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Tactical Combinations in Chess


The benefits of reviewing annotated Chess Games

A combination in chess is an expected series of moves where one side maintains the initiative. The best way for class level players to improve their chess skill is to replay combinations. Tactics are the interaction of the pieces based on their value. As an example, a Bishop traded for a Knight is considered an even trade in most cases. On the other hand, in most cases, you will not want to trade your Queen for a Rook. The expected outcomes of a series of moves based on tactics are what make chess combinations work.


Replaying combinations is the easiest way to improve

The advice of the strongest players to someone who wants to improve is almost unanimous: study tactics. This website is based on the premise that the easiest way to study tactics is to replay combinations.

We give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with tactical themes that tend to repeat. These themes are not presented anywhere else in the fashion presented here. At your disposal is a tool to facilitate your chess development.

Chess Calisthenics  

Training exercises, without resistance, that will strengthen your ability to analyze tactical chess positions.

Combinations

Wins by Mikhail Botvinnik's
Morphy's Combinations
Alekhine's Combinations

August 2008
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August 2008
ChessCalisthenics
Training exercises, without resistance, that will strengthen your ability to analyze tactical positions.

2006-03-24
Combinations

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Be able to conduct sound analysis because you quickly recognize tactical threats.

Be familiar with tactical themes that tend to recur during actual games.

Be able to quickly identify a potential combination.

Develop a deep appreciation for the interaction of the pieces.