{"product_id":"tactical-training-cyrus-lakdawala-9781781945780","title":"Tactical Training","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Tactical Training, experienced chess coach and prolific author Cyrus Lakdawala guides the reader through numerous tactical themes. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckmating patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 32 major combinational concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous positions ranked in terms of level of difficulty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cyrus Lakdawala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1781945780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781781945780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Everyman Chess\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.70w x 1.10d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cyrus Lakdawala","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043201151231,"sku":"9781781945780","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6f2ae964-39e4-4616-9748-add2abf2b97c.jpg?v=1684965812","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tactical-training-cyrus-lakdawala-9781781945780","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}