Grandmaster Viorel Bologan's theoretical work is devoted to the Rossolimo system in the Sicilian Defense (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5). Once reputed to be harmless to blacks, this scheme has come to the forefront of modern opening theory and is regularly seen in top-level competitions, including world championship matches. Due to the deep positional basis and the absence of long computer options "to a draw" the system moved the continuation 3.d4 into the repertoire of many elite grandmasters. In the Rossolimo system, original pawn structures often appear that require unconventional, deeply thought-out actions. The book is addressed primarily to those who want to use this system for whites. However, and "black" it will also be useful: all the most dangerous schemes for White are considered here, and the lateral variations are easy to study on your own. Decision positions will help you get a better feel for the strategic and tactical intricacies of this system. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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.  

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.

«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.

This manual is offered for use in elective classes in chess in higher educational institutions. The article provides information on the key principles of strategy and tactics, typical endgame positions and the fundamentals of the debut theory. Particular attention is paid to the organization of competitions and the organization of chess life in the institute. Widely used examples from the work of Belarusian masters. It is intended for coaches, students, chess players for further training from IV-III to I class. Interested in chess fans ....

1. Formation of a chess etude 1980 The first book of the series (until the beginning of the XX century). 273 compositions 2. Development of a Chess Study 1982 A study on the history of a chess study covering the period from the early 20th century to the mid-20s. The work of Rink, Troitsky, and other remarkable etudeists is described in detail. 3. The triumph of the Soviet chess study in 1984 The history of the chess study from the mid-20s to the mid-40s 4. The modern chess study in 1987 The final, fourth book on the history of the chess study (after 1945).

In English. Articles Nakamura, Tivyakova, Kavalek and others.

In English. Articles by Rogers, Van der Wil, Kogan, and others.

The last lifetime revision of the memoirs, supplemented by lots and numerous color photographs. Almost 400 p., Hard cover with embossed.

The last lifetime revision of the memoirs, supplemented by lots and numerous color photographs. Almost 400 p., Hard cover with embossed.

The last lifetime revision of the memoirs, supplemented by lots and numerous color photographs. Almost 400 p., Hard cover with embossed.

In the letter, M. Botvinnik sharply criticizes the policies of the publisher" Physical Education and Sport ", who refused to publish his monograph . Mikhail Botvinnik (1911-1995) - Soviet chess player, 6th in chess history and 1st Soviet world champion, winner of numerous titles.

The first book about a rematch was published in Russian. Parties with comments by Mikhail Botvinnik. Also notes were used for the batches of V. Smyslov, S. Flora, V. Ragozin, A. Kotov, A. Tolush, L. Aronin, E. Sveshnikov, Yu. Razuvaev. Of particular interest to readers is the & quot; Mikhail Botvinnik Debut Course & quot; - the contents of two notebooks of the five-time world champion. First published.

This book is written for those young chess players who already have some experience playing. Having overcome the first steps, they completed the discharge standards and want to go further. Authors trainers offer 24 chess lessons. They have short, but bright games with debuts, most often encountered in the practice of arresters, attacks and defenses, problems of course selection and calculation of options, great work and play of their peers, mistakes and findings, combinations and prose, complex mid-game positions and not simple endgames. These lessons should teach young chess players to think analytically, to improvise freely, to develop independence and creative imagination. For beginner chess players, coaches, parents.

Gallery of portraits of all world chess champions of the twentieth century, other outstanding chess players, musicians, scientists, colleagues and contemporaries of the author. A frank and impartial chronicle through the eyes of a five-time world champion, a major scientist, computer theorist Mikhail Botvinnik. For a wide range of readers.

  The winners of the XII USSR Championship were invited to participate in the 1941 match tournament: I. Bondarevsky, A. Lilienthal, V. Smyslov, P. Keres, I. Boleslavsky and M. Botvinnik. After the participants of the match tournament became known, the tournament program was also determined. Everyone had to play four games with each other — in fact, a small match. Thus, the match tournament consisted of four rounds. Mikhail Moiseevich said that this book is the best thing he has done in the field of chess analysis. Meanwhile, it was created in the most difficult conditions: during the war, during the evacuation. The chess player's family of 6 people lived in the room, and every day, coming home from work, he worked on a table made up of suitcases, believing that in this way he retains his analytical power for future achievements. M.M. often said that real science according to "Parkinson's Law" is done in a barn, and as soon as it appears The doorman in livery at the front door, science ends. Apparently, this also applies to literary and chess work. Another episode related to the book dates back to 1970. A.A.Bykhovsky (at that time the senior coach of the USSR youth national team) led Alexander Belyavsky to Botvinnik. Then M. M. said that Belyavsky was shown to him too late. What do you mean it's late, you asked him again? "17 years is too late, the chess player has already been formed," Mikhail Moiseevich replied. The young man liked it, and Botvinnik gave him this book for careful study. A few months later, she was returned with the words: "I wanted to find at least one error in the analysis, but I didn't find it!"

The last lifetime work of the patriarch of Soviet chess, a report on his entire creative activity. An epoch-making work!

In this book, two essentially different completely different editions of the famous Chess Tutorial game are combined under one binder in one book. & raquo; They were written by an outstanding grandmaster and chess writer, world vice-champion David Ionovich Bronstein, according to which the second edition of the "self-help" & raquo; & mdash; it’s just the second part. Instead of a dry academic language, the author offers himself in the meeting to the reader and in a lively manner talks about how the strongest players of the world play, how they seek to get that or another favorite position & mdash; after all, in chess, first of all, they are not looking for the best move, but a way to achieve a favorable position. If you follow the advice of a wise mentor, then you will greatly increase the strength of your game. The self-instruction manual is designed for a wide circle of readers familiar with the Shah game, but many useful things will come from the book and experienced Shah matists and coaches.

European chess bestseller! The release of the book in English caused a lot of laudatory responses, it was recognized as the best book of 1996, and interest in it has not weakened to this day. "Sorcerer's Apprentice" already published in German, Spanish, French and Italian. In this instructive and entertaining book, the legendary David Bronstein, artist and chessboard wizard, invites you to become his student. The author begins with tips for beginners and then develops the skill of the reader with examples (235 in total) from his own games played over 58 years — from 1938 to 1996. Although the textbook is primarily addressed to amateurs, experienced chess players, including grandmasters, will also read it with pleasure and benefit, learning many interesting stories from Bronstein's life and getting acquainted with the way of his magical thoughts. This book is not at all like those that the chess world has known so far, but after all, its main character — a unique phenomenon!

Attempts to parties - fireworks of ideas!

The author has set himself a difficult goal: to create a kind of middlegame manual based on the material of the international grandmaster tournament. Grandmaster Bronstein is famous for his depth of play and his original understanding of the laws of chess. This is manifested in the grandmaster's games that have made the rounds of the world press and fully applies to his comments. Numerous positive and sometimes laudatory reviews of D. Bronstein’s first literary work, the benefits brought by the book according to reader reviews, indicated that the author had successfully completed the task set for himself. The second edition is slightly shortened compared to the first by excluding outdated material. The introductory article has been supplemented, and the errors noted in the first edition have been corrected.

The book of coaches of the Vilnius Children's Sports School of the Olympic Reserve by master E. Bujinsky and master, honored coach of the Lithuanian SSR J. Schaus is a textbook for senior drafts players. The authors of the games taken from the world championships, the USSR Championships, explain the essence of certain positions that have theoretical significance and the specifics of their construction. In some cases, analyzes are given to prominent modern masters, such as world champions Schegolev, Gant-Varg, Cebrands, and Wirsma. For highly skilled checkers.

1. Voronezh is chess. Ivan Romanovich Bychek. 2. Creativity of Saratov chess players. Alexey Nikolaevich Shestoperov 3. Chess in Chelyabinsk. A.V. Meshin 4. Chess fights. From the creativity of Moldovan chess players. Pavel Ivanovich Savin Weight with packaging, g 612 Length & times; Width x Height 205 x 140 x 40 & nbsp; & nbsp;

Biography and the best games of the first world champion.

One of the greatest books in the history of chess. Due to the simplicity and clarity of presentation, the adopted methodology & ndash; from simple to complex & ndash; you will quickly master the basics of the game and become a dangerous rival for your friends and acquaintances. This edition successfully combines all the main works of the brilliant Cuban, and also adds some interesting materials. 'You cannot understand chess without studying Capablanca's books, without looking at the world through his eyes,' wrote another great world champion Mikhail Botvinnik. For a wide range of chess lovers.

In the collection under the title "Chess Game Book" of the great Cuban chess player, ex-world champion X. R. Capablanca (4th ed.) Went: "My chess career" - an autobiography covering the period before the World Championship match with Em. Lasker (3rd ed.); "Fundamentals of a Chess Game" (10th ed.); "The last chess lectures" (4th ed.), Read by Capablanca on US radio in 1941, and two articles from the magazine "Mundial", first published in Russian in the translation of FN Shatagin. At the end of the book are 66 parties, commented by the author. For a wide range of readers interested in chess.