Acquaintance with typical victims in such a double-edged debut, as Sicilian defense, is absolutely necessary for a chess player, who wants to improve his skills. Author, participant of the seven World Chess Olympiad in the Canadian team demonstrates by illustrative examples how important initiative, attack, and dynamic factors are in chess. At the end of the book, positions are given for an independent decision. For a wide range of chess fans.

New book by a famous theorist and coach & ndash; a collection of tests, the solutions of which are given in the form of detailed comments on fragments of the games. All tasks are taken from the parties of tournaments and matches of applicants, starting with the very first (Budapest-1950) and ending with the last for today (Berlin-2018). Tests vary considerably in complexity: most of them are addressed to chess players, dischargers, but some will be a tough nut to crack even for masters and grandmasters. One of the most difficult practical tasks that a chess player encounters during a game is & ndash; the ability to warn the plans of the opponent. Specially selected tasks will help the reader to develop this skill, as well as to improve the strategic flair. By systematically solving the tests, the reader will feel like a participant in the candidates' tournaments, feel the stress of the struggle, be able to look at the board through the eyes of renowned grandmasters. You will recall the legendary tournaments and matches of the past years, dramatic twists and turns of the struggle, episodes of the most prominent games. For a wide range of chess lovers. & nbsp;

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.

The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory of the opening, but it is aimed at juniors. The structure of the book is simple and attractive: openings are examined using examples from actual games, each of which is presented in the form of a lesson with its own name. Several such lessons form an opening theme, and the examination of each theme concludes with exercises. In each opening, attention is drawn to its characteristic tactical and strategic ideas, and the selection of combinations for independent solution strictly corresponds to the opening theme. Written in clear and easy language, the book is furnished with a large number of diagrams. Coloured explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a coloured background make the book easier to understand. Regular work with this book will simultaneously solve two problems: deepen the student’s knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

The authors of the book, teachers of the highest category Vsevolod Kostrov and Nikolai Yakovlev, well known to chess lovers. According to their textbooks 20 In recent years, classes have been conducted in schools in different cities of Russia and abroad. Books are modern, any teacher or coach can work on them. AT In this textbook, the authors continue to familiarize young chess players with the wisdoms of the great ancient game. The book is designed for children who have already met with the basics of chess art and want to reach the level of 2-3 digits. Recommended for teachers in schools and children's art houses. For the widest range of children, parents and coaches

Time control without adding. Pause. Sound signal. Size 14 x 9 x 5 cm. Weight with batteries 150 g. Powered by one AA-type battery (supplied)

The pawn height is 4.5 cm, the king is 9.7 cm. King diameter 3, 7 cm. With a metal weighting agent . The weight of the set is 1 kg. Super stable on the board. The bases of the figures are covered with green cloth. Two spare queens! Color - black and white.