In this volume, the St. Petersburg grandmaster Alexander Khalifman talks about ideas and methods for obtaining the debut edge in Indian defense, in a modern scheme called "Anti-Grunfeld and the classical system of Old Indian defense." It is calculated on chess players of any qualification - from beginner to grandmaster.

In this book, the St. Petersburg grand master Alexander Khalifman analyzes the actual schemes of the classical version of the Old Indian defense (7 ... exd4, 7 ... Ka6, 7 ... Kc6).

The fourth volume of the St. Petersburg grand master Alexander Khalifman is devoted to the Maroci system, the Modern Defense (1 ... g6) and the Trifunovich system (1 ... d6). The author hopes that this book will improve your knowledge in the debut theory, your understanding of chess in general, and, as a result, your results in practice. It is calculated on chess players of any qualification - from beginner to grandmaster.

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!

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.

Editor mg Kharitonov

Classic classics are different. There is a museum classic, like those dead languages ​​that still smell, but on which no one speaks. And there is a classic living, always renewing; There are & quot; languages ​​& quot; in which each next generation & quot; says & quot; in its own way, enriching and transferring to its descendants.  Chess in general and the theory of debuts in particular are not an exception to the general rule. The debut systems, named after Zuckertort, Torre, Kohle, were relevant a hundred years ago - and have not lost their relevance until now. The strongest grandmasters of our time tested them with a "laser beam" powerful computer programs. Unnecessary discarded, useful fixed, making it suitable for mass study and use.  This is the second volume of the monograph "The Debut of Queen's Pawns." Debut, which will never become obsolete.

Attacking the name of the remarkable chess player Carlos Torre is usually associated with the development of the initiative for the king by f2-f4 or by attacking the queenside with b2-b4. The great contribution to the territory and practice of the option was made by the ninth world champion Tigran Petrosyan. Actual ramifications of this system are often found in modern tournament practice of large chess players.

The second book of Nikolai Kalinichenko comprehensively illuminates the tricks of the game in the opening. Strictly thought-out and carefully selected modern material will help you easily find the necessary continuation for any opponent's move and avoid the time-consuming process of studying thick textbooks on the theory of debuts. By including both the combination chess player and the positional repertoire in your arsenal, you will become practically invulnerable to your opponents and you will be able to vary your opening weapon depending on the circumstances and strike your partners with both hands.

Strictly thought-out and carefully selected modern material will help you easily find the necessary continuation for any opponent’s move and avoid the time-consuming process of studying thick textbooks on the theory of debuts. Having included both the repertoire of the combination chess player and the positional player in your arsenal, you will become practically invulnerable to your opponents and you will be able to vary your opening weapon depending on the circumstances and strike your partners off with both hands.

The debut repertoire is built according to many factors, among which one can distinguish the chess player's style (combinational or positional), his character, his propensity to play certain positions, his experience, his tournament position, etc. This book is addressed primarily to chess players who like to attack or are forced to play acutely in accordance with their tournament position.