If only real life were like a book on chess tactics! But during a game you are on your own, and nobody will whisper in your ear that you have reached a position that is, in fact, a tactical puzzle and all you have to do is solve it. What you need, discovered Emmanuel Neiman in his long career as a chess trainer, is a way to read the signals which indicate that, somewhere in the position you are looking at, there is a tactical blow. What you need is a Chess Tactics Antenna! This trailblazing book by award-winning author Neiman provides a set of tools that enables the average club player to determine the moment he needs to look for win.
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This book is very much aimed at practical play: What to look at, how to think, how to find good moves. With exercises for all levels(1300 to about 2100). Very warmly recommended for all who want to get better at tactics!
--Oliver Pucher, FIDE Master and chess trainer
Neiman understands the crux of the problem; no one sits at your elbow during a game to announce you have mate in three. You must find these moves yourself. His presentation is clear and readers are sure to improve.
--John D. Warth; Chess Club of Southern Indiana
An excellent text for intermediate players or advanced beginners.
--Steven Goldberg; ChessCafe
The examples are very well chosen and include plenty of games from 2011 and 2012. The material is very accessible and will suit players of all strengths looking to 'tune their tactics antenna'. Trainers and coaches will find plenty of ideas for lesson plans too.
--Marshtower Chess Reviews
