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  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • A limited edition of the most famous electronic chess clock. Design & quot; under the tree & quot ;. Released for the 25th anniversary of the DGT. & Nbsp; These watches are used in all major tournaments, world championships and World Cups, World Chess Olympiads. Installation of any time controls, including Fisher and Bronstein controls (with added time). & Nbsp;

    237.50 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
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    12.41 $

    Learning the tactics of a chess player should begin with solving elementary matte problems. Successful completion of tasks contributes to the emergence of self-confidence, allows you to feel the harmonious connections between the pieces and introduces typical matte & quot; paintings & quot;. The book of the famous chess writer and grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko is a collection of carefully selected matte problems for matting in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 moves and matting in the endgame. & Nbsp; Working with a book will not only bring you real pleasure from chess beauty, but also quickly help to significantly strengthen your game and achieve high tournament results in. & nbsp; The book will be interesting to chess players of the most varied qualifications.

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    10.34 $

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    A book from the series & quot; Workshop on Chess Tactics & quot; is offered to the reader’s attention.
    The book contains both positions that happened in real games and training positions on the topics: forced mat, double hit, linear attack, open attack, ligament, removal of defense, blockade. At the end of each topic are solutions.
    The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification.
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    10.34 $

    If you take the first steps in chess, then this book will become most necessary for you. Indeed, at the beginning of the game there is such an abundance of opportunities on both sides that it simply goes round. And any inaccuracy or mistake in the opening can lead you to an instant disaster.
    How not to go astray to an inexperienced chess player, on what landmarks and beacons to keep your course? In this book you will find answers to these and many other questions, it outlines the basic principles of playing the opening, gives all the main openings in a very accessible and simple form, gives special exercises and tests to consolidate the main ideas.
    After reading this book, you can easily defeat your rival friends and win school tournaments.
    For a wide range of chess lovers and trainers.
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    10.34 $

    The book of the famous chess writer, grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko is devoted to the basic issues of strategy. In each game, any chess player has questions: & quot; What to do? & Quot; and & quot; How to do? & quot ;. To the question & quot; How to do it? & Quot; - Tactics answers, but the question & quot; What to do? & quot; - accordingly, the strategy.
    In a simple and accessible form, the author introduces the reader to elements of chess strategy, such as an open line, seventh horizontal, pawn structure, weak and strong fields, and many others. Special exercises and tests are given to reinforce the basic ideas.
    You can accurately evaluate the position and build a clear and correct plan in any situation. A careful reading of the book will significantly increase the strength of the game and add points to the standings.
    For a wide range of chess lovers and trainers.

  • book

    10.34 $

    A new book by the famous chess writer, grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko acquaints readers with the basics of chess tactics. After reading it, you will learn how to tie the opponent's pieces, defend against the ligaments, & nbsp; deliver double strikes, carry out crushing combinations using a revealed check and much, much more.

    The textbook is structured in the form of separate lessons, each of which deals with a particular tactical topic. At the end of each lesson, tasks are given to consolidate the material learned. The book is illustrated
    mainly modern chess material, including the work of such chess players as H. Nakamura, F. Caruana, A. Firugia, as well as world champion Magnus Carlsen.

    The textbook will be useful not only for self-study, but can also be used by teachers for chess lessons at school.

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  • book

    8.33 $

    What is a knight capable of in a chess ending? Many children do not like knights and try to quickly exchange them at the beginning of the game. We think that our book will change your opinion about horses when you find out what this proud figure is capable of!

    You will learn how to checkmate your opponent's king with a knight, although many people think that this is impossible… We will show you how to fight with your knight against enemy passed pawns and help your own. We will teach you how to save yourself in the most hopeless situations, we will analyze when it is profitable to transform a pawn into a knight. You will master various tactical techniques of fighting in knight endings and become a real horseman on the chessboard.

    This publication consists of an educational part, where typical wrestling techniques and ideas in horse endings are explained in detail, and a workshop, which includes more than 200 problems and studies.

    The book is intended for young chess players  (III-I categories) who want to improve their skills in playing knight endings, as well as coaches, leaders of chess clubs and all chess lovers.

  • book

    8.33 $

    Queen — it is the most powerful piece in a chess game. Many beginning chess players are afraid even of their queen because of his extraordinary abilities. You will find out what a queen is capable of in a chess ending in our book.

    The almighty queen has many chess tricks: she can drive any piece to the edge of the board, dashingly climbs all kinds of “ladders,” draws out unimaginable geometric figures in order to find herself on the winning field at an important moment in the game. The queen's favorite weapon — zugzwang! None of the other figures use this skill as often.

    This publication consists of an educational part, where typical wrestling techniques and ideas in queen endings are explained in detail, and a workshop, which includes more than 200 problems and studies.

    The book is intended for young chess players (III-I categories) who want to improve their skills in playing queen endings, as well as coaches, leaders of chess clubs and all chess lovers.

  • book

    8.33 $

    Modern bishops can do a lot of things and now they want to teach you how to fight on the chessboard.

    After studying our book, you will learn how to checkmate with two bishops, fight tied and disconnected pawns, drive the opponent’s king and bishops across the board, hold off passed pawns with a bishop, and help your queens get through. You will learn how to move into a winning or a draw ending, how to build impregnable fortresses that the bishops and the enemy king cannot take.
        
    This publication consists of an educational part, where typical wrestling techniques and ideas in elephant endings are explained in detail, and a workshop, which includes more than 200 problems and studies.

    The book is intended for chess players (III-I categories) who want to improve their skills in playing bishop endings, as well as coaches, leaders of chess clubs and all chess lovers.

  • book

    8.28 $

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    A book from the series & quot; Workshop on Chess Tactics & quot; is offered to the reader’s attention.
    The book contains both positions that happened in real games, as well as training positions on various aspects of the topic & quot; Distraction & quot ;: distraction on the mat, distraction with a double blow, etc. At the end of each section are solutions.
    The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification.

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    8.28 $

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    A book from the series & quot; Workshop on Chess Tactics & quot; is offered to the reader’s attention.
    The book contains both positions from real parties and training positions on various aspects of the topic & quot; Conquest of the field & quot ;: conquest of the invasion field, etc. The publication also contains an extensive section with positions on an arbitrary topic. At the end of each section, decisions are made with & shy;
    The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification.
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  • book

    8.28 $

    The reader is invited to a book from the series & quot; Chess Tactics Workshop & quot;, which can help to effectively train your tactical skills. Combinational vision and ability to calculate is one of the main components of a chess player’s success.
    The book contains both positions that happened in real games, and training positions on the topics: overlap, release (fields, lines, etc.), opening lines. At the end of each topic are solutions.
    The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification.

  • book

    8.28 $

  • book

    7.45 $

    You are holding in your hands a problem book, compiled by the games of Robert Fischer & mdash; one of the greatest chess players of all time! Here are all the combinations that occurred in the games of the chess king.

    The second volume contains the following materials: attack on the king, realization of an advantage, test games and others. Trainers and trainees will be able to use them for educational purposes on their own.

    Your task & mdash; find a solution to the situations that the great Robert Fischer faced during the game. Having solved all the positions, you will significantly increase the strength of your game and achieve new tournament victories.

    The book was compiled by Vsevolod Kostrov & mdash; renowned chess coach and author of over 100 chess books. Studying according to his textbooks and problem books, many guys easily master chess science and turn into strong players!

  • book

    7.45 $

    You are holding in your hands a problem book, compiled by the games of Robert Fischer & mdash; one of the greatest chess players of all time! Here are all the combinations that occurred in the games of the chess king.

    In the first volume, the positions are systematized by themes: a pair of, double blow, open attack, distraction and enticement, destruction of defense and others & mdash; therefore, trainers and trainees on their own will be able to use them as teaching material.

    Your task & mdash; find a solution to the situations that the great Robert Fischer faced during the game. Having solved all the positions, you will significantly increase the strength of your game and achieve new tournament victories.

    The book was compiled by Vsevolod Kostrov & mdash; renowned chess coach and author of over 100 chess books. Studying according to his textbooks and problem books, many guys easily master chess science and turn into strong players!

  • book

    7.17 $

    Savely Tartakover occupied a very special place in chess. First of all, he was an innovator, not afraid of experiments, and with his ideas he significantly enriched the theory and practice of chess. He was not only one of the creators of hypermodernism, but also the author of the term hypermodernism itself. It was he who came up with such a current opening as the Catalan Opening, and the Tartakover-Makogonova-Bondarevsky system in the Queen's Gambit has allowed many generations of chess players to successfully fight with black. This textbook was written primarily for second- and third-class chess players, but will also be of interest to more qualified players. Working with it, first of all, improves the reader's positional skills; the book often presents games that are little known today, but very instructive and bright. Working with this tutorial will not only bring you benefits and points in tournaments, but will also bring you great pleasure.

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