The book of the famous grandmaster and experienced coach Konstantin Chernyshov represents a new, effective methodology for developing options, vision and center of attention. Three levels of complexity are oriented on a wide range of readers: both chess lovers and pro- professional athletes. Tips and recommendations will also be useful to parents, whose children are engaged in chess. If you are looking for ways to expand your abilities, this book for you!

Classic textbook. Continuation of "My system". A true idea of ​​Nimtsovitch, as an artist and chess philosopher, can only be obtained by one who is familiar with his books. The book "My system in practice" is especially interesting. In it he illustrates by numerous examples his strategy, which he developed into a whole system.

For over thirty years, the defense of Karo-Cann has served Anatoly Karpov as faith and truth in the biggest competitions. But behind many successful debut finds of the multiple world champion - laborious work not only him, but also assistants. For many years, Karpov and Podgayts' investigations remained absolutely secret, and only now is the time to open the veil. The book immerses us in the secrets of option 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5.

For more than thirty years, the defense of Karo-Kann has served Anatoly Karpov faith and truth in the biggest competitions. But behind the successful debut finds of the multiple world champion is the painstaking work of his assistants. And among them - Mikhail Podgaets, perhaps the most authoritative specialist in the defense of Karo-Kann.   Relying on Podgayt's research, Karpov - especially in the world championship match against Kama (1996) - has come close to unraveling the main mystery of Karo_kann's protection - the mystery of Panov's Attack. Having opened this book, you will pass - consistently, step by step - all the way through which Karpov and Podgaets walked.   This was the path of great discoveries. And victories.

Before you, a chess tutorial, which will be useful not only for beginners, but also for dischargers. Its author, a famous literary master, offers beginners to make an exciting journey to the chess world. You have to go from familiarity with the rules of the game to the ability to use the typical techniques and make beautiful combinations. All topics are illustrated with carefully thought-out examples. At the end of each chapter, you will find several exercises to help you understand if the lesson is well learned. At one time the book was approved by Mikhail Tal, who wrote a foreword to her. Good luck!

The book is devoted, perhaps, to the most interesting and popular debut - the Old Indian defense. It is built on the parties of Grandmaster E.Gufeld, who is recognized as the largest specialist of the elephant on g7, and also on the works of such admirers of the "old Indian" as G.Kasparov, V.Ivanchuk, B.Gelfand, A.Shirov, R.Ponomarev, T. Radzhabov ... Essentially new ideas are proposed, and discussion options are analyzed. The book is completed by a section dedicated to one of the brightest fans of this debut today - top grandmaster H. Nakamura

The 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 & raquo; world champion. 30 parties of one of the greatest chess geniuses of all time, offered to the attention of the reader, are the brightest products of Morphy and, undoubtedly, will bring great aesthetic pleasure to chess lovers. For educational purposes, the parties are divided into thematic sections, each of which is preceded by a short introduction. According to most experts, classical chess education is inconceivable without studying the creativity of Morphy, since it was the chess world that learned the correct understanding of the game. His games will be extremely useful and interesting to study chess of any skill, from beginner to master.

The legendary St. Petersburg chess player Heinrich Chepukaitis, the "deserved recidivist of the blitz", the multiple champion of Leningrad-Petersburg and Moscow in a lightning game, rose in the standings sometimes above M. Tal, V. Korknoy and T. Petrosyan. Being one of the strongest blitz players in the world, Henry Mikhaylovich expressed his main idea in chess with one phrase: "It's not necessary to play well, it is necessary that a partner play badly!". You'll find out what you need to do on the hanging flags, how to knock the opponent out of the way, drive him into time trouble and force him to make mistakes. The story of the grandmaster and writer G.Sosonko "Chip" precedes the narrative, the full version of which is published for the first time. Especially this book will be interesting to those wishing to strengthen their game in the "five-minute".

Format A4 Coated paper.

The book of the outstanding Hungarian grandmaster Giza Marotsi included about 300 commented parties of one of the greatest chess geniuses of all times, Paul Morphy. According to most experts, classical chess education is inconceivable without studying the creativity of Morphy, since it was the chess world that learned the correct understanding of the game. His party will be extremely useful and interesting to study the chess player of any skill, from beginner to master.

Format A4 Coated paper.

International Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov is a champion of Yugoslavia, a two-time champion of the Netherlands, having in his credit victories over G.Kasparov, V.Kramnik, V.Anand. This book is devoted to one of the most important questions of improving the chess player & mdash; the study of typical positions and methods of playing in the middlegame. This problem has for the first time been subjected to such thorough and profound research in the chess literature. Detailed analyzes of chess games by top-level players with clear explanations will allow players wishing to improve their results to sharply increase in the middlegame. You will be able to understand which positions are right for you in style, to acquire the & laquo; practical & raquo; understanding debuts and learn the right approaches to the main problems of the middle of the game, such as & ndash; space, dynamics, initiative. Foreword by international grandmaster Michael Adams. For a wide range of chess fans.

Известный шахматный мастер и тренер Игорь Немцев открывает перед читателями совершенно новый дебют. Дебют Эльшада. Во все времена любители шахмат задавались вопросом, как победить более сильного или более квалифицированного соперника? Очевидно, что сделать это применяя классические дебюты, очень трудно, потому что уровень знаний невозможно поднять за короткое время. Но, начав применять новую, универсальную систему игры за черных, у вас это получится! И причина проста: оригинальность построения не даст вашему сопернику ни одного классического ориентира. Все предыдущие его знания о теории шахмат в данном дебюте не помогут! Особенно хороший результат ждет тех, кто будет применять этот дебют в рапид и блиц. Потому что в этих дисциплинах времени на “опровержение” дебюта Эльшада у соперника не будет вовсе. Парадоксальная система игры в этом дебюте основана, тем не менее, на базовых принципах позиционной игры, а значит доступна для осмысления любому. В дебюте Эльшада уже повержены многие известные шахматисты. В этой книге приводятся победы над гроссмейстерами И.Наумкиным, М.Бродским, Р.Джумабаевым, А.Вулем, А.Кашлинской. “Когда я увидел этот шедевр фантазии шахматного мозга впервые, то был просто поражен... Я начал играть его на ICC и с очень даже неплохими резу- льтатами…”, - пишет об этом универсальном дебютном оружии в предисловии к книге международный гроссмейстер Игорь Коваленко, обладатель 17-го рейтинга в мире по быстрым шахматам. Для широкого круга любителей шахмат.

Genna Sosonko (Gennady Borisovich Sosonko, 1943) & mdash; international grandmaster, two-time champion of the Netherlands. He emigrated from the Soviet Union in 1972 and has since lived in Amsterdam. Winner and prize-winner of many international tournaments. Being a famous journalist and commentator, for the last decade and a half he devotes himself to literary work. In the opinion of 13th world champion Garry Kasparov, today Genna Sosonko is undisputedly the number one chess player. " In his new book the author tells about R. Fischer, V. Korchnoi and other outstanding people whose fates were connected with chess. Many of them he knew personally, played and constantly communicated ... For a wide range of chess lovers.

Решебник.Шахматные the endings. 1-2 digit, 1700-2000 Elo. 1-2 Klasse. In the latter, the 4th "Solver" & raquo; We have collected the basic typical positions of chess endings, which you need to know as a multiplication table. And that was not boring, added interesting examples from the parties of champions and amazing sketches of famous chess composers. In the endgame, victory usually comes to the more experienced and knowledgeable. All the world champions have repeatedly emphasized the need to study graduation. V. Smyslov advises young chess players to give the endgame a special attention. H.R. Capablanca believes that the ability to play the ending is a necessary condition for practical success. A & laquo; grandfather of Russian chess & raquo; A. Petrov argues that being able to play the endgame & ndash; means, be able to play. We do not doubt that by solving all the tasks from this book, you will fall in love with simple positions. And then to build the chess "bridge", & square the & raquo; and & la; ladder & raquo; will not be difficult for you. And at the right time & ndash; you will be able to drive the enemy into zugzwang. At the end of the game, you will definitely meet all the tactics learned in the first three books.

The book presents 365 tasks, broken down into five levels of complexity. All examples have clues that will help you to solve almost any position if necessary. The book is built on fascinating and instructive examples, snatched from the stream of modern practice.