

Modern Chess Tactics ( 1970) Attack and Defence in Modern Chess Tactics (1973) He is widely known as a chess theorist, and as the author of several boo ks on chess, including Modem Chess Tactics and Attack and Defence in Modern Chess, both published by Ro'utledge & Kegan Paul. TilE AUTIIOR Ludek Pachman is an International Grand Master. This is the first in a three-volume series of boo ks by Ludek Pachman the others will be The Middle Game in Chess and Chess Endings for the Practical Player. For the enthusiastic chess player who is no longer a beginner but still some distance from the master stage, this volume offers a positive and practical road to progress in chess. Pachman gives a number of imponant openings, concentrating mainly on the 'open' and 'half-open' games. By judicious exploitation of key games, Pachman has brilliantly succeeded in maintaining the delicate balance between instruction on the one hand, and information on the other. In this book he achieves the difficult task of reducing the complexity of opening theory to a number of basic principles, without over-simplifying the issues involved. He has recently, however, become convinced that mere rote learning of opening variations is a totally unproductive activity: players must understand the reasons behind the various moves of opening theory, so that they can begin to think for themselves as soon as new situations arise over the board. udek Pachman is weU-known as the author of a number of books covering the whole range of opening play in chess. Useful for all chess players, this is an essential read for those looking to improve and understand the game better.THE OPENING GAME IN CHESS I. The exercises teach you how to seize the opportunities before they disappear as well as avoiding traps your opponent may leave. Plus there are exercises that illustrate the tactic defined - these test you on your ability to recognize the tactics learned, as that is how they will appear in a match.


Written in a clear and informative style, the book features a large section with Illustrative games from past chess masters and grandmasters which show the relevant chess definition in action. From Castling to Zugzwang, from Underpromotion to Zwischenzug. This A to Z of chess tactics provides an explanation of all the key terms and jargon used in chess so you can understand them and put them into practice in your own game. An indispensable reference book of chess moves, perfect for any chess player, beginner or club player.
