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Neuro Spicy – the ultimate adult ADHD coloring book packed with neurodivergent humor, sarcastic quotes and stress-relief illustrations. Perfect for relaxation, mindfulness and a good laugh for every “neuro-spicy” brain!

100 studies whose common theme is that white ends up with just a bishop and knight in the finale, yet manages to win or draw.

100 studies whose common theme is that white ends up with just two bishops in the finale, yet manages to win or draw.

100 studies whose common theme is that white ends up with just one king in the finale, yet manages to draw.

100 studies whose common theme is that white ends up with just the queen in the finale, yet manages to win or draw.

100 studies whose common theme is that white ends up with just one rook in the finale, yet manages to win or draw.

100 studies whose common theme is that white ends up with just one bishop in the finale, yet manages to win or draw.

100 studies whose common theme is that white ends up with just one knight in the finale, yet manages to win or draw.

Sergei Tkachenko has collected 100 studies whose common theme is that white ends up with just one pawn in the finale, yet manages to win or draw.

Zinar is a prolific endgame expert who has produced several hundred studies since the 1970s, with a focus on pawn endings.

Tigran Gorgiev (1910-1976) was one of the Soviet Union’s best endgame study composers.

Oleg Pervakov (born in 1960 in the city of Kirov) is widely recognized as Russia’s greatest living chess composer.

Yakov Vilner (1899-1931) was one of the leading Soviet chess masters in the 1920s.

Peter Romanovsky (1892-1964) was Soviet chess champion in 1923 (outright) and 1927 (jointly with Bogatyrchuk).

Have you ever thought about trying your hand at composing endgame studies? Probably not, it always seemed far too difficult. But now, your chance to learn the tools is finally here!

This endgame tactics textbook by Grandmaster Alexander Galkin, who was named Children’s Trainer of the Year in 2016 by the Russian Chess Federation, provides a large volume of practical knowledge.

This book aims to give you a wealth of self-study knowledge about handling different types of endings that occur frequently but on which there is not much literature analyzing recent games.

Ivan Bukavshin, born in Rostov-on-Don in 1995, was a Russian chess prodigy.

Jakov's new book focuses on a key element of tactics: forced mate.

This theoretically solid opening repertoire for White, based on playing 5.d4 in the main line of the Ruy Lopez (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6), gives you a great way to bamboozle your opponent, who is probably unprepared for this variation.

First published in Russian in 2014 and written by Genna Sosonko – widely recognized as the number one writer on the history of Soviet chess – this is a truly unique book about the life and destiny of the great chess player David Bronstein (1924-2006).

In his third full-length memoir about one of the world's greatest ever chess players Genna Sosonko portrays a warm picture of the seventh world champion Vasily Smyslov.

Viktor Korchnoi was one of the leading grandmasters of the 20th century, coming within one game of winning the world championship in 1978.

Woman International Master and experienced children’s coach Anastasiya Geller has written a textbook for beginners teaching them the very basics of attacking the enemy king.

Lothar Hartmann dreams of reaching the big time in chess.

Peter Romanovsky (1892-1964) was Soviet chess champion in 1923 (outright) and 1927 (jointly with Bogatyrchuk).

Born in Bakhmut, Ukraine, and brought up in Odessa, Boris Verlinsky (1888-1950) was the first holder of the grandmaster title in the Soviet Union, and he was consistently one of the top Soviet players in the 1920s

"84 Shades Of Style" A guide to finding balance—both inside and out. This must-have style guide takes a straightforward yet thoughtful approach to how you present yourself.

With 'The Amazons' Bliss', author Julia Morgenstern reveals the exciting world of lesbian and bisexual sexfighting.

Want to master your sewing machine from scratch? This beginner-friendly guide shows you how to confidently use every part, make clothing, do repairs, and even prepare for a sewing career—no prior experience needed!