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  • 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 $
  • 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:
    Chandler

    The set consists of the book Chandler M. Chess for Children (gift edition) and the hero of this book - Marty the dragon (Dragon is the symbol of 2024). LEARN CHESS with the Very Big Dragon Marty! Using this entertaining book, your child will quickly and easily learn to play chess – the world's most popular strategy game that develops logical thinking. The rules are explained clearly and clearly, step by step, from scratch. The lessons reinforce the fun conversations between the boy Petya and his favorite dragon Marty, who calls himself the Very Big Dragon. In many countries, chess is recognized as a useful means of developing creative thinking in children. Although they are considered a complex and even mysterious game, the rules are quite simple. It doesn't take long to understand how the pieces move, and even a five-year-old child can enjoy chess. And children really like to beat their friends and relatives! Enlarged format (210x290 mm) The cute green dragon, the symbol of 2024, symbolizing strength, generosity, courage and endurance, is the hero of the book, which explains the rules of the chess game. The dragon has a suction cup, and you can use it to hang the toy on a glossy surface, on a window or refrigerator. Made of soft fabric,  has a height of 20 cm and a length of 26 cm.

    27.33 $
  • 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 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.

    84.48 $
  • Magnetic road chess: folding board-case made of artificial leather, tablet-figures with a convex image. Wallet size 19x22 cm. The playing field is 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Cell 2x2 cm.

    51.72 $
  • Author:
    Karpov

    New, significantly enlarged edition of the famous book - 75 games. Anatoly Karpov is the greatest expert on Caro-Kann defense. He scored many bright victories in it, playing both white and black. In this paper, the multiple world champion talks about the most important and interesting discoveries made in the Caro-Kann defense. Many examples from modern practice are given.

    17.24 $
  • Made in Holland. Chess computer "Centaur" easy to use. You can easily install any language. Using the touch panel  40x40 cm (cell size 48 x 48 mm) you can easily move the figures. The sensors will record strokes. The board has a capacious rechargeable internal battery. The uniqueness of the computer is that it quickly adapts to  your playing strength (from beginner to grandmaster) so that you have the right opponent. Centaur will help you analyze the game so as not to make the same mistakes and improve your chess skill. Please note, computer is not compatible to connect to your PC or online chess. The set includes USB cable and DGT electronic chess pieces . Height of the king is 86mm.  

    1333.30 $
  • 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 $
  • Author:
    Vysotsky

    20.00 $
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Books 1991-2023

  • book

    4.84 $

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    1967 edition. Good safety. In his book, the international grandmaster, chess theorist and writer Yu. Averbakh shares with the reader his research in the field of chess history, talks about the fascination with chess by great people of the past.

  • book

    8.29 $

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    Four chapters: “Fight for the crown” - all the games of the match for the world chess crown in Seville through the eyes of Karpov, “Debut surprises” - on finds in critical positions of various openings, “Quartets” - on chess compositions with 4 pieces , "" Computer Chess "."

  • book

    38.00 $

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    This book is about beauty in chess - the very component of an ancient and wise game that remains forever. For the first time in Russian, there is a work that so fully and comprehensively addresses the complex problem of aesthetics, outlining the true and false criteria of chess beauty. At the same time, this is a collection of the most beautiful games of the past Century of Chess, and concentrated acquaintance with them will undoubtedly affect the reader’s chess imagination. Designed for the widest circles of chess lovers.

  • book

    10.00 $

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    The collection includes new FIDE chess game rules effective since July 1, 2001, tournament rules, rules for applying additional indicators, a Swiss rating-based system and all other provisions and documentation related to chess competitions. It is published in Russian for the first time. The collection is intended for all amateurs and professionals who take part in chess competitions in one capacity or another.

  • book

    5.53 $

    RUB

    Poems

  • book

    20.69 $

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    The book of the chess master and famous writer Yevgeny Gik is the first in Russian, entirely devoted to unusual chess. It is about unusual boards, pieces, rules of the game, or with ordinary rules, unusual situations on the board are considered. The book belongs to an entertaining genre and will be interesting to everyone who loves chess, is fond of computer and logic games, puzzles, non-standard and comic tasks, paradoxes. It has six sections: "Puzzles", "Fairy Chess", "Fancy Charts", "Robots", "Collections", "Fantastic Stories" and each has six stories.

  • book

    26.95 $

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    Color photos and cartoons, gift edition

  • book

    6.22 $

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    The book contains explanations of the rules of the game and competitions (personal, team, round-robin, Olympic, Swiss systems, one-hour, “fast” and “lightning” chess, correspondence game, chess composition), requirements for sports and referee qualifications, table of debut indices, glossary of terms, forms of tournament documentation. Useful for chess players of any qualification, coaches, organizers and referees.

  • book

    20.04 $

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    For the first time in the history of Russian literature, a chess encyclopedia created by two well-known Russian chess historians and writers Isaac and Vladimir Linder is offered to the attention of readers. Combining the reference and encyclopedic principle with liveliness of presentation, the authors sought to present this ancient game as a cultural field that has become one of the phenomena of modern civilization. The book contains many illustrations from the personal archives of the authors and is intended for a wide range of readers.

  • book

    25.00 $

    RUB

    The chess chronicle of Petersburg-Petrograd-Leningrad and again Petersburg includes several parties from 1889 to the present day. 1. The struggle for the world chess crown from M. I. Chigorin to Khalifman. 2. International chess tournaments from 1895-96 to the modern Memorials of M.I. Chigorin and others. 3. On the contribution of Leningrad-Petersburg chess players to the development of chess theory and practice. A book with a color cover and hardcover is replete with photographs, standings, commented games. Designed for all chess fans, without exception.

  • book

    28.97 $

    RUB

    The connections and correspondences of the Harmony of the energy field structures of the Universe - Space - the planet Earth - a person with the world of complex DIVINE chess (magic Durer and Franklin squares, energy field structures of DNA and Man, the Mayan Galactic module) are revealed, formulate a number of new hypotheses. For the first time, the name of the Father of Chess - Chiquity Arlic Vomalites - the ruler of Atlantis is called. The book is designed for the reader seeking the Truth. Dedicated to the Genius of Russia E.P. Blavatsky.

  • book

    The book highlights the role of chess in the development of culture, science and education, traces the evolutionary processes of the development of chess art. The author expresses his views on the prospects of the chess movement, formulates the directions of scientific research in this field of knowledge. The article contains 50 chess games and endings played by the author, an international chess master. The book is intended for everyone interested in the ancient game, especially students, graduate students, scientists.