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  • 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:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. 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:
    Barsky

    18.97 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1333.30 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
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Chess textbook 1991-2023

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    20.69 $

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    On the example of parties from the classical heritage and modern tournament practice in the manual of physical culture gives a general idea of ​​the strategic ideas of the game in rook endings. The work presents the basics of lecture material, methodical and seminar classes for this type of endgame. The manual is recommended for students, teachers, graduate students and masters of universities.

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    13.82 $

    RUB

    The initial diploma for young. Beautifully done!

  • book

    19.00 $

    RUB

    This book, received recognition in Europe, finally comes to the Russian-speaking reader. Turning to chess players of mass categories, the author teaches not only to strike spectacular strokes in the matured positions, but also to recognize motives in advance and create the prerequisites for conducting combinations. The examples are chosen with excellent taste and in overwhelming majority do not belong to those who wander from the textbook to the textbook. A large number of diagrams and the shortness of the analyzed fragments make it easy to read a book without a board, which also contributes to the development of combination vision. For a wide range of chess fans. Increased format (170x235 mm). Table of contents Fragment

  • book

    20.00 $

    RUB

    The classics taught: the simplest and most effective way to beat a less experienced chess player – get a position in which the knight fights the bishop. It is believed that these figures are equal in strength, but their characters are very different! If we draw an analogy with hockey, then elephants – These are fast and straightforward players with a powerful shot who love free space. Horses – nimble, technical and cunning forwards, capable of playing in the backfield. beat and confuse your opponent. The purpose of this book – help you improve your understanding of chess, develop a “sixth sense” for a correct and quick assessment of the position with different balances of forces: bishop against knight “one on one”, and with rooks, and with queens, and with all heavy pieces. Typical pawn structures are also considered, since in many openings the struggle between these diverse pieces begins from the very first moves. Author – an experienced coach who has trained more than one generation of chess players does not overload the reader with computer options, but tries to explain in detail and clearly the essence of what is happening on the board.  “When you read this book, absorb many useful recommendations of great chess players, which the author carefully presented to your attention, then your hand will begin to make much stronger moves without the help of your head.” (M. Shereshevsky). For advanced chess players and coaches.

  • book

    Tasks for co-op and reverse mat; fabulous, joke, retro

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    The book contains 1000 selected popular chess etudes, & nbsp; characterized by easy construction, ingenious and effective solution, excellent form. The author of the collection, the 14-time world champion in chess composition, an international grandmaster, not only leads the decisions, but also tells about the history, theory, themes of the modern chess composition, famous compilers of the past and present. The book is also a kind of reshebnik (answers & mdash; at the end of the book!), With which you will improve your tactical vision and hone the technique of calculating options. For a wide range of chess lovers. Fragment 1 Fragment 2

  • book

    15.94 $

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    The book contains 1000 selected popular chess sketches, & nbsp; characterized by easy construction, witty and effective solution, excellent shape. The author of the collection, a 14-time world champion in chess composition, an international grandmaster, not only gives solutions, but also talks about the history, theory, themes of modern chess composition, the famous compilers of the past and present. The book is also a kind of rehearsal (answers & mdash; at the end of the book!), With which you will improve your tactical vision and hone the technique of calculating options. For a wide range of chess lovers. This is an e-book, a link to which will be available in your account after payment.

  • book

    In the drafts workshop collected 2000 positions, designed for independent solutions. In addition, it is a kind of checkers miniatures catalog. The book is intended for a wide circle of fans of drafts, and will also be useful for highly qualified checkers. It can serve as a tool for trainers of drafts sections and a tool for self-training checkers.

  • book

    3.46 $

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    Introduces the reader to the characteristic tactical techniques; The arrangement of the material in the form of lessons with examples makes the book not only a self-instruction manual, but also a problem book for solving without a blackboard.

  • book

    The proposed manual is the first part of the superbook about chess tactics. The author of the work is the international grandmaster of the ICChF AS. Volchok introduces readers to the combinational elements, teaches to speed up the game and conduct spectacular tactical blows and combinations. The location of the material in the form of lessons, ending with examples for self-decision, makes the book not only very useful, but also original, that is, having no analogues in the world chess literature. For a wide range of readers. This manual is the second part of the superbook about chess tactics. The author of the work is the international grandmaster of the ICChF AS. Volchok complements the content of the initial course, but produces it on the basis of more difficult examples from practice, the complexity, unpredictability and beauty of which, as a rule, consists in spectacular combinations of several simple tactical ideas. The duration of training fragments increases in comparison with the first part, and in some cases reaches 17-20 moves, which allows using the textbook on chess tactics as a training.

  • book

    15.72 $

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    Here is a famous work written by international the most experienced grandmaster and the most experienced chess writer A.S. Volchkom. You will learn a variety of combination elements, force the game, carry out effective tactical strikes and combinations. The material is arranged in the form of lessons ending examples for independent solution. By studying this book, you will undoubtedly significantly strengthen your game! 3rd edition, supplemented and revised. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    16.55 $

    RUB

    Here is a famous work written by an international grandmaster and an experienced chess writer A.S. Volchkom. In the second volume, the author complements the content of the introductory course with more difficult practical examples. Solving them will require the ability to combine several different tactics. You will learn various combination elements, force the game, deliver spectacular tactical strikes and combinations. Material is located in the form of lessons ending examples for your own solution. book, you will undoubtedly greatly enhance your game! 3- e edition, supplemented and revised. For a wide range of chess fans.