized specialist in this principle, has summarized and systematized his many years of research on Alekhine's defense - a complex and strategically interesting opening. At the end of the book are the most interesting games played by this beginning ....

  • book

    7.94 $

    2nd edition
  • book

    7.85 $

    The book of masters in international drafts reveals the typical ways of wrestling on a 100 cell board in various stages of the game. Especially the authors distinguish endgame play techniques. As a teaching example, positions from the classical heritage of the work of Soviet masters are used.
  • book

    7.60 $

    The book is dedicated to the work of one of the most important chess players of the postwar period - the international grandmaster V.Simagin. The book contains memories of people who knew this chess player. The chess creative work of the grandmaster is widely represented. Among the authors of memories and comments to the parties are M. Botvinnik, Yu. Averbakh, E. Houfeld, A. Soutin, I. Kan, J. Estrin and other famous masters.
  • book

    6.91 $

    Предлагаемая книга своеобразна, буквально в каждой части мы встречаемся с интересными подробностями, будто бы уводящими нас в сторону, однако всегда позволяющими вернуться к основному направлению повествования. В книге чемпион мира по шахматам Анатолий Карпов рассказывает о себе, своих товарищах и учителях, о восхождении на вершину шахматного олимпа, о больших и малых шахматных баталиях, в которых он участвовал. В книге не много шахматных партий, и подобраны они достаточно своеобразно. Подбор приводимых здесь партий в достаточной мере раскрывает подход Карпова к самой шахматной игре. Он дает только выигранные им партии, видимо считая, что шахматная игра – это главным образом спорт. Рассказ чемпиона мира дополняет мастер спорта СССР, заслуженный тренер РСФСР, журналист Александр Рошаль. В этой книге многое впервые. Об этом новом с интересом узнают и любители, и специалисты шахмат, и с пользой для себя воспримут те, кто еще почти ничего не знает о великой игре шахматы.
  • book

    6.91 $

    "Вероятно, мы никогда не узнаем всех деталей сговора между Кампоманесом, Карповым и руководством Госкомспорта СССР"... Однако события, описанные Каспаровым в его книге "Безлимитный поединок", в достаточной степени раскрывают неприглядную картину поступков, интриг и измен, с которыми пришлось столкнуться и пережить тринадцатому чемпиону мира в борьбе за шахматную корону.

  • book

    6.91 $

    About chess and outstanding chess players.  The author visited the most significant chess competitions of the post-war years, including the world championships in Baguio, Merano, Moscow, Leningrad and Seville. Talking about the outstanding masters of our time, the writer reflects on the educational power of the ancient game, the art of opposition, the origins of sports victories. The book is intended for the general reader.
  • book

    6.91 $

    The author of this book is & ndash; master B. Shashin, famous chess theorist and journalist. In his new work, he in a popular form talks about such an interesting strategic problem as playing on the queenside. Numerous examples from the classical heritage and modern practice show the features of the struggle on this section of the board. Designed for a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    6.91 $

    In this book the best parties of 62 outstanding chess players of the world are collected. Each game is accompanied by a biographical sketch of the grandmaster and his portrait. Unlike the second in this edition, the sections "Champions of the World", "Pretenders for the Chess Crown", "On the approaches to Olympus" are expanded. In addition, biographical sketches are supplemented by a number of new information. Contains illustrations.
  • book

    6.83 $

    The book of the famous Soviet grandmaster, the author of many works on the theory and practice of chess, is intended for those who aspire to achieve chess mastery. The author examines in detail the questions of theoretical and psychological preparation of chess players in the light of modern views on chess creativity. The book is designed for qualified professionals.
  • book

    6.56 $

    Рассказ тренера М.Таля
  • book

    6.56 $

    In the book of a famous chess player, the Master of Ladies', typical methods of protection are systematized. At numerous methods, the author demonstrates the hidden possibilities that appear to be in hopeless positions, teaches to notice the moments of transition from defense to attack.
  • book

    6.54 $

    The USSR Chess Code addresses the issues of judging and organizing competitions, the work of the judiciary. This edition has been harmonized in many matters with the rules of the game approved by FIDE (International Chess Federation). The publication is designed for organizers of competitions, coaches, judges, for a wide range of chess players.
  • book

    6.25 $

    Взаимодействие тяжелых фигур в шахматной партии играет особую роль. Разобщенные в начальной позиции, они зачастую исполняют заключительные аккорды "шахматной симфонии". В этом можно убедиться, прочитав книгу мастера Я.В. Дамского "Взаимодействие тяжелых фигур". Одним из основных законов шахматной борьбы является взаимодействие фигур. Особая роль в различных видах взаимодействия отводится ферзю и ладьям. Именно от слаженности их действий части зависит судьба партии. Автор на многочисленных примерах рассматривает наиболее типичные случаи взаимодействия тяжелых фигур. Для широкого круга шахматистов.