Product Description

This superb volume introduces readers to a new and radically different approach to playing the game. By analyzing the most forceful moves first, players will be able to find that winning move more consistently than ever before.In "Forcing Chess Moves", American Master of Chess Charles Hertan argues that the failure to consider key moves and options is often due to 'human bias.' He then goes on to show how, by studying forcing sequences, players can learn to overcome this bias, improve their tactical vision, and win more games.It provides a radical method for finding that ultimate winning chess move!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #171145 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
Charles Hertan is an American Master of Chess. He has been teaching others to play chess for 28 years.

Customer Reviews

Important Concept to Improve your Calculation
In a sense there was no need for this book to be so large. The simple and powerful idea put across is that when calculating, analyse forcing moves first, however rediculous these may seem. The author calls this, seeing with computer eyes, as this is more akin to the way a computer would calculate. Most of the book is taken up by demonstrative positions and exercises. However, these are well presented and always appropriate. Chapters are divied into things like Stock Forcing Moves, Defensive Forcing Moves etc. I must give my own anecdotal evidence for the power of this approach. It works! My calculation has improved immediately, both in speed clarity, and also originality (spotting unusual moves not immediately apparent) 5 stars just for the concept.