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  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    Blokh

    In front of you – the famous book by the most experienced coach (among the students is Alexander Grischuk), international grandmaster and bestselling chess author Maxim Bloch. The publication contains almost 1,500 combinations from practical games and specially composed positions. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved with only one move. The arrangement of examples by topic and the highlighting of the main diagrams on the first pages of the chapters allow the book to be used not only as a problem book, but also as a textbook for advanced training. Numerical assessment of the difficulty level of each task allows testing the strength of chess players' play, and also helps coaches select suitable examples for practice. Of particular interest are over two hundred super-tense positions specially compiled by the author, in which when White moves, White wins the only way, and when Black moves – black. Many examples are published for the first time. You'll be sure to step up your game by solving these instructive combinations. For a wide range of chess fans and specialists.

    23.33 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

  • Author:
    Gezalyan

    International Master Tibor Karolyi and FIDE Master Tigran Gozalyan have prepared a major work (in two volumes) about the life and work of the 9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan (he held the title from 1963 to 1969).  Volume II (1963-1984) tells about Petrosyan's victory in the 1963 world title match over Mikhail Botvinnik, about the grandiose two-match confrontation with Boris Spassky in 1966 and 1969, about all his candidates' matches after losing the title – against Bobby Fischer, Viktor Korchnoi and other world-class opponents. All tournaments and matches of the second half of Petrosian's chess career are presented, up to his last performances in 1983. The authors subjected 175 complete games and fragments to an in-depth analysis (using modern computers). Not all of them have been deeply studied and commented on before, but even then the book provides a significantly improved analysis. Among Petrosyan’s opponents – world champions and contenders Kasparov, Karpov, Fischer, Spassky, Tal, Smyslov, Botvinnik, Korchnoi and Bronstein, as well as Timman, Larsen, Reshevsky, Belyavsky, Polugaevsky, Portisch, Romanishin and many others. Special attention is paid to his coaches – Alexey Suetin and Igor Zaitsev. 

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    This new book by the many-times world champion Anatoly Karpov and the author of more than fifty books, grandmaster Nikolay Kalinichenko, is devoted to one of the most complicated and strategically deep openings & mdash; the Queen's Gambit Declined. Using games played by the strongest grandmasters, it describes the interesting ideas which have appeared in the main development systems of this opening. Along with games from recent years, the book presents the most important encounters from the chess heritage. And of course, it includes games by Anatoly Karpov himself & mdash; a great expert on the Queen's Gambit, who generously shares with the reading his unique understanding of the concepts involved. The book is aimed at strong players, but it will also be of interest to a wide range of chess enthusiasts.

    36.00 $
  • Author:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
  • 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 $
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  • book

    20.69 $

    RUB

    A new book by a famous grandmaster, trainer and journalist is devoted to such an original and effective strategic technique as ramming g2-g4 in closed hands. With the light hand of the sixth world champion Mikhail Botvinnik, he firmly entered the arsenal of modern chess players, gave impetus to the development of a number of opening options. The pages of the book reflected the work of leading grandmasters, including world champions Garry Kasparov, Vladimir Kramnik, Vichy Anand and Magnus Carlsen, who threw the pawn & laquo; g & raquo; in the Slavic, Dutch and Old Indian defenses, in the queen's gambit, the defense of Nimtsovich and other popular openings. Short but very informative excursions into history will allow the reader to see strategic ideas in their development and better feel the resources of attack and defense, and numerous tasks for independent decision will help to consolidate the knowledge gained, then to try out new methods and techniques in your games. & Nbsp; Want to play in a bright, dynamic style, leading an opponent from a quiet haven of positional tacking into the abyss of complications? Then this book is for you!

  • book

    10.34 $

    RUB

    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;

  • book

    10.34 $

    RUB

    & nbsp; A book from the series & quot; Workshop on Chess Tactics & quot; is offered to the reader’s attention. The book contains both positions that happened in real games and training positions on the topics: forced mat, double hit, linear attack, open attack, ligament, removal of defense, blockade. At the end of each topic are solutions. The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification. & nbsp;

  • book

    12.41 $

    RUB

    A book from the series & quot; Workshop on Chess Tactics & quot; is offered to the reader’s attention. It contains both positions from real parties and educational positions on various types of attraction: mating attraction, pursuit attraction, etc. At the end of each section are decisions. The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification. & nbsp;

  • book

    8.28 $

    RUB

    & nbsp; A book from the series & quot; Workshop on Chess Tactics & quot; is offered to the reader’s attention. The book contains both positions from real parties and training positions on various aspects of the topic & quot; Conquest of the field & quot ;: conquest of the invasion field, etc. The publication also contains an extensive section with positions on an arbitrary topic. At the end of each section, decisions are made with & shy; The book will be useful to a chess player of any qualification. & nbsp;

  • book

    16.55 $

    RUB

    Book written by outstanding grandmaster Boris Gulko, the only champion in the history of both the USSR and the USA, a participant matches of applicants, and his student, professor of psychology Joel Snead, is dedicated to the connection of strategy and tactics, as well as Psychology of chess. In this book, Boris Gulko reveals in a fascinating way. the secrets of his skill and teaches Joel Snead wisdom royal game. In each installment, the reader is invited to decide. several tasks of different difficulty levels. This book will be useful not only to professionals, but also widely. to a circle of chess lovers.

  • book

    24.83 $

    RUB

    This book presents rare and interesting opening options (for black), which are designed to quickly prepare you for a game or competition. You can also get acquainted with traps, theoretical novelties and original analyzes of the current grandmaster. Here you will find positions for solutions that will help improve your tactical training. Designed for a wide range of readers who are keen on chess.

  • book

    16.67 $

    RUB

    The book was prepared by the trainers of the Chess Club & quot; INTELLIGENCE & quot; based on experience with beginner chess players in the 1st year of study. The course material consists of tasks on the most relevant and often encountered in practice tactical techniques: double strike, ligament, spear (through strike) and an open attack. A beginner can solve problems independently, under parental control and / or with the help of a trainer. The book will be useful to everyone who already knows the rules of the game and wants to learn how to strike combinational strikes. As a teaching aid can be used by chess trainers.

  • book

    & quot; Bronze book & quot; - The second book of a series of chess problem books of the leading world chess player Sergey Karjakin. The task book contains more than 500 tasks for the mat in one and two moves and the gain of material advantage. The tasks are arranged in increasing complexity and will help the young chess player understand simple tactics in order to feel confident about the time of the chess game. The task book is suitable for classes in schools, circles, sports schools and independently at home with parents. The book is recommended for those who have already managed to solve all the tasks from the & quot; Copper Book & quot ;, the first task book from the series & quot; Chess School of Sergey Karjakin & quot ;. The following tasks for the advanced level: - & quot; Silver book & quot ;; - & quot; The Golden Book & quot ;.

  • book

    The book is intended for chess players with experience of two or three years of playing chess, and contains more than 1000 tasks in which you need to checkmate in several moves, choose the strongest continuation, draw in a difficult position, find a combination in the middle game and others stages of the chess game, play correctly in the opening, endgame and much more. A wide variety of tasks, explanations of the tasks and answers to them will make classes not only useful but also interesting. Suitable for classes in schools, circles and sections, as a book for homework, as well as for independent study.

  • book

    13.24 $

    RUB

    This “Reshebnik” is a collection of fascinating positions from practical games in which it is necessary to find the strongest continuation. As the name suggests, these positions are taken from the parties with the participation of grandmasters. You have to break your head over 256 examples. Following the diagrams (they are grouped in four) are solutions, but do not rush to look at the answers! Check your level. For each solved example you will be credited with a certain amount of points, and after working through the whole book you will receive a final result corresponding to your qualification. Perhaps, when solving examples, you will be able not only to admire the beauty of the grandmasters' plans, but also to find your own weak points ... Decide on health! Larger format (170x235 mm). Table of Contents excerpt