Article Number
LXLITCT
Author
Chess Tactics
143 pages, paperback, Batsford Chess, 1. edition 2004
Discontinued
A new edition of one of the most lucid chess instructors ever written.
The author takes the reader from a basic knowledge of the elements of tactical play to the identification of more complex and concealed combinations such as those that arise in the hurly-burly of competitive chess.
Pin, skewer, double and discovered attack, decoy, deflection, interception and overloading are just some of the colourful themes defined and illustrated by a wealth of striking practical examples.
Moreover, at the end of each chapter readers are invited to test their newknowledge and skill by solving , the challenging test positions.
This practical self-teacher will enable youngsters and adults alike to spice up their play by mastering the art of chess tactics.
The author takes the reader from a basic knowledge of the elements of tactical play to the identification of more complex and concealed combinations such as those that arise in the hurly-burly of competitive chess.
Pin, skewer, double and discovered attack, decoy, deflection, interception and overloading are just some of the colourful themes defined and illustrated by a wealth of striking practical examples.
Moreover, at the end of each chapter readers are invited to test their newknowledge and skill by solving , the challenging test positions.
This practical self-teacher will enable youngsters and adults alike to spice up their play by mastering the art of chess tactics.
| EAN | 9780713489347 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g |
| Manufacturer | Batsford Chess |
| Width | 13.5 cm |
| Height | 21.5 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Author | John Littlewood |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-10 | 0713489340 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780713489347 |
| Pages | 143 |
| Binding | paperback |
005 Introduction
007 1 Pins
017 2 Skewers
025 3 Double Attack
033 4 Discovered Attack
042 5 Back Rank Combinations
049 6 Overloading
056 7 Deflection
064 8 Decoying
074 9 Removal of Defence
084 10 Interception
092 11 Space Clearance
099 12 The Zwischenzug
106 13 Pawn Promotion
117 14 Draw
128 15 Miscellaneous Problems
134 Solutions to Problems
143 Bibliography
007 1 Pins
017 2 Skewers
025 3 Double Attack
033 4 Discovered Attack
042 5 Back Rank Combinations
049 6 Overloading
056 7 Deflection
064 8 Decoying
074 9 Removal of Defence
084 10 Interception
092 11 Space Clearance
099 12 The Zwischenzug
106 13 Pawn Promotion
117 14 Draw
128 15 Miscellaneous Problems
134 Solutions to Problems
143 Bibliography
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