The soviet digital teacher is back! This time he will teach you chess through memorable matches from the late USSR Chess Championships (the 1970s, and 80s) ■ Learn the theory behind historical matches played by masters ■ Find out why chess pros chose the moves they did ■ Play hypothetical outcomes to understand why the losing player resigned ■ 150+ "best-move" type puzzles from famous matches ■ Memorable matches organized by chess Masters in 16 chapters ■ Have fun with BOT.vinnik's peculiar sense of humor!
Сайлоны восстали! Четыре года войны и множества человеческих жизней оказалось недостаточно, чтобы вывести человечество из смертельного тупика. Колониям до сих пор удавалось отбивать атаки сайлонов, но окончательной победы добиться они не смогли. Ситуация резко изменилась после внезапного нападения сайлонов и жестокого уничтожения верховного командования Колониального флота на Пиконе. Судьба человечества оказалась в руках контр-адмирала Люсинды Каин. Она придумала и держит в секрете хитроумный план, который может полностью переломить ход войны…Игра Игра BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Deadlock™ отправляет вас в сердце Первой сайлонской войны — испытывать тактическое мастерство в грандиозных 3D-сражениях. Вы возьмете под свое управление Колониальный флот, летучую верфь «Дедал» и получите шанс избавить Двенадцать колоний от сайлонской угрозы. Создавайте флоты, защищайте альянс Кворума и готовитесь погрузиться в хитросплетения конфликта, в котором решится судьба человечества.Командование Колониальным флотом Проектируйте и стройте военные корабли с мощным вооружением. Нанимайте офицерский состав для защиты Двенадцати колоний. В вашем распоряжении самые разнообразные боевые единицы: от легкой «Мантикоры» до огромных звездных крейсеров класса «Юпитер».Легендарные имена Продолжите историю вселенной Battlestar Galactica™ времен Первой сайлонской войны, в которой появятся как новые персонажи, так и знакомые герои. Запускайте эскадрильи «Вайперов» и разведчиков «Раптор», совершайте сверхсветовые прыжки на «Галактике» и подчините себе поле битвы. Неповторимая вселенная Battlestar Galactica™ ждет вас.Тактические битвы WEGO 3D Напряженные тактические сражения в космосе — в полном 3D. Давайте команды флоту боевых кораблей и в режиме реального времени (с возможностью паузы) наблюдайте, как развертывается бой — на фоне великолепных видов космического пространства.Политические решения Вы будете командовать всем Колониальным флотом со своего командного пункта на верфи «Дедал». Формируйте флот и совершайте прыжки в состоящей из четырех солнц системе Цираннус. Защищайте Колонии и не давайте разгореться вражде в Кворуме двенадцати, иначе альянс распадется, и сайлоны надолго возьмут верх.Сайлонская угроза Готовьтесь встретиться лицом к лицу с беспощадным противником. Защищайтесь от эскадронов сайлонских рейдеров и давайте смертоносные ракетные залпы со звездных крейсеров. Ваши брандмауэры будут сдерживать хакерские атаки истребителей электронной борьбы — «Вардрайверов», — а десант давать отпор абордажным командам сайлонов. Открывайте чертежи новых кораблей, боеприпасов и эскадрилий, которые помогут в борьбе против неумолимого врага.Объединенные силы Многопользовательские битвы звездных крейсеров, которых вы еще не видели! Попробуйте переиграть своих оппонентов в ожесточенных флотских сражениях 1 на 1.
Battle it out on the proving grounds and get ready for Future Wars. Similar to classic titles such as Advance Wars and Battle Isle, the game takes strategy gaming away from the micro-management overkill that it has become and using simple, proven rock-paper-scissors principles, reopens the genre to everyone. With a modern 3D engine providing the graphics, a proven, easy to learn, but difficult to master set of rules surrounded by an engaging plot and challenging gameplay, the game will appeal to newcomers and hard-core gamers alike. Also available is unlimited access and infinite possibilities to mod the game through open data structure, open scripts and an easy-to-use editor.FeaturesModern 3D graphics & proven gameplay embedded in an engaging and sometimes, humorous plot Infinite modding possibilities through open data structure, open scripts and editor Novel and unique game modes such as AI vs. AI or play-by-email Rock-paper-scissors principle makes Future Wars easy to learn but difficult to master In-game achievements allows for hours of replay to acquire top honors
For the first time in the series’ history, Strategic Command will be taking you to the 19th century battlefields of the American Civil War. In this turn-based strategy game, you will control the armies, research, production and diplomatic policy of either the Union or the Confederacy during a time of great innovation and dramatic battles. Your decisions will determine whether the United States leaves this conflict as one nation or two. What are your orders, Mr President?A BRAND NEW BATTLEFIELD Strategic Command: American Civil War comes with a massive 66,000 hex map, covering all of North America from Canada and New Mexico to the Caribbean at a 15km/9mi scale. This is the largest hex-based map ever offered by the Strategic Command series!COMMAND YOUR ARMIES With few professional soldiers ready to fight at the beginning of 1861, building an army will be just as important as ordering your men into battle. Thousands of volunteers are enlisting, and you will need to organise them into Brigades, Divisions and eventually Corps. Research will have to be undertaken to improve their weaponry and fighting skills. Once their training is complete, you will be able to choose from a variety of famous Generals to lead them, including Lee, Jackson, Grant, McClellan, Beauregard and Sherman. With the fate of entire armies hinging on single battles, the appointment of talented Generals may well be the difference between victory and defeat.RIVER WARFARE The great rivers of North America, including the Mississippi, Ohio and Cumberland, can now be navigated by all-new river warships, with inland ports offering the opportunity for rapid movement, and their waters bringing the danger of amphibious attack.THE AGE OF THE IRONCLADThe war on the high seas has also been expanded, with ships now divided into rivercraft, coastal and sea-going vessels, and wooden and ironclad construction. With the most diverse roster of warships ever offered by a Strategic Command game, your admirals will have more opportunities than ever before to achieve victory at sea.RECONNAISSANCE REWORKEDThe fog of war has never been more important in shaping your success on the battlefield, as the lack of radio communications means that cavalry will be essential to locating enemy armies and avoiding ambush. Infantry scout detachments, partisan rangers and armoured trains can also be trained to expand the recon capabilities of your armies, while Generals willing to use experimental technology will have the opportunity to use observation balloons, taking the war to the skies.EUROPEAN INTERVENTIONDiplomatic action, battlefield success and decision events such as the sale of the Confederate Cotton Stockpile or the Emancipation Proclamation will determine whether the European Great Powers intervene in the Civil War. The UK, France and Spain can all be persuaded to support the Confederate cause, and their entry could greatly alter the war’s outcome.WAR IN MEXICOAs the Civil War divides the United States, the French Emperor Napoleon III is engaged in another battle for control of Mexico. The front lines in America’s southern neighbour will be constantly changing, and if France should enter the war, players will be able to take up the flag of the Republic or the Empire as the Civil War grows into a conflict to determine the fate of all of North America!...AND MUCH MORE!Using an enhanced version of the engine used by our WWI and WWII games, American Civil War also incorporates all of the much-loved features from previous titles in the series, ensuring that a great gaming experience awaits series veterans and new recruits alike!FEATURES 6 campaigns covering the Civil War from first shot to last: 1861 Blue and Gray 1861 Manassas to Appomattox 1862 Scott’s Great Snake 1862 Trent War (Alternate History: What if the UK recognized the Confederacy?) 1863 Lee Rides North 1864 Make Georgia Howl New unit types, including Balloons, Rangers, Monitors, River Gunboats and many more! New technologies, including Naval Engines, Ironclads, Skirmishers and the Field Telegraph. Riverine warfare is now possible, with waterways that can be navigated by 3 types of river vessel. Official mods have been included with the game, allowing players to choose between two brand new map styles and the "classic" style used in our previous games. The game also comes with an Editor that will enable you to make your own campaigns or mods. Coastal and inland fortress defences play a much greater role in Civil War strategy, guarding many key ports and waterways. Built before the war, their locations are known to both sides. Deactivating Partisan scripts, historical event popups and the European intervention mechanic now requires only a single event to be disabled.
