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  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Blokh

    The answer book of an international grandmaster and an experienced coach (among whose students is A. Grischuk) Bloch's Maxim contains over 1200 combinations from practical games and specially compiled examples. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved by single moves. The book is intended for both young and adult amateurs, and for masters. The arrangement of examples by topic allows you to use the book not only as a task book, but also as a textbook. Of particular interest are over two hundred specially compiled by the author overstressed positions in which white wins the only way during the course of white, and black wins during the course of black. These examples, as well as over 50 fragments from the parties of the author and his students, are published for the first time.

    21.67 $
  • 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:
    Bogdanovich

    50.00 $
  • 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:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • Author:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is dedicated to the strongest piece on the chessboard – to the queen. Using the example of episodes from games of modern grandmasters (the vast majority of games date back to 2020-2023) and his own grandmaster practice, the author tries to generalize, and in some places even clarify the methodology for understanding and playing queen endings, as well as other types of endgames with the presence of queens ) On the desk. The book presents various ratios of material – “queen against queen”, “queen and minor piece against queen and minor piece”, “queen and rook against queen and rook”, “queen against two rooks”, “queen against rook and pawns”, “ queen against a rook and a minor piece”, “two queens against two queens” – practically the entire spectrum of encountered endgames of this type. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get maximum benefit from studying the examples of queen endings and its other derivatives offered by the author. 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:
    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:
    Galkin

    16.67 $
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Chess: figures with a board

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    171.67 $

    RUB

    The size of the board when folded is 34.6x17.3x4.8 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 34.6x34.6 cm. Cage size is 3.5x3.5 cm  King height 6.6 cm. Base diameter 2.5 cm. Pawn height 3.4 cm. Base diameter 2.2 cm. Weight 970 g. ART 122af Manufacturer Poland

  • book

    166.67 $

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    Size::          ; 35x17.5x4.5cm. Material::     tree The height of the king is 6 cm. ART P10

  • book

    162.50 $

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    Includes an additional queen! Magnetic chess. Pawn height 3.5 cm The diameter of the pawn base is 2.1 cm Height of the king - 7.5 cm The diameter of the king base is 3 cm Checker diameter 2.9 cm Checker height - 0.7 cm The size of the board when unfolded is 39.5x39.5x2.5 cm ART WG-CC15WM

  • book

    162.50 $

    RUB

    Wooden souvenir chess pieces, the height of the king - 85 mm, are folded into the cells of a wooden chess. boards with a felt covering. Gift wrap. Production Poland. The cost is indicated when you buy in Moscow. Check the shipping cost when ordering.  Chess Chess  Chess  Chess Chess

  • book

    160.00 $

    RUB

    Chess of classical forms. The figures are made of beech. All figures are weighted. Red inner lining. The board is engraved with a drawing. The board and figures are covered with semi-matt varnish. Country of origin Poland. king 7cm. Board 30x15x4 Weight 0.8kg

  • book

    160.00 $

    RUB

    Size of the board when folded: 40.7 x 20.2 x 2.7 cm Height of the king: 8 cm, base diameter 3 cm Height of the pawn: 4 cm, base diameter 2 cm Weights for the pieces: yes Cage size 4 cm x 4 cm Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for the chess pieces: hornbeam, sycamore. The board folds in the middle and has special compartments inside for storing each piece, which prevents them from being damaged. Two copper fasteners are used to securely store the board when folded.

  • book

    156.25 $

    RUB

  • book

    151.67 $

    RUB

    Exclusive Chess!!! "Political figures of Russia". How does this chess differ from others? It seems like ordinary pieces, an ordinary board, but NO... The chessboard is a portrait gallery of Russian political figures, ranging from tsars to portraits of Russian presidents. An interesting combination of history and game!!! Item: :134AP   Pawn height: 3.2 cm Pawn base diameter: 2 cm King height: 6.7 cm Size::36Х18Х4 cm. Material:Birch, beech. ART P10-3

  • book

    150.00 $

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    The size of the board when unfolded is 60 by 60 cm. The set includes dice and backgammon chips without gluing. The board is locked. The board material is pine, the front sides are made of eco-leather.

  • book

    148.00 $

    RUB

    The size of the board when folded is 35x17.5 cm. The size of the board when unfolded is 35x35 cm. Cage size is 3x3 cm  King height 6.6 cm. Base diameter 2.2 cm. Pawn height 3.1 cm. Base diameter 2 cm. Backgammon - checker 2.1 cm. Weight 830 g. Includes backgammon chips and dice Chess board and backgammon chips can be used to play checkers Manufacturer Poland

  • book

    146.25 $

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    Unique chess for 3 players. Such chess will appeal to any person who chooses something new and appreciates original things. Manufacturer MADON-CHESS (Poland) Chessboard size: 27.5x31.5x2 cm (unfolded) King height: 4.9 cm King Base Diameter (cm): 1.6  Pawn height (cm): 2.4 Pawn base diameter (cm): 1.4 Presence of weighting agent: no Weight: 456 g. Wood used for the chessboard: beech, birch Wood used for figures: hornbeam, beech  Intermediate chess for three is ideal entertainment for friends. The chess store presents to customers a unique set from a Polish manufacturer. If you are planning to buy a medium chess set for three in Moscow, pay attention to the set MADON-CHESS.   The main advantages of a chess set for three are reasonable cost and workmanship. The chess pieces are made of beech and oak of the highest quality. The chessboard is not inferior in quality: it is based on birch and beech.  The set consists of chess in three colors.  The chessboard has a compact size and is convenient to store on a shelf. Inside the board there are three separate compartments for storing pieces. For convenience and to keep products intact, the board is equipped with a soft lining.

  • book

    140.00 $

    RUB

    Size :: & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp ; 34x17x4.5cm. Material :: & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; Birch, maple. King height & ndash; 6 cm, diameter - 2.5 cm. Pawn Height & ndash; 3 cm, diameter - 2.2 cm.