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  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • 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 $
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Sahovski Informator

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    The world's most famous and respected periodical chess publication.
    It is published three times a year. Modern chess theory: 200 of the most interesting and important theoretical games, commented in detail by leading grandmasters and masters.

  • book

    The world's most famous and respected periodical chess publication.
    It is published three times a year. Modern chess theory: 200 of the most interesting and important theoretical games, commented in detail by leading grandmasters and masters.

  • book

    Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; Sahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials, published 3 times a year (previously - 2 times a year). Published since 1966 in Belgrade. Freelance Writing Team & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. The circulation of 30 thousand copies (1987). The purpose of the publication is to provide chess players from various countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in recent international competitions, about the latest achievements in chess theory and practice.

  • book

    & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; & Scaron; ahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials, published 3 times a year (previously –mdash; 2 times a year). It has been published since 1966 in Belgrade by the publishing house of the same name. Editor & mdash; Alexander Matanovich (since 1966). Freelance Writing Team & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. Circulation & mdash; 30 thousand copies (1987). Purpose of publication & mdash; provide chess players from different countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in recent international competitions, about the latest achievements in chess theory and practice. He laid the foundations of the information system in chess. Each volume & Scaron; ahovski informator contains several hundred selected games of the competition over the past 4 months (several hundred more are given in the notes), 36 original endings and combinations, the most important theoretical novelties in the openings. The games are published with notes mainly of the chess players who played them, in a special notation where the pieces are indicated by chess symbols. This makes the publication accessible to chess players of all countries. The use of chess symbols and a cipher allows the processing of chess data using a computer, which increases the efficiency of information. There is a permanent column & mdash; & laquo; FIDE & raquo ;, with the latest information on its activities, information on the most important events in the chess life of individual countries and the chess world as a whole.

  • book

    & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; Sahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials, published 3 times a year (previously - 2 times a year). Published since 1966 in Belgrade. Freelance Writing Team & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. The circulation of 30 thousand copies (1987). The purpose of the publication is to provide chess players from various countries with up-to-date information about the most interesting games played in recent international competitions, about the latest achievements in chess theory and practice.

  • book

    91.03 $

    The world's most famous and respected periodical chess publication. Issued three times a year. Modern chess theory, & nbsp; 202 of the most interesting and important theoretical games, commented in detail by the leading grandmasters and masters.

  • book

    The world's most famous and respected periodical chess publication.
    It is published three times a year. A modern chess theory: 200 of the most interesting and important theoretical games, commented in detail by leading grandmasters and masters.

  • book

    82.76 $

    & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; Sahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials published 3 times a year (previously - 2 times a year). Published since 1966 in Belgrade. Freelance Contributors & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. The circulation of 30 thousand copies (1987).
    Publication purpose & mdash; to provide chess players of various countries with operational information about the most interesting games played in the latest international competitions, about the latest achievements of chess theory and practice. Laid the foundations of an information system in chess.
    Each volume & laquo; Chess informator & raquo; contains several hundreds of selected games of the past 4 months (a few more hundreds of games are given in the notes), 36 original endings and combinations, the most important theoretical novelties in the debuts. Parties are published with notes mainly from those chess players who played them, in a special notation, where the pieces are marked with chess symbols. This makes the edition available to chess players of all countries. The use of chess symbols and cipher allows the processing of chess data using a computer, which increases the efficiency of information. There is a permanent heading & mdash; & laquo; FIDE & raquo;, with the latest information about its activities, information about the most important events in the chess life of individual countries and the chess world as a whole.

  • book

    82.76 $

    & laquo; Chess Informant & raquo; (& laquo; Sahovski informator & raquo;) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials published 3 times a year (previously - 2 times a year). Published since 1966 in Belgrade. Freelance Contributors & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. The circulation of 30 thousand copies (1987).
    Publication purpose & mdash; to provide chess players of various countries with operational information about the most interesting games played in the latest international competitions, about the latest achievements of chess theory and practice. Laid the foundations of an information system in chess.
    Each volume & laquo; Chess informator & raquo; contains several hundreds of selected games of the past 4 months (a few more hundreds of games are given in the notes), 36 original endings and combinations, the most important theoretical novelties in the debuts. Parties are published with notes mainly from those chess players who played them, in a special notation, where the pieces are marked with chess symbols. This makes the edition available to chess players of all countries. The use of chess symbols and cipher allows the processing of chess data using a computer, which increases the efficiency of information. There is a permanent heading & mdash; & laquo; FIDE & raquo;, with the latest information about its activities, information about the most important events in the chess life of individual countries and the chess world as a whole.

  • book

    82.76 $

    117 numbers of the most popular theoretical chess book in the world & ndash; chess informer. Many games are commented on by highly skilled chess players, including Garry Kasparov himself. The book is intended for players of dischargers.

  • book

    91.03 $

    & Scaron; ahovski informator (& laquo; Chess Informer & raquo; & mdash; Serb.) & mdash; a collection of chess games and materials selected and commented on by freelance writers.
    Many famous grandmasters have contributed to this edition: Alexander Morozevich, Ivan Sokolov, Mikhail Marin, Alex Ipatov and others.

  • book

    91.03 $

    The world's most famous and respected periodical chess publication.
    It is published three times a year. A modern chess theory: 200 of the most interesting and important theoretical games, commented in detail by leading grandmasters and masters.

  • book

    16.55 $

    REPRINT in cardboard binding.

  • book

    82.76 $

    & Scaron; ahovski informator & nbsp; (from & nbsp; Serb. & thinsp; & mdash; & thinsp; & laquo; Chess Informator & raquo;) & nbsp; & mdash; a collection of & nbsp; chess & nbsp; batches and materials, published 3 times a year (previously & nbsp; & mdash; 2 times a year). Published since 1966 in & nbsp; Belgrade & nbsp; eponymous publisher. Editor & nbsp; & mdash; & nbsp; Alexander Matanovich & nbsp; (since 1966). Freelance Contributors & nbsp; & mdash; about 500 leading chess players of the world. & nbsp;

    The purpose of the publication & nbsp; & mdash; to provide chess players of various countries with operational information about the most interesting games played in the latest international competitions, about the latest achievements of chess theory and practice. Laid the foundations of an information system in chess.

    Each volume of & nbsp; & Scaron; ahovski informator & nbsp; contains several hundreds of selected games of the past 4 months (a few more hundreds of games are given in the notes), 36 original endings and combinations, the most important theoretical innovations in debuts. Parties are published with notes mainly from those chess players who played them, in a special notation, where the pieces are marked with chess symbols. This makes the edition available to chess players of all countries. The use of chess symbols and cipher allows the processing of chess data using a computer, which increases the efficiency of information. There is a regular & nbsp; & mdash; & laquo; FIDE & raquo;, with the latest information about its activities, information about the most important events in the chess life of individual countries and the chess world as a whole.

  • book

    82.76 $

    The book for which many are chasing, especially the masters and grandmasters. Wherever it is, here, in the chess informer No. 118, one can find out: the latest openings, opening plans for the middle game, exact game in the endgame. And all this is performed by the strongest grandmasters in the top 100 rated by FIDE. Here, in fact, all the games for 2013 played in elite tournaments are collected, and some of them are commented in English, including Garry Kasparov himself.