The Magic of Chess Tactics 2: Intuition, Imagination  Precision

The Magic of Chess Tactics 2: Intuition, Imagination Precision

Tactical Fireworks!

When released in 2002, the first volume of The Magic of Chess Tactics by FIDE Master Claus Dieter Meyer and German Grandmaster Karsten Müller was extremely popular. It was one of the first books to deal with tactics on high level. Like the first book, intended for advanced (Elo 1800+) players, this second volume puts special tactical motifs and themes under the analytical microscope.

Complicated tactics – the kind that separate tournament winners from the pack – require intuition, imagination and precision. The focus in this book is on attacking techniques and transformations.

The contents include:


Attacking with the Queen and Knight
The Knight on the Attack
Attacking with Bishops of Opposite Colors
Pins
Learn from the World Champions
Exchanges Transformations
 


The reader will find the analysis comprehensive and challenging. Dozens of exercises help reinforce the readers understanding of this complex subject matter. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to ride herd on tactical fireworks and sharpen your tactical skills.
 

FIDE Master Claus Dieter Meyer has become well known in Germany as an analyst and chess trainer. He has authored and translated many chess books. Though in retirement now, he still has a passion for analyzing and training. He resides in Bremen, Germany.

Grandmaster Dr. Karsten Müller has been recognized as one of the worlds experts on the endgame. He is the co-author with international master Frank Lamprecht of the highly acclaimed Secrets of Pawn Endings (2000) and Fundamental Chess Endings (2001). Also quite popular is his 2009 work, Bobby Fischer, The Career and Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion. His passion for chess tactics can be seen in several books, including the four Chess Puzzle books, The Magic of Chess Tactics, and the revised editions of The Art of Sacrifice in Chess and The Tacticians Handbook. He resides in Hamburg Germany.

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