There is a comparatively challenging collection of mate-in-threes (81 positions) and mate-in-fours (23 positions), and a healthy chunk of "mixed motifs" puzzles.

Not tactical themes, but less leading themes like "defense and counter" or "endgames" and are gradually more difficult. It took me about 3 minutes to see it, calculate the variations, look for any defense I missed and double check everything. So if anybody is looking for another tactic book after they fully study/understand the Chess Tactics for Champion by Polgar, I recommend this book. Please contact us in advance for advice on best procedure, as in certain circumstances we are able to send our courier to collect items. Before reading this book, my ELO rating would be around 800, I am only on page 26 of this book and my ELO rating is 1043.

hanging piece an undefended piece that is under attack loose piece an u ndefended piece that is not under immediate attack mating net usually q u iet moves that trap the king in preparation of mate Novotny theme this is the term used when a piece is sacrificed on a square where it could be taken by two d ifferent opponent pieces - which­ ever piece makes the capture obstructs the action of the other. All our staff play chess and we are always happy to advise you on the products that will best suit your needs.

I love the fact the it is divided in two parts: One classical with puzzle organized by theme and the other part an revision with no hint (randomn puzzles).com) and unsurprisingly, it improved my chess a ton – especially compared to the random bs I had been doing before. Deflection is a tactical motif whose objective is to force a piece away from the defence of another piece or a key square.