International Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov is a champion of Yugoslavia, a two-time champion of the Netherlands, having in his credit victories over G.Kasparov, V.Kramnik, V.Anand. This book is devoted to one of the most important questions of improving the chess player & mdash; the study of typical positions and methods of playing in the middlegame. This problem has for the first time been subjected to such thorough and profound research in the chess literature. Detailed analyzes of chess games by top-level players with clear explanations will allow players wishing to improve their results to sharply increase in the middlegame. You will be able to understand which positions are right for you in style, to acquire the & laquo; practical & raquo; understanding debuts and learn the right approaches to the main problems of the middle of the game, such as & ndash; space, dynamics, initiative. Foreword by international grandmaster Michael Adams. For a wide range of chess fans.

Creativity of the ninth world champion Tigran Petrosyan is a bright and original page of chess art. Petrosyan's unique style of playing was distinguished by strategic depth, a subtle understanding of the position and an inimitable art of prevention. At the same time, the ninth world champion possessed an excellent sense of dynamics and sharp combination eyesight, as confirmed by the numerous diamond parties included in this collection. T. Petrosyan's works, commented on by him, will become an excellent guide for studying the positional games. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a short introduction.

Caro-Kann Defense & ndash; One of the most popular modern debuts, 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 complete repertoire for blacks in response to 1.e4, explains in detail the basic strategic ideas of each option and gives the exact order of moves, offers a number of new products in current schemes. Each chapter discusses alternative plans for black, so that the reader can make a choice according to his taste, and it is more difficult for an opponent to prepare. Much attention is paid to the parties by correspondence, in which players use all the achievements of modern technology. All analyzes are tested on powerful computers. Carefully selected positions for the decision will help the reader to consolidate their knowledge. The book is written for chess players of any level & ndash; from amateurs to professionals.

Five-time world champion Vishy Anand has been among the strongest chess players in the world for three decades. His initiative, beautiful style of play, as well as impeccable athletic qualities, won the hearts of numerous fans of chess. Thirty parties included in this book will deliver readers not only great aesthetic pleasure. A special methodological value is provided by the comments of the Indian grandmaster, harmoniously combining general reasoning and concrete analysis. For the training purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections. For a wide range of chess fans < / p>

Before you - the continuation of the legendary book, which was eagerly awaited by Russian-speaking chess fans around the world. Alexei Shirov, the repeated contender for the title of world champion and one of the brightest and most distinct grandmasters of our time, in detail and captivatingly comments on his best games, saturated with tactical fireworks and extraordinary moves. & laquo; This boy already thinks better than me & raquo ;, & mdash; said about his young student Michael Tal. "Thanks to his combative fury, Shirov can be considered one of Tal's direct heirs ... & raquo ;, writes the famous grand master J.Spilman. In comparison with the English edition, the book is supplemented by the parties of recent years. For a wide range of chess fans.

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.

The book of the experienced trainer Luis Miguel Alonso is a detailed initial course of chess tactics. You will get acquainted with the most important tactical tactics of the chess game, allowing to reach the enemy king and declare he mate. The second part of the book & mdash; The book is intended primarily for beginning chess players. Increased format (170 × 245 mm).

Readers are invited to a brilliant book of the famous Romanian grandmaster Mikhail Marina, who was recognized as the best chess book of the year in the United States. The author examines those aspects of the work of the great chess players, in which they were undeniably the strongest. By carefulness and depth of analysis, Marina's work is in line with the famous works of Garry Kasparov. The first part of the book is devoted to A. Rubinstein, A. Alekhin, M. Bot- Vinnik and M. Tal . In the second part, the work of T. Petro- Rosyans, R. Fisher, A. Karpov and V. Korchnoi is considered. The book ends with a chapter with instructive examples from the practice of the current champion of the world of Magnus Carlsen. The textbook will be useful not only for a wide circle of chess fans, but also for specialists.

In this book, two essentially different completely different editions of the famous Chess Tutorial game are combined under one binder in one book. & raquo; They were written by an outstanding grandmaster and chess writer, world vice-champion David Ionovich Bronstein, according to which the second edition of the "self-help" & raquo; & mdash; it’s just the second part. Instead of a dry academic language, the author offers himself in the meeting to the reader and in a lively manner talks about how the strongest players of the world play, how they seek to get that or another favorite position & mdash; after all, in chess, first of all, they are not looking for the best move, but a way to achieve a favorable position. If you follow the advice of a wise mentor, then you will greatly increase the strength of your game. The self-instruction manual is designed for a wide circle of readers familiar with the Shah game, but many useful things will come from the book and experienced Shah matists and coaches.

The book of the outstanding Soviet grandmaster and literary writer Aleksei Sandra Kotova is devoted to the most important aspect of improving chess player & mdash; tactics. As you know, 90% of success in modern chess brings tactical vigilance and imagination. Therefore, when you study this tutorial, you will definitely increase the power of your game. The book was previously published in England, in English it is published for the first time. For a wide range of chess lovers. STUDENT FRAGMENT 1 STUDENT FRAGMENT 2