Lakdawala: Tactical Training metadata-enriched checkmate patterns

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one of Britain's most dynamic and aggressive chess-players

this popularity has also led to a wealth of opening theory

this new edition has been thoroughly revised and the author has added dozens of new and inspiring positions

reach a sound middlegame and have a basic grasp of endgame technique

Lakdawala: Tactical Training metadata-enriched checkmate patternsIt 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