by Igor Khmelnitsky, 206pp. (2006 Iamcoach)
The original best-selling Chess Exam and Training Guide had rave reviews from readers and experts alike. 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. It includes:
- 60 diagrams & 120 total questions of various difficulty.
- Comprehensive answers include diagrams for easy reading away from the chessboard.
- Distribution of answers, percentiles and other statistical reports by rating group from unrated to 2400+. Match yourself against players of all levels, up to grandmaster and see how you stack up.
- Results evaluated and Rating assigned overall & by 29 distinct categories:
- Motive: Misplaced Piece, Advanced Pawn, Lack of Protection, Back Rank Mate, Mating Net, Simplification.
- Theme:
In-Between Move, Decoy, Interference, Clearance, Deflection, Discovered Attack, Double Attack, Removal of the Guard, Pin, Skewer, Trap.
- Objective: Checkmate, Force a Draw, Win Material, Pawn Promotion, Reaching Standard Endgame.
- Stage:
Opening vs. Middlegame vs. Endgame Situation: Attack vs. Defense
- Result:
Win vs. Draw
- Comprehensive reports on each of the categories with examples, training recommendations and book/materials suggestions.
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