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  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • Author:
    Franco

    In his new book, grandmaster Zenon Franco deeply analyzes the 69 instructive victories of the 11th world champion Robert Fischer. The book is not overloaded with options, the emphasis – with detailed explanations in a move-by-move style, creating an ideal platform for learning chess. In the "reference" At points in each game, the reader is offered test questions, which helps both the practical study of key techniques of the chess game and the reliable assimilation of acquired knowledge. Questions and answers engage the reader in the learning process and help him track his growth in chess strength. The appendix provides a critical analysis of the unsatisfactory translation of Robert Fisher's famous book “My 60 Memorable Games.”

    23.33 $
  • Author:
    Chandler

    The set consists of the book Chandler M. Chess for Children (gift edition) and the hero of this book - Marty the dragon (Dragon is the symbol of 2024). LEARN CHESS with the Very Big Dragon Marty! Using this entertaining book, your child will quickly and easily learn to play chess – the world's most popular strategy game that develops logical thinking. The rules are explained clearly and clearly, step by step, from scratch. The lessons reinforce the fun conversations between the boy Petya and his favorite dragon Marty, who calls himself the Very Big Dragon. In many countries, chess is recognized as a useful means of developing creative thinking in children. Although they are considered a complex and even mysterious game, the rules are quite simple. It doesn't take long to understand how the pieces move, and even a five-year-old child can enjoy chess. And children really like to beat their friends and relatives! Enlarged format (210x290 mm) The cute green dragon, the symbol of 2024, symbolizing strength, generosity, courage and endurance, is the hero of the book, which explains the rules of the chess game. The dragon has a suction cup, and you can use it to hang the toy on a glossy surface, on a window or refrigerator. Made of soft fabric,  has a height of 20 cm and a length of 26 cm.

    27.33 $
  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Gezalyan

    International Master Tibor Karolyi and FIDE Master Tigran Gozalyan have prepared a major work (in two volumes) about the life and work of the 9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan (he held the title from 1963 to 1969).  Volume II (1963-1984) tells about Petrosyan's victory in the 1963 world title match over Mikhail Botvinnik, about the grandiose two-match confrontation with Boris Spassky in 1966 and 1969, about all his candidates' matches after losing the title – against Bobby Fischer, Viktor Korchnoi and other world-class opponents. All tournaments and matches of the second half of Petrosian's chess career are presented, up to his last performances in 1983. The authors subjected 175 complete games and fragments to an in-depth analysis (using modern computers). Not all of them have been deeply studied and commented on before, but even then the book provides a significantly improved analysis. Among Petrosyan’s opponents – world champions and contenders Kasparov, Karpov, Fischer, Spassky, Tal, Smyslov, Botvinnik, Korchnoi and Bronstein, as well as Timman, Larsen, Reshevsky, Belyavsky, Polugaevsky, Portisch, Romanishin and many others. Special attention is paid to his coaches – Alexey Suetin and Igor Zaitsev. 

    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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • Author:
    Bologan

    The 2nd edition, revised and supplemented, of the popular monograph, which is dedicated to one of the most combat modern debuts – the Old Indian defense. The author meticulously builds the entire defensive line of black (including on the territory of "adjacent" openings, such as the English beginning or the London system), explains standard plans and tactical techniques, offers a number of novelties in current schemes. Carefully selected positions for the solution will help the reader to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The book is addressed to chess players of any level, since the laws of Old Indian are the same for both amateurs and super grandmasters.

    21.67 $
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Books 1946-1990

  • book

    78.62 $

    RUB

    (There is also one copy with the author's autograph on the title page - 2500r). Binding with gold embossing. A story about his life's path and a lot of superbly commented games. A block of photos.

  • book

    13.13 $

    RUB

    В книге известного английского гроссмейстера и литератора Рэймонда Кина рассказывается о творчестве выдающегося шахматиста нашего столетия А.Нимцовича, оказавшего сильное влияние на дальнейшее развитие шахмат. В эту книгу включены малоизвестные партии Нимцовича, которые автору удалось разыскать в старых журналах, уже прекративших свое существование. Особый интерес вызывает раздел, где помещены партии современных гроссмейстеров и прослеживается прямая связь игры Нимцовича с игрой современных шахматистов. Рассчитана на высококвалифицированных шахматистов.

  • book

    51.72 $

    RUB

    The book contains 100 selected games of Keres, which are an excellent illustration for his creative biography. The author's analyzes and comments are principled, filled with characteristic features of individuality and that spirit of self-criticism, without which it is impossible to comprehensively and objectively reveal the process of struggle and the depth of chess art.

  • book

    18.62 $

    RUB

    Эта книга о творчестве одного из сильнейших гроссмейстеров мира венгерского шахматиста Лайоша Портиша. Кроме традиционных для этой серии очерка о Портише и подборки лучших его партий в книге приводятся материалы, которые иллюстрируют вклад Л. Портиша в теорию дебютов и представляют особый интерес. Ведь Портиш известен не только как один из сильнейших в мире шахматистов-практиков, но и как крупный теоретик - значителен его вклад в теории эндшпиля, его книга “600 окончаний”, написанная в соавторстве с мастером Балашом Шаркози, принадлежит к лучшим трудам в этой области. В книге автор стремился раскрыть двадцатилетнюю историю шахматной карьеры Л.Портиша, показать, что он является продолжителем традиций венгерской шахматной школы, основоположниками которой по праву считаются Иоганн Яков Левенталь и Геза Мароци. Книга рассчитана на шахматистов высокой квалификации.

  • book

    26.95 $

    RUB

    Here are 100 of Rubenstein's best games against such opponents as Euwe, Janowski, Kashdan, Marshall, Tarrasch, and many others. His highly original contributions to chess theory cannot be overlooked by any serious player.

  • book

    7.94 $

    RUB

    Имя экс-чемпиона мира Михаила Таля широко известно в шахматном мире. Интерес к творчеству рижского гроссмейстера понятен – ни одному шахматисту до тех пор не удавалось в столь короткий срок достигнуть вершин шахматного Олимпа. Путь талантливого шахматиста к вершинам мастерства был труден и полон испытаний. Об этапах этого пути, победах и поражениях, сбывшихся надеждах и разочарованиях рассказывается в книге. Книга является библиографической редкостью. Рассчитана на широкий круг любителей шахмат.

  • book

    6.56 $

    RUB

    Рассказ тренера М.Таля

  • book

    Collection of parties and fragments with detailed notes.

  • book

    A huge number of parties, tables ... Fine print.

  • book

    150.00 $

    RUB

    The first edition, published in London by OPI in Russian. In the book, the outstanding chess player of our time, V. Korchnoi tells about his dramatic fate. In the center of the story - long-term combat with Anatoly Karpov.