Tactical Training
€34.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781781945780 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cyrus Lakdawala |
| Publisher | Everyman Chess |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.838 |
| Publishing Date | 15/02/2021 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €32.92 |
| Tax | €1.98 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €34.90 |
| Availability | 1 unit in external warehouse |
Product Description
it is hard to understate the importance of tactic ability to overall chess proficiency. Of course other elements such as a knowledge of opening play and an understanding of strategy are also important. However, it is undoubtedly the case that 99% of games are won or lost because one player either spots or overlooks a tactic. Consider your own games and just imagine how much stronger you would be if you never overlooked a tactical idea.
The good news is that your tactical ability is not some genetically-acquired unalterable trait. Tactical ability can always be improved through the application of diligent practice. Tactical themes are repetitive. The same arrangements of pieces occur again and again and a continual study of the subtle interactions between the forces will inevitably lead to a greater sharpness in actual play.
In Tactical Training, experienced chess coach and prolific author Cyrus Lakdawala guides the reader through numerous tactical themes. Topics include:
- Checkmating patterns.
- The 32 major combinational concepts.
- Numerous positions ranked in terms of level of difficulty.
The final chapter focuses on a 2020 online match between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, currently the top two ranked players in blitz, the form of chess where tactics predominate.