This is a Brand New book in excellent condition. Format: Paperback Author: John Nunn ISBN10: 1901983986 ISBN13: 9781901983982 This book teaches basic tactical ideas such as the fork pin and discovered attack and introduces general ideas such as elimination immobilization and compulsion. A basic knowledge of simple tactics will enable a novice to start winning games by giving checkmate or capturing material. As the player progresses his tactical arsenal will broaden and he will start to play sacrifices and combinations and develop a deeper understanding of the game. Players who fail to study tactics systematically tend to suffer from tactical blind-spots that plague them throughout their playing career and thus they fail to realize their full potential.