In-depth analysis of the 300 most important exercises according to the famous principle "less is more". The less you study the less you forget. Practice the most important positional and tactical ideas in all phases of the game by solving just five positions every week for one year. Find out if the positional or tactical idea pops up in your mind, regardless of whether you have seen the idea before or not. In this highly instructive exercise book, International Master and experienced chess coach Thomas Engqvist outlines the 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions, this is the perfect manual for players who want to reach a higher level but don't have time to spend hours every week on less productive study. Each numbered position is a test-yourself quiz to help cement the positional and tactical understanding that you have acquired. This book can be your life-long companion, enabling you to apply and solidify your positional and tactical chess knowledge. Swedish Intentional Master Thomas Engqvist has almost 40 years experience as a chess coach, teacher, writer and player.

He has successfully worked with players at world championship level in both junior and correspondence chess. He works as a teacher at a school outside Stockholm. He is the author of eight chess books. This is his third book for Batsford Chess. Book jacket.