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The Polgar Way to Better Chess!Learn Chess the Right Way is a fivevolume chess puzzle book series aimed at the novice, beginner and intermediate level player, using the unique methods of the awardwinning coach and former world champion Susan Polgar. It introduces the most important checkmate and materialwinning tactics, as well as defensive techniques to the new chess player. Each of the five volumes will consist of over 500 puzzles.Volume 4 is all about exercises where you have to make a 'sacrifice' for a material gain or even checkmate.In each of the first five chapters, a certain piece is being sacrificed to checkmate the enemy King (in chapter 1 The Queen, in chapter 2 The Rook, and so on). In chapters 610, you will get no hint about which piece should be sacrificed. However, you will know what the target is, to win a Queen, or Rook etc.In chapter 11, there will be no hints whatsoever. The goal is simple: sacrifice one of your pieces to either checkmate or gain material. Many of the examples are built on skills (such as forks, discoveries or pins) learned in volumes 1 and 2 of this series. In most of the puzzles, you will need to think 23 pairs of moves ahead in order to find the correct solution.With over 40 years of experience as a worldclass player and coach, international grandmaster Susan Polgar has developed the most effective way to help young players and beginners Learn Chess the Right Way. Let her show you the way to understanding the most common and critical patterns and let her show you the way to becoming a better player.SUSAN POLGAR is a winner of four Women's World Championships and the topranked woman chess player in the United States. She became the #1 woman player in the world at 15 and remained in the top 3 for over 20 years. In 2013, she received the U.S. Coach of the Year Award and the following year, she was named the Chess Trainer of the Year by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). She thus became the first person in history to be accorded both honors. Under her guidance, SPICE chess teams at both Texas Tech University and Webster University have won a combined six consecutive National Division I Collegiate Chess Championships.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Learn Chess the Right Way: Book 4: Sacrifice to Win!'? A: This book centers around the concept of sacrificing pieces to achieve checkmate or gain material, offering exercises that challenge players to think strategically.
- Q: Who is the author of this chess book? A: The author is Susan Polgar, an international grandmaster and former world champion with over 40 years of coaching experience.
- Q: What skill levels is this book intended for? A: This book is aimed at novice, beginner, and intermediate level chess players.
- Q: How many puzzles are included in this volume? A: Volume 4 includes over 500 chess puzzles focused on tactical sacrifices.
- Q: What teaching methods are used in this book? A: The book employs unique methods developed by Susan Polgar, focusing on critical patterns and tactical exercises that enhance players' understanding of the game.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: Yes, this book is suitable for children, especially those who are beginners or looking to improve their chess skills.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 30, 2017.
- Q: How is the book bound? A: The book is available in a paperback binding format.
- Q: What are the dimensions and page count of the book? A: The book has 168 pages, making it a comprehensive guide for learning chess tactics.
- Q: Can this book help improve my chess game? A: Yes, the exercises and strategies presented in this book are designed to enhance your tactical skills and overall chess understanding.