Tune Your Chess Tactics Antenna: Know When (and Where!) to Look for Winning Combinations

Neiman, Emmanuel

ISBN 10: 9056914049 / ISBN 13: 9789056914042

Published by New in Chess, 2013

Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Seller Inventory # M09056914049-G

Synopsis:

If only real life were like a book on chess tactics! But during a game you are on your own, and nobody will whisper in your ear that you have reached a position that is, in fact, a tactical puzzle and all you have to do is solve it. What you need, discovered Emmanuel Neiman in his long career as a chess trainer, is a way to read the signals which indicate that, somewhere in the position you are looking at, there is a tactical blow. What you need is a Chess Tactics Antenna! This trailblazing book by award-winning author Neiman provides a set of tools that enables the average club player to determine the moment he needs to look for win.
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Review: This book is very much aimed at practical play: What to look at, how to think, how to find good moves. With exercises for all levels(1300 to about 2100). Very warmly recommended for all who want to get better at tactics! (Oliver Pucher, FIDE Master and chess trainer)

Neiman understands the crux of the problem; no one sits at your elbow during a game to announce you have mate in three. You must find these moves yourself. His presentation is clear and readers are sure to improve.
(John D. Warth, This title is destined to be a classic... Chess Club of Southern Indiana)

An excellent text for intermediate players or advanced beginners.
(Steven Goldberg ChessCafe.com)

The examples are very well chosen and include plenty of games from 2011 and 2012. The material is very accessible and will suit players of all strengths looking to 'tune their tactics antenna'. Trainers and coaches will find plenty of ideas for lesson plans too.
(Marshtower Chess Reviews)

One unusual twist: there are exercises that in effect ask whether a combination is actually present. I recommend this book highly. (Paul Kane, The Caissa Kid Manchester Chess Federation)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Tune Your Chess Tactics Antenna: Know When (...
Publisher: New in Chess
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good