The book won the competition for the best textbook for young chess players 2-3 digits.

The second edition is corrected.

2nd edition, answers to questions of beginners.

The first part of the book is intended for chess players of the first category, the second – for masters and candidates for master of sports. The book contains 20 tests with 12 examples each. To complete the test for the 1st category, 1.5-2 hours are allotted, for kms - 2.5-3 hours. For the correct solution of this or that example, you get a certain number of points. The sum of points scored when solving the positions of one test will allow you to judge the level of your preparation. International grandmaster Igor Zaitsev about this book: “Tactical vigilance and accuracy of calculation are almost the most necessary components of sports success. And it is precisely the improvement of these most important qualities that this workshop, compiled by experienced trainers-methodologists, is intended to contribute to. In terms of the complexity of finding the right paths, the second part noticeably exceeds the first, but analytically detailed solutions in these cases allow us to get comprehensive answers to all the questions that arise.

It's one thing to see the most elementary on the board, for example, the same bunch, there are no problems here, it's easy. It is quite another thing to first draw a piece to a certain field, then create a pin, and only then demonstrate how to use this pin. The task is at least three times more difficult. To cope with it, you need imagination, tactical vigilance and the ability to calculate in advance, several moves ahead, the course of events on the board. All these qualities can be developed. This book is to help you do just that. It is intended for chess players of junior levels, but it can also be useful for those with higher qualifications. There are 50 tests in the book, 12 examples each.

After reading this book, beginning chess players will not only learn the rules of chess, but also learn basic chess techniques that will help to win over a more experienced rival. The illustrations presented on the pages of the textbook will help the reader to study various chess games. The book is designed for beginners chess lovers. 

Have you long dreamed of learning how to play chess, but you constantly feared that it would take too long to learn everything from scratch? Do not postpone the matter in the long box: before the chess battles you have to study just one book! With its help, novice chess players can not only master the rules of the game, but also learn a variety of interesting combinations for future victories! 

The book brought to your attention contains: 50 tests, 12 positions each, the time allotted for the test is 1 hour. The subject of examples is extensive (35 types in total), their order is random, so it is difficult to deduce any patterns, there is only one way left: to study the position, analyze what you see, highlight the main thing and draw conclusions with the help of reasoning, i.e. offer a solution. If the solution is correct, then you get a certain number of points for it (from one to four). The sum of points scored in solving the positions of one test will allow you to judge the level of your preparation. Before proceeding to solve this or that example, you should first carefully study the position. The order in this case can be as follows: first of all, we are interested in the location of the kings, then the balance of power, then we look at which pieces and pawns (our own and others') are under attack, which ones are poorly protected, and, finally, we pay attention to confrontations, i.e. . bundles and "ambushes". How well you do this will determine the correct answer. We hope that the solution of these tests will be a good basis for your future victories.

The book is intended for chess players of the 3rd level. It has 50 tests, 12 examples each. The test is performed for one and a half to two hours. For the correct decision of one or another example you get a certain number of points (from one to three). The sum of the points, typed at the decision of positions of one test, will allow to judge the level of your preparation.

If you want to get the first category, if you do not want to stop at the achieved results, then this book will help you with this. It can also be considered a textbook on attacking the king, a textbook that, along with attack schemes, also contains many typical victims. Getting to know them will allow you to expand your tactical arsenal. By solving examples, you also train the calculation technique, and this will also have a beneficial effect on the quality of your games in the future. The book is intended for chess players of the 2nd and 3rd categories. The book contains 50 tests with 12 examples each. One and a half — two hours. For the correct solution of this or that example, you get a certain number of points (from one to three). The sum of points scored when solving the positions of one test will allow you to judge the level of your preparation.

How do I know my level and rating? How to identify your weaknesses and how to eliminate them? How to improve your own game? How to make a training plan? These and many other questions are answered in this book. Its author, international master Igor Khmelnitsky, is not only a strong practical player, but also an experienced coach. Before his move to the United States, he helped the leading Ukrainian chess players. Since 1991, working as a trainer in the state of Philadelphia. Among his students are players of all levels, from beginners to masters. His original test book was recognized in the United States as the "Book of the Year". Now it is also published in Russian. Learn your chess power with the help of test solutions! Sold at a discount - 30%.