{"product_id":"tactical-training-9781781945780","title":"Tactical Training","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Cyrus Lakdawala\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Everyman Chess\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Everyman Chess\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Tactical Training, experienced chess coach and prolific author Cyrus Lakdawala guides the reader through numerous tactical themes. Topics include: \u003c\/p\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\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45045594456215,"sku":"9781781945780","price":2321.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781781945780.webp?v=1769216916","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/tactical-training-9781781945780","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}