An introduction to the various kinds of basic chess tactics. With instructional material, examples, and problems of all types, the subject of chess tactics is comprehensively covered. Players benefit from recurring patterns of tactics and it is well-established that the study of basic tactics is probably the single most important thing any beginner can do to improve at chess. This book will help you do that! Tactics are usually why most people find chess fun! * with approximately 500+ examples ranging from too easy to very difficult!