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  • Author:
    Karoii

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    Gelfand

    The 2012 World Vice-Champion continues his story, begun in the best-selling books Positional Decision Making in Chess. ("Book of the Year" according to the English Chess Federation), "Dynamic Decision Making in Chess" and "Technical Decision Making in Chess." The new book discusses ways to make decisions in positions without minor pieces. The reader will get acquainted with rook and queen endings, as well as with what Romanovsky called the "fourth stage", that is, the late middlegame / early endgame, where only heavy pieces remain on the board. «Gelfand is very good– and very honest – explains what decisions he was able to calculate and what he had to make on the basis of general reasoning, and how he did it. This resulted in a book of the type that I love. A chess player of any strength can find a lot of useful things here. (Grandmaster Matthew Sadler, reviewer of novelties in chess literature in the magazine "New in Chess"). For a wide range of chess lovers.

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  • Author:
    Tal

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  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

    The vast majority of opening guides are written for adult readers. This book is also devoted to the theory but it is junior. 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 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. Colored explanatory arrows on the diagrams and the selection of individual pages with a colored background make the book easier to understand. Regular work solve two problems: deepen the student's knowledge and develop his tactical vision, thus improving his skill and results.

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  • 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.

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  • Author:
    Kapengut

    An outstanding theorist and successful coach shares his memories of communication and cooperation with Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, Isaac Boleslavsky, Elena Akhmylovskaya and other outstanding chess players. Separate large chapter – a story about many years of work with Boris Gelfand: over these years (1980-1993) the student went from a 12-year-old candidate for master to the holder of the 3rd rating in the world. Albert Kapengut – winner of 6 gold medals at the World Student Olympics, seven-time champion of Belarus, participant in the individual and team championships of the USSR among men, champion of the USSR as part of the Burevestnik team. The book includes 70 games commented in detail by the author, a careful study of which will help the reader not only better understand popular opening schemes, but also get a taste for serious analytical work. “My story is not so much about a career, although “you can’t erase words from a song,” but about memorable situations, often funny, sometimes absurd, and dotted about people I met along the way, sometimes with touches of biography, prompting readers to become interested in more complete information.” ;" (A. Kapengut). For a wide range of chess lovers.

    43.33 $
  • Author:
    Vysotsky

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  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

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  • Author:
    Bogdanovich

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  • 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. 

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    3 invitations from Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, FIDE President Alexander Roshal Alexander Borisovich Roshal (1936 – 2007) was a Soviet chess master and journalist, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the magazine «64»PK6

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    The Set of 9 Books: Chess Player Library SeriesPublisher: Russian Chess House1. Tigran Petrosyan's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): T. PetrosyanYear of issue: 2018Format: NormalPages: 112Binding: SoftThe work of the ninth world champion Tigran Petrosyan is a bright and original page of chess art. Petrosyan's unique style of play was distinguished by strategic depth, subtle understanding of the position and inimitable art of prevention. However, the ninth world champion had an excellent sense of dynamics and sharp combinational vision, as evidenced by the numerous parties-diamonds included in this collection.The works of T. Petrosyan, commented by himself, will be an excellent tool for readers to study the positional game. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a brief introduction.2. Akiba Rubinstein's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): Kmoch Year of issue: 2018Language: RussianFormat: NormalPages 88Binding: SoftBrilliant Polish grandmaster Akiba Rubinstein made zna-contribution to the development of chess art. Posie principles-tional school V. Stanicek proclaimed and developed in the writings ofZ. Tarrasch, has reached its perfect harmonious embodimentin the work of the "great Akiba".30 batches of Rubinstein, characterized by extreme clarity and La-konechnostey constitute the "essence" of creative achievementsgreat Maestro. They are without a doubt an excellent schoolpositional play and deliver great aesthetic pleasurechess fan.For educational purposes, the material is divided into thematic sections.For a wide range of chess fans.3. Chess school of Mikhail ChigorinAuthor(s): ChigorinLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 88Binding: SoftYear of issue: 2017The name of M. I. Chigorin is inscribed in the history of chess art in gold letters. The work of the outstanding Russian master, who had a great influence on the next generation of chess players, still amazes with its beauty and richness of ideas. 30 parties Chigorin, we offer the reader, are the "essence" of the creative achievements of the Russian masters. In order to give the material a training orientation, the parties are divided into thematic sections "Attack", "Strategy", "Endgame", "Debut prophecies". The book will be useful to all chess fans, as well as qualified chess players and coaches.4. Jose Raul Capablanca's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): CapablancaLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 112Binding: Softyear of issue: 2018The creativity of the third world champion Jose Raul Capablanca isone of the brightest pages of chess art.On the technical perfection of the game Cuban genius, his consummate lift-way-togendai intuition and quick thinking were legends. Capab-Lanka has achieved in his work a harmonious combination of deep posture-strategy and combinational skill. Even in the endgamethe technique of "chess machine" was colored "small" com-binations.30 parties Capablanca with his own review, feature-corresponding clarity and brevity, make "kvintes-sentia" creative achievements of the great Maestro. They are, without a doubt,will bring great aesthetic pleasure to chess fans.For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, eachof which is prefaced by a brief introduction.5.Paul Morphy's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): MaroqiLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 48Binding: Softyear of issue: 2017The name of the outstanding American chess player Paul Morphy is covered with legendary fame. Just three years (1857-1859) Morphy acted on the official chess scene, proving his clear superiority over the best masters of the New and Old world and becoming, in fact, "uncrowned" world champion. 30 games of one of the greatest chess geniuses of all time, offered to the reader, are the most vivid productions of Morphy and, without a doubt, will bring great aesthetic pleasure to chess fans. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a brief introduction. According to most experts, classical chess education is unthinkable without studying the work of Morphy, as it is from him that the chess world has learned the correct understanding of the game. His games will be extremely useful and interesting to learn chess - tist of any qualification, from beginner to master.6. Chess School of Vladimir KramnikAuthor(s): GulievLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 176Binding: SoftYear of issue: 2019The fourteenth world champion Vladimir Kramnik is a bright representative of the classical direction in chess art. In his work harmoniously combines a subtle understanding of the position, impeccable possession of combination weapons and honed endgame technique. 30 games of V. Kramnik, presented in this book and commented on by grandmaster S. Guliyev, will give readers great aesthetic pleasure. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a brief introduction7. Chess School of World Champion Magnus CarlsenAuthor(s): Barlov, Bernal, Vasquez, CoYear of issue: 2018Language: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 472Binding: SoftThe book is devoted to the work of the strongest chess player of our time-nosti, the world champion, the owner of the highest rating MagnusCarlsen.The emphasis is on the educational component. A separate Chapter devoted to-Sena frequently used Norwegian genius this subtle reception,as the "positional pawn sacrifice". Another Chapter analyzes the Evo-Lucius of Carlsen's chess ideas. His elected parties are givenwith detailed comments of grandmasters (more than 100 examples),including discussed matches for the world championship, including the winningthe match of 2016 against Sergey Karyakin.This work, according to the Spanish publishers of this book, is excellentcomplements the work of A. Mikhalchishin and O. Stetsko "60 parties of the leader of the owls-belt chess."For a wide range of chess players.8. Alexander Alekhine's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): AlekhineLanguage: RussianFormat: NormalVolume: 104Binding: SoftYear of issue: 201830 elected parties of Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine, included-these in this collection are the real gems of chess.creativity, in all its brilliance revealing a bright combination offantasy, fine strategic skills, filigree endgame-ing equipment and consummate art commentary fourthworld champion.Studying the work of the Russian chess genius, you will certainly rise-sit your skills and get great aesthetic pleasure.For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, eachof which is prefaced by a brief introduction.9. Vichy Anand's Chess SchoolAuthor(s): AnandYear of issue: 2018Language: RussianPages: 160Binding: SoftFive-time world champion Vishy Anand for the past three decades WMOs-dit is among the strongest players in the world. His initiative,beautiful style of play, as well as impeccable sports quality,we have won the hearts of many chess fans.Thirty parties included in this book will deliver to readers not onlygreat aesthetic pleasure. Special methodological valuepresent the comments of the Indian grandmaster, harmoniouslycombining General reasoning and concrete analysis.For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections.For a wide range of chess fans.

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    Antique Chess Book: Author: N. Grekov M. I. Chigorin. His life and work. Published: Moscow, 1939 Binding: Hard Language: Russian 480 pagesЕК 26

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    Size: approx. 13.5x8.5 cmАрт пк1

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    Antique Russian Chess Book:  Author: A.Nimzowitsch Title: My system in practice Published: Moscow - Leningrad, 1930 Language: Russian Binding : hard 240 pages Condition:The torn spine of the book is a little damaged.EK30

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    Author: E.Lasker Title: Common sense in chess game Published: Moscow, 1924 Language: Russian 136 pages Binding: Hardcover Condition: the book spine is missing, the cover is dirty, the stamp of an old non-existent library is missingEK29

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    Antique Russian Chess Book:  Author: G. Marozzi Title: Chess games of Paul  Morphy Published: Leningrad, 1929 Binding: hardcover Language: Russian 270 pages Condition: The book block splits into two parts, damage to the spine of the bindingEK29

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    Antique Russian Chess Book: Author: Jose Raul Capablanca Basics of the chess game Published: Moscow – Leningrad 1926 Language: Russian 136 pages Binding:Soft Condition: satisfactory The front part of the cover separated from the book.EK29

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    Antique Russian Chess Book: Author: P.Romanovsky Ways of chess creativity Published: Moscow, 1933 Language: Russian 232 pagesЕК 25

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    Russian Chess Book: Author: A. Nimzovich Сhess blockade. Published: Leningrad, 1925 Binding: Hard Language: Russian 96 page Condition: GoodEK29

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    Soviet Chess Book: Author: J. R. Capablanca My chess career. Published: Leningrad, 1924 Binding: Hard Language: Russian 138 pages Condition: The book block falls apartEK29

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    Compiled by: N.Grekov, I. Maizelis Published: Moscow 1937 Binding: Hardcover Language: Russian 416 pages Contents: Chess life in the USSR,tournaments and selected games 1932-1935,endgames, analysis, composition.   Condition: Dirty and battered coverEK30