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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 $
  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

    84.48 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

  • Author:
    Eive

    The corpus of this textbook includes two significant works by the world chess champion, scientist and prominent teacher Max Euwe — "Self‑help chess game", created in collaboration with G. Den-Hertog, and "Chess Lessons". The first work is designed for beginners, the second for more experienced chess players. The book is a real chess tutorial in the true sense of the word. This is expressed not only in the appropriate distribution of the material and the method of presentation, designed to awaken the initiative of the student, but also in numerous practical exercises offered to the reader after explaining each new concept or technique.The textbook primarily attracts the methodology of presentation of the material, the principles of which will be useful for coaches and teachers of chess sections and circles. For a wide range of chess fans.

    25.00 $
  • Author:
    Ezhov

    Grandmaster Carlos Torre – like a chess comet; his genius flashed dazzlingly and quickly went out in the chess firmament! He – the author of the most famous “mill” in the history of chess, the 2nd world champion Emanuel Lasker fell into its merciless millstones. The authors spoke about the life and work of the Mexican genius (the book contains 25 commentated games by K. Torre). Torre’s book “How a Chess Player is Formed” is presented, an essay by international master Yaroslav Prizant about Torre’s attack in modern practice. In the section "Play like Torre" – 36 instructive examples from his practice to solve. Finally, there is an interview with Carlos Torre, conducted by Gabriel Velasco in 1977. Working with the book will give readers not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also help improve their skills.

    18.33 $
  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • 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 $
  • Reprint of a large badge (4 cm x 3.5 cm) dedicated to the failed match between Karpov and Fischer in 1975. The original was issued in an edition of  in several signal specimens (only specimens from the collection of A. Karpov and the Central House of Art Museum are known). 

    17.24 $
  • 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:
    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 $
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Chess textbook 1946-1990

  • book

    35.59 $

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    In five volumes. In this capital work, two types of endings are explored - elephant and horse. The material is systematized, ranging from the simplest positions to complex endings. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a guide when analyzing deferred games. When creating the "Chess endings" the emphasis was not on collecting and testing theoretical positions, practical endings and studies. The main task was a systematic study of the main types of endings, for which in many cases it was necessary to conduct large independent analyzes and to identify important theoretical positions in order to eliminate “white spots” in theory and give the necessary practical recommendations. Designed for highly skilled chess players.

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    20.94 $

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    In five volumes. In this capital work, the endings are investigated, where the bishop against the knight or the rook struggles against the light piece. Depending on the number and location of the pawns involved in the fight, the material of the book includes both elementary training positions and complex endings, sketches. This book consists of two parts. The first deals with the endgame bishop against the knight, the second with the rook versus the light piece. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a guide when analyzing deferred games. Designed for highly skilled chess players.

  • book

    18.66 $

    RUB

    In five volumes. In this capital work, various kinds of queen endings are explored. Depending on the number and location of the pawns participating in the struggle, the material of the book includes both the simplest educational positions and complex endings, studies. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a reference when analyzing pending games and playing games by correspondence. The book offered to the reader is the third in the series “Chess Ends”. In general, this study covers the following types of endings: pawn, knight, elephant, bishop versus knight, rook versus easy piece, rook, queens, queen versus rook, queen versus easy piece. The book is intended for qualified chess players from the second category and higher. Reduced specimens are available - slightly soaked with water. Price - 150 r.

  • book

    15.89 $

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    In five volumes. This major work explores various types of pawn endings. Depending on the number and location of the pawns participating in the struggle, the material of the book includes both the simplest educational positions and complex endings, studies. The book offered to the reader is the fourth in the series “Chess Ends”. In general, this basic study covers all the main types of endgame: pawn, knight, elephant, bishop versus knight, rook versus light pieces, rook and queens. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a reference when analyzing pending games and playing games by correspondence. In general, the book is intended for qualified chess players from the second category and higher.

  • book

    37.24 $

    RUB

    In five volumes. In this capital work, which includes over 800 positions, various types of rook endings are studied. Depending on the number and location of the pawns participating in the struggle, the material of the book includes both the simplest educational positions and complex endings, studies. In the series “Chess Ends” this book is the fifth. In general, this basic study covers all the main types of endgame: pawn, knight, elephant, bishop versus knight, rook versus light pieces, rook and queens. The book can be used as a training tool for playing endings, as well as a reference when analyzing pending games and playing games by correspondence. In general, the book is intended for qualified chess players from the second category and higher.

  • book

    20.04 $

    RUB

    A few years ago, Soviet theorists were given the task of creating a monograph for our skilled chess players on the final stage of the chess game - the endgame. This publication presents the latest achievements of practice and gives theoretical calculations on all the main types of chess endings. This paper presents endings with a horse against an elephant, as well as rook ones.

  • book

    20.04 $

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    Under the general editorship of Grandmaster J. Averbach. A few years ago, Soviet theorists were tasked with creating a monograph for our qualified chess players on the final stage of a chess game, the endgame. This publication presents the latest achievements of the practice and gives theoretical calculations on all major types of chess endings. This book covers three types of endings: pawns, ivory and knight endings. The book begins with a short essay "The Matting of the Lonely King."

  • book

    22.76 $

    RUB

    One of the best textbooks of those years.

  • book

    22.76 $

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    Very popular at the time of the textbook.

  • book

    A classic chess textbook for beginner chess players is the third level.

  • book

    22.76 $

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    Very popular at the time of the textbook.

  • book

    24.83 $

    RUB

    The author of the book is the chess trainer I.V. Chegarovsky - familiar novice chess players with the basic fundamentals of chess science. Theoretical positions are supported by exercises taken from the best games by outstanding chess players. Given interesting sketches and tasks. The form is presented in an accessible form for the young reader. The book will help to master the practice and theory of chess games in the framework of the IV and III sports categories. For the general reader. Illustrations 475 parties.