If you take the first steps in chess, then this book will become most necessary for you. Indeed, at the beginning of the game there is such an abundance of opportunities on both sides that it simply goes round. And any inaccuracy or mistake in the opening can lead you to an instant disaster. How not to go astray to an inexperienced chess player, on what landmarks and beacons to keep your course? In this book you will find answers to these and many other questions, it outlines the basic principles of playing the opening, gives all the main openings in a very accessible and simple form, gives special exercises and tests to consolidate the main ideas. After reading this book, you can easily defeat your rival friends and win school tournaments. For a wide range of chess lovers and trainers. & nbsp;

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.

This program of training beginning chess players was developed by the deserved trainer of the USSR Victor Golenishchev. The programs of V.Golenishchev still retain great methodological value and are successfully applied in chess pedagogy, and not only in the children's and young people's audiences. Many people even think that nothing better has been created to this day. It is noteworthy that this technique is extremely popular not only among our trainers, but also among foreign specialists. The book can also serve as an excellent self-tutorial for those who only make the first steps in chess. For a wide range of chess fans.

The new work of experienced trainers who have trained more than one generation of chess players is devoted to basic, or & laquo; exact & raquo; endgame positions. A clear knowledge of their rating and playing methods will help you significantly improve the class of the game. It is no accident that the pre-competitive training of professional chess players, including elite grandmasters, includes the obligatory repetition of exact positions. Of course, this work requires effort, character and discipline, but in modern chess, when controlling the time until the end of the game, it is simply necessary. To make it easier for the reader to remember numerous options, the most important tactics are highlighted. A careful study of this brochure will allow you to replenish your arsenal of knowledge and avoid elementary errors, for which & laquo; excruciatingly painful & raquo; after the end of the game. You can play the most important part of the & ndash; endgame, and it will bring you a lot of extra points and & laquo; halves & raquo ;. For a wide range of chess lovers.

Second edition, expanded and revised The first part & ndash; the official rules of the sport `` chess '', approved by the order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of July 17, 2017 No. 654 as amended by the order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of December 19, 2017 No. 1087; they fully comply with international FIDE rules. In the second part, the main functions of the Swiss-Manager computer program are highlighted, practical recommendations for its use in organizing and conducting chess competitions are given. The third part of the book is of particular interest: 200 questions of the knowledge test and the correct interpretation of the current rules of chess. The solution to this test will be of great benefit to existing chess players, as a clear knowledge of their `` rights and responsibilities '' not only helps to preserve the nervous system, but also brings a lot of extra points in competitions. The book is addressed to all chess lovers, from beginners to professionals. Irreplaceable assistant to referees and organizers of chess competitions.

A new book by the famous chess writer, grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko acquaints readers with the basics of chess tactics. After reading it, you will learn how to tie the opponent's pieces, defend against the ligaments, & nbsp; deliver double strikes, carry out crushing combinations using a revealed check and much, much more. The textbook is structured in the form of separate lessons, each of which deals with a particular tactical topic. At the end of each lesson, tasks are given to consolidate the material learned. The book is illustrated mainly modern chess material, including the work of such chess players as H. Nakamura, F. Caruana, A. Firugia, as well as world champion Magnus Carlsen. The textbook will be useful not only for self-study, but can also be used by teachers for chess lessons at school.

Автор, известный шахматный мастер и специалист в области шахматного анализа, на конкретных примерах показывает тесную взаимосвязь начальной стадии партии и ее середины. Исходя из собственного опыта, И. А. Кан рассказывает о том, как выбрать дебют, наметить правильный план игры, чтобы получить желаемую миттельшпильную позицию. Цель книги - помочь играющему научиться творчески подходить к дебютной стадии, осмысливать, а не механически разыгрывать начала партии. Книга рассчитана на шахматистов I разряда.

Книга заслуженного тренера СССР, международного арбитра и мастера Я.Рохлина представляет собой монографию, в которой освещаются история шахмат, процесс шахматной борьбы, отдельные вопросы по теории дебюта и эндшпиля, эстетика и логика шахмат. В этом пособии читатель также найдет материалы о современной тактике и стратегии шахматной борьбы. Рассчитана на тренеров шахматных секций, преподавателей шахматных кружков, а также на шахматистов-разрядников.

The training program for young chess players of the 1st category was compiled by the honored trainer of the RSFSR master of sports V. Golenishchev. The material of the program is planned in the form of chess lessons, therefore it can be used for independent classes by chess players of any age.

In 1970, the All-Russian Chess Club published a book by A. Kotov, “Secrets of Chess Thinking,” which was widely recognized by ordinary chess enthusiasts as well as highly qualified chess players. Despite the fact that the book was reprinted in 1980, it became a bibliographic rarity, and for many chess players, alas, it was an unfulfilled dream.