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by Murray Chandler (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find this book an instructive delight. In a simple, easy-to-understand format it explains how to bamboozle your chess opponents using commonly occurring tactical motifs. The illustrative positions, all taken from real games, show the 50 Tricky Tactics that experienced chess masters use to win their games. Recognising frequently-occurring tactical ideas is vital to success in chess. One of the fastest and most enjoyable ways to improve at chess is by learning these thematic manoeuvres. Beginners will benefit from the clear explanation of basic concepts, such as how to utilise a fork, pin, or skewer. Advanced players will delight in the many devious middlegame tricks - some classified here for the first time - which can catch out even grandmasters. Chess Tactics for Kids makes improving easy and fun, and is full of helpful explanations on how to approach chess games with confidence - and success.

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Gambit Publications specialises in chess and has an unrivalled reputation for originality and editorial excellence. The company is owned and staffed entirely by leading chess masters and grandmasters.

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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Gambit Publications (October 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1901983994
  • ISBN-13: 978-1901983999
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,730 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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285 of 287 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Chess Tactics, Traps and Combination books - the best way to get better, September 14, 2006
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When you are a beginner there is nothing better than studying books on Tactics, Traps and Combinations in chess. This is because the mind of a beginner can certainly understand 1 + 1 = 2. The value of the pieces is clear and coming out ahead can be calculated. This is a point that is a first step in learning chess! Tactics, at any point of the game are important to learn. Knowing what they are, how they work and recognizing them at a glance is necessary if you are going to become a good chess player. "CHESS TACTICS FOR KIDS" works on the most important starting tactics by showing you what they are and giving brief examples. This is not a tactics workbook where you will find hundreds of examples (a good book to get after this) or a traps book (a book also good to get) where you can see the tactics arise from the first move of the game. It is a book where you will learn the "mechanics" of the tactics. The brief chapter on each tactic is a great way to get started!
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139 of 143 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good way to improve your game, October 24, 2005
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Learning Tactics will help you win 90 percent of your games. I like this book because it covers a good variety of tactics ranging from forks to pins and more. Could probably use more problems but the problems it has are very good. [...]
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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book in Combination, February 6, 2005
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I think this is a great book with HOW TO BEAT YOUR DAD AT CHESS, WINNING CHESS TOURNAMENTS FOR JUNIORS and ART OF THE CHECKMATE.
These are all wonderful books that teach you how to be a winner!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Tactics Intro
This book is a very good introduction to a number of essential tactical concepts. For novice players looking to improve quickly, attention to the lessons in this book will be a... Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by Kerry Hubers

5.0 out of 5 stars Chess tactics and combinations to make you a more powerful player quickly!
This is a great book that compliments "How to Beat Your Dad at Chess." It covers various chess tactics that come up or can be created to win material, gain positional advantages... Read more
Published on December 30, 2006 by Patrick D. Goonan

5.0 out of 5 stars Another awesome book for fast improvement
A few years ago the author of this title wrote his How to Beat Your Dad at Chess, an original and popular book which taught checkmating patterns. Read more
Published on June 16, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Aimed at children but good for adults too
This is Murray Chandler's follow up to his highly successful "How To Beat Your Dad At Chess". The book presents 50 common tactical ideas - pins, skewers, forks, stalemate and many... Read more
Published on February 25, 2006 by AlanSutton

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete tactics course
If you are looking for a totally absolute complete course on tactics, my suggestion is to get this book and the "How to Beat your DAD at chess" book. Read more
Published on November 8, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on Tactics
If you are not already an experienced player, this neat little book will improve your game for sure. Read more
Published on October 28, 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Chess Tactics for Everyone!
This is a sequel to the book How to beat your Dad at Chess and once again Murray Chandler gives us an overlooked work of genius. Read more
Published on October 27, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Teaches all standard tactical ideas in a concise way
This book is the companion volume to the popular training book How to beat your Dad at chess (which covers checkmating motifs) by the same author. Read more
Published on August 27, 2005 by Chess Dad

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect follow-up to How to Beat Your Dad at Chess
Once you have finished the first book in this series, "How to Beat Your Dad at Chess, I recommend getting this book along with "The Ultimate Chess Puzzle Book" by John Emms. Read more
Published on July 3, 2005 by F Tilley

5.0 out of 5 stars Best coverage of combination themes
I own seven books on combinations and tactics. This book is my favorite because of the great examples, and the clear way that the different tactics are explained and reinforced... Read more
Published on March 18, 2005

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