--- product_id: 12419802 title: "Soviet Chess Primer (Chess Classics)" price: "1761 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/12419802-soviet-chess-primer-chess-classics store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Comprehensive Guide Mind Development Classic Strategy Soviet Chess Primer (Chess Classics) **Price:** 1761 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♟️ Elevate Your Game: Become a Chess Virtuoso! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Soviet Chess Primer (Chess Classics) - **How much does it cost?** 1761 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/12419802-soviet-chess-primer-chess-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Master the Game:** Unlock the secrets of chess with expert strategies. - • **Engaging Exercises:** Sharpen your skills with practical puzzles and challenges. - • **Beautifully Illustrated:** Enjoy stunning visuals that enhance your learning experience. - • **Rich Historical Context:** Dive into the fascinating history of chess and its masters. - • **Accessible for All Levels:** Whether a novice or a seasoned player, there's something for everyone. ## Overview The Soviet Chess Primer is a comprehensive guide that combines rich historical insights with practical strategies, making it an essential resource for chess enthusiasts of all levels. With engaging exercises and beautiful illustrations, this book not only teaches you the game but also immerses you in the world of chess mastery. ## Description Ilya Maizelis’s masterpiece is the definitive introduction to the game of chess. It has inspired generations of Russians to take up the game, including arguably the two greatest players of all time, the 12th and 13th World Champions. In the original Russian, this landmark work is simply called "Chess"—no other explanation was considered necessary. The Soviet Chess Primer is a modern English translation of Maizelis’s witty introduction to the royal game. This new edition of a timeless classic includes an original foreword from the 2nd World Champion, Emanuel Lasker, as well as an introduction from the most celebrated chess trainer of modern times, Mark Dvoretsky. Review: A must have book if you want to really learn chess. - I wish I got that book years ago (many years ago). The style is typical for old (but good) school of teaching - goes from 0 to 60 quickly (or 0 to 100, if you are using metric system :)). No unnecessary fluf - if something requires deep discussion (pawn endings) it does it in a comprehensive way, but otherwise explains many core concepts quickly, with many examples on why those are important. It should give a very solid foundation on what one should work on. Some people aim books based on their Elo rating. Not certain that's the correct approach but I'd say if one wants to really excell in the beautiful game of chess (and not just win with a few friends) this book shows many areas one should be working on to become a well rounded player. Then you know "why" you need to work on something. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the paper in the book. It's soft cover but print and paper are superb. I pick up the book with pleasure and think the game of chess receives the treatment it deserves :) I read it every day, just for pleasure. Definitely "a must" on every chess player's list of books to have. Review: Buy It - THE chess introduction and primer for learning the game. If there is one thing Soviet era Russian gave to the world, it is some of the greatest chess players and strategies the world has ever seen. With this book, a translation of the book Chess (In Russian), you're learning from the very text that basically every chess master from Russia began reading. I would recommend this over any introductory book to the game and even if you already know how to play. This book will help you 100% if you're sub 1200 rating. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #806,869 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #785 in Chess (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 398 Reviews | ## Images ![Soviet Chess Primer (Chess Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UXX2YLYGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have book if you want to really learn chess. *by P***L on July 15, 2021* I wish I got that book years ago (many years ago). The style is typical for old (but good) school of teaching - goes from 0 to 60 quickly (or 0 to 100, if you are using metric system :)). No unnecessary fluf - if something requires deep discussion (pawn endings) it does it in a comprehensive way, but otherwise explains many core concepts quickly, with many examples on why those are important. It should give a very solid foundation on what one should work on. Some people aim books based on their Elo rating. Not certain that's the correct approach but I'd say if one wants to really excell in the beautiful game of chess (and not just win with a few friends) this book shows many areas one should be working on to become a well rounded player. Then you know "why" you need to work on something. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the paper in the book. It's soft cover but print and paper are superb. I pick up the book with pleasure and think the game of chess receives the treatment it deserves :) I read it every day, just for pleasure. Definitely "a must" on every chess player's list of books to have. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy It *by Z***N on September 23, 2025* THE chess introduction and primer for learning the game. If there is one thing Soviet era Russian gave to the world, it is some of the greatest chess players and strategies the world has ever seen. With this book, a translation of the book Chess (In Russian), you're learning from the very text that basically every chess master from Russia began reading. I would recommend this over any introductory book to the game and even if you already know how to play. This book will help you 100% if you're sub 1200 rating. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superior 1st book about chess *by C***E on July 29, 2019* I own a copy of The Soviet Chess Primer, and I have some comments regarding the binding of the book. It appears that the book consists of a series of sewn together groups of pages, which are embedded in some glue attaching the whole to the cover of the book. The problem I am encountering is that the very first group of pages has pulled away from the glue and is barely hanging together. I have worked about half-way through the book and have not encountered the same thing with any other group of pages. I also own a copy of the Soviet Middlegame Technique, and I observe that the binding appears to be more traditional, in that the pages appear to be all embedded in the glue that constitutes the binding. I do not see any pulling away of the pages similar to the situation I encountered with The Soviet Chess Primer. I would be surprised if I am the first customer to experience this pulling away. In the future when more Primers are published, I would like to suggest that the binding be changed to be more like the Soviet Middlegame Technique binding. BTW: I still like the Primer very much, and am sad that the binding is letting go. It is in all other respects a very superior book, although openings are not covered to the same extent as other aspects of the game. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Soviet Chess Primer (Chess Classics) - Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master - Logical Chess - Move By Move --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/12419802-soviet-chess-primer-chess-classics](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/12419802-soviet-chess-primer-chess-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*