"Chess is 99% tactics" - Richard Teichman



I'd like to give you access to a wonderful resource from the guys over at Chessville.

What do they have there? Basically everything you ever wanted to know about chess tactics. Articles, downloads, and problems are the bread and butter of this compilation.

Head on over and check it out!

For those looking for cheap ways to train their tactical brain ... check this out!



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When I was first pointed in the direction of this article I wasn't hessitant to read or recommend it because I know that articles on pogonina.com are generally well thought out and informative. I don't know who was involved with making the interview with GM Khalifman possible (i.e. if the interviewer was Natalia or Peter) but I thank them for publishing it!

I want you to click the link above and go there and read the full article for yourself but I did wanna share this insightful response that Khalifman gave:

Q: Unless it is is a secret, what computers do you use when analyzing (e.g. writing books)? Supercomputers or regular PCs + super GM skills?
Of course, it would have been nice to check some variations on a supercomputer. Alas, I don't quite understand where and how to arrange that. So, purchasing every year a brand new model that will soon become one of many seems irrational to me. Therefore, I am working on a rather ordinary computer, trying to substitute the shortcomings of computer "brains" with my own.

Think for yourself and you'll improve tremendously.

I really enjoyed reading Blunderprone's article on the furture of chess improvment on chess.com. Here is an excerpt:

First of all, imagine a clock that is as durable as a chronos, easier to set and doesn’t look like a something made from someone’s garage. That’s right, the future holds bright for a new line of products starting with a smart clock : . An entrepreneur was looking for someone to partner with that could do some electronic wizardry.I had a pretty decent book of spells with me. That meant a partnership began. I’ll only tease you with that this will be a clock that will make a TD’s life much easier especially at a large scholastic event to make sure all the clocks are set right. And, it will look cool.

I've been a fan of CVT since it was just a series of html pages and now it is a fully functional applet

Try Chess Visualization Training (goes directly to the java application)