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  • 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:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • Author:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

    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 $
  • 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 $
  • Unique chess for 3 players. Such chess will appeal to any person who chooses something new and appreciates original things. Manufacturer MADON-CHESS (Poland) Chessboard size: 46.5x54x2.5cm (unfolded) King height: 7.7cm King base diameter (cm): 3  Pawn height (cm): 3.6 Pawn base diameter (cm): 2.1 Presence of weighting agent: no Weight: 1311 g. Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for figures: hornbeam, beech  Intermediate chess for three is ideal entertainment for friends. The chess store presents to customers a unique set from a Polish manufacturer. If you are planning to buy a medium chess set for three in Moscow, pay attention to the set MADON-CHESS.   The main advantages of a chess set for three are reasonable cost and workmanship. The chess pieces are made of beech and oak of the highest quality. The chessboard is not inferior in quality: it is based on birch and beech.  The set consists of chess in three colors.  The chessboard has a compact size and is convenient to store on a shelf. Inside the board there are three separate compartments for storing pieces. For convenience and to keep products intact, the board is equipped with a soft lining.

    214.50 $
  • 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:
    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 $
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  • book

    5.53 $

    The book is dedicated to the work of one of the largest representatives of the Soviet chess school, a prominent public figure of Grandmaster V. Ragozin. The book contains the memories of people who knew Ragozin closely - M. Botvinnik, L. Abramov, B. Podzerob, S. Flora, M. Yudovich. The chess work of the grandmaster is widely represented.
  • book

    11.05 $

    The book makes an attempt to analyze the main sections of the ancient Indian defense. At the same time, the book uses the creative materials of the largest competitions, including the XXXIV USSR Championship, held at the turn of 1966-1967, and analyzes of the Old Indian defense published both in the debut manuals and in the periodic chess press.
  • book

    16.55 $

    This book is a diary of a psychologist who was persistently beside Nana Ioseliani during her match for the world championship with Maya Chiburdanidze in 1988. Successfully avoiding both entertaining "reporting from the scene", and "scientific" juggling with special terms, the author dedicates the reader to the deep feelings of people who are ready to give everything for the sake of victory, people worthy of this victory. Great merit of the author that he, many years working in sports, frankly speaks about his moral values ​​- true and imaginary.

  • book

    10.00 $

    In the book of the famous chess teacher, Honored Trainer of the USSR V. Zack, the problems of teaching chess are explored. Based on my own rich experience, using the examples of games of young chess players, the author acquaints readers with typical mistakes typical of young chess players and recommendations for their elimination ..

  • book

    16.67 $

    This book is not a textbook. Its author, an honored coach of the USSR, writes not about what needs to be studied in chess, but about how to do it. His many years of experience teaching chess to children are used extensively in this book. He gives many interesting examples from the practice of his students, including such famous grandmasters as B. Spassky and V. Korchnoi (the latter prefaced his teacher’s book with a foreword). The book is addressed to trainers working with children. Parents who know how to play chess well and want to teach this to their children, but do not know how to do it, will also find a lot of useful information in it. Contains illustrations.

  • book

    6.25 $

    The book by the famous chess teacher, Honored coach of the USSR V. Zak examines the problems of chess teaching methods. Based on his rich personal experience, using the examples of the games of young chess players, the author introduces readers to the typical mistakes common to young chess players and recommendations for their elimination..

  • book

    37.24 $

    The album is dedicated to the three-time world champion in chess. He talks about the multifaceted activities of the Soviet Grandmaster. The book has many black and white photographs.

  • book

    34.55 $

    Chess alphabet, elements of a chess game, tactics. A wealth of material for classes in the classroom or self-education. The purpose of this manual is to prepare chess players of the IV-III level, but it will be useful to read it and already having these ranks and even second-rate players. It contains extensive educational material. The author, in accordance with modern pedagogical principles, acquaints readers with the basics of the chess game. Pourochny method of presentation, as well as numerous exercises contribute to the consistent mastery of the material. The book can be used for classes in schools and pioneer houses under the guidance of a coach. It is designed for the mass reader.
  • book

    8.99 $

    Scientific-pedagogical and practical works of world champions Botvinnik, Smyslov, Tal, Petrosyan, Karpov, Kasparov and other valuable teaching materials.
  • 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.