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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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  • Reprint of a large badge (4 cm x 3.5 cm) dedicated to the failed match between Karpov and Fischer in 1975. The original was issued in an edition of  in several signal specimens (only specimens from the collection of A. Karpov and the Central House of Art Museum are known). 

    17.24 $
  • 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:
    Kasparov

    41.67 $
  • 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:
    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:
    Zhuravlev

    This tutorial is addressed to those who want to learn to play chess on their own and improve further. The lesson-based method of presentation, as well as numerous exercises, contribute to the consistent assimilation of the rules and laws that form the basis of the chess game. The book contains extensive educational material, which is presented to the reader in accordance with modern pedagogical principles. The purpose of this manual is to train chess players of the III category (rating up to 1800). The textbook can also be used for classes in groups - it covers the material of existing programs of the first year of study in children's and youth chess schools.

    23.33 $
  • 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:
    Blokh

    In front of you – the famous book by the most experienced coach (among the students is Alexander Grischuk), international grandmaster and bestselling chess author Maxim Bloch. The publication contains almost 1,500 combinations from practical games and specially composed positions. All tasks are characterized by intense struggle, in which the goal is achieved with only one move. The arrangement of examples by topic and the highlighting of the main diagrams on the first pages of the chapters allow the book to be used not only as a problem book, but also as a textbook for advanced training. Numerical assessment of the difficulty level of each task allows testing the strength of chess players' play, and also helps coaches select suitable examples for practice. Of particular interest are over two hundred super-tense positions specially compiled by the author, in which when White moves, White wins the only way, and when Black moves – black. Many examples are published for the first time. You'll be sure to step up your game by solving these instructive combinations. For a wide range of chess fans and specialists.

    23.33 $
  • Author:
    Barsky

    18.97 $
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    Author: O.W. Kuusinen. Title: Asian Periaatteellinen Puoli. Valittuja Kirjoituksia Ja Puheita Vuosilta 1905-1918 Publisher: Kansi Markku Book, Helsinki 1981 Language: Finnish Binding: Supercover, Hardcover Pages:  504 The book is from the personal library of the famous academic, director of the Institute of the USA and Canada during Soviet times Georgi Arbatov. Signed by author.

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    A Folder with Training Materials: Guide to Business Counselling. Managing & Monitoring. Scittish Enterprise FoundationEmployment Department

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    Antique Russian Chess Book Signed by Yakov Estrin (World Champion) "Small Opening Encyclopedia"Authors: Yakov EstrinTitle: Small Opening EncyclopediaPublished: Moscow, "Training and Sport", 1985Language: Russian672 pagesSigned by Yakov Estrin. Yakov Estrin - seventh ICCF World Champion

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    Author: Dieter S. Lutz Title: Das Undenkbare denken Publisher: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, Baden-Baden 1992 Language: German Binding: Hardcover Pages:  558 The book is from the personal library of the famous academic, director of the Institute of the USA and Canada during Soviet times Georgi Arbatov. Signed by author.

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    Title: Economics. CFA Program Curriculum. Volume 2. Level I Publisher: CFA Institute, 2008Format: Increased (very large) 488+17+53+67 pages Description: A detailed study guide with all the materials necessary - topics, questions, terms, etc. to prepare for the difficult exam.

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    ORIGINAL SOVIET CHESS PHOTO FROM 12TH USSR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP IN 1940 YEAR.CHESS GRANDMASTER, INTERNATIONAL ARBITER, ICCF GRANDMASTER - IGOR BONDAREVSKY.SIZE OF THE PHOTO - 8 cm x 5,5 cm12TH SOVIET CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPThis is a photograph from the famous 12th Soviet Chess Championship held in the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory from September 4th through October 3rd, 1940. The 12th Soviet Chess Championship was truly a battle of the titans. Outstanding players such as Mikhail Botvinnik, Paul Keres, Vasily Smyslov, Alexander Kotov, Isaac Boleslavsky, Igor Bondarevsky, and Andre Lilienthal took part. This so-called "absolute championship" is rightfully considered one of the strongest USSR chess championships ever held. Here’s an excerpt from Mikhail Botvinnik’s memoirs. "It was a tough tournament. There were many participants and very few off-days. The Grand Hall of the Conservatory has excellent acoustics. The spectators behaved impudently, made a great deal of noise, and clapped all the time. The excellent acoustics only made matters worse. Supposedly, Sergei Prokofiev applauded Keres vigorously after the latter won a game. The other people in his box reprimanded him,, and then the composer remarked, "I have every right to express my feelings." Would my friend Mr. Prokofiev be happy if he were playing a trio and spectators applauding the violinist’s performance drowned out his piano piece? Chess players are in a worse position, though. A pianist can afford to play a few false notes amid booming applause, something a chess player isn’t allowed to do." The results of the 12th Soviet Chess Championship were truly sensational, since two young players, Andre Lilienthal and Igor Bondarevsky, came in first and second, respectively, leaving grandmasters Mikhail Botvinnik and Paul Keres, the tournament favorites, far behind. The unprecedented hype surrounding this tournament matched its historical significance. After all, the unofficial right to contend for the world championship crown, as well as the prestigious title of USSR champion were on the line. "The most difficult and most monumental tournament in which I’ve ever taken part has come to a close," Andre Lilienthal wrote. "I have no reason to be displeased with myself. First off, my win over Botvinnik himself wasn’t too bad. Secondly, I snatched what seemed to be an irrevocably lost point from Bondarevsky in the last round. Thirdly, I managed not to lose a single game. Fourthly, I wound up in the wonderful young company of Bondarevsky and Smyslov at the top of the leaderboard. A decisive match for the title of USSR champion is up next. I have to prepare thoroughly for it, which, first and foremost, means getting some much needed rest." Three months after the tournament was completed, on January 14th, 1991, the Soviet Committee on Physical Culture and Sports issued an order approving the tournament results and awarding Bondarevsky and Lilienthal, the tournament winners, grandmaster titles; however, this order was missing a key point, since it did not mention any sort of match between the two victors. That strange inconsistency came to light a month later when it was decided - through a behind-the-scenes power struggle - that one more tournament for the title of absolute USSR champion would be held, a tournament Mikhail Botvinnik won. Large green folder Chuangy

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    The set of 2 chess books by Valery Ivanov:1. Problemist's Diary. ChessPublisher: Russian Chess HouseYear of issue: 2019Language: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 424Binding: Hardcover This collection includes 868 tasks: author 849 (12 of them are co-authored, plus 4 versions) and 19 tasks by different authors (3 of them in the notation) for the section "Articles, notes...". The problems are commented in detail, and for a clearer idea of the chess composition, the collection includes a section "Dictionary of terms". In the section "Articles, notes..." the author offers a number of interesting ideas for a small genre, some of them have already been adopted by other problemists and recorded in the judicial reports.The collection is designed for a wide range of chess and Shah fans-Mat composition.Circulation 100 copies.2. CoauthorYear of issue: 2018Language: RussianFormat: NormalPages: 224Binding: HardcoverThis collection contains almost all (364) tasks of the author compiled in co-authorship with 108(!) the problemists, and also included are 34 tasks of the author from the personal files and 6 charts with scanographies objectives I. Chepy and Yuri Fokin of the anniversary dates.The collection contains a lot of useful and interesting information:– photos, dates of birth, rating of co-authors;– historical information;– in a concise and simple form explains the concepts and terms on individual issues of chess composition;– the author shares his experience by opening the "door" of his creative laboratory.The collection is designed for a wide range of fans of chess and chess composition.Circulation 100 copies.

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    Author: V. A. CharushinTitle: 226 Short Games by Aleksandr AlekhinePublished: Nizhni Novgogos 1992Binding: SoftcoverLanguage: RussianPages: 144Exactly forty years, from 1907 to 1946, continued the chess careers of world champion Alexander Alekhine. During this time, in tournaments, matches and demonstrations, he played more than 50,000 pari. Only a small part of them (about 2000) was recorded and preserved to this day.Author: V. A. CharushinTitle: A Dance on the Vulcano EdgePublished: Nizhni Novgogos 1993Binding: SoftcoverLanguage: RussianPages: 124Only a year and a half played in major tournaments young German grandmaster Klaus Junge (1924-1945). In 1941-1942 he won six tournaments and four became a prize-winner. Having finished his career at the age of 18, he managed to win the world champion A. Alekhine, European champion G. Stolz, E. Bogolyubov and many other strong players.Klaus Junge had a unique style of play, which was called "dancing on the edge of the volcano", and a fantastic technique of playing endings. His work fell on the harsh years of the war and is almost unknown to readers. Fate was ruthless to the young talent: he died at the front.Author: V. A. CharushinTitle: One but Flaming PasssionPublished: Nizhni Novgogos 1995Binding: SoftcoverLanguage: RussianPages: 190The fate of grandmaster Efim Bogolyubov (1889-1952) was not easy. Two-time champion of the USSR, he in 1925 at the first international tournament in Moscow, ostium behind Em.Lasker and J. R. Capablanca. In 1926 he was deprived of Soviet citizenship and lived in Germany until the end of his days. The winner and prize-winner of many tournaments, fide champion - twice challenged the title of world champion in matches with A. Alekhin. The book has more than 200 parties with comments.We can combine shipping if you are ordering multiple items!

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    Set of 3 Russian Photo Booklets: 1. Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov 2. Chess During the Years of War  1941-1945 3. Chess through the lens of Boris Dolmatovsky   Cond: Chess During the Years of War  1941-1945 is crumpled a littleАрт ПК 2

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     Russian Chess Report Series. 90% - Interschrift. 10% - German1. The Volga gambit (Wolga Gambit)Publisher: MoscowAuthor(s): ShestakovLanguage: 90%-intermediate, 10%-GermanPages: 134Binding: softSeries: RCRDate Of Issue: 1994-96Series “Russian Chess Report”. M. 1994-96. A detailed study of the debut version: 5 parties-lectures and 305 parties with brief comments.2. Sicilian defense. 1.E4 C5 2.C3Publisher: MoscowAuthor(s): ShestakovLanguage: 90%-intermediate, 10%-GermanPages: 150Binding: softSeries: RCRDate Of Issue: 1994-96Series “Russian Chess Report”. M. 1994-96. A detailed study of the debut version: 5 parties-lectures and 305 parties with brief comments.3. Scottish Party (1. e4 e5 2. Кf3 Кc6 3. d4 ed 4. Кd4).Publisher: MoscowAuthor(s): ShestakovLanguage: 90% -interface, 10% -GermanPages: 156p.Binding: softSeries: Russian Chess ReportDate Of Issue: 1994-96New series “Russian Chess Report”. M. 1994-96. A detailed study of the debut version: 6 batches of lectures and 334 batches with brief comments.4. Queen's gambit (1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. NC3 Nf6 4. cd ed 5. SD5 CE7 6. e3 0-0 7. FS2 c6).Publisher: MoscowAuthor(s): ShestakovLanguage: 90%-intermediate, 10%-GermanPages: 176p.Binding: softSeries: Russian Chess ReportDateOfIssue: 1994-96New series “Russian Chess Report”. M. 1994-96. A detailed study of the debut version:9 parties-lectures and 348 parties with brief comments. Art MN