Step-by-step instructions make this book ideal for beginners and juniors. 2003, 160 Seiten, kartoniert, englisch
Once you know how to move the chess pieces and you can recognize a checkmate, what do you do next?This book takes you through the next step: to the exciting world of chess tactics. However, as in the author's book Tactics involve thinking ahead, finding ways to win your opponent's pieces without losing your own. In this book you will find many of the tactical tricks used by the best players, including how to make use of pins, forks and skewers to win your games.
One of the most satisfying aspects of chess is checkmating your opponent's king - and author Tony Gillam shows you how to spot an opportunity and checkmate in style.