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  • Author:
    Bologan

    The Caro-Kann defense is one of the most popular modern openings, which is firmly included in the repertoire of most elite chess players. The author of the book, a well-known grandmaster and theorist, offers a full repertoire for black in response to 1.e4, explains in detail the main strategic ideas of each option and gives the exact order of moves, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. In each chapter, alternative plans for black are considered, so that the reader can make a choice according to his taste, and it was more difficult for the opponent to prepare. Much attention in the monograph is paid to correspondence games in which players use all the achievements of modern technology. All analyses during the work on the manuscript are checked on powerful computers. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The 2nd edition supplements the section with the 10 most interesting current parties. The book is addressed to chess players of any level – from amateurs to professionals.  

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • 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:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Kapengut

    An outstanding theorist and successful coach shares his memories of communication and cooperation with Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, Isaac Boleslavsky, Elena Akhmylovskaya and other outstanding chess players. Separate large chapter – a story about many years of work with Boris Gelfand: over these years (1980-1993) the student went from a 12-year-old candidate for master to the holder of the 3rd rating in the world. Albert Kapengut – winner of 6 gold medals at the World Student Olympics, seven-time champion of Belarus, participant in the individual and team championships of the USSR among men, champion of the USSR as part of the Burevestnik team. The book includes 70 games commented in detail by the author, a careful study of which will help the reader not only better understand popular opening schemes, but also get a taste for serious analytical work. “My story is not so much about a career, although “you can’t erase words from a song,” but about memorable situations, often funny, sometimes absurd, and dotted about people I met along the way, sometimes with touches of biography, prompting readers to become interested in more complete information.” ;" (A. Kapengut). For a wide range of chess lovers.

    43.33 $
  • The height of the king is 95 mm, the diameter of the base of the king is 42 mm. Currently used in tournaments of the Central House of Chess Players. The kit is sold without a board.

    60.00 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises. In each opening, attention is drawn to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the opening theme. Written in clear and easy language, the book is furnished with a large number of diagrams. Colored explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a colored background make the book easier to understand. Regular work solve two problems: deepen the student's knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

    28.80 $
  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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 $
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    This book is written by the most successful trainer in the history of chess - Laszlo Polgar. Three of his daughters, whom he taught the game on his own, became Olympic champions, winners of the Oscar, world champions and long-standing leaders of the world rating, whose records were included in the Guinness Book of Records. This edition has collected more than 5000 tasks covering the entire history of chess literature. The book is intended for a wide range of chess players of all ages with the level of play from beginner to candidate for master. This edition is the best assistant both to chess players, and to their parents and coaches.

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    The books of the Paraguayan grandmaster Zeno Franco enjoy deserved success with readers in many countries around the world. They are distinguished by an excellent selection of material and a highly conscientious approach to commenting. & laquo; Attack Art & raquo; talks about the most fascinating element of a chess game on the example of magnificent examples of creativity, for the most part from the practice of modern grandmasters. Readers can be sure that they will not be left to wallow in the sea of ​​computer options, but on the contrary, they will explain in great detail the ideas that are hiding behind almost every move. Reading this book is not only fun, but also helps to better understand chess, which is played at the highest level today.

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    The book of the classic of Soviet chess literature, international grandmaster, famous theorist, coach of the 9th world champion T. Petrosyan is based on his two fundamental works: "The middle of a game in a chess game" and "The dynamics of the middle game".

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    The book of the popular author of the grand master N.M. Kalinichenko is dedicated to the art of chess attack on the king in all stages of the party: debut, middlegame and endgame. This work is a textbook, richly illustrated both by classical and modern examples. The book is intended for all chess lovers - from beginners to experienced players.

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    Mentor of leading Russian chess players, grandmasters Tatiana and Nadezhda Kosintsev, honored coach of Russia Vladimir Popov is well acquainted with the elements of chess strategy and tactics that cause difficulties for young players. His textbook outlines a method that has been successfully tested in class with sisters. Specially selected practical examples allow to reveal the characteristic errors and identify ways to overcome them. The test tasks offered at the end of each chapter will help the reader to understand in which direction he should improve. The book will be useful both for the young talents themselves and for their coaches. Read the book " Chess. Work on the bugs " (excerpt)

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    Chess is one of the most popular board games created by man a half thousand years ago. The next volume of the popular children's looping "I Know the World" tells about the centuries-old history of chess, famous grandmasters - world champions, and, of course, about the secrets of the game itself, the basics of its theory and practice, the origins of extraordinary attractiveness and beauty. The book is intended for all who are interested in this ancient and wise game. Gift Edition. Color print

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    The books of the Paraguayan grandmaster and coach Z.Franko are deservedly successful. They are distinguished by an excellent selection of material and a highly conscientious approach to commenting. In this paper, issues of active defense of difficult chess positions are considered. The author shows how a single-minded game can not only to repulse the offensive, but (and this is especially important!) to reveal the shortcomings plan opponent, using someone else's attack for his own victory.

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    The American grandmaster, junior world champion Daniil Naroditsky addresses the theme of the endgame in his new book. It is both a textbook and a collection of interesting and instructive examples and exercises. This book will take your endgame technique to the next level. Foreword by two-time champion of the USSR Lev Psakhis. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    The American Grandmaster, world champion among young people Daniil Naroditsky addresses in his new book the theme of the endgame. This is both a textbook and a collection of interesting and instructive examples and exercises. The book will raise your endgame technique to a new level. The preface of the two-time champion of the USSR Lev Psakhs. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    The book of the famous grandmaster, the participant of the famous coaching team A. Karpov during his epochal matches with G. Kasparov A. Mikhalchishin and the experienced trainer and master O. Stetsko is devoted to the technique in the game practical endgame. This knowledge is mandatory for any chess player in the process of its improvement. Considered complex game endings, most of which are not included in the guide to the endgame. The systematization of the material proposed by the authors makes it easier to assimilate the typical methods of realizing the preponderance. The book is built mainly on the practice of the modern world's strongest chess players and passed computer testing "by Kasparov." For a wide range of chess fans.

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    The book of the most experienced coach and master Nikolai Yakovlev is intended for the development of tactical vision. Having learned to solve simple examples, given in the first part of it, the reader will reach the level of the third level. To achieve even greater success, it is necessary to master the combination method of solving chess conflict. It is the combination that brings the greatest satisfaction and aesthetic pleasure for chess lovers. Getting acquainted with examples of creativity of famous masters and grandmasters, the reader will have the opportunity to participate in the creation of these small masterpieces. The assignments in the last part correspond the level of 1-2 digits. For a wide range of chess fans.

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    Visual diagrams and beautiful illustrations will allow beginners to master the main rules and moves. Tasks and strategies will help more experienced players to improve skills. Thanks to this book, you will learn about the amazing history of chess, learn about the habits of the biggest chess players, and you can use the contact addresses of chess clubs on the Internet, find partners and friends in Europe and America