This is one of the best tactics books I've read. If you're < 1700, I'd say this book will help. I like it because it gives you more than the answer; it also gives you the *why* (e.g., "Black is relying on his pin to the White king, therefore..." and "such-and-such move wouldn't work because of...)
Great book in my opinion.
Originally posted by magnublmCan you give us an example?
This is one of the best tactics books I've read. If you're < 1700, I'd say this book will help. I like it because it gives you more than the answer; it also gives you the *why* (e.g., "Black is relying on his pin to the White king, therefore..." and "such-and-such move wouldn't work because of...)
Great book in my opinion.
You've got me very interested. Am coaching chess and am always on the look out for a good tactics book. If you don't have it, I think Understanding Chess Tactics is also a superb book.
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Originally posted by magnublmSo, I got this today and have read just over half.
This is one of the best tactics books I've read. If you're < 1700, I'd say this book will help. I like it because it gives you more than the answer; it also gives you the *why* (e.g., "Black is relying on his pin to the White king, therefore..." and "such-and-such move wouldn't work because of...)
Great book in my opinion.
It is excellent at what it does, and it has a lot of very nice puzzles to solve. I think you probably have the rating about right < 1700, as I found 95% of the book quite easy, but it's still good reinforcement.
I'd still definitely recommend Understanding Chess Tactics as a book to be read after this one. And if you are looking for tougher tactics puzzles, then Reinfeld's are fiendishly difficult.
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Originally posted by RagnorakWell, per your advice from this post I went and bought 'Understanding Chess Tactics'. I like it a lot, and I like the detail in the answers. Thanks. Recommended book, I'd have to say. (Did that last sentence sound like Yoda? I didn't mean it to.) :-)
So, I got this today and have read just over half.
It is excellent at what it does, and it has a lot of very nice puzzles to solve. I think you probably have the rating about right < 1700, as I found 95% of the book quite easy, but it's still good reinforcement.
I'd still definitely recommend Understanding Chess Tactics as a book to be read after ...[text shortened]... f you are looking for tougher tactics puzzles, then Reinfeld's are fiendishly difficult.
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Originally posted by magnublmWeteschnik's English can be a little idiosyncratic at times, but it doesn't detract.
Well, per your advice from this post I went and bought 'Understanding Chess Tactics'. I like it a lot, and I like the detail in the answers. Thanks. Recommended book, I'd have to say. (Did that last sentence sound like Yoda? I didn't mean it to.) :-)
The only (minor) issue I have with it is that it doesn't tell you who is to move in the demo positions. I'd like to look at the board for minute before reading about the position.
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Originally posted by RagnorakI wrote this when I was only half way through, and had mostly covered the basci tactics.
So, I got this today and have read just over half.
It is excellent at what it does, and it has a lot of very nice puzzles to solve. I think you probably have the rating about right < 1700, as I found 95% of the book quite easy, but it's still good reinforcement.
I'd still definitely recommend Understanding Chess Tactics as a book to be read after ...[text shortened]... f you are looking for tougher tactics puzzles, then Reinfeld's are fiendishly difficult.
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The book excels when it gets onto the slightly tougher sections, and I really enjoyed reading through "Traps and Counter-Traps".
White to move. Is 1. Bc4 a good choice?
Can anybody recommend a book which mostly concentrates on these types of tactics and countertactics? Currently, I spot that I am putting pieces in the line of a tactic, and don't make that move, whereas the more subtle countertactic would improve my play enormously, I think.
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Originally posted by Ragnorak1. Bc4 Rxf1+ 2. Qxf1 Rxf1+ 3. Kxf1 Bb5 counter pinning white's bishop. I think this is with best play from both sides
I wrote this when I was only half way through, and had mostly covered the basci tactics.
The book excels when it gets onto the slightly tougher sections, and I really enjoyed reading through "Traps and Counter-Traps".
White to move. Is 1. Bc4 a good choice?
[fen]5rk1/p7/1pb3pp/3qP3/3p1r2/1P1B2R1/P6P/3Q1RK1 w - - 0 1[/fen]
Can anybody recommend a t move, whereas the more subtle countertactic would improve my play enormously, I think.
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