(Programm for Preparation of Young- and 3rd-Classes Chess Players). The Golenishchev’s books have always been popular materials for self-study and chess trainers. Viktor Golenishchev, himself a long-year trainer, compiled in several books full program of education and training for players up to the 3rd classes, 2nd classes, 1st classes and Candidate masters. His books excel in clarity and systematic approach, and many chess players and coaches consider them as the best publications in the field of training. This book deals with the preparation of players up to the 3rd class. The original edition was updated by new materials and revised by a team of players and trainers, headed by Anatoly Karpov. Series Shakhmatny universitet no. 149. 3 pictures.