At some point fairly early on, it's a good idea to go through all the main tactical patterns. There aren't that many, but you want to make sure you know all of them. Many tactics books cover this, but Chess Tactics for Champions is one of the best.
I would say it’s not a book for absolute beginners. If one knows how to move the pieces and has a few games under one’s belt, it’s a great book. It’s inexpensive, if you buy it used. The puzzles are not one-move puzzles, so even the easy ones are not trivial. Not only Nate recommends it, Neal Bruce also recommends it. I think you would like it.
I'm very much against studying tactics via books. I think the option to review the puzzle with an engine (as you can do on Lichess) adds a lot to the experience.
Can I ask where you got that Chess table?
Can you share some thoughts on the chess tactics for champion book as might consider getting it
At some point fairly early on, it's a good idea to go through all the main tactical patterns. There aren't that many, but you want to make sure you know all of them. Many tactics books cover this, but Chess Tactics for Champions is one of the best.
I would say it’s not a book for absolute beginners. If one knows how to move the pieces and has a few games under one’s belt, it’s a great book. It’s inexpensive, if you buy it used. The puzzles are not one-move puzzles, so even the easy ones are not trivial. Not only Nate recommends it, Neal Bruce also recommends it. I think you would like it.
Thanks as good insight into it
Nice read, thanks! I'll add “Evaluate Like a Grandmaster” book to the list. 😀
Great stuff as always. It’s hard to do the little things right, but it’s important!
I'm very much against studying tactics via books. I think the option to review the puzzle with an engine (as you can do on Lichess) adds a lot to the experience.