Practical Chess Exercises: 600 Lessons from Tactics to Strategy by Ray Cheng is widely considered one of the best training workbooks for intermediate players. Its primary strength lies in its , where exercises are not categorized by theme (e.g., "Find the Fork"), forcing you to evaluate each position just as you would in a real game. ♟️ Key Book Features
: Covers tactics, strategy, defense, prophylaxis, and endgames.
: Positions provide no hints other than whose turn it is. Practical Chess Exercises: 600 Lessons from Tactics to
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: Solutions include detailed explanations of the thought process, not just a list of moves. : Positions provide no hints other than whose turn it is
“I unreservedly recommend this book... it's just so damned fun working through the problems.” Blogger.com · 18 years ago
Ray Cheng - 600 lessons from Tactics to Strategy * geoffalford. May 2, 2013. #1. I strongly recommend "Practical Chess Exercises - Review: Practical Chess Exercises it's just so damned fun working through the problems
: In the physical book, six positions appear on the left page with their solutions directly on the right for quick checking. ⭐ Community Reviews