{"product_id":"1000-checkmate-combinations-victor-henkin","title":"1000 Checkmate Combinations | Victor Henkin","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFirst published in Russia in the 1970s, this outstanding book contains everything you need to know to checkmate! It includes a masterful collection of tactical exercises to improve a chess player's understanding of checkmate patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis book is typically for intermediate players around the 1200-1600+ Elo range. Players rated below 1200 can also benefit from the book, especially those motivated to enhance their tactical skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop your skills gradually by learning to master simpler mates to more complex combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise and accessible explanations make the material easier to understand and apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile aimed at intermediate players, even advanced players can benefit from the tactical insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt will help you develop sharper calculation and visualisation abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe core of each chapter, after interesting short introductions to the chess piece(s) at hand, is the extensive use of actual historical and contemporary game situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction by former world champion Mikhail Tal provides valuable professional perspectives on the importance of mastering checkmate combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHenkin says, \"This book is devoted to methods of finding mating combinations and ways to implement them. We'll examine typical finales and learn the technical methods of achieving them.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAn excellent collection of instructive situations in a very digestible format makes this book useful to carry around and dip into with useful results during idle moments (e.g. when the wife is trying to select a pair of shoes while shopping). Highly recommended and good value for money - T Dennis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs an 1800-rated player, I can confidently say that this book is much more than just another collection of puzzles; it serves as a well-structured tactics course with clear explanations for each position. The positions are organised by theme, allowing readers to learn what to look for as they progress through each section - H Paul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVictor Henkin (1923–2016) was a renowned Russian chess author and journalist best known for his chess tactics and combinations expertise. Despite not being a Grandmaster, Henkin's contributions to chess literature were highly influential, particularly his book \"1000 Checkmate Combinations\", which became a valuable resource for players seeking to enhance their tactical skills. His works were widely appreciated for their clarity and educational value, especially for intermediate to advanced players looking to improve their practical understanding of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 15.7 x 0.3 x 23.5cm\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781849947251\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49929452748952,"sku":"gkx1789625922191","price":21.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9519\/9128\/files\/1000-checkmate-combinations-victor-henkin_1.jpg?v=1789625925","url":"https:\/\/rivercurve.shop\/products\/1000-checkmate-combinations-victor-henkin","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}