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  • 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:
    Zhuravlev

    This tutorial is addressed to those who want to learn to play chess on their own and improve further. The lesson-based method of presentation, as well as numerous exercises, contribute to the consistent assimilation of the rules and laws that form the basis of the chess game. The book contains extensive educational material, which is presented to the reader in accordance with modern pedagogical principles. The purpose of this manual is to train chess players of the III category (rating up to 1800). The textbook can also be used for classes in groups - it covers the material of existing programs of the first year of study in children's and youth chess schools.

    23.33 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Blokh

    In front of you – the famous book by the most experienced coach (among the students is Alexander Grischuk), international grandmaster and bestselling chess author Maxim Bloch. The publication contains almost 1,500 combinations from practical games and specially composed positions. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved with only one move. The arrangement of examples by topic and the highlighting of the main diagrams on the first pages of the chapters allow the book to be used not only as a problem book, but also as a textbook for advanced training. Numerical assessment of the difficulty level of each task allows testing the strength of chess players' play, and also helps coaches select suitable examples for practice. Of particular interest are over two hundred super-tense positions specially compiled by the author, in which when White moves, White wins the only way, and when Black moves – black. Many examples are published for the first time. You'll be sure to step up your game by solving these instructive combinations. For a wide range of chess fans and specialists.

    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:
    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:
    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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • Reprint of a large badge (4 cm x 3.5 cm) dedicated to the failed match between Karpov and Fischer in 1975. The original was issued in an edition of  in several signal specimens (only specimens from the collection of A. Karpov and the Central House of Art Museum are known). 

    17.24 $
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    33.11 $

    The ninth volume consists of two chapters. This is the Chess Workshop-3, as well as the Workshop on Etudes-1. Both workshops consist of three cycles A, B and C. It is interesting that before giving answers, the author offers two clues, which undoubtedly increases the usefulness of the solution, contributing to the fact that even complex tasks become more accessible to middle-chess players. It is designed for chess players of high qualification, up to grandmasters.

  • book

    35.17 $

    The sixth book is a textbook, which includes debut questions, middlegame strategies and endgames. A sufficient number of educational examples that reveal the essence of the subject are cited. The methodology of the presentation of the material makes it possible to vary the degree of complexity of instruction. It depends on the form of independent work on topics. A more detailed approach stimulates the growth of chess mastery. At the beginning of the textbook special questions of teaching methodology of chess for middle age are considered. The book is intended for fans of chess, dischargers and coaches.

  • book

    35.17 $

    The second book outlines the training program, provides training positions and games for beginning chess players and dischargers. The elements of the three stages of the chess game are considered. Homework, exercises for repetition, methodical recommendations for coaches and parents.

  • book

    43.33 $

    The fifth book begins the presentation of the second cycle of a comprehensive training program. In form, this is a task book containing over 1150 training positions in all sections of tactics. A chess workshop consists of three cycles of difficulty with 252 positions at each stage. The book is intended for chess lovers, sportsmen and trainers.

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    20.00 $

    Circulation 500 copies

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    30.00 $

    The monograph is widely considered the most important components of a chess strategy. A large number of examples with detailed comments and questions on the text of the parties. The proposed technique is useful for self-study. The book is intended for chess lovers, dischargers and coaches who want to increase the strength and understanding of the chess game.

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    103.64 $

    Practical manual for self-study, second edition.

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    21.67 $

    Characteristic endings arising from various debuts, and typical methods of playing them.

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    28.97 $

    The book of Grandmaster Ilya Smirin & la Starotindi battles & raquo; introduces the reader to the basic ideas of the most ambitious defense against 1.d4. The first-class dynamical chess player shares his experience of playing the Old Indian defense, which he successfully used (it is enough to mention the victories over such chess players as Vladimir Kramnik, Viktor Korchnoi, Alexander Grischuk, Evgeny Bareev, etc.) this defense throughout his career. > The author explains his vision of the main ideas of the Old Indian defense. He details in detail 49 of his best games in this debut, explaining in detail both the original and the "standard" raquo; approaches to solving emerging positions. A large number of additional parts (including in notes) of the author and other chess players helps to better understand the debut ideas. Each chapter is preceded by a selection of exercises based on the proposed parties. The book has everything & ndash; and sacrifices, and positional masterpieces, which should make her reading fascinating.

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    28.97 $

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    Selected parties with rich endgame content, graduation, etudes.

  • book

    25.00 $

    The new work of the 7th world chess champion V.Smyslov is devoted to the study of rook endgame mazes. The author provides a clear and deep analysis of 60 endings from his own practice. This original mini-guide for the study of the rook endgame will be a necessary assistant for both chess amateurs and professionals.

  • book

    33.33 $

    The unique book of the seventh world champion Vasily Smyslov is a real textbook to win. Content: Smyslov's Phenomenon Endgame Realization of the Benefit Debut Duel Attack Tactics Counteraction

  • book

    46.67 $

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    Excellent condition. Collection of games of the international tournament maestro.

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    Collection of games of the international tournament maestro, edited by E. Lasker and E. Znosko-Borovsky and the tournament of Russian amateurs, edited by B.E. Malyutina. This is a book that has long been a bibliographic rarity. We offer this unique antique edition in perfect safety. Leather binding, photos on coated paper, traced tracing paper, gold stamping on the spine. There are many diagrams and tables in the book. The International Chess Congress in memory of MI Chigorin was one of the most significant events in the history of Russian chess. ART Ш

  • book

    83.33 $

    Facsimile edition of the famous tournament collection. Chess lovers can be congratulated! A book has been republished, which they could only dream of, for it has long become a bibliographic rarity.  The International Chess Congress in memory of M. I. Chigorin was one of the most significant events in the history of Russian chess. Magnificent gift reissue of the collection of one of the strongest tournaments held in Russia (1-2. Lasker, Rubinstein). There are also games of the tournament lovers (1.Alekhin).  (Coated paper).

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    6.20 $

    The book deserved coach of the USSR and the famous chess writer A. Sokolsky has the goal to teach chess player not to fall into cleverly placed networks, but on the contrary, most lure the opponent into a trap. Typical traps in debut, middlegame and endgame. Brief short shots are given. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    18.62 $

    A detailed study of the acute variant in the Spanish party 1. e4 e5 2.Kf3 Kc6 3. Bb5 f5!?

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    116.67 $

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    24.83 $

    In this book, St. Petersburg grandmaster and coach Evgeny Solzhennikin tells of one of the most difficult schemes in the Spanish party - the Zaitsev system. It represents an optimal combination of the reliability of the position and the opportunity to engage in a complex struggle. Learning to play it correctly, the reader at the same time will improve the understanding of chess as a whole, since he will need to be able to orient himself in double-edged middlegame positions, and competently play in the endgame. The book gives a complete repertoire for Black, starting with 3 ... a6 and ending with a super-fashionable version of Svidler. Based on many years of independent application and training of Zaitsev's system of his students, the author makes a conclusion about the reliability of the position of black

  • book

    28.97 $

    '365 Ways to Win Chess Quickly' & ndash; fundamental chess problem book. The lots featured here demonstrate important concepts such as compensation and initiative, and contain combinations you need to know. The format of this book is simple: it consists of 365 lessons so you can study one daily for a year. Each lesson contains a short commented round and at least one security question. The lesson ends with an additional game illustrating the opening or strategic theme of the main game. Art 2

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    16.55 $

    In this book, on an extensive material, the most important and characteristic ideas are analyzed that will help the drafts players master effective methods of solving combinations and increase combination vision. Each chapter concludes with positions for self-determination. The publication is intended for a wide range of drafts lovers.

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    20.69 $

    The new book of Gennady Sosonko, the third in a series of his works about outstanding chess players (after the books "David Seventh" & about Bronstein and "Knowing harmony" about Smyslov), is devoted to the fate of defector Victor Korchnoi & ndash; one of the most famous Grand Masters of the XX century. His struggle with Karpov, their match in Baguio (1978) on the heat of chess and political passions can be compared, perhaps, only with the opposition Spassky & ndash; Fisher. The author knew Korchnoi closely, worked with him as a second, met at tournaments and at home. Sosonko describes the changes in the life path of his hero with his characteristic brilliance. The book contains many unfamiliar facts, gives a large selection of photographs, including almost completely unknown

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    18.62 $

    Genna Sosonko (Gennady Borisovich Sosonko, 1943) & mdash; international native grandmaster, two-time champion of Holland. Emigre- rampart from the Soviet Union in 1972 and since then lives in Amsterdam. Winner and winner of many international tournaments. Being renowned journalist and commentator, last quarter century devotes to literary work. According to the 13th world champion Garry Kasparov, today Genna Sosonko & mdash; & laquo; undisputed writing chess player number one & raquo ;. In his new book, which includes 32 pages of unique photos on coated paper, the author talks about secrets success in chess, about state leaders of the past and the present- who was somehow involved in the ancient game, and about the chosen ones Caissa & mdash; Capablanca, Alekhine, Fisher, Karpov and Kasparov. For a wide range of chess lovers. Snippet 1 Fragment 2

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    63.33 $

    The Dutch grandmaster Genna Sosonko is a talented writer, one of the best authors of the famous New in Chess magazine. After the success of the book “I Knew Capablanca”, published in 2001 in St. Petersburg, thousands of Russian readers became aware of his name, previously familiar only to chess fans. The new book continues and significantly complements the first. Along with portraits of Tal, Botvinnikov, Capablanca, Levenfish, Polugaevsky, Geller, it included essays about Ava, Miles, Timman, Flora, Korchnoi, Lutikov, Vaganyan, Bagirov, Gufeld, Baturinsky ...