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  • Author:
    Karpov

    New, significantly enlarged edition of the famous book - 75 games. Anatoly Karpov is the greatest expert on Caro-Kann defense. He scored many bright victories in it, playing both white and black. In this paper, the multiple world champion talks about the most important and interesting discoveries made in the Caro-Kann defense. Many examples from modern practice are given.

    17.24 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
  • Magnetic road chess: folding board-case made of artificial leather, tablet-figures with a convex image. Wallet size 19x22 cm. The playing field is 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Cell 2x2 cm.

    51.72 $
  • 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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Author:
    Franco

    In his new book, grandmaster Zenon Franco deeply analyzes the 69 instructive victories of the 11th world champion Robert Fischer. The book is not overloaded with options, the emphasis – with detailed explanations in a move-by-move style, creating an ideal platform for learning chess. In the "reference" At points in each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key techniques of the chess game and the reliable assimilation of acquired knowledge. Questions and answers engage the reader in the learning process and help him track his growth in chess strength. The appendix provides a critical analysis of the unsatisfactory translation of Robert Fisher's famous book “My 60 Memorable Games.”

    23.33 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • 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 $
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  • book

    9.67 $

    RUB

    The second edition. "Chess self-instruction manual" consists of 44 lessons and the section "Fundamentals of chess aesthetics". The lessons set out the basic rules and laws of chess, in the section "Fundamentals of Chess Aesthetics" the reader consolidates the knowledge gained in the study of the rules and acquires the skills necessary for reading chess literature. Classical parties, spectacular combinations of this section can fall in love with the reader, and only those who understand and appreciate their beauty achieve success in chess. The authors sought to give the reader the necessary minimum of knowledge and not to overload him with unnecessary information.

  • book

    7.60 $

    RUB

    & laquo; Chess self-tutorial & raquo; consists of 44 lessons and the section "The fundamentals of the aesthetics of chess & raquo ;. The lessons set out the basic rules and laws of chess, in the section "The fundamentals of the aesthetics of chess & raquo; the reader consolidates the knowledge gained in studying the rules, and acquires the skills necessary for reading chess literature. Classical parties, spectacular combinations of this section can fall in love with the reader, and only those who understand and appreciate their beauty achieve success in chess. The authors sought to give the reader the necessary minimum of knowledge and not to overload him with unnecessary information.

  • book

    6.33 $

    RUB

    A classic chess self-tutorial for beginners from famous authors. It is distinguished by the simplicity and clarity of the presentation of the material, based on the principle of "necessary and sufficient" - there is nothing superfluous in it, but there is everything necessary. The basic rules and laws of chess are outlined, the best games and combinations are given. Upon reading the book, the beginner is ready for independent swimming.

  • book

    20.00 $

    RUB

    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 ....

  • book

    5.87 $

    RUB

    Six essays on remarkable grandmasters: Petrosyan, Korchnoi, Simagin, Smyslov, Tal, Ragozin.

  • book

    5.21 $

    RUB

    Researcher & quot; B & quot; help you master the art of striking blows. Having solved the problems from the 1st part of the book, you will learn how to use the chess combination to check the opponent’s king. The purpose of the 2nd chapter of this book is to master the chess technique - the liberation of an important highway. In the opened line, we can attack not only the opponent’s king, but also his cover. The 3rd part is the most interesting! Dedicated to PATU. In Italian, the word & quot; pat & quot; stands for & quot; peace treaty & quot ;. For chess players it’s a draw. Most often, beginning chess players get stalemate due to inexperience or inattention. But experienced chess players in a difficult position are always looking for the opportunity to dive into the stalemate nest and save the lost game. The book is intended for chess players 1-2 years of study. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    5.21 $

    RUB

    Book & quot; C & quot; It is a continuation of a series of rehearsals. The tasks in it will be more complicated than in the previous ones. In the 1st part of the book, the mat will have to be put in 2 moves. And you will learn how to draw matting figures and push the enemy king to the matting field. The second part of the book is devoted to heavy figures. They are best suited to mate a king on an empty board. You will get acquainted with all the tricks that are used in the finals of the rook and queens endings. We figured out the king. And the time has come to tackle the destruction of enemy figures. Where do we start? Of course, with the queen! He is the strongest - that's why we will start from him. In the 3rd part of the book you will find the task of encircling and capturing the almighty figure. The book is intended for chess players of 3-4 categories. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    16.67 $

    RUB

    About bright strategic and tactical ideas in the parties of the leading chess players of the world. Some aspects of chess creativity are outlined, the features of the strategic and tactical approach to the game are disclosed, examples (standards) from the history of chess, information about famous chess players are given.

  • book

    124.14 $

    RUB

  • book

    10.34 $

    RUB

    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.