In this book, John Nunn, a top-class grandmaster who is also one of the world's finest solvers, explains the methods by which chess problems and studies are solved. The logical and creative methods advocated, while targeted at the solving of composed positions, may also help players find startling tactical solutions in their games. Solving in Style also constitutes an entertaining and insightful introduction to the world of problems and studies. There are chapters on series problems and other unorthodox stipulations, and also a discussion of specific themes such as the Novotny interference.
Review On Apr 17, 2006by Steven B. Dowd of Birmingham, AL
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John Nunn is not only a great GM OTB, he is also a great GM in problem-solving and will probably become one in problem composition as well, since he has retired from competitive chess to concentrate on problem composition.
If you have looked at problems in magazines, and just aren't sure you would like solving them, this is the book for you. I was in a similar situation some years back and read this book, which really turned me on to solving, and then later, composition of my own problems.
Nunn covers problem solving in a simple but not simplistic fashion, and after reading this book, try solving some of the problems in Chess Life's Key Krackers. Who knows? You may ascend on the ladder as far as U.S. Master of Problem-Solving, a title held by very few!
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1.Rd7! Bxd7 2.Qxd7 Qb6+ 3.Kh1 Re8 4.Rxe7! Rxe7 5.Bd6 Qxd6 6.Qxd6+- Gelfand-Salov, Madrid 1996 (Source: Anthology of Chess Combinations)
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