The second, revised and enlarged edition of the book opens the series "School of Higher Excellence" honored coach of the USSR, Russia and Georgia Mark Dvoretsky. This is the first textbook in world literature for chess players of the highest qualification - up to and including grandmasters. In-depth analysis of endgame positions is supported by numerous “proprietary” position playing exercises, sketches and practical practical advice.

Three chapters on the three stages of a chess game, with lots of examples and useful recommendations.

A well-known Israeli coach, who brought up a number of grand masters and masters, collected and systematized numerous examples from classical and modern games, covering all aspects of chess strategy. The main purpose of the book is to convey the reader's understanding of the positional game and the feeling that will enable him to feel the most important problems of each position. This will help him to successfully solve strategic problems that arise literally on every move. Each chapter of the textbook focuses the reader's attention on one or several basic elements of the game, knowledge and understanding of which can dramatically improve the personal results and capabilities of each chess player.

the second chess players' IV training program & mdash; fruit of many years of work of international grandmasters and experienced coaches Valery Chekhov, Sergei Arkhipov and Viktor Komlyakova. Based on the works of famous teachers and their own experience, the authors proposed a universal formula for improving chess players at the initial stage of training & mdash; achievement of the "no-fault barrier" & raquo; through a large amount of practical exercises. The program is designed for two years, written in an accessible language, easy & mdash; and therefore can be used by trainers in the sports school, in ordinary schools, and also by parents for independent work with their children

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!

The effectiveness of coaching work to a great extent depends on the system and methodology of training. The authors of the program spent the last few years searching for the optimal system of work with pupils of various categories, and this work is a summary of the results and an attempt to build a harmonious line of instruction. How it happened - to judge the readers.

In the book of ex-world champion Mikhail Tal and master Yakov Damsky, all the main components of the middlegame are examined, and in fact & mdash; and the whole chess game: attack, defense and counterattack. The typical techniques absolutely necessary for a chess player of any qualification are given; some are formulated and substantiated by the authors for the first time, and their knowledge will make it easier for readers to find the right ways to practice. Designed for the widest circles of chess players: from beginners to masters.