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  • 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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Gipslis

    This collection of wonderful combinations is based on the famous magazine “Chess” published in the USSR. The editorial office was located in Riga, its members included strong Latvian chess players, and the editor-in-chief of the publication for many years was the eighth world champion Mikhail Tal, who always took an active part in the development of the magazine. Perhaps the most popular section among readers has always been “Find the best continuation without moving the pieces.” A fresh dozen of the most beautiful and instructive combinations, mainly from current tournaments, were published on the back cover, and the solutions were given in the next issue. The combinations were selected by the editorial team very carefully, because the magazine's circulation was more than 60,000 copies and was distributed in more than 50 countries! This edition includes combinations published in the mentioned section from 1980 to 1990. By solving these combinations, you are sure to improve your tactical skills and significantly strengthen your game.

    40.00 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 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:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
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Books 1991-2023

  • book

    45.52 $

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    The book of Grandmaster Ruslan Shcherbakov is devoted to the voluminous and substantial branching of Slavic defense - one of the most popular modern principles. The Slavic Triangle, named after the opening of black pawns, is characterized by the fact that Black does not want to sit passively on the defensive, and from the first moves risk and provoke whites at risk in order to seize the initiative. This is the debut for those who love a live double-edged game! Possessing a rich experience in the application of the system and having excellent practical results, the author explains in detail strategic ideas and pays much attention to specific nuances. The versatility of the arrangement allows the playing black to largely solve the problem of the debut repertoire against the move of the queen pawn. Without hiding that his sympathies are on the side of Black, the author at the same time preserves objectivity, and those who have to deal with the Slavic Triangle when playing white, can also draw a lot of useful information from the book.

  • book

    41.38 $

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    The Spanish party is one of the most popular debuts at the club level and among top-level players. In this volume, Viorel Bologan presents a modern repertoire for blacks, based on the beloved lines of Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian. "The Spanish Party for Bologna for Blacks" is a clearly structured book, with understandable comments and a playful set of responses against the Spanish Party. The author offers two different answers to black for each significant line. In fact, these are two books in one! In the center of Bologan's proposed repertoire is the attack of Marshall (8 ... d5) and the Breyer variant (9 ... Cb8). The author leads the reader on the debut lines with a firm hand, not letting go astray, using a systematic approach. His book is this: - a guide for those who have little time to prepare; - "Arsenal of strategic ideas": how pawn structures ask the theme of the party; - "Fast" repertoire (in each chapter): the minimum you need to know; - new ideas in old lines; - modern tactical motives; - permutations of moves and related subtleties; - a lot of practical advice; - links to more than 2,200 parties.

  • book

    20.15 $

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    A new book by multiple world champion A. Karpov and grandmaster, the author of more than 40 books N. Kalinichenko is dedicated to one of the most vivid and interesting versions of the Spanish Party. A major contribution to the theory of the Open version was made by M. Euwe, M. Botvinnik, V. Smyslov, P. Keres, B. Larsen, V. Korchnoi and many others. Today, he firmly enters the repertoire of V. Anand, M. Karlsen, V. Ivanchuk, etc. An outstanding contribution to the development of the version was made by Anatoly Karpov, who won a number of brilliant victories in the matches for the world championship. Table of contents Excerpt

  • book

    20.69 $

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    In the book "The System of Zaitsev in the Spanish Party" Alexei Kuzmin summarizes the results of joint work with the author of the system - Igor Zaitsev, whom their duet conducted while helping Karpov, and analytical work during his cooperation with Alexander Morozevich. The author shows the current state of the current System and, demonstrating a large number of new ideas, outlines the ways of its development. Two chapters are devoted to the new strategic direction of black counterplay, connected with early exchange on d4 and the subsequent attack of the center. The author calls this option Saratov. The book for the first time generalizes the material already accumulated on it, and the analysis done by the author allows us to "look into the future" a bit. The parties' strategic plans are explained, which makes the book useful to a wide range of readers.

  • book

    28.97 $

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    Состояние удовлетворительное. This new series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. The Torre Attack is a popular opening, especially at club level. White's development plan is straightforward and there are clear tactical and strategic goals. Sometimes White plays quietly; on other occasions he suddenly launches a direct attack against Black's king, and many quick victories arise because this unexpected aggression catches Black off guard. In this book, renowned opening expert Richard Palliser answers all the key questions and reveals everything you need to know about the opening. *Essential guidance and training in the Torre Attack *Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study *Important ideas absorbed by continued practice. Эта новая серия представляет собой идеальную платформу для изучения шахматных дебютов. Постоянно бросая вызов читателю, чтобы ответить на уточняющие вопросы на протяжении всей книги, шаг за шагом Формат сильно поощряет изучение и выполнение жизненно важных навыков так же, как и традиционные усвоения знаний. Тщательно отобранных вопросов и ответов предназначены, чтобы держать вас активно участвовать и позволяют отслеживать ваши успехи, как вы узнаете. Это отличный способ изучить любой дебют, и в то же время улучшить свои шахматные навыки и знания. Атака Торре является популярным открытием, особенно на клубном уровне. План развития белых проста и есть четкие тактические и стратегические цели. Иногда белые играют спокойно; в других случаях он вдруг начинает прямую атаку против короля черных, и возникает много быстрых побед, потому что эта неожиданная агрессия ловит черный врасплох. В этой книге известный эксперт Ричард открытие Паллисер ответы на все ключевые вопросы и показывает все, что нужно знать об открытии. *Необходимо руководство и обучение в атаке Торре *использует популярный подход к изучению шахмат *важные идеи поглощены непрерывной практики.

  • book

    13.33 $

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  • book

    60.00 $

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    The universal weapon. 1. d4 d6 "is a modern, compact and well-thought-out debut repertoire for Black in response to almost any closed beginning.The basis of the book is two unique schemes: 2. c4 e5 and 2. Kf3 Cg4, where black seek from the very first moves to concretize the position, to force the opponent to play the move.If your arsenal already includes the modern protection of Philidor or the protection of Pirce-Ufimtsev, then this monograph will help to completely solve the problem of black color. The new work of the famous journalist and trainer, international master Vladimir Barsky is both a textbook and a reference book. To quickly include a new scheme in the repertoire, you just need to study the "Overview" and sample games, and to penetrate deeper into the secrets of the debut will help the section "Step by step"

  • 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

    33.85 $

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    Belgrade, in Russian language; all games of candidate matches with notes by participants - Spassky, Korchnoi, Tal, Larsen, etc. The book is richly illustrated.

  • book

    10.46 $

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  • book

    15.71 $

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    From the series 'Actual Chess'. The set includes two books: Part 1. Rare gambit systems; The Marginalia I. Digest of debut catastrophes.

  • book

    6.62 $

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    The first edition of this monumental work of the outstanding grandmaster, writer, poet and translator Savely Grigoryevich Tartakover was published in 1924 in four separate issues and was immediately taken into service & laquo; chess lovers who later became famous masters, grandmasters, future theorists of modern chess. & laquo; Ultra-modern chess game & raquo; reveals in detail the essence, the ideas of such chess players as Nimtsovich, Reti, Alekhine and others, antagonists of the teachings of Tarrasz. The publication is undoubtedly of historical value, showing the development of chess thought and at the same time will be useful for II-I chess players and candidates for master.