Checkmate Tactics Kindle Edition

I picked this book up in a bookstore and started reading and quickly found myself unable to put it down. Based on the graphics I thought it would be for kids but the content is really for anyone still learning tactics (under 1800 USCF). There are many books on tactics but what really stands out in this book are the great little tips that come with each section. These tips are very eye opening and have changed my general approach at the board when dealing with tactics. There's also 58 puzzles at the end which is never a bad thing. For the price and the advice I highly recommend this book.

What an instructive, easy to understand and fun book to read. The illustrations are slick, too. Very basic, but that's where I an right now...maybe always will be.

Explanation, Graphics!. Price.

gary knows how to teach !!

Very good chess book

No question. Garry knows how to teach chess. Worth it. You bet it is. Garry won't hide the facts and the mastery. He lets you have it.

But the play by play was worth the purchase. Highly recommend this book for those getting back to the game.If your looking for pattern recognition skills this is the way.

Must read, have book a beginner.

An excellent complement to the "Checkmate: my first chess book", from of the all-time great Russian chessmasters, more detailed on tactics as the title suggests. Fast delivery and great price.

Purchased as a gift. All arrived on time and as described. Good introduction to an interesting area of study.

Bought as a birthday present for my dad, he has just started learning chess and this book helps no end.

This beginner to intermediate level book uses clear diagrams and 3-D visual illustrations of tactics / patterns that may be used to attack or weaken the opponent. Some examples are forks, pins, discovered checks and then moving to more complex attacks. I enjoyed this book and have given it to my students ( 10-12 years ) who have several years of play and wish to build their skills. The book uses algebraic notation, the text is clear and straightforward, made easier with the frequent diagrams and 3-D illustrations. There are also 58 puzzles with solutions. Did I also mention that it is written by Gary Kasparov? A great book, in my opinion.