Combinations have long been considered the most creative aspect of chess. From the vast sea of chess games a thousand combinations have been chosen: the most artistic, elegant, and famous. Yet chess tactics are not only for aesthetic enjoyment : they help win games.
This book will expand your chess horizons and help you to
- See how chess combinations have evolved over the last 1,000 years
- Learn to recognize tactical patterns from real-life examples
- Improve your chances of finishing off your opponent with a tactical blow
- Find combinations missed by Grandmasters
Chess Gems is certain to sharpen your knowledge of both tactics and chess history.