Ray Cheng

Early Morning Tactics Session
Yes, I am a Chess Tactics server Junkie! Skip the morning paper! I want tactics problems to my first cup of coffee.

However, life sometimes interferes with my morning ritual but I have found the perfect counter measure: “Practical Chess Exercises” by Ray Cheng

So, is it yet another collection of tactics problem? Not quite! This little darling is a collection of all sorts of problems: tactics, blunder alerts, positional…… you name it! The really neat thing show more is that you do not know what to look for! You really have to think about the position and find a good move. The problems are pretty advanced from time to time but the solutions are very clear and informative. A gem! show less

The strength of this book is twofold: first, Cheng has brought together both positional and directly tactical exercises under one cover; second, because he's grouped them randomly, and with wide-ranging levels of difficulty, it creates a situation akin to 'thinking over the board'.
I have not found it easy, and that's why it's been so rewarding to work with.
This book will likely be helpful to all class players, and a careful study is sure to greatly benefit your game.

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