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"An excellent book to improve your tactical play."--"Chesscorner.com"
"Seirawan does a remarkable job of discussing tactics that usually appear only in books for advanced players and communicating them to anyone with a grasp of playing fundamentals."
--"Alude.com"
"This book is the most thorough treatment of tactics that I have ever seen."
--Evan Kreider, "ChessPraxis"
"Seirawan does a remarkable job of discussing tactics that usually appear only in books for advanced players and communicating them to anyone with a grasp of playing fundamentals."
--"Alude.com"
"This book is the most thorough treatment of tactics that I have ever seen."
--Evan Kreider, "ChessPraxis"
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Learn sure-fire tactics and combinations from one of the world's top chess players Attack? Defend? Swap pieces? Tactics are the watchdogs of strategy that take advantage of short-term opportunities to trap or ambush your opponent and quite possibly change the course of a game in a single move. Why play in a fog, only hoping that your opponent will blunder when International Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan can show you how to put the tactics of the world's chess legends to work for you. Choose from the double attack, the pin, the skewer, deflection, the decor, x-rays, windmills and many more time-tested tactics. Using classic board situations arranged in chapters by tactical themes, Seirawan teaches you how to: plan your entire game from the very first move; think ahead, step-by-step, anticipating every obstacle your opponent can throw your way; and position yourself for the smashing combination and endgame you've always dreamed of. Board positions from actual games played by history's great chess tacticians are provided throughout. Review tests for each topic let you track your improvement. In no time you'll be playing better, with more confidence than you ever thought possible.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent book. It has made such a difference to my play. The book is structured so that anyone can understand it. Each topic is made both easy and interesting with increasingly difficult examples during which the solution is explained step by step. Each topic then finishes with a set of problems to test your understanding before you move on to the next subject. Covers not just the usual forks, pins and skewers but so much more including some I had never heard of. Such as x-rays and windmills. This has to be the tactical book choice of anyone wishing to get above the 1500pt level.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like many other people, I was struggling to get my grade above 1400. I have only had this book about 4 weeks and already I am playing at around 1650. Simply the best, most instructive tactics book I have ever read. (and even a touch of humour thrown in). The book is so easy to read, that I couldn't put it down. Tests throughout the book help you to review your progress and keep you hungry for more!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you have never read any book on Tactics before,you should read this one.This book will surely help you improve if your USCF rating is below 1400.Read this complete book and you will see the change in your game.It doesn't take more than a week to read it.At the end it has some real good tests to see your level of tactical ability.Another book I seriously reccomend is Winning Chess Strategies.Read both the books to become a strong and complete amateur player.
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Nice Feel
Book has just arrived. First impressions are that it's a nice book and I'm going to enjoy getting into it. Seems to have lots of useful content. Read more
Published 11 months ago by David M
A really good buy
This is really good for those who have just learnt the game but are not beginners (if that makes sense). I will probably buy some more from the same author/series at a later date.
Published 13 months ago by Uday
The book that made me take up chess seriously.
This book is written in an entertaining fashion without detracting from the ideas behind the tactics and combinations. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2007 by Mr. I. Ramdewar
Winning Tactics is a must read.
"Chess is 99 percent tactics." - Richard Teichmann (1868-1925)
Seirawan's tactics book is aimed at absolute beginners to intermediates. Read more
Seirawan's tactics book is aimed at absolute beginners to intermediates. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2006 by Kevin Wilson
An interesting read, but not all that.
This was the first book in my chess library, and at the time of buying it I was a somewhat inexperienced player. It is an interesting read, and Seirawan writes well. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2004 by "spassy87"
A Great Introduction
I'm an occassional, friendly kind of player, so I can't tell you if this book improved my rating or any such. I suspect it is written for folks like me. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2004 by Mr AI
Will definatly improve an under 1400 elo player!
After reading this books you will have a much better understanding of tactics and be able to spot and set-up tactics easily. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2000
Pretty good
This book was well thought out and well written, but I think that 'Chess Tactics For The Tournament Player' by Alburt is better. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 1999
Chess tactics can be hard to learn but Yasser made it simple
This book is so great. Yasser can make something as difficult as chess tactics as simple as checkers.
Published on 5 Aug 1999
Best Introductory Tactics Book!
If you have not had any formal instruction in tactics, this book is very clear and well organized in its presentation. It covers all of the major tactical themes. Read more
Published on 20 July 1999
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