1000 Checkmate Combinations by Victor Henkin

First 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.

• This 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
• Develop your skills gradually by learning to master simpler mates to more complex combinations
• Concise and accessible explanations make the material easier to understand and apply
• While aimed at intermediate players, even advanced players can benefit from the tactical insights
• It will help you develop sharper calculation and visualisation abilities
• The 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
• An introduction by former world champion Mikhail Tal provides valuable professional perspectives on the importance of mastering checkmate combinations
• Henkin 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."

Reviews:

An 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.

As 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.

About the Author:

Victor 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.

Other Details:

Paperback
Pages: 352
Dimensions: 15.67cm x 0.25cm x 23.47cm
ISBN-13: 978-1849947251