Chess Tactics for Champions: A step-by-step guide to using tactics and combinations the Polgar way (Chess) Susan Polgar became the first female Grandmaster at age 15—and it wasn’t luck that got her there. Her use of tactics, combinations, and strategy during her games gave her the critical advantage she needed against her opponents. In Chess Tactics for Champions, Polgar gives insight into the kind of thinking that chess champions rely on while playing the game, specifically the ability to recognize patterns and combinations. With coauthor Paul Truong, Susan Polgar teaches the tactics she learned from her father, Laszlo Polgar, one of the world’s best chess coaches.

• Teaches players how to calculate the effect of a move in order to gain an edge over an opponent

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Deluxe Wooden Chess, Checkers & Backgammon Set (Oak) This excellent chess, checkers and backgammon set is made for all-in-one fun! Make your next game a winner! Includes solid wood case, game pieces and dice. Measures approximately 16″ x 8″.
Customer Review: Surprisingly bad workmanship!
Having just received this as a gift from my stepdaughter for Father’s Day (which I coordinated with my wife based on the other reviews here), I am especially disappointed at the horrific quality. The pieces are so poorly made that they are tilting, wobbly, and easily fall over on their own during play. Some of the pieces were cut haphazardly and the black King tilts like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It would be funny and a no-brainer to simply return if it weren’t for the shock after the positive reviews. It makes me suspect that the other reviews are placed by people at the company who makes this item. Hate to say it, but this set is crap and absolutely NOT worth the money. And I think the reviews are quite possibly placed by shills, not actual customers. Junk, junk, junk.
Customer Review: Deluxe Wooden Chess,Checkers &Backgammon Set (Oak
I am very pleased with the Chess, Checkers & backgammon set I received. It was as advertised, solid wood and very nicely finished. So different from the sets found in many toy stores which are cardboard covered with vinyl to simulate wood. The only criticism I would make is that the checker pieces could be larger for greater ease in handling for persons with poor co-ordination. I’m sure it will give us many years of enjoyment and was well worth the price.

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