Thinking Guidelines in Chess Tactics

   It was a busy summer for me as a coach, trainer and lecturer. Summer is usually the time for kids to rest, play and learn something new. Chess is one good activity to be involved in. Last May 8 to 9, I was invited to be one of the lecturers at Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation two-day chess clinic dubbed as “An Interaction with the Masters 2013” orAIM at the SM Megamal Event Centre in Mandaluyong City. There were around 200 participants. I was tasked to handle the intermediate level. Players from this level needs to hone their tactics. Usually, players hone their tactics by solving chess problems haphazardly . In my lecture, I have included the thinking guidelines that will help players in solving chess tactics. I have uploaded these lessons so you can use it in your chess study. The answers to the problems will be given in my next blog...

Thinking Guidelines in Tactics

Thinking patterns and methods from Roland Perez

Chess Problems