John Nunn’s Chess Puzzle Book | John Nunn

John Nunn's Chess Puzzle Book is a highly regarded chess training tool that improves decision-making through complex puzzles. It contains 250 challenging puzzles, complete with detailed hints and solutions. Rather than focusing on forced combinations, the book emphasizes quiet, non-obvious moves, making it unique in its approach.

• This book is suitable for players at various levels but is particularly beneficial for those rated around Elo 1800 or higher
• Enhance your tactical skills by solving realistic puzzles
• The puzzles are presented at the beginning, followed by a section with hints for many of the problems, which will help you gauge your understanding before revealing the solutions
• Each puzzle comes with a thorough explanation, often taking up to half a page, which will help you understand the reasoning behind each move
• Including sections where you can test yourself without hints, which allows for self-evaluation of your skills

Reader’s reviews:

Many puzzle books can feel artificial, but this one offers more realistic scenarios players will likely encounter. Nunn has done a fantastic job with this book, making it ideal for those who want practical puzzles. I highly recommend it! I own several of Nunn's works, which are excellent resources, especially for intermediate players. Superb job - thanks! - L Craddock

John Nunn likely put significantly more effort into this book than most puzzle book authors. The clever layout, which includes separate page numbers for hints and solutions, is highly effective. If you're stuck, you can refer to the hints, which indicate the puzzle's difficulty and help you decide whether to keep trying. This thoughtful structure adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience - G Alan

About the Author:

John Nunn is a British Grandmaster, author, and mathematician, widely regarded as one of his generation's top chess players and writers. Born in 1955, Nunn earned the Grandmaster title in 1978 and was ranked among the world's top 10 players in the 1980s. Known for his deep understanding of the game and analytical approach, Nunn has written numerous acclaimed chess books, many focusing on tactics, endgames, and puzzle-solving.

He holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Oxford, which contributed to his analytical mindset in chess. His books, such as Secrets of Practical Chess, John Nunn’s Chess Puzzle Book, and Nunn’s Chess Endings, have won multiple "Book of the Year" awards and are considered essential reading for serious chess players.

Nunn is also known for his contributions to chess problem-solving and puzzle composition. In addition to his writing and playing career, he has edited chess magazines. He continues to influence the chess world with his intellectual and educational contributions.

Other details:

Paperback
Pages: 335
Dimensions: 14.5 x 2.8 x 20.8cm
ISBN-13: 9781906454036