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  • Chess was invented in the 5th century AD in India and spread throughout the world. The uniqueness of this game is that it still covers the minds of everyone - from young to old! Chess combines elements of science and sports. They develop logic, perseverance, attentiveness, analytical thinking and memory.  Checkers is a fun, dynamic and relatively simple game. Every country in the world has it. It is comparatively easier to find a partner here than in chess. Backgammon – one of the oldest known board games. It is known that it came to us from the East. First, you need to master the basic techniques, so that later you can boldly apply various tricks during the game.  Cage length: 4.5 cm. King height: 8.8cm King base diameter: 2.8 cm The length and width of the field when unfolded: 44 X 44 cm. Material: wood Country of origin: China.

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    Kalinichenko

    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.

    36.00 $
  • Author:
    Eive

    The corpus of this textbook includes two significant works by the world chess champion, scientist and prominent teacher Max Euwe — "Self‑help chess game", created in collaboration with G. Den-Hertog, and "Chess Lessons". The first work is designed for beginners, the second for more experienced chess players. The book is a real chess tutorial in the true sense of the word. This is expressed not only in the appropriate distribution of the material and the method of presentation, designed to awaken the initiative of the student, but also in numerous practical exercises offered to the reader after explaining each new concept or technique.The textbook primarily attracts the methodology of presentation of the material, the principles of which will be useful for coaches and teachers of chess sections and circles. For a wide range of chess fans.

    25.00 $
  • Author:
    Fine

    In the vast ocean of chess literature there are relatively few books about the endgame, and only a few of them can be considered true chess classics. And the most outstanding among the classics — Reuben Fine's book "Basic Chess Endings". Reuben Fine (1914−1993) was for a long time one of the best chess players in the world. As an author, Fine showed himself to be an excellent analyst who understood the full depth and peculiarities of the endgame. Having studied various types of standard positions, Fine established useful rules for practical play and proved himself to be an experienced teacher who, using skillfully chosen examples, was able to teach the reader all the necessary lessons and introduce him to the basic ideas of the endgame. Many generations of chess players in different countries of the world keep copies of “Basic Chess Endings”. For example, Mikhail Botvinnik considered Fine's work the most worthy of all that had ever been written on endgame theory.

    35.00 $
  • Author:
    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.

    22.41 $
  • 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:
    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:
    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 $
  • A limited edition of the most famous electronic chess clock. Design & quot; under the tree & quot ;. Released for the 25th anniversary of the DGT. & Nbsp; These watches are used in all major tournaments, world championships and World Cups, World Chess Olympiads. Installation of any time controls, including Fisher and Bronstein controls (with added time). & Nbsp;

    300.00 $
  • 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 $
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    The first edition of the legendary book. Gift antiquarian semi-leather binding with bandages and artistic embossing.

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    Reprint of the 1897 edition. Look at the table of contents in the photo. A slight defect - the bottom corner is slightly bent.

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    The basis is the fully-entered classic book. "A modern chess game." In each volume - a block of photos on the coated tabs. Collection of works of an outstanding chess player and teacher Z. Tarrasch - & quot; mentor of the chess world & quot; - is a classic strategy textbook at all stages of chess struggle and an unsurpassed example of detailed and instructive comments to the games. Many works are published in Russian for the first time and in a new edition. The book is addressed to a wide range of amateurs and skilled chess players.

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    The book of the outstanding chess player, writer and teacher Zigbert Tarrash is dedicated to the most fascinating stage of the game & mdash; middlegame. The author operates with typical combinations, attack and defense techniques in the middle of the game, and on their example explains the tactical and strategic subtleties of the game. Designed for a wide range of chess fans & mdash; from beginners to professionals, and will provide invaluable assistance in your chess improvement

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    20.69 $

    Author of the book & mdash; outstanding German grandmaster, contender for world title and chess writer. The book presents two collection including chess games with detailed comments authors played at tournaments in Ostend (1907) and St. Petersburg (1914). The strongest chess players of those years & mdash; everyone was a champion their country. Among the participants: Z. Tarrash, K. Schlechter, D. Yanovsky, A. Rubinstein, M. Chigorin and many others Hence the name & mdash; & laquo; Tournaments than- peonies & raquo ;. Particular importance is attached to these chess lists. world champion E. Lasker and two future champions & mdash; H.R. Capablanca and A. Alekhine. For a wide range of chess lovers.

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    12.00 $

    The book is a collection of games of the outstanding German chess player Z. Tarrasch. For many generations of chess players, it served as a textbook on all stages of a chess game and is considered to be a classic. In addition to the thoroughly commented parties. Contains the author's story about his creative and life journey.

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    The first edition of the monumental work of an outstanding grandmaster, writer, poet and translator Savely G. Tartakower was published in 1924 in four separate editions and was immediately taken into service by chess amateurs, who later became well-known masters, grandmasters, and future theorists of modern chess. . ʻUltra - Modern Chess Party` reveals in great detail the essence, ideas of such players as Nimzowitsch, Reti, Alekhin and others, antagonists of the teachings of Tarrasch. Savely G. Tartaker (February 22, 1887, Rostov-on-Don - February 4, 1956, Paris) & mdash; chess player, grandmaster (1950), one of the strongest at the beginning of the 20th century. Chess theorist and writer. Doctor of Law. He co-authored the term "hypermodernism", summarizing the new trend in chess thought. & Nbsp;

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    Reprint hardcover. Theory and practice. The course debuts from Savely Tartakovera.

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    6.62 $

    The first edition of this monumental work of the outstanding grandmaster, writer, poet and translator Savely Grigoryevich Tartakover was published in 1924 in four separate issues and was immediately taken into service & laquo; chess lovers who later became famous masters, grandmasters, future theorists of modern chess. & laquo; Ultra-modern chess game & raquo; reveals in detail the essence, the ideas of such chess players as Nimtsovich, Reti, Alekhine and others, antagonists of the teachings of Tarrasz. The publication is undoubtedly of historical value, showing the development of chess thought and at the same time will be useful for II-I chess players and candidates for master.

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    18.33 $

    The textbook of the famous grandmaster and brilliant writer of the 1st half of the 20th century, Savely Tartakower, has never been published in Russian before. According to the author himself, he wanted to combine "useful with pleasant" in it, i.e. to present useful information to the reader in a fascinating presentation. As can be seen from the table of contents, the book is devoted to the subject, the possession of which is mandatory for chess players of II-III categories. Chess players of the first category will take a fresh look at the principles they have already learned and will find a lot of useful things for themselves to further strengthen the game. In addition to the practical benefits (first of all), the reader will undoubtedly enjoy studying both little-known and classical examples, which the guru of chess literature commented on in his signature style. International master Grigory Bogdanovich checked the options using a computer and made the necessary clarifications, his comments are highlighted in italics in the main text. Example

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    7.17 $

    Savely Tartakover occupied a very special place in chess. First of all, he was an innovator, not afraid of experiments, and with his ideas he significantly enriched the theory and practice of chess. He was not only one of the creators of hypermodernism, but also the author of the term hypermodernism itself. It was he who came up with such a current opening as the Catalan Opening, and the Tartakover-Makogonova-Bondarevsky system in the Queen's Gambit has allowed many generations of chess players to successfully fight with black. This textbook was written primarily for second- and third-class chess players, but will also be of interest to more qualified players. Working with it, first of all, improves the reader's positional skills; the book often presents games that are little known today, but very instructive and bright. Working with this tutorial will not only bring you benefits and points in tournaments, but will also bring you great pleasure.

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    A book about the life and work of the famous grandmaster, written by his friend. The book, published in Russian in Israel, contains a lot of iconic games of Edward Gufeld with detailed comments, as well as a large number of diagrams and photos.

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    41.38 $

    ed. Tel Aviv.

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    41.38 $

    Vadim Teplitsky - an engineer-economist, journalist, chess historian. Author of more than 20 books, including monographs on the history of chess, as well as over 400 articles, essays, reports, poems, humoresque, parodies, epigrams published in Ukrainian, Israeli, Russian and American media, as well as on the Internet. Candidate master in chess. Co-author of the Encyclopedic Dictionary & laquo; Chess & raquo;

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    This book, which spans many decades of fascination with chess history, tells about the different facets of chess: a world of inspired combinations, a fascinating struggle of minds on 64 cells of the board ... The text is completed with 57 games and endings, 64 diagrams, many photographs. This book is autobiographical. It is intended for everyone who loves this sport, science and art. Autographed by the author.

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    50 strategic tricks for chess players who want to improve their game by expanding knowledge in the field of strategy, as well as for chess coaches working with children. The book considers fifty strategic techniques.

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    33.33 $

    This textbook is intended for young chess players from 8 to 14 years old, from the second category to candidate master of sports. It will also be useful for children's coaches when preparing for chess strategy classes. Having carefully studied the book, young chess players will seriously improve their understanding of strategy, learn to apply the methods invented by their great predecessors in certain positions, and acquire the necessary knowledge base to develop their own strategic techniques.

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    66.67 $

    Notes from the master of 120 selected games. Paulsen system in tournament practice of a master

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    62.06 $

    Coated Paper Play & nbsp; the & nbsp; Semi - Tarrasch ! - & nbsp; Part & nbsp; 2 & nbsp; is now up-to-date release. This is the most frequently played tournament. Tibor K & opening opening in about about about about about about about Together with the first part, Tarrasch & nbsp; repertoire with black.

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    62.06 $

    Coated Paper. & quot; Play the Semi-Tarrasch! - Part 1 and Part 2 & quot; written by IM Tibor K & aacute; rolyi. The Semi-Tarrasch is one of the most popular openings. Tibor K & opening opening in about about about about about about about White e4, all the lines without e4. It’s Semi-Tarrasch. & nbsp;

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    62.06 $

    Coated Paper. The Queen’s Gambit It will give you an idea of ​​how to play it. It wouldn’t have been a matter of fact, it wouldn’t have been a bad idea. Afer 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.cxd5 exd5. For all whites? It is clear that it will be possible to reach the structure.

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    44.83 $

    This book is unparalleled. It is written by a man who does not need to be introduced to the chess world. The current grandmaster Gennady Anatolievich Timoshchenko has collected the most effective and popular opening repertoires. The book is written easily, so it is accessible even to beginners. Clear combinations and understandable tactics will come in handy for you in more than one game and will help you more widely understand the fascinating world of chess. Hardcover, 240 pp., Moscow 2009

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    40.00 $

    This book has no equal. It was written by a man who needs no introduction in the chess world. The current grandmaster Gennady Anatolyevich Timoschenko has collected the most effective and popular opening repertoires. The book is written easily, so it is accessible even to beginners. Clear combinations and clear tactics will be useful to you in more than one game and will help you better understand the fascinating world of chess. 

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    9.94 $

    This book tells about the chess way of the resident of Odessa Nikolai Vasilyevich Rezvov (1921 - 2013). He lived a long and difficult life. On the threshold of the 90th anniversary of Rezv, he became the grandmaster of Ukraine and the international master of FIDE in chess composition. The book presents 80 etudes and tasks of the Odessa grandmaster, which will help you to better understand the beauty and depth of the chess game.

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    20.69 $

    The book by Sergey Tkachenko, Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine on Chess, is devoted to the creative path of the brilliant Russian sketcher & ndash; three-time world chess champion Oleg Viktorovich Pervakov. The book includes 100 selected etudes by Pervakov & ndash; from an elegant short film in six moves to a romantic piece with thirty moves. All these creations are united by the sparkling struggle of the parties with subtle false marks and bright pointe. An independent solution of these studies will help practicing chess players to develop imagination, strategic thinking and tactical skills. And for beginners, & ndash; increase chess power. The preface was written by international grandmaster Igor Zaitsev. Photos from the personal archives of Boris Dolmatovsky, Vladimir Barsky, Karen Sumbatyan, Oleg Pervakov and Sergey Tkachenko. The book is written for a wide circle of chess lovers.

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    16.55 $

    The book tells about the creative path of a bright chess ascetic, master of sports of the USSR in practical play and composition, a brilliant journalist and mentor of etude champions - Anatoly Georgievich Kuznetsov (1932-2000). The book contains fifty of his parts and fragments. Kuznetsov's rivals include many famous matadors: future world champion Boris Spassky, grandmasters Igor Bondarevsky, Alexander Tolush, Evgeny Vasyukov, Vladimir Liberzon, Vladimir Simagin, Leonid Shamkovich, Vladimir Antoshin & hellip; The creative portrait of the maestro will be complemented by a hundred selected studies and problems that have become classics of chess art. For example, the 12th world champion Anatoly Karpov commented on three works by Kuznetsov for the book A Chess Study Through the Eyes of a Grandmaster. Anatoly Georgievich was also a true creator of talents, among his pupils were international grandmasters Ernest Pogosyants, Nikolai Kralin and Oleg Pervakov. The book is designed for a wide range of chess players, from beginners to grandmaster.

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    28.33 $

    In the book, the honored master of sports in chess and the historian Sergey Tkachenko talks about the formation and development of the chess game in Odessa, starting from the legendary Duke de Richelieu and ending at the present time. The book is prepared for the presentation of Odessa as the capital of the 57th International Congress on chess composition and is designed not only for a wide range of fans of the chess game, but also for lovers of historical essays

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    10.34 $

    Second edition, expanded and revised The first part & ndash; the official rules of the sport `` chess '', approved by the order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of July 17, 2017 No. 654 as amended by the order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of December 19, 2017 No. 1087; they fully comply with international FIDE rules. In the second part, the main functions of the Swiss-Manager computer program are highlighted, practical recommendations for its use in organizing and conducting chess competitions are given. The third part of the book is of particular interest: 200 questions of the knowledge test and the correct interpretation of the current rules of chess. The solution to this test will be of great benefit to existing chess players, as a clear knowledge of their `` rights and responsibilities '' not only helps to preserve the nervous system, but also brings a lot of extra points in competitions. The book is addressed to all chess lovers, from beginners to professionals. Irreplaceable assistant to referees and organizers of chess competitions.