Chess problems of the 19th century E. I. Umnov The history of the chess problem in the 19th century, country by country.
Chess: two sides of creativity V. A. Melnichenko An accessible look at how practical play and composition relate, for pupils and general readers.
Compositions on the chessboard N. P. Zelepukin, A. Moldovansky An introduction for children to chess composition, through the work of local composers.
Comprehending Beauty Ya. K. Kalinin Original compositions to sharpen your combinative vision and give aesthetic pleasure.
Dictionary of chess composition N. P. Zelepukin A concise dictionary of chess composition concepts and terms.
En Passant Defence: A New Theme V. Rudenko, V. A. Melnichenko The authors make the case for a new theme in modern composition: the en passant defence.
Favorite compositions R. M. Kofman The work of five outstanding Soviet composers, among them A. Grin, A. Dombrovskis and R. Kofman.
FIDE Chess Composition Yearbook 2010 The results of two competitions in FIDE's Chess Composition project for 2010.
FIDE Chess Composition Yearbook 2012 The results of two competitions in FIDE's Chess Composition project for 2012.
FIDE Chess Composition Yearbook 2014 The results of two competitions in FIDE's Chess Composition project for 2014.