Positional Play

Since its publication in 2018 The Woodpecker Method has been the go-to manual among chess players with a thirst for tactical improvement. The Woodpecker Method 2 is the long-awaited sequel, designed to skyrocket your positional decision-making skills.

Georgy Lisitsin (1909-72) was a respected Soviet master, theoretician and writer. In 1958 he published a revised edition of his most ambitious work, entitled Strategy and Tactics of Chess, which became one of the most legendary manuals in the Soviet chess school, and no doubt one of the books that motivated the young Bobby Fischer to learn Russian.

Georgy Lisitsin (1909-72) was a respected Soviet master, theoretician and writer. In 1958 he published a revised edition of his most ambitious work, entitled Strategy and Tactics of Chess, which became one of the most legendary manuals in the Soviet chess school, and no doubt one of the books that motivated the young Bobby Fischer to learn Russian.

Elements of Strategy and Tactics for Club Players

PRACTICAL CHESS TUTOR - FROM BASIC TO MASTERY 2 is a complete manual of chess strategy for club players, with some introductory tactical themes at the very end of the book. All the crucial elements of strategy are examined in great detail by examining the most instructive classical and modern games (100 games in total).

Mit Taktik und Strategie erfolgreich spielen

Schach liegt nicht nur aktuell im Trend, sondern ist seit jeher beliebt, denn es schult die Konzentration und das strategische Denken. In ihrem Ratgeber stellt die erfahrene Schachtrainerin Silke Einacker die goldenen Regeln von Eröffnung, Mittel- und Endspiel vor

Fundamentales Schachwissen mit GM Thomas Luther

In diesem Band setzt FIDE Senior Trainer und Großmeister Thomas Luther den Kurs zur Schachtaktik fort, der er mit dem Buch Einführung in die Elementartaktik begonnen hat. Durch einen Test mit 50 Aufgaben aus aller Welt kann der Leser sehen, wo er steht. Dann werden die wichtigsten Taktikmotive fortgesetzt mit der Hin- und Weglenkung, Figuren in der Falle, Röntgen-Angriff sowie Remis- und Mattkombinationen.

This tactics book by FIDE Senior Trainer Grandmaster Jakov Geller teaches the reader how to create mate threats and execute them using a mixture of combination techniques, as well as how to deploy all key defensive techniques to combat mate threats. Unlike most tactics books, the text provides readers with a detailed explanation of all elements of a mating combination, both individually and when combined with others. This knowledge enables the reader to identify tactical opportunities in their game and execute them or defend against them with confidence.

Strategies for Success

For nearly fifty years grandmasters and amateurs alike have been making their annual pilgrimage to the World Open. Legendary organizer Bill Goichberg created the model of this iconic event in American chess: large entry fees, large prizes, and no-frills. Every year around the 4th of July, Philadelphia is the scene of countless epic battles at the board.

Motive und Kombinationen

Das Schachtraining für Kinder ermöglicht jungen Schachspielern ab 8 Jahren das Erlernte in über 400 Aufgaben zu trainieren. Motive und Kombinationen werden durch das Eintragen in das Aufgabenheft eingeübt und verinnerlicht. Die Unterteilung der Aufgaben in drei verschiedene Schwierigkeitsstufen gewährleistet Spielspaß unabhängig vom Vorwissen des Spielers und garantiert das Ausbauen der eigenen Fertigkeiten.

First Steps in Tactics

his book is written for chess friends who are beginners or hobby players without much experience and who want to improve to lower club level. If you are already somewhat stronger you may not like the idea of learning from scratch. But sometimes going a step back in order to take two steps forwards is a good idea.

Chess puzzle books are undoubtedly popular - and with good reason. Solving chess puzzles helps to sharpen a player?s tactical and combinational skills. This ability is absolutely fundamental for chess development. You won?t get better at tennis until you can consistently hit the ball with accuracy and you won?t get better at chess until you improve your ability to calculate. It is that simple and there are no shortcuts.

By the former coach of Garry Kasparov and the Polgar Sisters

A mastery of tactics is essential to a competitive chess player, and the original Advanced Chess Tactics became an instant classic in this field.
"This book is absolutely superb. For serious players... this volume will provide a wonderful breadth of study material and act as a workbook to advance your skills and understanding of this important topic..." was Carsten Hansen´s comment when awarding the book 6/6 stars.

First the Idea and then the Move“

First the idea and then the move!” Miguel Najdorf used to say in his habitually enthusiastic fashion; that statement is the perfect summary of planning in chess.

Planning is of crucial importance in chess and yet this is an area that has not been well discussed or explained to ambitious players who wish to improve. A very well known saying in chess is “Better a bad plan than no plan at all”. Playing without a plan – effectively staggering from one move to the next – is a recipe for disaster. It is essential to have some kind of idea of what you are trying to achieve and how to go about it.

Großmeister Thomas Luther gewann dreimal die Deutsche Meisterschaft, war ein gutes Jahrzehnt Nationalspieler und war Sieger in zahlreichen Turnieren. Jetzt hält er den höchsten Trainerrang "FIDE Senior Trainer" und ist einer von weltweit nur 30 Dozenten die FIDE-Kurse zur Trainerausbildung abhalten dürfen.

Schachtraining für Kids

In den letzten ca. zwanzig Jahren ist das Erlernalter für Schach drastisch gesunken. Es gibt immer mehr junge Schachspieler, die bereits im Kindesalter an Wettbewerben auf regionaler und nationaler Ebene oder sogar bei Europa- und Weltmeisterschaften antreten. Leider liefert die aktuelle Schachliteratur noch so gut wie Nichts, was Eltern und Trainern dabei helfen könnte, ihre Kinder / Schüler auf solche Herausforderungen vorzubereiten und zu unterstützen.