The price include postage and packing. The book aimed at players of club level is devoted to the Sicilian Defence, the most popular modern opening, taking a closer look at its main lines. It contains complete games from tournaments of the 20th century last decade, combining recent achievements in theory with classic examples of middlegame strategy. The compact symbolic language plus a number of exercises on strategy and tactics for self-testing. A volume of the Self-Tutor series, this is the book to be used in several ways: as a reference book on opening theory, as a source for systematic study, and a useful tool for broadenibg one’s chess horizons.

The price include postage and packing. This book is devoted to the French Defence, a very sound, «fireproof» opening, and a favourite weapon of many of the world’s leading players. The book acquaints the reader with the current state of theory in all the main lines of this opening, and with typical procedures and plans in the resulting middlegame. Several of the games given here were played in the period prior to the 1990s. They have been included for their instructional value; all these games were milestones on the road of opening theory, and without them our account would be incomplete. The compact symbolic language used in this book will not prevent the reader from finding typical plans, procedures, and combinations that require his particular attention. All these instances are marked with the TM («typical method») sign. In the final chapter, the reader will find a number of exercises on strategy and tactics for self-testing.

The price include postage and packing. 300 games commented by A.Karpov, 23 selected commented combinations and 24 selected commented endings.

The price include postage and packing. For more than thirty years Anatoly Karpov has been wholly committed to the Classical Variation of the Caro-Kann at top tournaments, including world championship matches. It goes without saying that many successful opening novelties employed by the venerable world chess champion are the result of painstaking work performed by him and his seconds. One of his assistants, Mikhail Podgaets, was the leading specialist on the Caro-Kann. For many years Karpov and Podgaets held their findings in strict secrecy. Only now has the time come to shed a ray of light on their thorough research. This publication focuses on the currently most popular system of the Caro-Kann (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3. Nc3 de 4. Ne4 Bf5). Once you crack open this book you’ll explore the path taken by Karpov and Podgaets, step by step, move by move. This is the path of groundbreaking discoveries and stunning victories.

Chess is the game of kings, and in this book you will learn how to play from the king of chess, Anatoly Karpov, who won the world chess championship many times. You will read about the nature and behaviour of the pieces. You will learn to attack energetically and defend calmly. You will discover a number of tricks and traps that you can use to trip up unwary opponents and, just as importantly, which you will learn how to avoid falling for yourself. Having completed your journey through this book with the help of one of chess’s all-time greats, you will be ready for your first chess battle – against Mum or Dad, against a friend or a computer, on the Internet or at a tournament. This book will enable your child to master the rules of the game in a relaxed manner and will help him or her to conquer new heights not only in chess, but in life, too. This is because chess develops patience, logical thinking and memory, and teaches us how to use our time rationally. Teachers, coaches, and parents with no more than a smattering of chess preparation can use this book to teach children the basics of this complex game. This book is printed in full colour and will be a great present for children wanting to learn about this ancient and the most popular game in the world. Coated paper. Color illustration. Size 22,5 cm * 29,5 cm.

The price include postage and packing. This folder contains large (245 x 350 mm) color portraits of all the world chess champions, from William Steinitz to Magnus Carlsen. Each portrait has been reprinted on fiber flax paper, which has a texture similar to the original canvas on shich it was painted. These portraits are perfect for chess lovers looking to decorate chess schools, clubs or their own homes.

Vsevolod Kostrov is a chess coach of the highest category. Author of more than 100 books and manuals on chess. Educational and methodical complex Kostrova (textbooks for children, reshebniki, workbooks) publishing house "Russian Chess HOUSE" became the Winner of the contest "Chess universal Education of Russia". These are the best chess books for children in our country today!    According to textbooks and problem books Kostrova engaged in a huge number  young chess players who then win various tournaments,   they become masters and grandmasters.   Part I: 2000 Chess Exercises. Pin, Double Attack Tutorial. Pin, Double Attack 1-2 rank, 1700-2000 Elo. This collection of chess tasks and combinations is the continuation of the series "theatre company". You have matured, so and tasks have become harder. This collection presents two themes: Pin, Double Attack. A rare chess game does without these tactics. Both the Pin, Double Attack can be met in the early debut and in the deep endgame. Any piece, even a king and a pawn, can strike twice. But especially dangerous are the Queen and the horse, which can "work" in eight directions at once! And how difficult it is sometimes to get rid of the ligament, which you are ready to inflict elephants and rooks of the enemy. We hope that our book will help you turn these dangerous techniques into their good allies.    Part II: 2000 Chess Exercises. Divertion, Decoy Tutorial. Divertion, Decoy. 1-2 rank, 1700-2000 Elo. Before you is the 2nd collection of chess problems and combinations in the Tutorial for Dischargers series. Here are two themes: DIVING AND ATTRACTION. Distraction is a well-known technique in many sports games. Imagine that there are two strikers for the football goalkeeper. The first distracts the goalkeeper to himself and gives the ball to the second, who calmly rolls it into an empty net. This tactical technique is also used in chess, when it is necessary to distract any figure from the protection of an important field or another figure. With the help of the tactic "enticing" you can force the opponent's figure to take a position that is unfavorable for her, in which she dies. This technique is especially effective in relation to the king. Enticement is often used with a double strike, a bunch, and other tactics.   Part III: 2000 Chess Exercises. Chess Combinations Tutorial. Chess Combinations. 1-2 Rank, 1700-2000 Elo. The 3rd book of the series “Chess exercises” will enrich you with more sophisticated tactical weapons. It is not always possible to reach the king using brute force. Try to act trick! Disguise your actions as a scout and act like an experienced diplomat. Find a weak spot in the camp of the enemy and at the right time destroy the defense and apply a thin dagger strike. Alien figures can become allies. By skillful maneuvers, draw the opponent's pieces to their king, let them block him so that he cannot move, and at that moment deliver the decisive blow. It is bad when all the pieces of your opponent interact perfectly. Try to drive a wedge into their orders - block them with a solid chess door. Is the enemy attack on your fortifications terrible? Should I go into a defensive defense? Always look for counterstrike. A thin intermediate shot can change the course of the fight! If your figures huddle in a small space and prevent each other from reaching the king of the enemy, decide who is time to attack the royal fortress and free your space for an attack. King must always be protected first. Use this circumstance and make an open attack on him and other figures. And then the millstone of your "mill" will grind all the enemy army. It would seem that the king of the enemy is securely covered by his retinue. But under the powerful x-ray beam of your linear figures in the position of the opponent you will immediately find cracks and holes!   Part IIII: 2000 Chess Exercises. Chess Endings Tutorial. Chess endings. 1-2 rank, 1700-2000 Elo. 1-2 Klasse. In the last, the 4th “Chess exercises”, we collected the basic model positions of chess endings, which you need to know as the multiplication table. And so that it was not boring, they added interesting examples from the games of champions and amazing sketches of famous chess composers. In the endgame, the victory most often comes to the more experienced and knowledgeable. All world champions have repeatedly stressed the need to study the endings. V. Smyslov advises young chess players to pay special attention to the endgame. H.R. Capablanca believes that the ability to play the ending is a prerequisite for practical success. And “the grandfather of Russian chess” A. Petrov argues that to be able to play an endgame means to be able to play. We have no doubt that, having solved all the tasks from this book, you will love simple positions. And then build a chess "bridge", "square" and "ladder" will not be for you any difficulty. And at the right time - you will be able to drive the enemy into zugzwang. At the end of the game you will surely meet all the tactics studied in the first three books.      

"Chess University" is a tutorial of Ukrainian chess players. Author of articles: grandmaster G. Kuzmin  Editor -in-Chif: A. Streltsov Published: Moscow 1993 Language: German, English Pages: 78

The price include postage and packing. Written by Anatoly Kuznetsov, one of the most well-known erudities in the field of chess studies, holding master title both in practical play and in composition. The book presents the most outstanding artistic endgames from many centuries of chess history. The nicest creations of chess composers of various styles and time periods. 150 masterpieces represented with the big diagrams and separated solutions. A new system of chess symbols introduced in the book takes into account specific features of endgame composition. Both beginners and grandmasters will find here a lot of bright, beautiful and instructive ideas.

The price includes postage. For the sake of one and a half thousand years, from the time of the emergence of chess, up to now, people have been trying to render the true charm of this wise game through the pieces of chess they are made of, displaying outstanding talent, fantasy and resourcefulness . The miniature chessmen have always been of the works of art, no matter what material they were made of (ivory or silver, mother-of-pearl or porcelain), and whether they reflected people's life at different times or were of abstact character. > The author of the album is a well-known Russian historian. I.M. Linder who describes the stages of evolution of figurative and abstract chess pieces from medieval to modem forms. This description is based on a thorough study of private collections and museum pieces. The richness of the art of chess pieces is shown in its entirety, including such archaeological finds as the ancient chess pieces from Afrasiab (seventh to eighth centuries, Uzbekistan), unique porcelain, ivory and metal sets of all times and lands. The album, containing 250 black-and-white and color illustrations, is a good gift to chess collectors and all lovers of this ancient game.

The price include postage and packing. Alexander Mazia is an international master and coach of the highest rank. Since 1992 he has headed the Pioneers Palace chess school on the Vorobiov Hills — a famous Moscow Pioneers Palace, which has produced such well–known players as Yuri Razuvaev, Artur Yusupov, Mikhail Krasenkov and Igor Glek. Of the grandmaster younger generation ‘graduates’ we should mention Vadim Zviagintsev, Vladimir Chuchelov and Mikhail Kobalia. The examples taken from this book have been used when studying by pupils at special junior clubs, many of whom have become prize–winners in Russian, European and World Championships for boys and girls, in both individual and team events. 750 best tactical positions, grouped according to their topics. Intended for chess players with ELO 2000 – 2400.  Contents: Combinative vision Accurate calculation of short variations Lengthy forcing calculation Rational choice of candidate moves Finding strong moves during calculation Taking account of the opponent's resources Searching for unusual solutions Complicated calculation Solutions

The price include postage and packing. This book is devoted to the paradoxical opening 1.d4 e6 2.c4 b6. By playing 3.e4 White immediately wants to punish the 'disturber of the peace' for his neglect of opening principles, but in this case Black sets his opponent such a variety of mines and traps, that he can gain an advantage, even omitting the equalising stage! At the present day the statistics after 3.e4 is appalling for White: in 7 out of 10 games he suffers defeat! The author, not relying on his own store of words, constantly hides behind the ckassics, citing them right and left. Characters form world literature and even departed personalities strive to take an active part in the analysis of variations.