Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics: Rate Yourself and Learn How to Improve (Chess Exams) [Paperback]

Igor Khmelnitsky (Author)

Book Description

Series: Chess Exams | Publication Date: April 30, 2007

The original best-selling Chess Exam and Training Guide (IamCoach Press, 2004) scored rave reviews from readers and experts alike. It won the very prestigious Cramer Best Book award from the CJA (Chess Journalists of America) and has been translated into French and Russian. In this sequel, the focus is exclusively on Tactics. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned master, this book will help you to evaluate your current level, identify your weaknesses, and get training advice. You will discover: 60 diagrams with 120 multiple-choice questions of varied complexity. Comprehensive answers with diagrams to make reviewing easier. Distributions of answers and other statistical reports by rating. Results are evaluated and ratings are assigned Overall and by 29(!) distinct sub-categories. Comprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and training material suggestions. How do you improve your Tactical ability? The best way is by improving your understanding of tactical ideas and solving tactical positions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... a cut above other books in this genre. I love the creative and novel approach to quizzing." -- Joel Benjamin, grandmaster, US Champion

"The paragon for chess tactics instruction." -- Bob Lynch, chess coach

About the Author

Igor Khmelnitsky is an International Chess Master, experienced coach and best-selling and award-winning author. Chess Exam and Training Guide (2004) best-seller, winner of prestigious Cramer award for Best Chess Book (Chess Journalists of America). Translated into French, Italian and Russian. Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics (2007) another best-seller. Chess Exam: You vs. Bobby Fischer (2009) - just out! Contributing author to the WSJ & BN best-seller Masters of Success (2004, EP). Coauthor Teaching Chess Step by Step, the chess school curriculum (2006, Garry Kasparov's Foundation).

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Iamcoach Publishing (April 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975476114
• ISBN-13: 978-0975476116
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #840,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

www.IamCoach.com ; www.ChessExam.com. Highest USCF rating reached 2644, several times ranked in the top 15 in US.

Author of the award-winning "Chess Exam and Training Guide: Rate Yourself and Learn How to Improve" (Sep, 2004, ISBN 13: 978-0-9754761-2-3, 2005 Cramer award for the Best Chess Book from Chess Journalists of America). It was later translated into French, Russian and Italian.

In 2007, the successful follow up "Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics" (ISBN 13: 978-0-9754761-1-6) was released and quickly became a best-seller.

The newews book (December 2009) - "Chess Exam: Matches Against Chess Legends - You Vs. Bobby Fischer: Play the Match, Rate Yourself, Improve Your Game!" (ISBN-13: 978-0975476109), is now available!

Experienced player - winner of many international events in Europe and USA.

Very experienced coach - all levels. Residing in Philadelphia suburb.
Consultations by phone, e-mail or in office.

Accepting chess books / products for reviews.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 16, 2007

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Joseph J. Casey Jr. (Dover, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is much more than a typical tactics book of finding the best move. The positions really make you think and get deeper into the ideas and plans. The author has a great way of explaining the ideas and analysis of the positions. The layout of the book is really good with nice diagrams. The results from the exam clearly point out your weaknesses and then you know what you need to work on to get better. I found this book to be very enjoyable and I had trouble putting it down after each position I wanted to get more. I highly recommend this book it was very instructive and informative. A must buy!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing experience!, July 18, 2007

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R. Miller (Reston, VA) - See all my reviews

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I loved this book. I could hardly put it down! You do all the problems, and fill out the graphs at the end (no cheating! you have to be honest). Then when you get is a scientific report of your strengths and weaknesses in different areas of chess. It's uncanny how accurrate this is. The best thing is you know where you need to focus your training, and he gives you advice for that. If you are interested in improvement, then this is a must.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for improving your Chess, January 1, 2008

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Neeraj Batra (Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics: Rate Yourself and Learn How to Improve (Chess Exams) (Paperback)

This book has really helped me determine which areas I am strong and which I need to improve in. I am a 1550 level player and have been at this level for over a year. I wasn't able to figure our why I could not beat stronger players but after reading this book I am now much clearer.
They have very simple pictures and very easy to read information , unlike lots of chess books out there.
This will help everybody who is looking to got one notch above where they currently are. Lessons in Tactics, counter attacks, strategies, defense are all very well given. Also very easy to follow. I recommend this to everybody who wants to play better chess.