{"product_id":"tactical-training","title":"Tactical Training","description":"\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\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\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\u003e The 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":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57565720969598,"sku":"NW9781781945780","price":19.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781781945780.jpg?v=1781707318","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/tactical-training","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}