Chess Tactics for Champions
The Step by Step Guide to using Tactics and Combinations the Polgar Way

Foreword by World Champion Anatoly Karpov (1975-1985)

It is a pleasure for me to make a contribution to this important work by Grandmaster and World Champion Susan Polgar.

Thanks to the unique method of chess training Susan and her sisters, Judit and Sofia, received as children, Susan grew into one of the world’s most formidable tactician. Her daily practice on tactical problems sharpen her skill to an extraordinary degree and help her reach the pinnacle of chess. Here in this book she shares with you what she has learned.

The hundreds of tactical exercises here range from very simple one move – checkmates to more difficult mates in four. Susan also covers such important topics as trapping pieces, decoys, stalemate combinations, intermediate moves, and others. These are not “problems” but practical situations as are to be found in actual games. The positions have been chosen or created to have maximum instructive value. The author stresses the importance of recognizing patterns, which is the best possible advice for the player who wishes to see combinations and threats with greater accuracy.

Every player who aspires to improve his or her play — and results! — will benefit greatly from the study of Susan Polgar’s vital book.

Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov
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