{"product_id":"tacticmania","title":"Flear: Tactimania","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Chess Tactics Through Practical Game Positions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTactimania by Grandmaster Glenn Flear offers a collection of chess puzzles drawn exclusively from real games played by Flear and his wife Christine. Unlike typical puzzle books that rely on well-known positions, every puzzle here is fresh and unfamiliar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book progresses from moderate difficulty to challenging positions, making it suitable for players who understand the basics and have played several games. The puzzles emphasize tactical patterns and combinations that arise in actual play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManga-style illustrations throughout the book add a distinctive visual element, making the solving experience more engaging than traditional chess texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic tactical puzzles sourced from real tournament and casual games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive difficulty structure, beginning at moderate level and building toward complex combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers chess tactics and combination patterns applicable to practical play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated with manga-style artwork by James Flear, a professional computer artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by an experienced grandmaster and coach with strong tournament credentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn effective way to develop tactical vision through positions that actually occur at the board.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the puzzles in Tactimania from famous games or lesser-known positions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll puzzles are sourced exclusively from games played by Glenn Flear and his wife Christine. This approach ensures that readers encounter unfamiliar positions rather than well-known tournament games or standard puzzle collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the difficulty progress through the book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe puzzles begin at a moderate level and gradually increase in difficulty, allowing readers to build their tactical skills incrementally before tackling the more challenging positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Glenn Flear and what are his credentials?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlenn Flear is a Grandmaster, respected chess author and coach. Early in his career, he won the London 1986 tournament as a last-minute substitute, defeating many famous players at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49480008761664,"sku":"","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/CB03790-2.jpg?v=1784660601","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/tacticmania","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}