Today’s tactics workshop

by kevinspraggettonchess · June 3, 2011

SPRAGGETT ON CHESS

Dedication. ‘Sticking with it-ness’. Persistence. Daily practice. Lots of practice. And them some more…This is what makes a champion. Not just great results and beautiful games to sell books to chess fans, but the actual grit and grind that makes a role model for the next generation to look up to and learn from. When I was younger I remember being mesmerized by Tal’s games, his combinations and his successes. But what really stayed with me all of those years since was Tal’s attitude, his energy and his drive. That is Tal’s real legacy…the example he served to me and to thousands of other aspiring chess players.

Enough said! Now it is time to get down and do your daily practice and training. You may not become a champion but you can still aspire to great things. Here are 10 exercises from actual master and grandmaster games. Give yourself 30 minutes to solve the entire lot. Score 5 points for a correct solution. For each mistake in calculation, or for overlooking an important defensive idea, deduct 3 points. Master level is 20 points. Good luck!

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