Chess tactics course for beginners

The new book by the famous chess writer, grandmaster Nikolay Kalinichenko introduces readers to the basics of chess tactics. By reading it, you will learn how to pin your opponent's pieces, defend against pins, deliver double attacks, execute devastating combinations using discovered check, and much more. The textbook is structured as separate lessons, each focusing on a specific tactical theme. At the end of each lesson, there are exercises to reinforce the material covered. The book is illustrated mainly with modern chess material, including the works of chess players such as H. Nakamura, F. Caruana, A. Firouzja, as well as world champion Magnus Carlsen. The textbook will be useful not only for self-study but can also be used by teachers for chess lessons in school.