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Examining classic games to demonstrate key moves in action, Engqvist brings the defense to life and provides you with the knowledge you need to put strategy into practice.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308489945461,"sku":"9781849948166","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781849948166_d8ad692a-ad41-4f3d-90be-9db48f8454c3.jpg?v=1786029101"},{"product_id":"9781849946124","title":"300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn International Master's instructive guide to essential tactical strategies and positions in chess. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive book from the Swedish International Master Thomas Engqvist for understanding the most important tactical chess positions in the opening of a game, the middle game and the endgame. It cuts to the chase on the must useful tactical positions at each stage of the game. Knowing the positions is one thing but this experienced coach shows you how to create them, even out of nothing, in the spirit of Tal and Alekhine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt covers other important facets of tactical play, including calculation (how to calculate with the help of stepping stones), attacking play such as defence and counter attack, and even psychological tactics. Each numbered position can be seen as a test-yourself quiz (with answers given below the diagrams) to help cement tactical understanding. Since it's advisable to revise the positions from time to time, this book can be your life-long companion, enabling you to dramatically increase your tactical chess understanding.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect guide for players who want to reach a higher level but don't have time to spend hours every week on less productive study.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308560626037,"sku":"9781849946124","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781849946124_45ae4e2c-93d1-46cf-b970-7a845bd8f977.jpg?v=1786029026"},{"product_id":"9781849948043","title":"Chess Lessons from a Champion Coach","description":"\u003cb\u003eEffective lessons, strategies, and tips to become a better chess player.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an ideal world, any chess player would improve their game with help from a coach. If that’s not possible, having chess champion coach Thomas Engqvist’s book next to the chess set is the next best thing. In a series of lessons, he guides players through the most important elements of chess to master. He also looks at the psychology behind chess, how to marry knowledge with imagination, and how to stay motivated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for adults as well as older children, the lessons will steer players in the right direction to avoid wasting time on chess learning that is inefficient. Following the important great players, starting with the Italian school and Philidor and finishing with Carlsen and AlphaZero, the chess lessons draw from their most important discoveries, theories, and ideas. 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