Secrets of Chess Tactics (Batsford Chess Library Middle Game) [Paperback]

Mark Dvoretsky (Author), Malcolm Gesthuysen (Translator)

Book Description

Series: Batsford Chess Library Middle Game | Publication Date: March 1993

This chess book concentrates on typical practical themes in the middlegame. It deals with the essential ideas of tactical combinations, attack and defence. At every stage there are questions and tests which enable the reader to discover his or her own tactical strengths and weaknesses. This book is the sequel to "Secrets of Chess Training" which won the British Chess Federation's 1990-91 Book of the Year Award.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)

Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co (P) (March 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805026304
• ISBN-13: 978-0805026306
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #501,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets in another cover, December 5, 2005

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This review is from: Secrets of Chess Tactics (Batsford Chess Library Middle Game) (Paperback)

Superb book. I like books one can grow into and this is certainly one. I wish to point out that this title and the previous title, 'Secrets of Chess Training' are actually in print as Volume one and two of the four volume set School of Chess Excellance series.

13 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply profound and useful, December 3, 1998

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This review is from: Secrets of Chess Tactics (Batsford Chess Library Middle Game) (Paperback)

IM Dvoretsky was known as the Soviet Union's top trainer, and this very personal and honest work presents much of his rigorous thinking on chess tactics. This book does not believe in simple divisions and guidelines; there is much to read about subjects like creating confusion to make it difficult for an opponent to press an advantage, the blurred line between theatrics and soundness, etc.