Vk Chess Books ((full))
"Vk Chess Books" refers to VKontakte community groups that function as digital archives for sharing chess literature, including rare, out-of-print titles and training materials. While providing access to large collections of PDFs and PGNs, these groups often operate in a legal gray area regarding copyright. For the best, legally sourced chess materials, consider exploring options from established retailers like USCF Sales or Wholesale Chess . 10 Chess Books | ВКонтакте - VK
- Look for the attachment usually labeled "Document" or the file name ending in
.pdf or .djvu.
- Click the file name to open it in the browser viewer.
- To download, look for the arrow icon or the "Download" link (usually near the top right of the document viewer).
- Unmatched depth in endgame and positional training – rooted in the Soviet chess school.
- High production value for reprints (sewn bindings, thick paper, durable covers).
- Unique content – many titles have never been translated into English.
- Low domestic price makes chess education accessible in FSU countries.
- Classic Soviet Titles: Books by legends like Alexander Alekhine, Mikhail Botvinnik, David Bronstein, and Mark Dvoretsky.
- Modern Opening Guides: Up-to-date repertoire books and theoretical surveys.
- Rare Magazines and Bulletins: Scanned copies of historic chess periodicals (e.g., 64, Shakhmatny Bulletin).
- Translated Works: Western classics translated into Russian, often published in higher quality or with different analytical perspectives.
Step 3: Join the "Documents" Groups
Step 4: Download a Book
- Video Lessons: VK hosts video files from Russian chess schools (Mark Dvoretsky’s actual seminars, 10 hours long).
- Puzzle Databases: Download collections of 10,000 tactical puzzles sorted by theme (Pin, Fork, Skewer) in PGN format.
- Historical Game Databases: Complete collections of Lasker, Capablanca, and Alekhine’s games, annotated by Soviet grandmasters, available as PGN files.
- Software: Older chess database programs (ChessBase 12, SCID) are often shared in VK groups.