Predator at the Chessboard Book II

A Field Guide to Chess Tactics #2

by Ward Farnsworth

This book is the second in a two-part set which contains over a thousand examples organized in unprecedented detail. Every position is accompanied by a commentary describing a train of thought that leads to the solution; these books thus are the ideal learning tool for those who prefer explanations in words to long strings of notation. This volume covers pins and skewers, removal of the guard, and mating patterns.

Genres: Chess

401 pages, Paperback

Published November 19, 2011

About the author

Ward Farnsworth is Dean and John Jeffers Research Chair at the University of Texas School of Law. He formerly was Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at the Boston University Law School. He has served as a law clerk to Anthony M. Kennedy of the United States Supreme Court and to Richard A. Posner of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and worked as a Legal Adviser to the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal in the Hague. He received his J.D. with high honors from the University of Chicago Law School, and his B.A. from Wesleyan University.

Farnsworth is the author of books on law, philosophy, rhetoric, and chess. He also has published scholarly articles on the economic analysis of law, constitutional law, statutory interpretation, jurisprudence, and cognitive psychology. He serves as Reporter for the American Law Institute’s Restatement Third, Torts: Liability for Economic Harm.

Reviews

[Billy Rubin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent continuation of the first volume getting into other aspects of chess tactical thinking including pins and skewers. This isn't a puzzle book but instead a discussion of the thinking that goes into turning tactical idea into winning positions. It really builds its complexity as it goes, ending with ideas such as removing guards in order to then deliver a tactic.

In other words, this book helps develop your skills in thinking several moves ahead.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe it's over. This enormous two volume tome (all available for free online) has been my constant accompaniment for the last few years, pretty much since I began playing chess in earnest. It is an incredible collection of puzzles and helped my game immensely. It also introduced me to the author whose other, unrelated, books I am excited to read. Thank you Mr farnsworth. Finally, onto Silman.

[Marek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Long, but full of great stuff.