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  • Author:
    Getmanchuk

    16.67 $
  • Author:
    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:
    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:
    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 $
  • 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:
    Bezgodov

    The youngest first–grader in the USSR, the world champion among young men, a participant in the candidates tournament at the age of 19 - Boris Spassky's rise was rapid. And then fate gave the brilliant chess player a test of strength: he stumbled twice at the decisive moment and remained beyond the threshold of interzonal tournaments ... Only ten years after his first great success, Spassky managed to pass all the qualifying tests and earn the right to a match for the crown, but he failed to defeat the Iron Tigran Petrosian the first time. It took three more years of super–efforts: by Sisyphus he rose again to the foot of Olympus and did not miss a second chance - in 1969 he became the Tenth king of chess! An essay about the life of Boris Vasilyevich and his sporting path full of ups and downs was written by Dmitry Oleynikov, Candidate of Historical Sciences, curator of the Chess Museum of the Chess Federation of Russia. 70 beautiful and instructive games of Spassky were commented on by the champion of Russia in 1993, the famous author and theorist grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov, as well as grandmaster Dmitry Kryakvin and FIDE master Steve Giddins. The preface was written by the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik. For a wide range of chess fans.

    21.67 $
  • Author:
    Gipslis

    This collection of wonderful combinations is based on the famous magazine “Chess” published in the USSR. The editorial office was located in Riga, its members included strong Latvian chess players, and the editor-in-chief of the publication for many years was the eighth world champion Mikhail Tal, who always took an active part in the development of the magazine. Perhaps the most popular section among readers has always been “Find the best continuation without moving the pieces.” A fresh dozen of the most beautiful and instructive combinations, mainly from current tournaments, were published on the back cover, and the solutions were given in the next issue. The combinations were selected by the editorial team very carefully, because the magazine's circulation was more than 60,000 copies and was distributed in more than 50 countries! This edition includes combinations published in the mentioned section from 1980 to 1990. By solving these combinations, you are sure to improve your tactical skills and significantly strengthen your game.

    40.00 $
  • 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:
    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 $
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    18620.69 $

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    The first Italian edition of the famous book, which reflected the rapid development of chess theory in the mid-16th century and marked the transition of chess hegemony in Europe from Spain to Italy. Subsequently, the book was repeatedly reprinted and translated into numerous languages of the world. Extreme rarity. Rui Lopez de Segura, (1540 & ndash; 1580) & ndash; one of the strongest chess players of his time, who made a huge contribution to chess theory. For example, the most popular chess debut (& laquo; Spanish party & raquo;), abroad today is called & laquo; Rui Lopez's debut & raquo ;. Condition: very good, collectible

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    8275.86 $

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    Antique compound half-leather with artistic embossing on the spine binding The first English edition of the most famous book in the history of chess, which, according to many, is much rarer than the first French edition. F.A. Philidor (1726, France & mdash; 1795, London) & mdash; uncrowned world champion of his time. A book he wrote & laquo; Chess Game Analysis & raquo; became a classic, it survived 42 editions only in the 18th century and was reprinted many times later. Condition: very good, collectible

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    3227.59 $

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    The circulation is limited to 500 copies. Genuine leather binding with gilded letters on the spine. This is a copy of 267 issued to Khomatov, Tashkent & nbsp; Contains a report of the Congress Committee and all 432 games with Steinitz notes. It was a double round robin tournament of 20 people. One of the longest tournaments in history. In the first half of the tournament, draws counted as half a point. In the second half, they were replayed once. Between 38 regular rounds, 8 rounds of replay and 4 rounds of playoffs for the first at the end there were 50 rounds (!). Like the 4th Congress, this tournament consisted mainly of foreign masters. Captain Mackenzie’s resignation seems to date back to this time (although some sources consider him the US champion until his death in 1891), giving the top American finisher some claims to be the de facto US champion. The best American finisher was Solomon Lipschutz, who took 6th place with a score of + 22-9 = 7. The book is accompanied by an article by the Soviet master Aginsky, the former owner of this book. Tables and charts.

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    2400.00 $

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    Gothic. Francois-André Danican Philidore (Fr. Fran & ccedil; ois-Andr & eacute; Danican Philidor, September 7, 1726, Dreux, France - August 31, 1795, London) & mdash; French opera composer, chess player, chess theorist, at one time was considered the strongest chess player in the world. The forerunner of the positional chess school. Philidor developed the tactics of advancing the pawn chain, insisted on the importance of the pawn center and analyzed the struggle for the center. In many ways, his ideas formed the basis of the next century chess theory. The book he wrote, & laquo; Analysis of a Chess Game & raquo; became a classic, it stood 42 editions only in the XVIII century and was reprinted many times later.

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    1625.12 $

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    In monatlichen Heften herausgegeben (issued monthly) von der Berliner Schachgesellschaft V.d.L. 125, L/N 6047, GDF 2321 This is a complete run of Deutsche Schachzeitung from 1846 to 1872 named "Schachzeitung and after 1872 Deutsche Schachzeitung It is a series of 113 volumes stretching from 1846 - 1942 and from 1950 -1965 all complete issues All books (unless otherwise stated) are luxury bindings: Half leather fine marbled boards gilt decor spine with fine raised bands All are (unless otherwise stated) very good / as new (in some issues there are pencilled notes) This is; 1846 Erster Jahrgang (Vol 1) Berlin (Veit), London (Williams & Norgate) IV + 216 p Title and annual index photocopy enclosed very good / as new

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    1583.44 $

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    8°. (Das Porträt fehlt). 3 Bll (inkl. Vortitel und Titel)., 306 Seiten, 3 Bll. Neuer roter Halblederband mit Rückenschildchen und reicher Rückenvergoldung. (44) Linde - N. 489; van der Linde I, 398; Kieler Schachkatalog 3043. Philidor (1726 - 1795) war der größte Meister des 18. Jahrhunderts und stärkster Spieler der Welt nach seinen Wettkampfsiegen gegen Stamma. Sein Buch enthält seine Erkenntnisse über die Schachstrategie, mit der er seinen Zeitgenossen weit voraus war. Sein Satz "Die Bauern sind die Seele des Schachspiels ..." wurde zur Legende. Die Inhalte sind auch heute noch von großer Bedeutung, es war eben ein bahnbrechendes Werk. Die vorliegende Ausgabe ist der weitgehende Abdruck des Textes früherer Ausgaben, vermehrt um einen selbständigen Supplementteil. Zustand: Exlibris und Name auf Innendeckel. Innen gebräunt, fleckig u. mit wenigen handschriftlichen Notizen. Einband etwas berieben und bestoßen. Dekorativ gebundene Ausgabe.

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    1551.72 $

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    Henri Rinck (French Henri Rinck, January 10, 1870, Lyon & mdash; February 17, 1952, Badalona ) & mdash; French chess player and chess composer, classic of contemporary art etude. Rink & mdash; the author of more than 1,500 studies, 58 of them received first prizes at competitions. In 1909, Rink released his first compilation of & laquo; 150 studies & raquo; (fr. 150 fins de partie) with a foreword by Johann Berger. The book was reprinted in 1913, 1919 (the number of etudes rose to 300) and in 1927, including 700 etudes. & nbsp; 4th edition & laquo; 150 etudes & raquo ;. Autographed by Rink to Georges Renault. Georges Reno (fr. Georges Renaud; January 8, 1893, Nancy & mdash; July 28, 1975) & mdash ; French chess player. Champion of France (1923). The French national team is a participant in the 1st Olympiad (1927) in London. Art W.

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    1439.39 $

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    n monatlichen Heften herausgegeben (issued monthly) von der Berliner Schachgesellschaft V.d.L. 125, L/N 6047, GDF 2321 This is a complete run of Deutsche Schachzeitung from 1846 to 1872 named "Schachzeitung and after 1872 Deutsche Schachzeitung It is a series of 113 volumes stretching from 1846 - 1942 and from 1950 -1965 all complete issues All books (unless otherwise stated) are luxury bindings: Half leather fine marbled boards gilt decor spine with fine raised bands All are (unless otherwise stated) very good / as new (in some issues there are pencilled notes) This is; 1858 Vol 13 Berlin (Veit) XVI + 504 p Index very good / as new

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    1381.91 $

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    It is a rule of course on the game. 1808 - London - William Miller (complete set of two volumes). PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO

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    1295.53 $

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    В издательском переплете. By Charles A. Gilberg. New York, 1881. L/N 5211. Frontispiece + viii pages + Contents’ + ‘Index of Games’ + ‘Index of Players’ + ‘Index of Composers’ + 539 pages. In original brown cloth with embossed covers and gilt spine. Corners bumped, spine bumped top and bottom, ink stains to covers, otherwise very good. SIGNED (on printer’s imprint and dedication page) by all participants of the 1984 US Championship. Those include GMs Seirawan, de Firmian, Christiansen, Alburt, D. Gurevich and Kudrin, among others.

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    1243.72 $

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    One of the first and most complete assemblies of chess compositions, reflecting the achievements of a chess composition by the middle of the XIX century. The author of the book - Aaron Alexander - was in his time one of the strongest chess players in France. Praktische Sammlung bester und h & # 246; chst interessanter Schachspiel - Probleme durch mehr als zwei tausend (2000) Beispiele anschaulich gemacht und aus & # 228; ltern und neuern Schriftstellern zusammengetragen. Leipzig, Brockhaus und Avenarius, 1846. PHOTO

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    1218.84 $

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    In monatlichen Heften herausgegeben (issued monthly) von der Berliner Schachgesellschaft V.d.L. 125, L/N 6047, GDF 2321 This is a complete run of Deutsche Schachzeitung from 1846 to 1872 named "Schachzeitung and after 1872 Deutsche Schachzeitung It is a series of 113 volumes stretching from 1846 - 1942 and from 1950 -1965 all complete issues All books (unless otherwise stated) are luxury bindings: Half leather fine marbled boards gilt decor spine with fine raised bands All are (unless otherwise stated) very good / as new (in some issues there are pencilled notes) This is; 1847 Zweiter Jahrgang (Vol 2) Berlin (Veit), London (Williams & Norgate) XVI + 400 p Index very good / as new