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  • Author:
    Chernyshov

    The authors continue to study typical opening and middlegame positions. Royal Fortress No. 2 has pawns on squares f7, g6, h7 (or f2, g3, h2), and they are usually joined by another defender – bishop on g7 (g2). This formation is called fianchetto, it is found in many popular openings, such as the Catalan Opening, King's Indian Defense, Grunfeld Defense and a number of others.  The authors analyze in detail the techniques of attack, defense and counterattack. Most examples – from the creativity of modern chess players (for example, a separate chapter is dedicated to the strongest Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi); they are complemented by parts that have become a classical heritage. The book contains about 300 positions for independent solution, so it is not only a textbook, but also a solid problem book. Grandmaster Konstantin Chernyshov, head of the Interregional Grandmaster School in Kostroma, and his daughter International Master Natalya Kareva – experienced coaches, whose students include grandmasters and masters, champions of Russia and Europe among juniors.  The book is addressed to young chess players and their mentors. 

    20.00 $
  • Author:
    Fine

    In the vast ocean of chess literature there are relatively few books about the endgame, and only a few of them can be considered true chess classics. And the most outstanding among the classics — Reuben Fine's book "Basic Chess Endings". Reuben Fine (1914−1993) was for a long time one of the best chess players in the world. As an author, Fine showed himself to be an excellent analyst who understood the full depth and peculiarities of the endgame. Having studied various types of standard positions, Fine established useful rules for practical play and proved himself to be an experienced teacher who, using skillfully chosen examples, was able to teach the reader all the necessary lessons and introduce him to the basic ideas of the endgame. Many generations of chess players in different countries of the world keep copies of “Basic Chess Endings”. For example, Mikhail Botvinnik considered Fine's work the most worthy of all that had ever been written on endgame theory.

    35.00 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • Author:
    Blokh

    The answer book of an international grandmaster and an experienced coach (among whose students is A. Grischuk) Bloch's Maxim contains over 1200 combinations from practical games and specially compiled examples. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved by single moves. The book is intended for both young and adult amateurs, and for masters. The arrangement of examples by topic allows you to use the book not only as a task book, but also as a textbook. Of particular interest are over two hundred specially compiled by the author overstressed positions in which white wins the only way during the course of white, and black wins during the course of black. These examples, as well as over 50 fragments from the parties of the author and his students, are published for the first time.

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    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 $
  • A limited edition of the most famous electronic chess clock. Design & quot; under the tree & quot ;. Released for the 25th anniversary of the DGT. & Nbsp; These watches are used in all major tournaments, world championships and World Cups, World Chess Olympiads. Installation of any time controls, including Fisher and Bronstein controls (with added time). & Nbsp;

    300.00 $
  • Author:
    Gelfand

    The 2012 World Vice-Champion continues his story, begun in the best-selling books Positional Decision Making in Chess. ("Book of the Year" according to the English Chess Federation), "Dynamic Decision Making in Chess" and "Technical Decision Making in Chess." The new book discusses ways to make decisions in positions without minor pieces. The reader will get acquainted with rook and queen endings, as well as with what Romanovsky called the "fourth stage", that is, the late middlegame / early endgame, where only heavy pieces remain on the board. «Gelfand is very good– and very honest – explains what decisions he was able to calculate and what he had to make on the basis of general reasoning, and how he did it. This resulted in a book of the type that I love. A chess player of any strength can find a lot of useful things here. (Grandmaster Matthew Sadler, reviewer of novelties in chess literature in the magazine "New in Chess"). For a wide range of chess lovers.

    22.41 $
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Books 1991-2023

  • book

    36.41 $

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    Many chess players know a lot of good defenses against 1.d4 with a further c2-c4, but are not always able to find the antidote from the side lines available in the disposal of whites. From the reckless gambit of Blackmar-Dimer to Vereshov's cunning debut and the devil's systems with fianchettos, not to mention the treacherous Trompovsky - blacks should be ready for a number of slippery systems, each of which carries its own dangers and provides its options. This book provides reliable and active objections to any non-standard debut line, selected by white as after 1.d4 d5, and in the case of 1.d4 Kf6. Where necessary, Grandmaster Avrukh describes all the white systems after 2 ... e6 and 2 ... g6, which is sure to please fans of the New Indian and Old Indian defense, as well as the defense of Grünfeld. "Grandmaster's repertoire" is a new series of high-quality books written by the world's leading chess players. Based on the main theoretical options, they offer a full repertoire, which will serve both professionals and amateurs with faith and truth for many years. Increased format (170x235 mm). • Highlights with expert explanations • Hundreds of debut novelties • Rejection of many theoretical options • Debut repertoire for life

  • book

    22.45 $

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    In the new book of the grandmaster, the well-known analyst and trainer Alexei Bezgodov, all chess fans are given a full debut repertoire in response to 1.d4. It is based on one common idea - the exit on the second move of the elephant on f5. The degree of analytical exhaustion of the "Debut of the Free Elephant" (the title is given by the author) is small in comparison with other game systems for Black, independent play often begins with the first moves. The author gives a large number of original analyzes and amplifications for both sides. Each chapter is given exercises (there are 101 in all). The book is also necessary for everyone who plays closed debuts with white. Otherwise, they will remain in a rather helpless position, playing against the Debut of the Free Elephant!

  • book

    16.55 $

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    The new book of the multiple world champion Anatoly Karpov and the author of more than forty books, Grandmaster Nikolai Kalinichenko is devoted to one of the most complex and strategically meaningful beginnings. Rejected Ferse gambit. On examples of games played by the strongest grandmasters, it tells about interesting ideas that have appeared recently in the main development systems of this debut. Along with the parties of recent years, the book presents the most important fights from the chess heritage. And, of course, the book includes the parties of Anatoly Karpov himself & ndash; the largest connoisseur of the Queen's Gambit, who generously shares his unique understanding of the struggle with the reader. It is designed for qualified chess players, but it will be interesting for a wide circle of chess fans.

  • book

    23.03 $

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    Sicilian defense has become a favorite weapon of chess players around the world, regardless of the qualification, which attracts a variety of debut sequels and schemes for both white and black. Anyone can choose for themselves the option to taste and, despite the fact that the theory of this debut is well developed, the scope for creativity is still not exhausted. The book of the multiple world champion A. Karpov and grandmaster N. Kalinichenko introduces the reader to one of the most complex, informative and popular chess debuts. The authors represent all the basic systems that have stood the test of many years of practice. Each of them is illustrated by several characteristic lots. The examples are chosen in such a way as to demonstrate the main strategic ideas for both sides.

  • book

    23.03 $

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    The book of the international master and the most experienced trainer Andrei Obodchuk is devoted to the most interesting beginning - the debut of four horses. Despite its relevance, the special books about this debut to date in Russian ke did not come out. This work is a comprehensive study of the debut performed by using modern computer programs, on the basis of recent games. Estimates and refinements made by the latest practice. For a wide range of chess fans.

  • book

    20.15 $

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    The new book of the famous theorist Yevgeny Sveshnikov is devoted to the course of 2.f4 in the Sicilian defense. According to the grandmaster, who has been studying this system for about 40 years and applied more than 100 times, she repeatedly rescued him in important fights with strong rivals when he needed only victory. The progress of 2.f4 is not very popular now, and therefore - there is a wide scope for the debut creativity. Meanwhile, this plan creates serious problems for Black; They must act fairly energetically and accurately in order not to fall into the worst position. The author relies mainly on his parties, because he willingly played this system for both colors. A number of important fights for the first time are published for the first time: at one time Yevgeny Sveshnikov did not allow them to get into public computer bases. Most of the detailed commentaries are given in their entirety to show the inextricable link between the opening and the middlegame and even the endgame.

  • book

    20.15 $

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    The book of the famous grandmaster and theorist Viorel Bologan is devoted to the extremely popular debut-Catalan beginning. A solid positional setup has become a formidable weapon in the hands of both professionals and chess fans. "Catalon" can be called the debut of champions, it was successfully applied by Kh.R. Kapablanka, A.Alekhin,   The material is described by classical samples - from rare variants to common ones. The author also considers the order of moves in which the game goes to the New Indian defense or to Tarrasch's defense.   The book contains a significant number of original analyzes. It is designed for a wide circle of chess fans.

  • book

    31.67 $

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    The Volga gambit is a great option for those who love aggressive chess. Black sacrifices a pawn for the sake of an active games on the queenside and sometimes hold the initiative right up to the endgame. That's why this debut is popular among many strong chess players, including It was used by such representatives of the elite as Veselin Topa- fishing, Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov. Sergei Kasparov has played for many years the Volga gam- bit. In a very "lively" style, he sets out the basic ideas of the debut on both sides, focusing on the game for Black. Having studied this book, you can feel more confident in this debut, and generally better understand chess.

  • book

    8.28 $

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    Experienced coach of the Moscow SDYUSSHOR №54 Alexei Novitsky offers you a universal debut repertoire for both amateurs and more sophisticated chess players. You quickly (and this is very important!) Master the plan for a frontal attack on the king. The scheme develops imagination and creative thinking. And in general, it's so interesting to play! This construction was a formidable weapon in the hands of V. Smyslov and B. Spassky. They used in their practice T. Petrosyan and R. Fisher. In his younger years, many parties won with their help, Anatoly Karpov. We wish everyone good luck!

  • book

    32.44 $

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    In his work, grandmaster Alexei Kornev suggests the reader to build a debut repertoire for whites based on closed debuts. And as the first move chooses confident 1.d2-d4! This book deals with the answer of Black 1 ... d7-d5. After a principled 2.c2-c4, the position from the failed Queen's gambit, the adopted Queen's gambit, the Slavic defense can turn out ... In addition, the White player must be prepared to defend Tarrasch, Sharr-Genning's gambit and many other debuts. And in each case, the author offers a concrete and informed decision on which scheme is easier and more advantageous to choose as white. This book is designed for the widest range of chess players; both grandmaster and first-class chess players will find useful recommendations in it.

  • book

    The debut largely determines the further course of the chess game, but it contributes little to the success of the struggle if the game plan in the middle of the game is weakly associated with the debut. Therefore, the material of the book is built in batches, which makes it possible to study the debut in close connection with other stages of the party. The book contains about 600 games played by the strongest grandmasters of our time in the competitions of recent years. The material is classified by debut and covers all major systems and options. The book offered to your attention will help you not only with little effort to master the wisdom of debuts in theory, but also will bring pleasure from the beautiful samples of chess art collected in it. For a wide range of chess lovers.

  • book

    31.86 $

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    In his two-volume work, well-known grandmaster Boris Avrukh shows the way to White’s advantage in all debuts after 1.d4, with an emphasis on schemes with royal fianchets. This repertoire, which brought him among the strongest 50 chess players in the world, he offers the reader, generously sharing his new developments. This volume covers the following debuts: Old Indian, Dutch, Grünfeld, Benoni, Volzhsky, Budapest and some others. & laquo; Grandmaster Repertoire & raquo; & ndash; A new series of high-quality books written by leading chess players of the world. Based on the basic theoretical options, they offer a complete repertoire that will faithfully serve for many years, both professionals and amateurs. & bull; The most important options with expert explanations & bull; Hundreds of debut novelties & bull; The refutation of many theoretical options * Debut repertoire for life Excerpt < / span>