Books Chess Tactics for Champions A step-by-step guide to using tactics and combinations the Polgar way by Polgar, Susan Truong, Paul + CHESS BOARD

"Chess Tactics for Champions: A step-by-step guide to using tactics and combinations the Polgar way" by Susan Polgar and Paul Truong is a comprehensive tactics manual best suited for intermediate to advanced players, though dedicated beginners can also benefit.

Main Features:

The book is organized by tactical themes (e.g., forks, pins, skewers, decoys, deflections, double checks, trapping pieces, and more).

Each chapter begins with a clear explanation of the tactical concept along with model examples, including illustrations from Susan Polgar’s own games.

After the introduction, readers solve 570 well-structured problems that range from easy to moderately difficult, specifically designed to help recognize tactical patterns and improve calculation skills.

Problems are grouped by theme, with most chapters containing 25 puzzles; some chapters offer more (up to 50).

Solutions are provided at the end of each chapter; minimal errors have been reported such as a few puzzles with incorrect move labels but these do not impact learning.

The book encourages systematic training and repeated practice, a method recommended by both Polgar and professional reviewers for real tactical improvement.