{"product_id":"tactical-training-isbn-9781781945780","title":"Tactical Training","description":"It is hard to understate the importance of tactic ability to overall chess proficiency. Of course other elements such as a knowledge of opening play and an understanding of strategy are also important. However, it is undoubtedly the case that 99% of games are won or lost because one player either spots or overlooks a tactic. Consider your own games and just imagine how much stronger you would be if you never overlooked a tactical idea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe good news is that your tactical ability is not some genetically-acquired unalterable trait. Tactical ability can always be improved through the application of diligent practice. Tactical themes are repetitive. The same arrangements of pieces occur again and again and a continual study of the subtle interactions between the forces will inevitably lead to a greater sharpness in actual play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Tactical Training, experienced chess coach and prolific author Cyrus Lakdawala guides the reader through numerous tactical themes. Topics include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckmating patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 32 major combinational concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous positions ranked in terms of level of difficulty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final chapter focuses on a 2020 online match between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, currently the top two ranked players in blitz, the form of chess where tactics predominate.","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48683853906149,"sku":"NP9781781945780","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/tactical-training-isbn-9781781945780","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}