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Tactical Training

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  • Product Details

    Author:
    Cyrus Lakdawala
    Format:
    Paperback
    Pages:
    496
    Publisher:
    Chess Elevation (April 1, 2021)
    Imprint:
    Everyman Chess
    Language:
    English
    Audience:
    General/trade
    ISBN-13:
    9781781945780
    ISBN-10:
    1781945780
    Weight:
    29.44oz
    Dimensions:
    6.79" x 9.5" x 1.06"
    File:
    Eloquence-SimonSchuster_04022026_P9912986_onix30_Complete-20260402.xml
    Folder:
    Eloquence
    List Price:
    $32.95
    Pub Discount:
    65
    Case Pack:
    16
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    $25.37
    Publisher Identifier:
    P-SS
    Discount Code:
    A
  • Overview

    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.