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.

Book written by outstanding grandmaster Boris Gulko, the only champion in the history of both the USSR and the USA, a participant matches of applicants, and his student, professor of psychology Joel Snead, is dedicated to the connection of strategy and tactics, as well as the psychology of chess struggle. In this book, Boris Gulko reveals in a fascinating way. the secrets of his skill and teaches Joel Snead wisdom royal game. In each installment, the reader is invited to decide. several tasks of different difficulty levels. This book will be useful not only to professionals, but also widely. to a circle of chess lovers. Snippet 1 Fragment 2

Yochanan Afek & ndash; an international master in a practical game, which has titles in almost all areas of chess, including the title of grandmaster in composition. During his long and successful career, Afek has been a compiler and solver, player and organizer, as well as an arbiter and coach. & nbsp; The decision of etudes has long and firmly established itself as a very effective method of improvement in chess. In the book & laquo; Learn to win beautifully & raquo; one of the greatest etudes in the world, Yochanan Afek shares his best works. & nbsp; Stoke your imagination, gain a deeper understanding of chess geometry and develop a more subtle sense of the potential of pieces, trying to find ideas in hundreds of sketches and combinations in this book. Or just admire amazing chess ideas and moves! & nbsp; From the foreword of Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky: & laquo; The book you are holding in your hands is full of energy; it is fresh and written with great love and passion for the game. Yochanan loves to share his knowledge and happily invites us to his magical world & raquo ;. & nbsp; For a wide range of chess lovers.

The first major work dedicated to the remarkable chess player Efim Dmitrievich Bogolyubov, who twice played the match for the title of world champion. In chess literature, Bogolyubov's work is not widely represented. Meanwhile, the chess legacy of one of the greatest chess players of the first half of the twentieth century & ndash; it is a storehouse of chess ideas and techniques. & nbsp; The first part of the book is a biographical sketch supplemented by rare, previously unknown documents and photographs. In the second part, which examines Bogolyubov's chess work, his creative portrait is given. Bogolyubov's creativity is so multifaceted that one can pick up an example from his games on any topic of general chess theory. & Nbsp; Detailed comments and distribution of material by topic make the book a real textbook. & Nbsp; For a wide range of chess lovers.

& nbsp; In this book, two legendary works of the famous Austrian chess master, writer and composer are combined under one cover. & nbsp; The author’s subtle humor is tied to instructive, vivid, and sometimes even fun chess examples, which will allow the reader to take a different look at chess and increase the strength of his game. & nbsp; For a wide range of chess lovers. Snippet 1 Fragment 2

The last tournament triumph of the great Russian chess player Mi- Hail Ivanovich Chigorin & mdash; a brilliant victory in III All-Russia skom tournament that brought together all the color of domestic chess. Chigorin not only won the tournament, but was also the main author in the preparation of next track tournament collection. The book, published in 1904, was with love and very high quality. Officially published for its time, illustrated with photos and a separate group portrait of participants on coated paper. The success of the book contributed not only to its worthy design and a bright analytical work of Chigorin, but also a markedly increased class domestic masters. The legendary compilation of the III All-Russian tournament has long become a great orally inaccessible bibliographic rarities. Thanks to this & nbsp; reprint edition printed on a special paper with a print run of & nbsp; 500 copies, you have the opportunity to become acquainted with our invaluable chess, historical and literary heritage. & Nbsp; Fragment 1 Fragment 2 Tab

The work of Johann Hermann Zukertort is one of the brightest. some pages of chess art of the XIX century. Participant of the first match on world championship, triumphant of the largest international tournament in London in 1883, Zukertort was the successor of the glorious romance - traditional traditions of the 'old' combination school and, at the same time, one of the creators of the `` new '' positional school. Therefore, the style of Tsu- Curtorta was noted for special harmony and grace. Most of the 30 games were commented by Zukertort himself. and his historical rival Steinitz. For educational purposes, the material is divided into thematic sections, each with a short introduction. After studying this book, you will undoubtedly strengthen your game and get the truth- great pleasure! For a wide range of chess lovers.

The book by international master Maxim Chetverik is dedicated to the Bogolyubov defense with the basic order of moves 1.d4 N6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Bb4 +. Despite the extensive practice of this debut (including at the highest level), there were no monographs in Russian before. Thematically, the work is close to the author's previous debut work, New Indian Defense. System 4.g3 '' and to a certain extent is its addition and continuation. The 114 well-commented games are grouped into 20 chapters, grouped into three parts. The grandmaster practice of recent years is described in detail with a number of original analyzes. Relevant sequels are given for both sides, which expands the target audience of readers.

Here is a famous work written by international the most experienced grandmaster and the most experienced chess writer A.S. Volchkom. You will learn a variety of combination elements, force the game, carry out effective tactical strikes and combinations. The material is arranged in the form of lessons ending examples for independent solution. By studying this book, you will undoubtedly significantly strengthen your game! 3rd edition, supplemented and revised. For a wide range of chess lovers.