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Mastering Checkmates (Batsford Chess Book) [Paperback]

Neil McDonald (Author)

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Series: Batsford Chess Book | Publication Date: October 28, 2003

Checkmate! This exclamation marks the most thrilling moment of tactical chess play. Now club and tournament players can master this ultimate attack with the guidance of a grandmaster. Progress from simple to more complex mating patterns, all illustrated with detailed chessboard drawings. You'll become adept at exploiting the individual power of the pieces, from the lowly pawn to the mighty queen. Try suggested strategies for a direct piece attack on a castled king, a pawn storm, or a king hunt. Self-tests, psychological pointers, and a myriad of moves provide the foundation for future success. Set your mind on this wide selection of scenarios and develop the discipline and imagination to spot the brilliant coup and check your mate!

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Neil McDonald is a grandmaster and BCF coach. He is noted for his lucid approach to both writing and teaching.

Product Details

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Batsford (October 28, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0713487747
ISBN-13: 978-0713487749
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,953,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great books for undestanding Checkmates from GM games, June 14, 2006

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This is a great book for the intermediate player to understand checkmates in GM games. There are a lot of variations and some of the moves appear out of nowhere. The book is organized by themes. Not for the beginning player though.Ideal for 1400-1800 player. I am closer to the lower end.

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