Lakdawala: Tactical Training Holz c5 7 d5 h6

c5 7 d5 h6

3rd corrected edition 2006

by common consent

Set up a position on a chessboard and try to solve exercises without moving the pieces

Alexander Kotow deals with positional and combination play in the middle phase of the game

Lakdawala: Tactical Training Holz c5 7 d5 h6It is hard to understate the importance of tactical ability to overall chess proficiency. Of course other elements such as a knowledge of opening play and an understanding of strategy are also important. However, it is undoubtedly the case that 99% of games are won or lost because one player either spots or overlooks a tactic. Consider your own games and just imagine how much stronger you would be if you never overlooked a tactical idea. The good news