Checkmate Tactics Hardcover – September 15, 2010

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.

First off, this book is exactly what it says it is, It looks just as shown in the picture, Its actually much more shiny and in good shape in person, Theres no issues with the packaging at least for me, and it also came in a reasonable amount of time maybe 2-4 days... Theres really not much to say about it, it just helps you learn the basics of chess and what not, it was for my dad and he likes it.OVERALL GOOD ~

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.

gary knows how to teach !!

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.

Explanation, Graphics!. Price.

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.

Good kids book.

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.