Tactical Training (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781781945780)

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.

Author: Cyrus Lakdawala
ISBN-10: 1781945780
ISBN-13: 9781781945780
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2021
Pages: 496
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.70w x 1.10d