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  • Author:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
  • Author:
    Kalinichenko

  • Author:
    Fisher

    15.00 $
  • Author:
    Tal

    21.67 $
  • Light piece endgame
    Light piece endgame
    Author:
    Galkin

    The book by grandmaster and experienced coach Alexander Galkin is  the final link in a series of publications by the author, directed  to study the classical endgame using examples of modern games   grandmasters. This time the subject of the study – light piece endgames. Clarification of the methodology for working on this stage of the game, as well as the main features and methods of playing such endings. Examples  taken from the practice of modern grandmasters and dated back to 2020-2023. The author offers the reader the most recent and unique information. The material is structured in such a way that the reader can get the maximum  benefit from studying the examples offered by the author  queen endings and its  other derivatives. 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 $
  • Believe in yourself! Chess, politics, FIDE
    Believe in yourself! Chess, politics, FIDE
    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 $
  • Encyclopedic textbook of the chess game
    Encyclopedic textbook of the chess game
    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 $
  • Theorist, player, coach
    Theorist, player, coach
    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 $
  • Chess Openings for Juniors
    Chess Openings for Juniors
    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.

    28.80 $
  • Big badge Karpov - Fischer 1975. Heavy metal, hot enamel.
    Big badge Karpov - Fischer 1975. Heavy metal, hot enamel.

    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 $
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  • Chess from amber
    book

    Chess from amber and amber chess field. The height of the king is 7.5 cm. The diameter of the base of the king's figure is 3 cm. The size of the board is 42x42 cm.

  • Chess from ivory
    book

    Chess from ivory in a velvet case. Mid-20th century. Manual carving and fine painting. The height of the king is 12 cm. The wooden board with artistic mica and pearl tiles is 39.5x39.5 cm. The dimensions of the case are 41x24x4.5 cm. PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO

  • Chess from the bones of an elephant (Russia, the end of the XIX century)
    book

    3103.45 $

    RUB

    Chess from an elephant's bone in a wooden chest. Condition: Excellent.

  • Chess from the porcelain of a frog and mouse. Hand painted. Germany
    book

    The height of the king is 7 cm, The height of the pawn is 3.5 cm, Diameter of the base - 2 cm Art No. Cabinet

  • Chess from the tusk of the mammoth "Selenus" Art 19, C 71 (with expert opinion)
    book

    Board - oak. White cell - & nbsp; ash. Black - stained oak. White pieces - mammoth tusk. Black - mammoth tusk tinted. Brand new. & nbsp; Cell height & ndash; 4 cm, The diameter of the base of the king is 2.5 cm, the height of the king is 10.5 cm. & Nbsp; Board size 39 cm x 39 cm. (Retail - from 500 tr. To 1.2 mln. Rubles)

  • Chess from Vienna bronze. The end of the 19th century
    book

    Vienna bronze was sincerely loved and collected by the widest sections of the population since the beginning of its production in Austria - from the middle of the 19th century. King's Height & ndash; 8.5 cm, the diameter of the base of the king & ndash; 2.5 cm. This is a very rare Viennese bronze made by the method of casting on lost wax patterns (`cire perdue & # 39;) with the highest level of quality. Each figurine was created with great detail, as well as with humor. Polychrome coloration (several different layers) is called cold coloration, since it was not fired. Items were cast in Vienna, and then decorated in several layers of the so-called dust paint; the know-how for mixing this type of paint was lost. The painting was carried out mainly by women working at home. This mark can be found here vienna-bronze dot ru slash klejma among the hallmarks of Viennese masters of the second half of the 19th century. Extreme rarity. Full set (32 pieces) & nbsp;

  • Chess game development paths Snosko-Borowsky
    book

    388.66 $

    RUB

    In modern calico binding with gold stamping on the top binding cover while maintaining the back side of the publishing cover. In a good condition. Evgeny Alexandrovich Znosko-Borovsky (1884-1954) & mdash; chess player, chess theorist and writer, playwright, critic. Winner of all-Russian and international chess tournaments, Znosko-Borovsky gave a number of public lectures on chess issues, and V. Nabokov praised his work as a chess writer. PHOTO

  • Chess Game Guide Dufrene
    book

    345.48 $

    RUB

    In the owner’s compound binding of the era. Leather spine, crank covers. In a good condition. The world famous textbook of his time. Jean Duphren is a famous German chess master and chess writer, student of the uncrowned world champion Adolf Andersen. PHOTO PHOTO

  • Chess Game Guide Dufrene
    book

    518.21 $

    RUB

    In a modern composite proprietary binding. In a good condition. Annexes to the management of the chess game Jean Dufren. I. Additions of M.I. Chigorin. Ii. Selected games played at the international chess tournaments of Nuremberg in 1896 and Budapest of the same year, and at the Berlin International Chess Congress of 1897 / Notes by Z. Tarrasch. Jean Dufren - a famous German chess master and chess writer, a student of the uncrowned world champion Adolf Andersen. This book was actually created in collaboration with one of the strongest chess players in the world of his time, Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin (1850-1908). Rarity. PHOTO PHOTO

  • Chess Gzhel. "1812 year." USSR 1982. Author Yu. Garanin.
    book

    3103.45 $

    RUB

    Signature on the board - & quot; Author Garanin. Written by Korotkov & quot ;. Porcelain painted underglaze monochrome. The height of the king is 10 cm, the diameter of the base of the king is 3 cm. At 8, 5 - 10. The union brand & quot; Gzhel & quot ;. Board size 40 * 40 cm. Art 19.

  • Chess Gzhel. Porcelain (Unique Copy)
    book

    5379.31 $

    RUB

    Perfect condition A unique instance. Not available in the Museum of Porcelain Chess in St. Petersburg and & nbsp; in the catalog & laquo; Porcelain and Chess & raquo ;. The height of the king is 12, 7 & nbsp; cm. The diameter of the base of the king is 3 cm. The size of the board is 37 * 37 cm. Art 19

  • Chess Imperial Faberge The Imperial Jewelered Chess Set Faberge The Imperial Jewelled Chess Set
    book

    France, Faberge, mahogany, cherry, metal, chrysoprase, agate, gilding 24k, pawn height - 6 cm, king height - 8.5 cm, box - 42х42х8 cm, middle of the 20th century. The product is stored in the original box with the logo "Faberge" ("House of Faberge") in the form of an embossed gold emblem of the Russian Empire; accompanied by a certificate of authenticity "Faberge".  The design of the chess field is based on the refined and expensive combination of red and cherry wood, which gives the product a special chic and emphasizes the noble style.  Figures from chrysoprase and agate are covered with gilding. Molded metal elements of the figures are decorated with spectacular embossed ornaments.  Chess "Faberge" - this is a true work of art, which embodied a unique experience and knowledge, the highest skill of execution, impeccable style, attention to every detail and the magnificent quality of the Fabergé house!  A unique gift for a man - tactics and a strategist!  A superbly executed set of chess will complement the interior of any cabinet in an original way, adding respectability, refinement and nobility to it! Photo1 Photo2 Photo3 Photo4 Photo5 Photo6 Photo7

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