Tactics book
08 Jan '06 20:55Im currently reading Winning Chess Tactics by Yasser Seirawan, its a good book, Im almost done reading, does anyone know of anything thats a little more advanced?
08 Jan '06 21:25Originally posted by HomerJSimpsonYes I do. 'Killer Chess Tactics' by Raymond Keene, Eric Schiller and Leonid Shamkovitch. It cost me $55 Australian Dollars. It takes you through all the tactics and most of them are so complicated that you have to play through the examples on a chess board. It also has advanced chess problems to solve. That is the first half of the book. The second half is about combinations.
Im currently reading Winning Chess Tactics by Yasser Seirawan, its a good book, Im almost done reading, does anyone know of anything thats a little more advanced?
04 Feb '06 03:01Originally posted by pythagorasdoes anyone else have anything else in mind? I looked on amazon and two people gave it horrible reviews
Yes I do. 'Killer Chess Tactics' by Raymond Keene, Eric Schiller and Leonid Shamkovitch. It cost me $55 Australian Dollars. It takes you through all the tactics and most of them are so complicated that you have to play through the examples on a chess board. It also has advanced chess problems to solve. That is the first half of the book. The second half is about combinations.
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04 Feb '06 04:07Originally posted by HomerJSimpsonSeirawan's book is intended to explain the fundamental tactical themes every chess player must know if they hope to become better players, and it does a darn good job of it. It does little (some, but not much) to directly develop the tactical ability that will directly benefit you when actually playing. If I could relate it to someone who is trying to learn piano, it is like a theory book that explains the notes, scales and whatnot which you'll need to know, but does little to develop your ability to actually play. For that you'll need to practice. The most efficient way to apply this to chess tactics is to start doing problems regularly. It's not a more advanced book that you need right now, it's a different kind of book (or software if you prefer). To learn chess tactics simply by moving from an explanation of the basic themes to something more advanced would be like trying to learn piano by moving from basic to advanced theory without ever touching the keyboard. Advanced tactics are just more complex combinations of the basic themes explained in WCT. Until recognizing those themes becomes like second nature to you there is little point attempting advanced tactics. Before you move on to Mozart you should have "Mary Had a Little Lamb" nailed.
Im currently reading Winning Chess Tactics by Yasser Seirawan, its a good book, Im almost done reading, does anyone know of anything thats a little more advanced?
04 Feb '06 04:13Originally posted by SkorjGood Posting, so you suggest just doing more problems? And thanks for the other poster for the Neil McDonald book.
Seirawan's book is intended to explain the fundamental tactical themes every chess player must know if they hope to become better players, and it does a darn good job of it. It does little (some, but not much) to directly develop the tactical ability that will directly benefit you when actually playing. If I could relate it to someone who is trying to learn pi ...[text shortened]... ed tactics. Before you move on to Mozart you should have "Mary Had a Little Lamb" nailed.
04 Feb '06 04:38 04 Feb '06 05:47Originally posted by HomerJSimpsonYes, and I agree with RahimK's post before this one. If you'd like a book instead of software I am using "The Ultimate Chess Puzzle Book" by Emms. It starts basic and gradually gets harder as you go through the 1000 problems. Dan Heisman recommends a book which I believe is called "Chess Tactics for Students". I'm unfamiliar with it, but usually like what Dan has to say.
Good Posting, so you suggest just doing more problems? And thanks for the other poster for the Neil McDonald book.
07 Feb '06 10:43Originally posted by RahimKI have the BIG book "CHESS: 5,334 Problems, Combinations, and Games" by Polgar. Would any of you recommend that as a solution to what RahimK's recommended? Or is it no good for whatever reason(s)?
I did the lamaza thing to practise my tactics better...
I don't suggest anyone to go through this. Instead find a nice collection of tactic puzzles...
07 Feb '06 15:15Originally posted by magnublmPolgar's book is good, but the problems are mostly composed, and nearly all end in checkmate. The section featuring games of the Polgar sisters is the exception.
I have the BIG book "CHESS: 5,334 Problems, Combinations, and Games" by Polgar. Would any of you recommend that as a solution to what RahimK's recommended? Or is it no good for whatever reason(s)?
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